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Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Palo Alto.
Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 180 El Camino Real Suite EE1400, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 203-2000
Website: https://www.zaytinya.com/location/palo-alto/
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Reviews
GiGi Rose (Bastakokak)
Zaytinya is one of several restaurant properties by Jose Andres, a chef who specializes in tapas style dishes. The menu includes Mediterranean cuisine that brings together classic flavors and marinades unique to turkey, greece and lebanon … absolute yummmm! My family celebrated a birthday and dined mezze and family style starting with … Baba Ghannouge, Hummus, Fattoush, Htipiti, Brussels Afelia, Beet Salata, Octopus Santorini, Sea Scallops and Zaytinya fries. We couldnt get enough of everything especially the bread, sea scallops and grilled octopus…for our main course, the kebab platter and dry aged Mediterranean sea bass were deliciously grilled to perfection. The place, service and staff were amazing. Highly recommend
… moreEugene Malobrodsky
This resturant I have waited to be opened for a long time. The place did not disappoint. Also they have a private room for private dinners which is a huge plus as well.
The food was really good and the atmosphere is great nice beautiful interior and a great bar.
All of the food was really good. Also their cocktail with yogurt was very very good.
Looking forward to coming back.
… moreThe food was really good and the atmosphere is great nice beautiful interior and a great bar.
All of the food was really good. Also their cocktail with yogurt was very very good.
Looking forward to coming back.
Naseem Aslam
We went to Zaytinya for dinner. What an amazing vibe and attentive staff. We started with different Mezas like Humus, Falafel, Sprouts, Kofta Kebab and has steak for main meal. They bring out the pita bread fresh. We finished our dinner with Turkish cake and coffee. Food taste itself could be a little more flavorful. Definitely a special experience.
… moreHedieh YS
We walked in not knowing what to expect. The new restaurant and space is lovely and airy. Wasn’t crowded at all, which was perfect for us. We were on a time crunch and the host and servers were very accommodating.
We tried the hummus, Brussel sprouts, falafel sandwich and kefteh mezze. Everything was so full of flavor.. Brussel sprouts were by far my favorite, along with the fresh made bread. The olive oil (for dipping) was soooo good, with a touch of pomegranate molasses ♥️
We didn’t have the main courses, and they seemed a bit too pricey, but if they’re anything like the rest of the menu, you will not be disappointed.
… moreWe tried the hummus, Brussel sprouts, falafel sandwich and kefteh mezze. Everything was so full of flavor.. Brussel sprouts were by far my favorite, along with the fresh made bread. The olive oil (for dipping) was soooo good, with a touch of pomegranate molasses ♥️
We didn’t have the main courses, and they seemed a bit too pricey, but if they’re anything like the rest of the menu, you will not be disappointed.
Priscilla Tang
We were really excited to try Zaytinya in Palo Alto, and while the food itself was genuinely delicious, the overall experience was disappointing because of the service and timing issues.
This is a Sunday service at 4:30pm
From the start, things felt a bit disorganized. Our kid’s pizza came out before our pita and spreads, which was confusing. Even more frustrating, our server told us three separate times that she’d be right back with the pita — stopping by each time to say it was coming — but never actually brought it until much later. On top of that, our main courses arrived before our appetizers, which really threw off the flow of the meal.
For the price point, the portions were also surprising. The kebab platter was $70 but only came with about four skewers’ worth of food, which felt hard to justify.
And then there was the biggest letdown: by 4:30 pm, they had already run out of their most popular dish — the lamb chop. That’s a prime dinner item, and it was hard to understand how it could be unavailable so early in the evening.
Overall, it feels like the restaurant is still working through some growing pains. The concept and food are strong, but the kitchen and service staff clearly need more training and better coordination before this becomes a place we’d be excited to return to. Right now, it just doesn’t quite live up to the expectations that come with the name and the prices.
(Attached photos only part of what we ordered.)
… moreThis is a Sunday service at 4:30pm
From the start, things felt a bit disorganized. Our kid’s pizza came out before our pita and spreads, which was confusing. Even more frustrating, our server told us three separate times that she’d be right back with the pita — stopping by each time to say it was coming — but never actually brought it until much later. On top of that, our main courses arrived before our appetizers, which really threw off the flow of the meal.
For the price point, the portions were also surprising. The kebab platter was $70 but only came with about four skewers’ worth of food, which felt hard to justify.
And then there was the biggest letdown: by 4:30 pm, they had already run out of their most popular dish — the lamb chop. That’s a prime dinner item, and it was hard to understand how it could be unavailable so early in the evening.
Overall, it feels like the restaurant is still working through some growing pains. The concept and food are strong, but the kitchen and service staff clearly need more training and better coordination before this becomes a place we’d be excited to return to. Right now, it just doesn’t quite live up to the expectations that come with the name and the prices.
(Attached photos only part of what we ordered.)
Priscilla
Shoutout to Andres who was so attentive and helpful! We ordered almost everything he recommended and he did not disappoint! From the spreads we ordered the hummus, labneh, (both made in house) and crunchy veggies. The labneh was excellent and was served with warm fluffed up pita bread. From the Mezze we ordered the falafel, Brussels, and fries. The fries are a MUST GET! They were DELISH! We also shared the kabob platter without the lamb. The chicken shish was my favorite. Overall beautiful ambiance and decor. The bar area is breathtaking. A great place to share various plates over lunch or dinner.
… moreMich M
We had lunch here today. The food was fantastic! The service was exceptional. Our favorite was the warm and fresh bread. The various kabobs were all delish. We will be back again soon.
… moreSerge C
We decided to visit the newly opened Zaytinya at Stanford Shopping Center this weekend. I went with my aunts and uncles, all of whom are Mediterranean and Lebanese, so I was especially curious to get their honest take on food that’s very close to home for them.
Zaytinya describes its cuisine as a mix of Mediterranean, Greek, and Arabic influences. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and clearly designed to accommodate large groups — our party of nine was seated comfortably in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of space.
We were served by a very friendly Turkish server who was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended ordering mezze-style (or family-style, as my fellow Mediterraneans would call it), which ended up being the right approach.
We started with drinks, and the cocktail menu is quite unique, incorporating herbs and flavors commonly used in Mediterranean and Arabic cooking, like za’atar and olives. Before we even ordered any mezze, we were brought large, warm, freshly baked, air-filled pita bread served with olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar — a great start.
For starters, we ordered a variety of mezze including the hummus (which tasted very genuine, even according to my aunts and uncles), baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and a couple of salads — the beet salad and fattoush. The fattoush was a bit underwhelming, but the roasted beet salad was different and very tasty. We also ordered grilled halloumi, which was excellent, along with some other vegetable dishes. We added French fries as well, but they were fairly boring and not something I’d recommend.
Overall, we were very happy with the mezze and decided to order the kebab platter to share as our main. Unfortunately, the mains didn’t live up to the starters. The presentation was very basic — simple white plates with not much garnish — and the flavors were underwhelming. They were served with three dips, but the only standout was the garlic sauce.
We ended the night with Turkish coffee, which was hot and satisfying, along with a couple of desserts. The olive oil cake wasn’t memorable, but the chocolate cake was quite good, though the portion was on the smaller side.
In the end, both my aunts and uncles and I were happy with the overall experience. That said, we all agreed we could have skipped the mains and simply ordered more mezze to share. Expect to spend around $60–$100 per person depending on alcohol. Parking is plentiful and easy at the shopping center.
One small note — we visited on 12/21/25 and were a bit surprised not to see any holiday decorations, as we expected the space to feel a bit more festive.
… moreZaytinya describes its cuisine as a mix of Mediterranean, Greek, and Arabic influences. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and clearly designed to accommodate large groups — our party of nine was seated comfortably in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of space.
We were served by a very friendly Turkish server who was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended ordering mezze-style (or family-style, as my fellow Mediterraneans would call it), which ended up being the right approach.
We started with drinks, and the cocktail menu is quite unique, incorporating herbs and flavors commonly used in Mediterranean and Arabic cooking, like za’atar and olives. Before we even ordered any mezze, we were brought large, warm, freshly baked, air-filled pita bread served with olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar — a great start.
For starters, we ordered a variety of mezze including the hummus (which tasted very genuine, even according to my aunts and uncles), baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and a couple of salads — the beet salad and fattoush. The fattoush was a bit underwhelming, but the roasted beet salad was different and very tasty. We also ordered grilled halloumi, which was excellent, along with some other vegetable dishes. We added French fries as well, but they were fairly boring and not something I’d recommend.
Overall, we were very happy with the mezze and decided to order the kebab platter to share as our main. Unfortunately, the mains didn’t live up to the starters. The presentation was very basic — simple white plates with not much garnish — and the flavors were underwhelming. They were served with three dips, but the only standout was the garlic sauce.
We ended the night with Turkish coffee, which was hot and satisfying, along with a couple of desserts. The olive oil cake wasn’t memorable, but the chocolate cake was quite good, though the portion was on the smaller side.
In the end, both my aunts and uncles and I were happy with the overall experience. That said, we all agreed we could have skipped the mains and simply ordered more mezze to share. Expect to spend around $60–$100 per person depending on alcohol. Parking is plentiful and easy at the shopping center.
One small note — we visited on 12/21/25 and were a bit surprised not to see any holiday decorations, as we expected the space to feel a bit more festive.
Trista Redfern
Great Turkish/Lebanese food. Bar staff was very friendly and efficient. Great restaurant and atmosphere. I’d come back with friends to share more dishes.
… moreSarah Rebello
The apps and mezzes are the way to go here. And it’s the real deal with the olives and olive oil straight from the motherland. Everything we had was layered with flavor. The interior design was giving 1 Hotel vibes, and could’ve felt like you were somewhere else….but, the crowd is very Palo Alto tech/Rosewood Thursday night cougar crowd…therefore sexiness fell flat. The food makes up for it though! Loved our waitress…she definitely convinced me to come back, even just for dessert.
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