Zaytinya is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in Los Angeles for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.
Zaytinya landed in Culver City in December 2024 as the first West Coast outpost of José Andrés Group's beloved Eastern Mediterranean concept — and its arrival at The Shay hotel on Washington Blvd is not an accident of real estate.
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Zaytinya looks like a good night-out option in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia and Grilled Mediterranean octopus with marinated onions, capers, and yellow split pea purée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 439 Google reviews.
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For now, Zaytinya holds a 9.4 rating across 439 Google reviews.
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Zaytinya is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles. Zaytinya landed in Culver City in December 2024 as the first West Coast outpost of José Andrés Group's beloved Eastern Mediterranean concept — and its arrival at The Shay hotel on Washington Blvd is not an accident of real estate.
Zaytinya is best for cocktail, date night. Zaytinya looks like a good night-out option in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia and Grilled Mediterranean octopus with marinated onions, capers, and yellow split pea purée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 439 Google reviews.
Zaytinya is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 439 reviews
Start with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia, Grilled Mediterranean octopus with marinated onions, capers, and yellow split pea purée and Garides Me Anitho (Buttery Shrimp with Dill). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Zaytinya holds a 9.4 Google rating from 439 reviews. Zaytinya looks like a good night-out option in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia and Grilled Mediterranean octopus with marinated onions, capers, and yellow split pea purée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 439 Google reviews.
Zaytinya is located at 8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Zaytinya is tagged for date night dining. Zaytinya looks like a good night-out option in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia and Grilled Mediterranean octopus with marinated onions, capers, and yellow split pea purée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 439 Google reviews.
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