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Giovanni's Trattu

3.9 (306 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Moderate noise
Intimate
Classy
Good for kids

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Entrance on Jefferson
Eric A.

molto bene! Just a delightful meal at this DC eatery. A couple generations of wonderful food and service. I was looking for simple and I received a meal that was sublime.maybe even "profunda"! Enrico and his team have continued the tradition of hospitality and quality at this small and intimate spot on Jefferson near DuPont circle. You will feel like family eating here and the food, music and setting will certainly deliver. This time I had the asparagus soup, insalata romana and rigatoni salciccia. The sauce was complex and spicy, not like you make at home but just like you want it when you are out for a meal after a long day. All enjoyed with a glass of house Chianti and finished with lemon sorbetto. Bellisima

Spaghetti Carbonara
Christopher C.

Not great, not awful. Kind of a cellar-like eating space. Although the owner is Italian the dishes don't keep fidelity with 'true' Italian cuisine. It's a very tired looking place and does not have the friendly, effusive warmth Italians are known for. Not memorable.

Carbonara with chicken. Excellent.
Joseph G.

I will not take away the food quality. Because it was great flavor, fresh, saucy and portion size was great. However, I left a little unsatisfied because of the service. Me and my partner waited for food for so long. Food came out like 20mins before closing and we were there 1hr 30mins before. Had to keep asking other waiters for water. Then found out they forgot to put our food in because we saw others getting their food before us even though we were there before them. Now, I would return but it was frustrating. This is a place that does reservations. It's pretty narrow, a little loud and small. I recommend doing an early dinner.

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susie K.

Had a lovely dinner at this cozy restaurant. Chose this place for the gluten free pasta and it's location. The service was friendly and helpful. We were there with an elderly couple who had some trouble navigating the entrance steps and thought it was too loud but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Shirrell H.

I want to get straight to the point. The portion size was too small. It didn't make any sense. I was extremely disappointed and I told them but they pretty much said they couldn't do anything about it. It was lacking Alfredo also. It almost taste like just oil and fettuccine. The chicken was good though. I left disappointed and unsatisfied. 2 1/2 stars for the food and 1/2 a star for the ambiance.

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Kelly M.

I sure wish I had known about this place sooner! It's a favorite of a couple of my friends and I loved it too. The place is super cute inside and the service is excellent. You get a free bread basket and olive oil. Cocktails were $11, which is a great deal this day and age. I had the house agnolotti topped with cream sauce and mushrooms, and it was so amazing. It was my friend's birthday so we got a complementary tiramisu and it was really fantastic. Also, everyone loved their food, and they even have gluten-free pasta. I highly recommend!.

Spaghetti Carbonara, top 3 pasta dish I've ever eaten.
Sin L.

This place was absolutely delicious. It is a little hidden down a side street in downtown DC, located in a basement area with a very cozy feel and smaller dining area. The food was amazing, some of the best pasta and desserts we have ever had. Our server was great and friendly. Definitely has a more authentic feel to it, highly recommend trying this spot if you want some real Italian in the area!

Bruschetta
Donna V.

I really hate to give a 3 star The restaurant is very quaint and cute. There's only 10 tables. Frank and Dean music playing in the background. Very nice comfortable atmosphere. Service was great. Both ladies were friendly, Started with the bruschetta and stuffed eggplant which were both really good. Eggplant was very flavorful stuffed with spinach. Now onto dinners. The spaghetti carbonara was average. Linguini with clams in white wine sauce was good but a bit gritty which was surprising. Could have used a bit more flavor too. Angel hair with garlic and olive oil had no garlic flavor at all ( which wasn't bad but you want a little garlic flavor when that's what you order), Tiramisu was good. Even though I gave it a 3 .... I would like to go back and try again.

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SO GREAT!! Food was very good, such a nice atmosphere. Definitely will be going here whenever I'm in DC.

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Food was great! Service was excellent. Great little spot, would defiantly go back again.

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10 years ago

Outstanding service, reliable fare and a perfect ambiance for a quiet meal. Thanks again!

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Bread was dry, seating was cramped, service was just okay. Main courses were good. Would try somewhere else before we would go back.

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11 years ago

Best Italian food in DC! I live in the metropolitan NYC area and this place is my favorite and only Italian place I eat at when in DC!!!!

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Grilled Seafood Platter

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

4.3(2.1k reviews)
0.7 miDowntown
$$$

We had a fantastic dining experience at Joe's in DC. The moment we walked in the door, the service…read morewas attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere made for a relaxing meal. Every dish we ordered was well prepared and full of flavor. The Stone Crab was the highlight of the meal--fresh, sweet, and perfectly chilled with a delicious mustard dipping sauce. The Steak Béarnaise was cooked exactly as requested, tender and juicy, and the rich béarnaise sauce complemented it perfectly. The Crab Bisque was creamy, comforting, and packed with real crab flavor without being overly heavy. We also loved the Grilled Seafood Platter, which featured a great variety of seafood that was fresh, perfectly grilled, and seasoned just right. If you're looking for high-quality seafood and a memorable dining experience in DC, this is the place to be.

7/7/26 DoorDash order…read more MOLD on the fries and cornbread muffin??? Just because people order delivery doesn't mean it's okay to serve moldy food! I thought if I ordered fried shrimp that the quality would be better than a non seafood restaurant... Boy was I wrong! The shrimp were not deveined!!! It's like they didn't even clean them before applying the batter! I've been here on a date so I know how the lighting is dim... perfect setting to hide the wilted brown lettuce and moldy food... I just so happened to look under the cornbread muffin; SO GLAD I DID! I spent close to $40 for inedible food. Won't order from here again! The highlight was the salad dressing; that was tasty!

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Area near hostess stand

Area near hostess stand

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Back dining room

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Back dining room

Fish Shop - Sourdough bread

Fish Shop

4.0(70 reviews)
2.4 mi
$$$

Wonderful pre-show dinner the other night with my BF. We made a reservation a couple of days in…read moreadvance. No trouble getting a table; we had to be there early. Our server was excellent. The ambiance bright and cheerful -- an upscale seafood place complete with an upscale, creative nautical theme. The food was great and came out fairly quickly, though we didn't feel rushed. With all the hype, we had to try the Maryland crab "crumpet," a tiny (maybe the size of a silver dollar ‍), toasty, round cranny-toast that had a decent amount of crab on top, though at $9 *each*, we couldn't decide if it was worth it. The crab was spiced nicely, though. One of our fave dishes was recommended by the server -- the tilefish kinilaw, a ceviche-adjacent blend of chopped light white fish, red onion, cucumber, mango (I think), & chives blended in coconut broth. YUM! It was served in a dish with lettuce cups, an interesting vessel for the fish-yumminess. We also shared a beet & berry salad with crunchy, candied pecans with a yogurt dressing. Yum! The entree (we shared) was surprisingly really good - another rec from our server -- the Massaman fish curry with fresh herbs & house-made, grilled roti, an interesting naan-like bread that proved great vessel for scooping up the decadent curry gravy. YUM! We also shared a Caesar salad with garlic croutons. It was good; nothing terribly special, but good. Really great meal. Great service. Great ambiance. We'll definitely be back. There's a really nice patio dining area facing the marina. We'd like to try that when the weather isn't so ghastly hot.

My best friend and I decided to go here to celebrate our birthdays and graduation. The place is…read morevery clean and nicely decorated. We ordered the shrimp hush puppies and Hawaiian poke. The shrimp hush puppies were just hush puppies; it was not worth the price. The Hawaiian poke looked beautiful, but was just okay. We ordered the lamb chops and curry. It took an HOUR for us to get our food. When it came my lamb chops definitely did not look like they were worth $60; they were extremely small and did not have a lot of meat on them. My best friend said her curry was fine, but it was nothing special. Our waiter was nice, but we often found ourselves trying to look for him and waiting for him to return to our table. The manager originally told us we could have our drinks free (a Shirley temple and a virgin mojito). We had to advocate for ourselves and ask for at least an appetizer off because we had waited an hour for our food. Overall, this place is nice for aesthetics but not for food quality and quantity. My best friend also asked for her food to be boxed and never received the boxed food. We waited so long to get our servers attention throughout the night, so we decided to just leave without the boxed food.

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Fish Shop - The Bar and entrance of Fish Shop

The Bar and entrance of Fish Shop

Fish Shop - Twice baked potatoes - the little pot was so cute!

Twice baked potatoes - the little pot was so cute!

Fish Shop - The private dining room, with a giant canoe hanging above.

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The private dining room, with a giant canoe hanging above.

Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle

Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle

3.9(1.6k reviews)
0.4 miDupont Circle
$$

It has been years since I have eaten at Hank's. Too long really. But we wanted some seafood and…read moretheir Dupont location was close so - off we went. We were seated immediately and the dining room is adequate. Sufficiently decorated to make it okay. It is furnished for maximum occupancy which is fine. Think casual place, almost bar with food, not fancy at all. I do not mean for this to be a negative comment. Hank's presents itself as more of a beachside joint, not a high end seafood restaurant. Each of these sorts of restaurants has a place in the spectrum. Our waiter - Keith or Kevin - I'm so sorry but I cannot remember his name - was GREAT! Funny, good at his job, great personality and helpful. He started out with a corny, but cute, joke and he kept getting better all night. The manager too was quite good, professional and friendly. What a great staff! The food is good. I could talk about the lobster bisque (a bit on the strong side) or the flounder (a bit on the salty side). But, honestly, the food was good and I enjoyed it a lot. I did not complain about any of it nor do I think a complaint was necessary. So, as I said before, it had been years since I had last eaten at Hank's. But it won't be that long anymore. I recommend Hank's for a casual seafood meal.

I finally checked out Hank's Oyster Bar for their Monday $1 oyster special, and it lived up to the…read morehype. I sat at the bar to access happy hour (bar-only, but oysters are available everywhere). Ordered a dozen oysters, bacon-topped deviled eggs, Old Bay fries, a salmon slider, and a tequila pineapple drink. Everything was solid-- the oysters were fresh, the deviled eggs were flavorful, and the Old Bay fries were perfectly seasoned. The standout for me was the salmon slider-- the sauce was so good I wish I ordered more. Great vibe for a casual happy hour. I'd definitely come back, especially for the $1 oysters.

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Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle
Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle - Seafood Fettucine

Seafood Fettucine

Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle - From left to right: Strawberry-peach margarita (margarita of the day), Bellini, Purple Reign cocktail

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From left to right: Strawberry-peach margarita (margarita of the day), Bellini, Purple Reign cocktail

Cordelia Fishbar - Coal Roasted Oysters

Cordelia Fishbar

4.3(163 reviews)
2.4 mi

Cordelia called it and we answered with another visit but this time with friends up from Richmond…read more A great way to end a birthday weekend...and it did not disappoint. Our waitress read the room immediately. With a very hungry pregnant lady at the table she prioritized the Parker house rolls without being asked. This kind of attention to detail sets the tone. We later learned she was a fellow Cancer with a birthday coming up. Cancer energy is real!!! The food and drinks did not disappoint. Asparagus, calamari, shrimp cocktail, coal roasted oysters, chicken chermoula, and lump crab gratin. Worth every penny. One tip worth sharing, ask for a bit of sea salt for the chicken. The first taste lacked it and that small addition made all the difference. We were five deep which honestly matched the energy of most tables around us. The space was bright and airy and the round tables made for great socializing, easy sharing, and yes some excellent boomerang pics. Checkout was seamless. Splitting the check evenly with tap to pay right at the table got us out quickly and on to the next stop. Puddin is a crowd favorite so we left room to run over there even though the dessert menu at Cordelia looked amazing. From a post embassy hang to friends up from Richmond, Cordelia meets every occasion at the table. We said a table worth coming back to again and again. Visit two confirmed it.

I want to start with the service because our waiter, Ebon, was absolutely amazing! He was so…read moreattentive and made our entire brunch experience even better. He was a big reason why I would return. For appetizers, we tried the Crab Gratin and Cinnamon Roll, and both were amazing. We would definitely order them again! We also did the tiki bottomless cocktails, and they were absolutely worth it. The drinks were high quality, creative, and there was something for everyone. For the entrees, everyone had a mix of favorites and dishes they liked less. The biggest highlights were the Steak and Eggs and the Crab Benedict. Both were tasty, although the portions were just okay. On the other hand, the Shrimp and Grits were a bit of a letdown. While the dish tasted good, the portion was surprisingly small and did not feel like a full entrée. We left feeling unsatisfied from a meal standpoint, so unfortunately, I would not recommend that dish. Overall, we will absolutely be coming back to try their dinner menu soon!

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Cordelia Fishbar - Part of bar

Part of bar

Cordelia Fishbar - HERILOOM CARROTS

HERILOOM CARROTS

Cordelia Fishbar - BRUNCH BURGER

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BRUNCH BURGER

The Salt Line - Oysters

The Salt Line

3.9(858 reviews)
3.1 miNavy Yard
$$

Outside Bar. Service was great. Bartenders (Alexia great Ink & Jason) were friendly, smiles every…read moresingle customer. Fish Sandwich was really tiny but with Fries or Greens It was really good. Decided to order the Waterman's Catch(table behind me had ordered it OMG) Best thing about it, the Cole Slaw. It has a vinegar base. So good. Everything was fried hard hard hard batter peeled off( order not so hard) Comes with Fish(only had small piece fried so dark dark brown) 4 Scallops but there were 3 tiny pieces of deep fried crusty something that we thought tasted like Calamari. Subbed out Oysters for extra Shrimp. A lot of Shrimp, batter peeled right off so that was good for dipping in the Cocktail Sauce. Fries were ok. Order with Fish Sandwich we're so much better. Great price for $$. Good Music. Great view. Lots of laughs throughout bar. Would be good bar for Drinks and try the Baked Pimento Crab Tip...next time.

The oysters and cocktails were absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of the meal. The…read moreservice and atmosphere made for a great evening. Unfortunately, the entrees didn't live up to the rest of the experience. The crab pasta was very bland and lacked flavor. The biggest disappointment, though, was the North Shore roast beef. As someone familiar with a true North Shore roast beef, this wasn't even close--it resembled an Arby's roast beef sandwich more than the classic, thinly sliced, rare roast beef piled high on an onion roll. I'd definitely come back for the oysters and drinks, but I'd skip those two entrees.

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The Salt Line - SHRIMP COCKTAIL

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

The Salt Line - Crab Roll with crispy Brussels sprouts substituted

Crab Roll with crispy Brussels sprouts substituted

The Salt Line - Restaurant View

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