Giovanni's Trattu

4.6 (803)

$30 and under

Italian

1823 Jefferson Place NW, Washington, DC 20036

About this restaurant

Romantic
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–Thu 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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 transport
Farragut North Metro Station (Red) Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red) Farragut West Metro Station (Blue, Orange)
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Reviews

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4.6

(803)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

803 Reviews

t
tarek
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. Great ambience and everyone is warm and friendly.
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Paul Gold
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great pasta and authentic Italian vibes. Friendly and attentive staff
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Miichael
Las Vegas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true hidden gem. Delicious food and great service. The owner is actively involved in providing service and attending to customers. A must if visiting DC!!
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Denise Gold
Washington, D.C. Area108 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A favorite of mine. Food is always good. Intimate setting off the main street. Been there for years. Nice menu
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Jennifer Gold
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a bit smelly but the service is great and the food was good.
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Janice
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner with family while visiting the DC area. The restaurant was perfect from the decor, the seats, the food, the servers. Patricia was amazing and I loved her little soft humming as she went along her way making guests feel welcome. The food was 10+. Highly recommend.
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Steven M. Gold
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
1.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One waitress for entire, filled restaurant. We had 6-person table. Four meals served. Other two not served. We waited for our guests. Four cold meals when other two meals finally served. Waste of money.
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NeilD Gold
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience. Awesome service and solid portion sizes.
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Joan Gold
Washington, D.C. Area60 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was good and fresh and the service was excellent. The place was charming but smelled like cat litter.
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David Gold
San Diego59 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 7 picky eaters had the most delicious and memorable dinner at Trattu. The food and service were excellent.... it is a must for a group dinner or romantic dinner for two!♥♥
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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 transport
Farragut North Metro Station (Red) Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red) Farragut West Metro Station (Blue, Orange)
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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