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Central Michel Richard vs Zaytinya by Jose Andres

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.

Central Michel Richard
Central Michel Richard
8 / 10
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 106, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $25 /night
Concierge Concierge
"A bustling bistro where the food comes with a sense of humor, not to mention a more affordable price tag."
Travel + Leisure 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
Zagat Zagat
4.5
""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 BlackBook
"The chicer, more playful culinary sister of the famed Citronelle. Bistro serves up serious food with a serious sense of humor."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Michel Richard's casual American bistro attracts a constant state of hustle and bustle to its lively dining room." Full review
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Zaytinya by Jose Andres
Zaytinya by Jose Andres
8 / 10
701 9th St NW, Edison Place, Washington DC, DC 20001-4572
From $31 /night
Frommer's 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 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 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 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."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"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
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