Giovanni's Trattu

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

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   Scott

   Orlando1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 14 February 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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   Cathy

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 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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   Natalie

   Raleigh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always book your appointment in advance for Saturdays! It’s our favorite restaurant in DC and love how it’s a hole in the wall with authentic Italian food! The owner knows us and greets us. The staff is very kind. The pricing is very reasonable and quality is so high! It’s been our go to spot for anniversaries, celebrations or even when friends/family are in town! As a recommendation, I’d love to see authentic Italian pizza added to the menu!
   

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   Frederick VIP

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Trattu has been around forever. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. The servers are cheerful and welcoming.
   

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   Ross

   Louisville3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Family style dinner was amazing. Has become a must-eat place each time in DC. The authentic food and care from the staff is unmatched.
   

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   Joanne

   Richmond26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 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

   Toronto35 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 28 December 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 DC54 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 December 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 DC18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 21 December 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

    Jacksonville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 19 December 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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