I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

As one of the longer running Andres restaurants, Zaytinya flew under me and my wife's radar as we…read moreexplored more trendy Mediterranean restaurants in the city. Though we typically look askance upon restaurants serving multiple ethnic cuisines, we nonetheless decided to try Zaytinya for dinner on the strength of friends' recommendations and when in need of a relatively last minute dinner reservation. The lively space is large and boasts bright white and marine blue accents characteristic of the Greek islands. While fancy enough for a date night, the place can get loud, so intimate evenings may be best had elsewhere. Zaytinya's large menu offers bites from Greece, Turkey, and the Levant. The meal begins with complimentary pita bread served with olive oil and pomegranate molasses. When fresh, the bread is soft and makes for pleasant munching. When it cools down a little it becomes a little hard and leathery, so be sure to eat it expediently. We started off with two Greek-inspired dips: the taramosalata and the tyrokafteri. Both tasted akin to what we have received at actual Greek restaurants, and subsequently hit the mark. Our zaatar pide arrived shortly thereafter. The dough on the flatbread was soft and we enjoyed the bites with egg and cheese. The zaatar itself ran more bitter rather than zesty, so while overall a decent bite I would skip it next time in favor of a different pide. Our imam biyaldi brought meltingly tender eggplant seasoned with warm spices, olive oil, and pine nuts. The dish tasted comforting and rustic. Our protein mezzes comprised the octopus Santorini, lamb kleftiko, and adana kebab. The octopus offered a generous portion of tender tentacles upon a schmear of creamy Greek style fava puree. The flavors and cook on the dish were good, though I could've used an acidic or herby element to bring a little brightness. The lamb kleftiko was the evening's uncontested favorite. Rather than the traditional parchment cooked preparation, the meat here is encased in homemade phyllo pastry and is set atop a rich tzatziki sauce. This made for a really delicious bite marrying juicy, tender lamb, crisp pastry, and cooling yogurt. Skip the adana kebab. The spicing on the skewer was adequate, but the somewhat bouncy texture of the meat and skimpy portion size made it a dud. Service ran smoothly but perfunctorily. We noted we were celebrating an anniversary on our reservation, but no mention was made. Our waiter didn't really explain the menu or offer suggestions for dishes. He did course the meal at a comfortable pace and the staff made sure we had plenty of fresh bread, and no errors were made. Our bill totaled $150 pre tip for six mezze and two drinks, which we found very fair for the quantity and quality of food. Overall, I can see why this restaurant has stood the test of time. While initially skeptical, we found most of the small plates here of a decent quality and taste and the menu appealing enough to return. Zaytinya thus gets four stars for solid Eastern Mediterranean fare at reasonable prices in lively surrounds.

Entire ambiance was ideal!! The food to the service was top…read morenotch. Will definitely take my lady here again for dates.

Gypsy Kitchen is one of those places you can take anyone and everyone to have a great time and an…read moreeven greater meal! One of my favorite tapas style spots in DC! Everything and when I say everything, is absolutely delicious! Some honorable mentions are the hummus, beef kebabs, and literally anything bread! Always so fresh and delicious, and the service/vibe is top tier for a good photo opp! PS: Crispiest Diet Coke in DC!!!!!

I have to give Parthenon four stars. It's like taking a step back in time to the family owned and…read morerun restaurants of my childhood. This is not a chic or trendy place! But service is so lovely, wine pours are generous, and our food was great. Started with the Greek sausage, then the Greek salad with shrimp, so light and tasty, and the gyro platter. Everything was great. And probably the only place left in town that serves complimentary bread.

Stopped by here for dinner last weekend and had a really great experience. The place has a nice,…read morerelaxed atmosphere and the staff were friendly from the moment we walked in. Our server was attentive without being pushy and made some good menu recommendations. The food came out fresh and well presented. Everything we ordered had great flavor, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality. Portions were also pretty generous for the price, which was a nice surprise. Overall it was a really enjoyable meal and the service made it even better. I'll definitely be coming back to try a few more things on the menu.

The service was outstanding! Ashley took my order and was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and…read moregreeted me with a big smile. The salmon platter was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!"

Gyro Wednesday $7 is a lunch favorite for me and my co-workers. Always delicious and customer…read moreservice is Great!!

A complete vibe! I…read morecame here with a coworker of mine the day before 4th of July for lunch and drinks, and I left full and happy. There is a parking garage around the corner of the restaurant so that makes things very convenient. The inside decor is gorgeous and is chic but also funky fresh. I got grilled octopus over a bed of bean salad that had pieces of pomegranate in it - 10/10. The savory taste of the octopus paired against the sweetness of the salad was really delicious. For desert I got the baklava option that comes with ice cream - INCREDIBLE. You have to order it if you come here.

Went there twice to taste different kinds of Turkish dishes. One time for dinner and the other for…read morelunch. Overall the food was good. The serving size of the dishes I ordered were medium to small. The service was far less satisfactory than food. I tried the following dishes: 1. Complimentary pita: ~40g per piece. Not salty and paired well with the other dishes. Definitely get some! 2. Lahmacun: The lamb+beef mixture was tasty. It came with 4 pieces. 3. Branzino: ~6oz. The fish was grilled to perfection; juciy tender, and the skin was nicely charred. It was served with freh parsley and seasoned grilled tomato (salt+oregano I think). 4. Imam Bayildi: Half of an eggplant topped with sauteed onions and tomatoes. While itself was pretty normal, it went so well with the Ottoman rice. 5. Ottoman Rice: The true highlight of all the dishes I tried! It was basically Basimati rice cooked with dried apricots, raisins, almonds & pine nuts mix, and seasoned with black currant. Overall it was warm, earthy and lightly smoky. The apricot slices added some delightful sweetness and juiciness to the dish. Should pair well with Labneh, chicken and seafood. But to be honest, I can simply eat this stuff along for a whole meal! 6. Tabbouleh: They went against the traditional recipe by substituting the bulgur with quinoa and added some pomegranate arils. I liked the special texture of quinoa. The sweetness of pomegrante arils also enriched the flavors. However, I had to constantly spit the seeds when enjoying the salad. 7. Kofte: Adana style ground beef patties. Just like what I make at home haha! I ordered it as an add-on to my salad at lunchtime. It came with only 2 pieces which weighed no more than 3oz in total... Despite the delicious food, service was disappointing. The first time, the dinner, was Okay. While my food came out slowly, at least my server was aware of it and asked me how I liked the dishes. The second time, the lunch, was horrible. Even before I was seated, my server made me feel that he was reluctant to serve me, and emphasized that I had to order asap. "Luckily", I had already decided what to order. After I got my dishes, no one in the restaurant asked me if the food was Okay. And at the check, my bill was thrown onto my table. In comparison, the two ladies dining next to me came even after I started eating, but were greeted warmly and were given lots of time to decide what to order; not to mention that the staff gave them lots of suggestions, asked about their dining experience, and even chatted with them about sightseeing in DC, etc. Such discrimitory treatment is really unacceptable.

No I won't recommend this business because They deliver…read morefood with human hair in it Also there drivers Grubhub are absolutely horrible and rude and late with deliveries delivering food cold. Wont recommend Disgusting

Terrible. no flavor. sad like my pork was boiled in milk. awful souvalki. so sad. this wa smain…read moremeal because partner broke their tooth.

I have yet to try something I don't love here, everything is delicious! This time I tried their…read morelamb gyro and it was so flavorful and juicy!

The food stand is in the main building at Union Market. There is a free parking lot (up to three…read morehours, hit or miss) and street parking. It is challenging finding a space, especially on the weekend. There are frozen dishes (pricey) and prepared dishes. They have dips, wraps & salad. If you expand your parking search a few blocks away, there might be spaces. Pay attention to the parking restrictions.

We recently used the Greek Deli to cater an important meeting in Downtown DC. The man I worked with…read more(Kal, I believe?) was super nice and very accommodating when I had last-minute changes. He delivered the food on time and helped us carry it upstairs. The prices were really reasonable for the amount of food we got, which was a LOT. They even threw in a free salad! Everyone seemed to enjoy the food a lot, especially the lemon potatoes.

Surrounded by many other restaurants, don't overlook this tiny Greek fast-casual restaurant with a…read morelarge menu of all the usual Greek fixings. I ordered their traditional gyro and it was the perfect amount of food and quite tasty. Since they don't give cups of water, I bought two bottles of water. My bill came to over $21. They also have a small fridge area with other goods and drinks. Inside is one table that sits two.

Beautiful food presentation with delicious food, service was spectacular, the setting or ambience…read morewas perfect! I ordered the deconstructed calamari tacos, and wow! Just wow! I also ordered a side salad and it was beautiful and the ranch dressing was so yummy! You might think it's a Greek restaurant but it's actually an international or Mediterranean restaurant. There really isn't anything like this in Superior. And if you go to a place like this in Duluth, you're going to pay twice as much! And the taxes are a lot higher than our 5.5% and don't have extra tipping going on the receipts. Also, you wouldn't get free parking!

Centrally located, this place has a small, relatively intimate vibe where you can hear a…read moreconversation. The menu is designated as New American, but also includes a fair number of Greek style items. I found it limiting and would have preferred more on the produce side. I ended up with a pappardelle with mushrooms. I found the mushrooms quite ample, but something in the cheese sauce, whether salt or otherwise, left me feeling a bit spazzy and charged up afterward. I find this a common problem, but they impose limitations on splitting checks due to fees on their end, which is less than ideal (but perhaps not this restaurant's fault). As a meeting location, it worked, but even if I construe comparators fairly narrowly, I've had better Mediterranean fusion cuisine at upscale downtown restaurants, and I would have liked to see a menu with more vegetarian protein.

If I could give Iron Gate 10 stars, I would. First off, the interior is absolutely stunning…read more There's a lot of history to this building and on top of that, it doesn't take a lot to decorate this place, because the place itself has so much charm instilled. My s/o and I were also greeted by the bartenders and GM, and they were all so professional, approachable, and overall just wonderful in terms of their demeanor. This is the type of place where all the servers, hosts, and other employees just love their job. You can really tell that the energy is extremely positive here. Now the food. Wow- I am sad that I haven't tried Iron Gate sooner. Everything on the menu was so intentional and it all made sense. My s/o decided to go family menu as opposed to à la carte and we're so glad we did. Some of the stand outs (of all stand outs) were the grilled oysters, watermelon and feta salad, and the cheesecake. It makes me want to go back immediately. Thank you to the team at Iron Gate. I don't want to gatekeep this place. Everyone should try this hidden gem out. This has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in the DMV area. Hope to be back soon.

Could not have asked for a better experience from the hostess to the food, it was top notch. Our…read morewaiter, Joey, deserves a review of his own because he made the experience 1000x more memorable. If you go here ask for him, he was amazing, knowledgeable, and made us feel so special. We came to celebrate our engagement and left with all the best memories. Had the four course dinner with wine pairings and everything was unreal. Get the seafood!!! After coming back from the South of France recently the seafood was as close as we had in Nice and that's huge. Absolutely stellar service, atmosphere and food. 10/10 recommend, we will definitely be back, but only when Joey is working.