Giovanni's Trattu

4.6

820 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for business meals

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 820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighborhood gem
District of Columbia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Giovanni's Trattu is a charming Italian restaurant that captivates with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about its "authentic Italian dishes" and homey ambiance. While some mention room for improvement, the attentive staff and delightful menu options, including standout pasta and veal, make it a "neighborhood gem."

820 Reviews

J
Joanne
Richmond
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a wonderful choice for New Year’s Eve dinner. We are initially placed at a small table, but after other diners left, they moved us to a much nicer table without us asking them to do so. White staff was very good, but not overbearing, the food was delicious and just what we wanted.
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Niki
VIP
Toronto
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place might have been amazing at some point but they have given up and are just riding the old days wave. The pastas were mediocre. The mussels were over cooked. The bathrooms were filthy. Doesn’t cost a lot of money to put a fresh paint in two small bathrooms every few years. The dust and dirt hadn’t been cleaned for so long there’s were baked into the wall. The paint was chipping. Could use a refresh and still maintain the quaintness but it’s like they just don’t care anymore. So many nicer place to eat in Washington and spend your money.
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John
VIP
Washington DC
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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E
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cannelloni

Spaghetti Carbonara

Capellini con Gamberi

Menu

What 820 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?

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