Chris C

Foods are overall great and flavorful. The Hummus and Tzatziki are not to be missed. Beautiful restaurant, the service were great even when it’s very busy.

+3

Roze

Had such a beautiful and romantic dinner at Zaytinya in the city. The restaurant is absolutely stunning — cozy, aesthetic, and designed with a modern Middle Eastern touch that instantly sets the vibe. It’s warm, intimate, and perfect for a date or a special night out. We went with their Chef’s Experience, which is $80 per person (or $125 with wine pairing) and honestly, it’s so worth it. You get multiple courses — appetizers, salads, sides, entrées, and two desserts. Even though the portions are smaller, the variety and amount of food you get make it more than enough for two people. Plus, you get to try so many dishes you probably wouldn’t think to order individually. Everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. The spreads, salads, shrimp, falafel, and hot appetizers were amazing. I also tried a cocktail with za’atar, which was strong, unique, and really delicious. The service was friendly and very attentive, and the whole atmosphere felt elevated but still comfortable. It’s one of those restaurants you walk into and immediately feel relaxed. I would definitely come back to explore more of their menu. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Middle Eastern/Mediterranean flavors or wants a romantic, memorable dinner in the city.

+3

Sebastian Ortega

Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. Went there with some friends and ordered the tasting menu, with an extra order of their lamb chops. We ate so much fresh bread (it kept coming out) with their delicious hummus, that we had to stop ourselves. Notably, this place had the best hummus, brussels sprouts, salad (smoked beet salata), and Greek yogurt I’ve ever had. I never thought I would say that about a salad, but the candied walnuts worked so well with their beets and cheese. By the end of the meal we were stuffed and extremely happy with the food we received. Definitely a great way to celebrate a milestone!

+12

Mel Ga

I celebrated my birthday here with close friends and from the moment we entered I was greeted by first name and made to feel as a regular although it was my first time. The food was perfect. The sommelier also paid us a visit and served us rosé. I will return.

Kerven Sando-Phillips

At Zaytinya NYC, I experienced an exceptional dining experience. The ambiance, cocktails, and cuisine were all of the highest caliber. The hummus was particularly delectable, and every dish was a culinary delight. The pricing was reasonable, and the server’s name Ricardo, provided exceptional service. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and consistently attentive to our needs. His warm smile and professionalism were evident throughout our meal. The hostess was also remarkable in creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. Best regards Kerven Phillips

michael t

Went there for my birthday. Such a pleasant experience We opted to order A La Carte as you have the option to have the Chef's Experience. We loved the bread that was given warm, puffy and fragrant. Lamb hummus and alumni cheese for aptz were tasty. We shared the steak that was plenty for two, the veggies that accompanied it could have been a bit tastier. For desserts we had the kataifi that wasn't too sweet but balanced. We will definitely go back as drinks too were really good. The restaurant as also a great looking bar.

+4

Nitiphum S.

I visited Zaytinya for brunch, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The menu offered a refreshing take on Eastern Mediterranean flavors, and everything we ordered was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. We started with the hommus, which was incredibly smooth and flavorful—creamy, rich, and served with warm, pillowy pita bread. The octopus Santorini was tender and delicately charred, with a bright, citrusy finish that really stood out as a brunch dish. I loved how balanced it was—light yet satisfying. The cheese pide was a warm, cheesy flatbread that felt like the perfect comfort food, with a crisp crust and melty interior. One of my favorites was the crispy Brussels Afelia—deeply caramelized Brussels sprouts tossed with bold spices and just the right amount of acidity. It added a unique twist to the brunch spread and was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, with elegant décor and a modern Mediterranean feel. It’s a beautiful space for a weekend brunch, whether you’re catching up with friends or just enjoying a slow morning. Service was friendly and attentive—our server took time to explain the dishes and checked in at just the right moments. Overall, Zaytinya delivered a brunch experience that was both elevated and approachable. The food, service, and ambiance all came together perfectly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful, upscale brunch in a stylish setting.

+9

Yaninee Nachom

We had such a pleasant time at Zaytinya. I was really excited to try their beautiful hummus, and the taste and the texture did not disappoint. The bread basket was surprisingly very satisfying. The bread looked like a cracker but it was in fact tender with the right proportion of crispiness. The octopus was cooked to perfection and we very much enjoyed the puree that it came with. I could go on and on about how much I am so contented with the meal and the coffee! The halloumi may not be to our liking, but well that should not be a reason to take any star out of this review. Will save Zaytinya in our to-go list for a special occasion.

+1

Kentaro K

An amazing Mediterranean spot near Flatiron with a beautiful interior, great atmosphere, and excellent service. The food quality was top-notch — everything we ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. The scallop dish, in particular, stood out as the star of the meal. Portions were on the smaller side, so it felt a bit pricey for the amount of food, but the quality definitely made up for it. Perfect place if you’re looking for a refined, delicious meal in a great setting.

The Chef's Tasting is $80 and an incredible deal! You get 9 items including 2 desserts - couldn't believe it. For $15 extra you also get a lamb chop (the best item). And the food was amazing! Overall…

The Chef's Tasting is $80 and an incredible deal! You get 9 items including 2 desserts - couldn't believe it. For $15 extra you also get a lamb chop (the best item). And the food was amazing!…

The Chef's Tasting is $80 and an incredible deal! You get 9 items including 2 desserts - couldn't believe it. For $15 extra you also get a lamb chop (the best item). And the food was amazing! Ove…

Excellent food and service at this high-quality establishment. Farouk and Oscar went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend zaytinya. They made my birthday extra special.!

Good service, good food and ambiance was great. They served a variety of appetizers and meals tapas style.

We had an amazing experience at Zaytinya! \n\nIt was date night in the city so we chose Zaytinya for dinner and drinks. \n\nWe had a reservation but didn't seem to need it as we got there at 5pm. \…

Found this spot by random and loved it so much we had to come back a 2nd time and were not disappointed. We had reservations and ran late, but were able to get a table eventually. It's located in t…

had a truly lovely experience at Zaytinya . Everything from the cleanliness to the food and service was excellent.\n\nThe restaurant was spotless -- clean tables, floors, and even the restroom, whi…

Zaytinya is such a vibe! Higher-end Mediterranean with super cute decor. Loved the hummus, baba ghanoush, lamb, chicken, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Everything was packed with flavor and bea…

This place in simply amazing, everything is beyond expectations., very elegant and clean . The location is excellent next to the subway station .\nThe food was super yummy..and on top of all of tha…

I had lunch with a friend last Thursday and want to share that the food, the Service and the ambiance were all wonderful. One of the wait staff noticed that I snagged my sweater on the table and let…

I had lunch with a friend last Thursday and want to share that the food, the Service and the ambiance were all wonderful. One of the wait staff noticed that I snagged my sweater on the table and l…

I had lunch with a friend last Thursday and want to share that the food, the Service and the ambiance were all wonderful. One of the wait staff noticed that I snagged my sweater on the table and l…

I had lunch with a friend last Thursday and want to share that the food, the service and the ambiance were all wonderful. One of the wait staff noticed that I snagged my sweater on the table a…

Excellent food. The staff is very accommodating. I especially want to commend Ricardo who was very knowledgeable & dealt with every one in my party with a personal touch that made us realize the qua…

Excellent food. The staff is very accommodating. I especially want to commend Ricardo who was very knowledgeable & dealt with every one in my party with a personal touch that made us realize the q…

Excellent food. The staff is very accommodating. I especially want to commend Ricardo who was very knowledgeable & dealt with every one in my party with a personal touch that made us realize the q…

My daughter and I had the best mediterranean food we have ever had. Our waitress Noelle was top notch and helpful with our selections. The bread...the hummus...grape leaves and salads were outstandin…

My daughter and I had the best mediterranean food we have ever had. Our waitress Noelle was top notch and helpful with our selections. The bread...the hummus...grape leaves and salads were outs…

My daughter and I had the best mediterranean food we have ever had. Our waitress Noelle was top notch and helpful with our selections. The bread...the hummus...grape leaves and salads were outstand…

My daughter and I had the best mediterranean food we have ever had. Our waitress Noelle was top notch and helpful with our selections. The bread...the hummus...grape leaves and salads were outstand…

Zaytinya in the Ritz Carlton NoMad in NYC was a great place for dinner and drinks to catch up with a friend. The menu is made up of favorite specialties from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. We decide…

Fantastic brunch and perfect service. Brussels sprouts are to die for, just like the hummus and lamb chops. Friendly, attentive and efficient staff. Would love to come again

Excellent food. Beautiful decor. Attentive, friendly service. The fresh warm bread is perfect for dipping and scooping all the wonderful flavors.

Nice place with good service, nice ambiance. and lovely cocktails. Good selection of mezze for both vegetarians and meat lovers. The food quality is good but not exceptional. Service also very good, friendly and polite. Great place to share food but better to under order to start with as the food comes out quickly so you can judge the quantity as you go along.

Gotra say this off the top, every time I have come here, the waiters wildly WILDLY over inflates the number of mezzes each person should order. I being big backed couldn't finish that much let alone most ladies. That being said, their olive oil with pomegranite molasses dip should be made standard at all mediterranean restaurants, willing to pay for it as an option even! Love the cauliflower, baba ghannouge, kibbeh and more. While many dishes are done well, it is very hard to standout in a crowded market like NY with excellent mediterranean restaurants at all tiers. The place is elaborate, love the bar, service at later courses was lacking and slow.

Myriam Riad

The place is very good. Spacious and great atmosphere. The food is mainly Mezze, not many main dishes this is the only concern. But other than that, it is recommended.

Amol Srivastava

Overall, a great experience. The food was enjoyable and the falafel and pita were both excellent. The lamb burger was also great but didn’t feel that memorable to me personally.

This is 2 reviews in one. \nMy partner asked me to find a nice place to take an associate out to lunch during UN week. I chose Zaytinya (not having personally been here) based on the reviews and phot…

Visited the Zaytinya for breakfast in NyC. Nice spot , great atmosphere. Service was attentive , clean restaurant. This is off the Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was solid. We were waiting for an appoint…

Visited the Zaytinya for breakfast in NyC. Nice spot , great atmosphere. Service was attentive , clean restaurant. This is off the Ritz Carlton hotel. food was solid. We were waiting for an appoi…

Visited the Zaytinya for breakfast in NyC. Nice spot , great atmosphere. Service was attentive , clean restaurant. This is off the Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was solid. We were waiting for an appoint…

Visited the Zaytinya for breakfast in NyC. Nice spot , great atmosphere. service was attentive , clean restaurant. This is off the Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was solid. We were waiting for an appoint…

Visited the Zaytinya for breakfast in NyC. Nice spot , great atmosphere. Service was attentive , clean restaurant. This is off the Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was solid. We were waiting for an appoi…

The food is absolutely amazing. Loved the hummus with lamb, brussels sprouts, lamb kebab and even the homage pita is exceptional. \n\nI would give 5 stars but accidentally I spilled my drin…

The food is absolutely amazing. Loved the hummus with lamb, brussels sprouts, lamb kebab and even the homage pita is exceptional. \n\nI would give 5 stars but accidentally I spilled my drink an…

Rating one star down because of service. At breakfast and dinner there were inadequate number of servers. waited 10 minutes at breakfast before approaching host to send a server to table. At dinner…

My meal at Zaytinya was delicious. We went with the tasting menu and it is well worth the $80, they give you a lot of food and a good variety. The service was a bit slow, and we waited a good bit b…

This is one of my favorite Mediterranean places in the city. ambiance: They have such a nice set up. It’s a huge restaurant but each section feels intimate. They have these nice big booths that of…

Overall excellent food and service. We sat outdoors. Great for people watching Reasonably priced for NYC A little disappointed with the Greek wine selections. Anyone not familiar with restaurant …

Overall excellent food and service. We sat outdoors. Great for people watching Reasonably priced for NYC A little disappointed with the Greek wine selections. Anyone not familiar with restaurant …

The restaurant is very pretty and has a luxurious upscale ambiance. I personally did not like the flavors of the food, they were a bit too intense in flavor and boldness for my taste and leaned hea…

Come here for a light dinner. We find some interesting dishes here and it's pretty good. service is good and decor is modern and neat. It's a nice place to hangout in midtown.

Ambiance great so was the service. However, it is highly over priced for the taste and size of portions which are small even for meze.

nothing special and really not the best service ..Especially, if you stay out door section. Too expensive for what it is.

Staff was nice but service was incredibly slow and food was average at best. The tzatziki was tasteless and the bread for it arrived well before it arrived. The highlight was the shrimp in a lemon…

TD C

As a regular patron of Zaytinya in DC, I knew what to expect for quality, service, and atmosphere. This was NOT what Zaytinya delivers. Our reservation was seated for 15 minutes before ANYONE even approached our table. Service was slow, inconsistent, and failed to meet even basic expectations. The food was delicious, as is expected. Our hummus and baba ganoush were decadent. The lamb was tender, the beef impeccably seasoned, and the chicken charred perfectly. At the culmination of the meal, the manager apologized for not meeting service expectations and had 2 desserts delivered to our table. There were issues with their payment system which resulted in our table being charged for the desserts., which we did not even choose. All in all there were multiple failures across their service lines. I cannot recommend this restaurant despite their good food. This is NOT the quality of this restaurant that I have come to know and experience previously.

Perhaps one of the worse restaurant meals I have had in all of 2025 and I dine out often, so much that I was on Resy's 2025 top 10% reservations list. \n\nZaytinya does not reflect Jose Andres' top…

Location - a 10 to 15 min walk from Times Square , easy to find ambience- upscale , chic, comfortable Service - excellent service from the front desk , average service from our server The food…

Melvin Mian

Second time being here, first experience was good, second was horrendous. I reserved a table for 10 people for my wife’s birthday. They wanted my credit card and notified me they would charge me $35 per person if the guests didn’t show up to which I agreed no questions asked. I asked if I could bring in balloons / candles and they denied me without any further clarification on what they can do. I inquired about bringing a cake and they wanted $5 per person in order for us to bring an outside cake which was also quite frustrating but I agreed to it as well. When we arrived to the restaurant, I arrived at 8:55PM and I was greeted by a woman who had a pretty bad attitude with me. She proceeded to tell me I had to wait until “majority of the party was here” in order to be seated which made no sense to me if you have my credit card on file and are already threatening me with charges. I’m not sure if it was race related but the staff was not accommodating at all. All my guests showed up on time. Our table was barely checked on throughout the entire night and they had the audacity to charge us 20% gratuity for the absolute worst service I’ve ever experienced. Spent $600 here to be treated like that. I will never come back