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Giovanni's Trattu, Washington, DC

Giovanni's Trattu

4.7
4.7
808 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Neighbourhood 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

  1. Michael

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. Michael

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  3. Phill

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  4. Cindy

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 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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  5. Stephen

    Connecticut

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 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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  6. Kayla

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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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  7. Yuki

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 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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  8. Itziar

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 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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  9. Marta

    New York City

    62 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 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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  10. Beth

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 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 4.7 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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