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Giovanni's Trattu, Washington, DC

Giovanni's Trattu

4.5 (830)
$30 and under
Italian
1823 Jefferson Place NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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, Wine

What 830 people are saying

Giovanni's Trattu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Trattu offers "excellent food and service," with a "homey vibe" and authenticity that make it a "must-eat place" in DC. The restaurant is praised for its "awesome staff" and "delicious" Italian cuisine. It's an ideal spot for "group dinners" or a "romantic dinner for two."

830 Reviews
  1. Miichael

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Denise VIP

    Washington DC90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 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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  4. Janice

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 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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  5. Steven M.

    Washington DC23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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  6. NeilD

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 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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  7. Joan

    Washington DC50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 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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  8. David VIP

    San Diego54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 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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  9. Scott

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice and quaint with beautiful decor. Our server was very pleasant. It was Valentine’s Day and a bit busy but our food took FOREVER and was not especially memorable. Price was very reasonable especially for DC

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  10. Cathy

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanni’s Trattu is a must for Italian food every time we visit Washington DC. The spaghetti carbonara is my favorite! Service is good and the restaurant feels as authentic as they come.

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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 4.5 stars by 830 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Dupont Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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, Wine
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