Zaytinya by Jose Andres

"How popular is Zaytinya? Well, the restaurant serves, on average, 750 people per night during the week and 1,000 per night on weekends." Full review

"Voted the best Mediterranean eatery inside the Beltway for three years running, this Penn Quarter restaurant and bar is a downtown destination for locals on Friday nights." Full review

""Who can resist" the "wonders" of chef José Andrés' "unbelievably tasty" Eastern Mediterranean meze, especially when paired with "phenomenal" regional wines." Full review

"Small plates are meant for sharing, but - like the countries represented here - you'll want to hoard your own and plunder your neighbor's."

"Whatever the noise level and however long a wait for a table, it'€™s hard not to be won over by the garides me anitho, shrimp flavored with dill, shallots, mustard and lemon juice." Full review

"This romantic restaurant with a striking modern decor offers a superb variety of authentic Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese mezze with excellent vegetarian selections."

"This very popular restaurant near the National Portrait Museum draws DC-ites to its large, whitewashed dining levels, accented with Aegean blues." Full review

"With a stunning white and blue interior, this place finds inspiration in Greece, Turkey and Lebanon." Full review

"Stylish mid-priced Turkish and Middle Eastern eatery that serves a range of inventive meze plates, ranging from Lebanese beef tartare to pork-and-orange-rind sausage and veal cheeks."

"Zaytinya serves up a variety of Mediterranean tapas inspired by traditional dishes from Greece, Lebanon, and Turkey." Full review