Zaytinya

Washington, DC


One of the culinary crown jewels of chef José Andrés, ever-popular Zaytinya serves superb Greek, Turkish and Lebanese meze in a long, noisy dining room with soaring ceilings and all-glass walls. It's a favorite after-work meet-up spot for wine, cocktails, and a nibble.


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