701 9th St NW (Penn Quarter)Washington, DC 20001(202) 638-0800
www.zaytinya.com
Categories: Brunch, Late-Night Dining, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Small Plates
Serves: Lunch and Dinner
Entrée Price Range: Under $25.00
Features & Services: open late, full bar, handicap accessible, kid friendly, patio seating, smoke free, vegetarian friendly
With a menu as sexy as its crowd, sleek Penn Quarter resident Zaytinya bills itself as a "mezze specialist," mezze being the small plates of the Eastern Mediterranean. Loyal patrons marvel at the multitude of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese bite-sized dishes and how each seems to be bursting with a vastly different flavor than the last. Mussels in light tomato broth, house-made lamb sausage, and succulent kibbeh (spiced minced meat) and wheat fritters add up to a well-rounded, authentic meal without too much strain on the wallet. The extensive wine list features superior choices predominantly from oft-overlooked Greece, Turkey and Lebanon. Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Until late-night Fri–Sat. Sat–Sun brunch 11:30 am–2:30 pm. No. 37 on The Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants of 2009.
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