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Giovanni's Trattu, Washington, DC

Giovanni's Trattu

4.6
4.6
818 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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

Menu

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What 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Trattu is a charming Italian gem in DC, offering "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about its authentic ambiance, generous portions, and standout dishes like vodka pasta and tiramisu. The restaurant feels like a cozy European hideaway, making it a "must-visit" for Italian cuisine lovers.

818 Reviews

  1. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way. I had the delicious fish stew from the menu. My wife had the grouper special. The prices are very good, especially given the high quality of food and service.

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  2. E

    VIP

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I tried out Giovanni's prior to a show last week. Giovanni's reminded us of being back in some holes in the wall that we've found in NYC. Pros: Our server, Nyla, was very attentive and had great customer service. The gnocchi with meat sauce melted in my mouth and my wife really enjoyed her escargot. Cons: Interior would benefit from updating. Too many servers in masks. Suggestions: Noise dampening; double the wine selection

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  3. Gary

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a disappointing dining experience. The reviews had it as one of the best! The decor and restaurant is dated and needs refreshing. And a good cleaning Pasta was not house made. Average. The calamari was below average and the sauce thin and cold We would not recommend or return

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  4. Fran

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small intimate and inviting trattoria. Giovanni is charming and thoughtful. The food is delicious… great pasta, shellfish and veal. The service was prompt and not intrusive. Great time and at a reasonable price!

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  5. tod

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great little Italian restaurant with great food!

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  6. Harley

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a smaller place but it has a homey vibe and you can tell the food is made with love. Definitely get a reservation for peak dinner time.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for dinner. Food and service are the best.

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  8. Michael

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was above average - put all that together and it means great

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  9. Stephen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute restaurant in a subterranean location. The staff are very friendly and make you feel at home quickly. We enjoyed our server, Nala and the manager/owner, Enrique, once again. Enrique is such a warm and fun people person too and goes out of his way to make sure you are happy with your dining experience. The food is excellent, from the light and crisp calamari with a delicious marinara sauce to dunk them in; our wonderful pasta dishes, one with a mushroom cream sauce and the other a fine melody of seafood, pasta, and broth; and finally two delicious desserts. Everything tastes delicious and fresh and the coffee was warm and tasty too. Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Giovanni's Trattu is rated 4.6 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Giovanni's Trattu

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
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