Let me explain! The food was REALLY GOOD. But, our order was lost and there were several issues. We arrived at 7:22pm and left about 9:40pm. We waited well over an hour for our food, other people came and went. Should I give this place a 1 star. Probably, BUT I won’t! I’ll give them 3 stars for the service we recieved and for them making the situation right. I appreciate what they did to rectify our experience. Their customer service was great. When we return I hope that our experience will be better, we ate for free, next time I hope to pay for my food. Yes, it’s true, it does smell weird.
Thomas Danielewski
I had the most incredible dinner at Giovanni's Trattu! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm, welcoming, and authentically Italian. The service was impeccable, with our server being both attentive and knowledgeable.
The real star of the show, however, was the food. I ordered the Osso Buco, and it was simply divine. The veal was so tender it fell off the bone and melted in my mouth, and the rich, flavorful sauce was a perfect complement to the creamy risotto it was served on. Every single bite was a taste of heaven. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Cecilou Liu
We saw the good ratings and were expecting a great dinner, but we were disappointed. First, there was a bad toilet smell in the restaurant. Then, we had to wait a lot (~40min) for the main courses. But the most disappointing was the cuisine: there was too little quantity and it was too salty, which didn’t make it for the taste unfortunately.
Eren özdemir
Too expensive for mediocre food. Too slow service
Drew Callahan
Smells like you are eating inside a sewer. Awful smell.
Christian Terry
Absolutely banging beef Milanese, great wine, decent prices, place REEKS of piss. They must want you to feel as though you are quite literally IN the canals of Venice, bc I felt like the only thing I could smell more than the wonderful tomato sauce they have cooking up is the stench of fresh ammonia rich urine. I genuinely was confounded how nobody else but the people at my table could smell it, and don't worry I asked: nobody I was eating with was a) a baby or b) an incontinent adult. Just unfathomable. Recommend a sponsorship with oxyclean.
E Paschke
Honestly just couldn’t get over the horrible smell. The people were nice, the food was fine, etc. But as soon as you walk in, you’re hit with an overwhelming musty smell / sewer odor that doesn’t go away no matter where you are in the restaurant. I know I have a sensitive nose but this was overpowering. If I wasn’t there with a work group I would have left and never would have eaten there.
Don’t know why it’s so highly reviewed- seems like the mentions of horrible odors go back at least a decade. There is obviously some issue.
Josh Wilson
Absolutely delicious Italian cuisine from an amazing and professional staff. Highly recommend the Italian cheesecake.
Ethan Harrell
Cheap chairs, food was mid tier but the service was excellent.
Miichael
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!!
A favorite of mine. Food is always good. Intimate setting off the main street. Been there for years. Nice menu
Janice
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.
Steven M.
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.
Joan
The food was good and fresh and the service was excellent. The place was charming but smelled like cat litter.
David
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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Food: 5
Waiter Service: 5
Customer Service: 5
Experience: 0
Let me explain! The food was REALLY GOOD. But, our order was lost and there were several issues. We arrived at 7:22pm and left about 9:40pm. We waited well over an hour for our food, other people came and went. Should I give this place a 1 star. Probably, BUT I won’t! I’ll give them 3 stars for the service we recieved and for them making the situation right. I appreciate what they did to rectify our experience. Their customer service was great. When we return I hope that our experience will be better, we ate for free, next time I hope to pay for my food. Yes, it’s true, it does smell weird.
I had the most incredible dinner at Giovanni's Trattu! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm, welcoming, and authentically Italian. The service was impeccable, with our server being both attentive and knowledgeable.
The real star of the show, however, was the food. I ordered the Osso Buco, and it was simply divine. The veal was so tender it fell off the bone and melted in my mouth, and the rich, flavorful sauce was a perfect complement to the creamy risotto it was served on. Every single bite was a taste of heaven. I cannot recommend this place enough!
We saw the good ratings and were expecting a great dinner, but we were disappointed. First, there was a bad toilet smell in the restaurant. Then, we had to wait a lot (~40min) for the main courses. But the most disappointing was the cuisine: there was too little quantity and it was too salty, which didn’t make it for the taste unfortunately.
Too expensive for mediocre food. Too slow service
Smells like you are eating inside a sewer. Awful smell.
Absolutely banging beef Milanese, great wine, decent prices, place REEKS of piss. They must want you to feel as though you are quite literally IN the canals of Venice, bc I felt like the only thing I could smell more than the wonderful tomato sauce they have cooking up is the stench of fresh ammonia rich urine. I genuinely was confounded how nobody else but the people at my table could smell it, and don't worry I asked: nobody I was eating with was a) a baby or b) an incontinent adult. Just unfathomable. Recommend a sponsorship with oxyclean.
Honestly just couldn’t get over the horrible smell. The people were nice, the food was fine, etc. But as soon as you walk in, you’re hit with an overwhelming musty smell / sewer odor that doesn’t go away no matter where you are in the restaurant. I know I have a sensitive nose but this was overpowering. If I wasn’t there with a work group I would have left and never would have eaten there.
Don’t know why it’s so highly reviewed- seems like the mentions of horrible odors go back at least a decade. There is obviously some issue.
Absolutely delicious Italian cuisine from an amazing and professional staff. Highly recommend the Italian cheesecake.
Cheap chairs, food was mid tier but the service was excellent.
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!!
Restaurantji Recommends
A favorite of mine. Food is always good. Intimate setting off the main street. Been there for years. Nice menu
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.
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.
The food was good and fresh and the service was excellent. The place was charming but smelled like cat litter.
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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