Zaytinya by Jose AndresvsCentral Michel Richard
Zaytinya and Central Michel Richard are both recommended by writers. Overall, Zaytinya ranks marginally better than Central Michel Richard. Zaytinya comes in at #4 in Washington DC with praise from 15 publications such as BlackBook, The Infatuation and Travel + Leisure.
Zaytinya by Jose Andres
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701 9th St NW, Edison Place, Washington DC, DC 20001-4572
From $31/night
Frommer's "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
Travel + Leisure "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
Zagat ""Who can resist" the "wonders" of chef José Andrés' "unbelievably tasty" Eastern Mediterranean meze, especially when paired with "phenomenal" regional wines." Full review
BlackBook "Small plates are meant for sharing, but - like the countries represented here - you'll want to hoard your own and plunder your neighbor's."
Gayot14.0
"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
DK Eyewitness "This romantic restaurant with a striking modern decor offers a superb variety of authentic Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese mezze with excellent vegetarian selections."
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This very popular restaurant near the National Portrait Museum draws DC-ites to its large, whitewashed dining levels, accented with Aegean blues." Full review
Time Out "With a stunning white and blue interior, this place finds inspiration in Greece, Turkey and Lebanon." Full review
Rough Guide "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."
Afar Magazine "Zaytinya serves up a variety of Mediterranean tapas inspired by traditional dishes from Greece, Lebanon, and Turkey." Full review
Central Michel Richard
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1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 106, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $25/night
Concierge "A bustling bistro where the food comes with a sense of humor, not to mention a more affordable price tag."
Travel + Leisure "Offering French-inspired American cuisine minus the fine-dining prices, this DC eatery by Chef Michel Richard won the 2008 James Beard award for best new restaurant." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Proving Michel Richard doesn't need beaucoup bucks to be brilliant", his "high-energy brasserie" in Penn Quarter dazzles with its "outstanding" riffs on tradition." Full review
BlackBook "The chicer, more playful culinary sister of the famed Citronelle. Bistro serves up serious food with a serious sense of humor."
Gayot14.0
"Michel Richard's casual American bistro attracts a constant state of hustle and bustle to its lively dining room." Full review
Time Out "You can see why Michel Richard’s effusive Pennsylvania Avenue brasserie wins raves. The playful menu fuses American and French classics with Richard’s signature whimsy." Full review
Washington Post Editors' Pick
"Chef Michel Richard offers his whimsical French takes on American classics for more affordable prices." Full review
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If you like being the center of attention, ask for the towering, chocolate-robed “celebration” cake for dessert.
Not For Tourists "It'll set you back a couple of hundred, but these are flush times."
Fodor's "French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp Downtown with this semi-casual bistro offering up Franco-American spin-offs like fried chicken, bacon-and-onion tart."
Where "James Beard-winner Richard’s bistro for raw oysters, roast chicken, hanger steak, trout almondine, orange souffle." Full review
