Zaytinya – Mediterranean
Sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean come alive in this airy, vibrant space where the air is fragrant with toasted za’atar and warm, pillowy flatbreads emerging from the oven. Guests share a tapestry of colorful mezze, from velvety labneh and smoky baba ghannouge to artisanal pides topped with savory soujouk or earthy truffle. This spirited destination transforms communal dining into a bright, textured journey through the rich culinary traditions of the Levant.
701, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12026380800 https://www.zaytinya.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, halal, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, carnivore, tlc, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, renal, aip, slow-carb, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Spreads
- Hommus - $13: purée of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, harissa chili crisp Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghannouge - $13: fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tzatziki - $13: greek yogurt with diced cucumbers, dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Labneh - $12: lebanese strained yogurt with za’atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Htipiti - $14: marinated roasted red peppers, feta, thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Flat Bread
- Soujouk Pide - $18: spicy soujouk sausage, kasar, cheese, 65° egg
- Halloumi Pide - $16: turkish tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, halloumi cheese, chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Za’atar Pide - $16: aromatic blend of dried za'atar, sesame seeds and sumac, kasar cheese, 65° egg Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Truffle Pide - $42: black winter truffle, kasar cheese, 65° egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Fattoush - $13: tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, radish, pita chips, pomegranate vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beet Salata - $15: smoked beet, honeycrisp apple, pomegranate, candied walnuts, feta, ladolemono, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh - $14: parsley, bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, onions, mint, lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Mezze
- Crispy Brussels Afelia - $16: brussels sprouts, coriander seed, barberries, garlic yogurt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Tiganites - $15: tahini, preserved lemon, pine nuts, capers, golden spice vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $15: traditional crispy chickpea fritters, tumeric pickles, cherry tomato, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Halloumi - $17: dates, pomegranate, citrus, mint, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Mezze
- Octopus Santorini - $24: grilled mediterranean octopus, marinated onions, capers, yellow split pea purée Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garides Me Anitho - $21: sautéed shrimp, dill, shallots, mustard, lemon juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Scallops - $23: dill yogurt, green apples, radish, sesame rose spice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Mezze
- Shish Taouk - $17: grilled chicken skewer, sumac onions, garlic toum, grilled tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Baharat - $22: spiced rubbed lamb leg kebab, tabbouleh, charred tomatoes, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofte Kebab - $19: grilled ground beef kebab spiced with marash pepper, mint and oregano, tomato ezme, roasted walnuts, pickled chiles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana Kebab - $19: ground lamb, grilled tomatoes, sumac onions, pickled chiles Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lamb Chops - $65: eggplant kefalograviera cheese puree, broccolini, lemon, lamb jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Mishwi - $85: grilled USDA Prime Steak, caramelized onion, greens, beef jus, roasted mushrooms, Zaytinya fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fish - $110: dry-aged grilled Mediterranean sea bass, served with olive almond tapenade, grilled lemon, celery root skordalia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shoulder - $125: lumina lamb shoulder smoked over cherry wood, toum, harissa, tzatziki and lettuce cups Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Celebrations Rice - $48: crispy tahdig, buttery basmati rice, saffron, almond, pistachio, dried cherry, spice-braised chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Zaytinya Fries - $9: lebanese strained yogurt with za'atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Veggies - $4: baby carrots, lettuce leaves, persian cucumber, baby sweet peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Greek Yogurt & Pears - $12: spiced pear compote, vanilla yogurt cream, pear olive oil sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkish Coffee Chocolate Cake - $12: molten center valrhona chocolate cake, roasted pistachios, turkish coffee syrup, mastic ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Olive Oil Cake - $12: lemon olive oil cake, local citrus, orange blossom cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Pom Fili Cocktail - $17: ketel 1 vodka, ginger liqueur, allspice dram, grenache red wine, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Za’atar Margarita - $16: milagro blanco tequila, lime, orange liqueur, za’atar air Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cucumber-Mint Cooler - $12: cucumber, mint, lime Juice, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Turkish Coffee - $6: unsweetened, semi-sweet, or sweet
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