Zaytinya - Washington, D.C.

The staff at this restaurant are very knowledgeable about vegan food. Be sure to request the vegan/dairy-free pita! All of the vegan dips are incredible and the falafel is perfectly crispy. This restaurant is definitely worth the price for a top-notch dining experience.

Even though I requested items like yogurt sauce on the side (as I was sharing with non-vegetarian friends), everything still arrived with yogurt on top.

I was dreading my dinner with a large group of work colleagues after reading some negative reviews, especially since I was the only vegan in the group. I was pleasantly surprised when the host ordered the tasting menu for us and the restaurant was extremely accommodating. They provided vegan pita instead of non-vegan flatbread and made modifications to the vegetable dishes to suit my dietary needs. The standout dish was the eggplant and the sorbet trio for dessert, particularly the sour cherry flavor. While it may not have been the best meal I've ever had due to missing sauces for added flavor, the food was delicious, the server was knowledgeable, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations.

I asked for the allergen menu which shows which items are vegan. The falafel, cauliflower and many other dishes are not labeled vegan or vegetarian..there were hardly any labeled options and the staff didn’t seem to know. The flatbread served at the start is not vegan. Waitress said she could bring lettuce instead…

Great crunch to some of the dishes. Enough options , all tasty. I had a martini and hummus with the French fries and a salad.