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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Zaytinya
Dairy-Free at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Garides Me Anitho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Greek Yogurt & Pears and Cauliflower Tiganites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garides Me Anitho, Lamb Chops and Tabbouleh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garides Me Anitho, Lamb Chops and Tzatziki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Garides Me Anitho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garides Me Anitho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Zaytinya
Zaytinya in Washington has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Zaytinya
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrations Rice | 108.2 g | 69.7 g |
| Whole Fish | 53.6 g | 52.8 g |
| Cauliflower Tiganites | 0 g | 43.5 g |
| Htipiti | 24.1 g | 43.4 g |
| Lamb Shoulder | 98.3 g | 39 g |
| Adana Kebab | 63.5 g | 29.9 g |
| Olive Oil Cake | 46.1 g | 29.4 g |
| Fattoush | 137.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Za’atar Pide | 36.7 g | 27.8 g |
| Garides Me Anitho | 0 g | 27.7 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Octopus Santorini | 20.6 g | 23.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghannouge - $13: fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tzatziki - $13: greek yogurt with diced cucumbers, dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Labneh - $12: lebanese strained yogurt with za’atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Htipiti - $14: marinated roasted red peppers, feta, thyme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
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: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Za’atar Pide - $16: aromatic blend of dried za'atar, sesame seeds and sumac, kasar cheese, 65° egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Truffle Pide - $42: black winter truffle, kasar cheese, 65° egg Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Fattoush - $13: tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, radish, pita chips, pomegranate vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beet Salata - $15: smoked beet, honeycrisp apple, pomegranate, candied walnuts, feta, ladolemono, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh - $14: parsley, bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, onions, mint, lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Tiganites - $15: tahini, preserved lemon, pine nuts, capers, golden spice vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $15: traditional crispy chickpea fritters, tumeric pickles, cherry tomato, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Halloumi - $17: dates, pomegranate, citrus, mint, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Mezze
- Octopus Santorini - $24: grilled mediterranean octopus, marinated onions, capers, yellow split pea purée Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garides Me Anitho - $21: sautéed shrimp, dill, shallots, mustard, lemon juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame 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: 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, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofte Kebab - $19: grilled ground beef kebab spiced with marash pepper, mint and oregano, tomato ezme, roasted walnuts, pickled chiles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana Kebab - $19: ground lamb, grilled tomatoes, sumac onions, pickled chiles 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shoulder - $125: lumina lamb shoulder smoked over cherry wood, toum, harissa, tzatziki and lettuce cups Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Veggies - $4: baby carrots, lettuce leaves, persian cucumber, baby sweet peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Greek Yogurt & Pears - $12: spiced pear compote, vanilla yogurt cream, pear olive oil sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkish Coffee Chocolate Cake - $12: molten center valrhona chocolate cake, roasted pistachios, turkish coffee syrup, mastic ice cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Olive Oil Cake - $12: lemon olive oil cake, local citrus, orange blossom cream Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
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, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
- Cucumber-Mint Cooler - $12: cucumber, mint, lime Juice, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Turkish Coffee - $6: unsweetened, semi-sweet, or sweet
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaytinya
- Is Zaytinya dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Zaytinya has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Falafel.
- What can I eat at Zaytinya on a dairy-free diet?
- Crunchy Veggies, Cauliflower Tiganites and Falafel carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Zaytinya have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crunchy Veggies and Cauliflower Tiganites.
- Is Zaytinya gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Zaytinya?
- Celebrations Rice, at roughly 69.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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