Giovanni's Trattu

4.8

808 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Giovanni's Trattu may be the only restaurant in DC to capture the feel of Venice. Formerly known as Trattu, this cozy little restaurant provides the lighter cuisine of Northern Italy, which is known for its unique flavor. The extensive menu changes every fall, winter and summer. Seating 60 in the main dining room, Giovanni's Trattu is candlelight at night and it entertains guests with friendly style of service, providing classic Italian music. Highlighting the ambiance is a collection of colorful pottery and venetian masks that hangs from the walls. Giovanni's Trattu is ideal for private parties, business lunches and dinners, romantic dates and family celebrations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 452-4960
Website
http://www.giovannistrattu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1823 Jefferson Place NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
Between Connecticut Ave. NW and 19th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking and public parking garage on M Street between 18 th and 19 th Street.
Public transit
Farragut North Metro Station (Red) Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red) Farragut West Metro Station (Blue, Orange)
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Giovanni's Trattu is a DC gem, renowned for its "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests love the cozy ambiance reminiscent of a European bistro. Highlights include their "indulgent" Alfredo and "crispy" chicken parmigiana. While noise levels can vary, the atmosphere and culinary delights make it a "must-visit" spot.

808 Reviews

M
Michael
Milwaukee
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, awesome staff. Just a wonderful restaurant. Quite a find.
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Michael
Milwaukee
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! We had the Salad Romano (Cesar) and the dressing is wonderful! My husband had the farfalle with salmon in a vodka sauce and I had the linguine with vongole. Both delicious! Everything tasted homemade. We'd return in a flash! Wonderful service too. :)
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Phill
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another AMAZING experience. Will definitely return and will spread the word about this awesome spot!
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Cindy
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a great find. One of the best Italian restaurants that I have been to in years. Food, service, ambiance - EXCEPTIONAL. Great location and small with a so much attention to every detail.
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Stephen
Connecticut
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was great as always, but the establishment really needs to address the condition of their restrooms. The men’s restroom is in horrible shape.
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Kayla
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and service was excellent! Food was good not great. I would return and try something else though. I had the chicken Marsala and garlic bread.
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Yuki
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad they resumes lunch, because this was my go-to place for lunch pre-COVID. Both Lunch and Dinner are great value for the quality of food and service.
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Itziar
Mexico City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Giovanni’s Trattu blew us away with its fantastic food and amazing service. We kicked off our meal with the fried mozzarella, and it was the perfect blend of crunchy and cheesy goodness. The insalata Romana was so fresh and had just the right amount of dressing. Our main dishes—fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana—were absolutely delicious. The Alfredo sauce was indulgent and creamy, while the chicken parm was crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a lovely marinara and cheese topping. The staff were incredible—kind, helpful, and made the entire experience even more special. And then came the tiramisu! Without a doubt, one of the best I’ve ever tasted. This is definitely a must-visit spot for anyone who loves great Italian food!
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Marta
New York City
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Charming restaurant! Variety of authentic Italian dishes. Mozzarella was fresh and perfectly salted! Nice wine selection….
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Beth
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Italian restaurant of all time!! Always delicious and never disappoints! We always go whenever we are in DC! What a neighborhood gem!
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FAQs

Giovanni's Trattu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 452-4960.

Giovanni's Trattu is rated 4.8 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1823 Jefferson Place NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
Between Connecticut Ave. NW and 19th St. NW
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking and public parking garage on M Street between 18 th and 19 th Street.
Public transit
Farragut North Metro Station (Red) Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red) Farragut West Metro Station (Blue, Orange)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giovannistrattu.com/
Phone number
(202) 452-4960

Giovanni's Trattu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cannelloni

Spaghetti Carbonara

Tortellini in Brodo

Menu

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Giovanni's Trattu offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Giovanni's Trattu restaurant rated?

Is Giovanni's Trattu currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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