This restaurant serves mezes from all over the eastern Mediterranean. The sunny decor transports diners to a hillside in Greece while they savor dishes such as hummus, grilled seafood, crisp vegetable fritters and roasted eggplant. At night, candles light the restaurant—even on the stairs. Daily for lunch and dinner, brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. $$. Most major credit cards. 701 Ninth St. N.W. (Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-638-0800. http://www.zaytinya.com.
