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Who’s joining us @zaytinya 💙? Tucked inside @theshayhotel is a Mediterranean concept from the @joseandresgroup. Think endless pita 🫓, mezze worth sharing 🫶🏻, and the celebrations rice 🥘 that’s basically a deconstructed #tahdig. Need I say more 😉. #CulverCity #MediterraneanCuisine
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28 October 2025
At its Culver City location in The Shay, Zaytinya serves Turkish, Greek and Lebanese-inspired dishes, including shareable dips, flatbreads and wood-fired meats. The article recommends it for group dining and highlights the Santorini-style octopus, lamb dishes and Ancient Olive Martini.
Published in Observer
20 October 2025
Zaytinya in Culver City launches Parea Nights, a recurring wine-tasting series pairing three Greek pours with Mediterranean mezze. The October 23 event includes a live DJ, and guests who stay for dinner receive 20% off their meal.
Published in WE LIKE L.A.
7 June 2025
José Andrés Group opened a Zaytinya outpost at The Shay hotel in Culver City. It is part of a broader takeover of the hotel’s food and beverage program.
Published in Discover Los Angeles
1 May 2025
Zaytinya is listed among José Andrés’ restaurants, including its Culver City location. Its menu features dishes inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine, and it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Published in NBC TV
25 February 2025
Zaytinya in Culver City offers weekday happy hour, or mezze ora, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the bar area, with a $12 Ankara Club cocktail and $9 bites including halloumi pide and soujouk pide.
Published in Eater Los Angeles
31 January 2025
The review describes Zaytinya in The Shay as a convenient spot for mezze, highlighting its plentiful pita, fresh fattoush, and lemony shrimp, while noting that many dishes are mild and service can be slow. It rates the restaurant 7.1 and recommends it for drinks and a light bite.
Published in The Infatuation
20 December 2024
Zaytinya opened its second Los Angeles location on December 17 in the Shay hotel in Culver City, serving Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with Lebanese, Greek, and Turkish flavors. The article highlights its wraparound patio, vegetable mezze, wood-fired pita, charred octopus, and dry-aged branzino.
Published in Eater Los Angeles
18 December 2024
José Andrés has opened Zaytinya at The Shay Hotel in Culver City, serving mezze inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines with California seasonal ingredients. The menu includes hummus, htipiti, locally sourced vegetables, wood-fired branzino, and freshly made pita.
Published in The Pride LA
17 December 2024
José Andrés opened Zaytinya in Culver City’s Shay hotel, serving Eastern Mediterranean mezze, wood-fired kebabs, seafood, and cocktails. The article highlights its seasonal vegetable dishes, wraparound patio, and a menu drawing on Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese cuisines.
Published in Eater Los Angeles
17 December 2024
Zaytinya opened at The Shay as its first West Coast location, bringing its Mediterranean mezze-inspired menu to Culver City. The menu features housemade pita, spreads, seafood and meat mezze, and dishes prepared using a wood-burning hearth, with seasonal ingredients from California producers.
Published in José Andrés Group
17 December 2024
José Andrés’ acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya opened in Culver City on December 17, 2024.
Published in Eater Los Angeles
17 December 2024
Zaytinya opened at The Shay as its first West Coast location, bringing its mezze-inspired dining experience rooted in the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to Culver City.
Published in José Andrés Group
13 December 2024
Zaytinya was scheduled to open in Culver City on December 17 in the former Etta space, serving Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisine. The article highlights grilled octopus, kebab platters, flatbreads, the Ancient Olive martini and Turkish coffee chocolate cake.
Published in Time Out Worldwide
30 January 2024
Zaytinya brings Lebanese, Greek, and Turkish flavors to the ground floor of the Shay Hotel in Culver City. Its menu includes spreads, vegetable-forward mezze, signature flatbreads, lamb chops, and family-style mains such as lamb shoulder and a kebab platter.
Published in Eater Los Angeles
Zaytinya can be very busy for special events and busy-service nights like DineLA, while weekday early evenings (a Wednesday early evening was noted) and some late-dinner visits have felt much quieter.
Yes, Zaytinya has a patio where many guests choose to sit, and reviewers frequently describe dining outside as a pleasant option.
Yes, reviewers reference the original Zaytinya in Washington, D.C., confirming another same‑brand location.
Zaytinya in Culver City feels modern and warmly appointed, reviewers praise the beautiful, festive dining room and inviting patio that make it a lovely spot for celebratory dinners or casual nights out.
Dogs are welcomed on the patio, guests have reported bringing a dog to the pet‑friendly patio and enjoying the visit.
Smart casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear.
Zaytinya’s menu is built around shareable mezzes and tasting options, and several guests say those mezze/tasting meals provided plenty of food, many parties left comfortably full or with leftovers.
Yes, many guests recommend Zaytinya - Culver City for special evenings: reviewers describe anniversary visits and staff making those occasions feel acknowledged and special.
Yes, families are welcome: guests report bringing children and toddlers who enjoyed the food, noting kid-friendly choices like the cheese pide and warm pita.
The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, guests have brought a small dog and say their mini golden doodle was welcomed and enjoyed the attention on the patio.
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