In a city packed with Italian restaurants, Hank & Mitzis stands apart—not by shouting the loudest, but by listening the closest. In 2025, this Shaw neighborhood gem has fine-tuned its approach with three intelligently segmented menus, hyper-seasonal pricing, and exclusives you can only get if you know when to show up. Here’s why savvy diners keep coming back.
🕒 It’s Not Just What You Eat—It’s When
Hank & Mitzis operates like a culinary time machine:
- Dinner (Tue–Sun, 4 PM+) = Full indulgence: Shrimp Fra Diavolo ($25), Seared Scallops ($32)
- Lunch (Tue–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM) = Same kitchen, smarter prices: Fettuccine Bolognese drops from $18 → $14
- Brunch (Sat–Sun, 12–4 PM) = Italian reinvention: Pizza al Uovo ($18) with black truffle fonduta and a poached egg—gone by Monday
This isn’t gimmickry. It’s respect for your schedule and your wallet.
🍖 The $0.99 Meatball Happy Hour (Yes, Really)
Tuesday–Friday, 4–6 PM, dine-in only:
- Hank’s Meatballs (pork, beef, veal, tomato, pecorino, pesto): $0.99 each
- Fried Calamari with arrabbiata: $6
- Margherita or Pizza Bianca: $7
- House wine or Stella Artois: $6
It’s D.C.’s best-kept secret for pre-dinner fuel—no reservations needed, just walk in and save.
🧀 Brunch Is a Whole New Menu—Literally
Weekend diners unlock dishes unavailable all week:
- Pizza al Uovo ($18): black truffle fonduta + poached egg + asparagus
- Maritozzi con Panna ($10): fluffy yeasted bun filled with whipped cream, drizzled with Nutella
- Brunch Calzone ($16): ricotta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan hollandaise
- Lamb Ossobuco ($28): $4 cheaper than its dinner counterpart
Even pasta gets a weekend discount: Linguine with Clams is $17 (vs. $21 at dinner).
🧺 The $50 Italian Family Feast – Only on TOCK
Order in advance via TOCK, and for $50, feed four with:
- Caesar Salad for 4
- 2 Pastas: Choose from Bolognese, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cacio Pepe, or Mafalde
- 2 Pizzas: The Mitzi, The Hank, Veggie, or Cheese & Pepperoni
That’s $12.50 per person for a complete, restaurant-quality Italian meal—perfect for movie nights, solo feasts, or impressing your in-laws.
🍝 Every Pasta Is Made In-House—Gluten-Free on Request, Free of Charge
From the Leeds family Bolognese (beef, pork, oxtail) to delicate Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, everything is rolled, cut, and filled daily. Need gluten-free? Just ask—no upcharge, no hassle.
🍸 Cocktails Designed for Sharing (Even at Home)
All cocktails—like the Italian Mule ($12, with grappa and ginger beer) or the poetic “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14)—are available to-go as double servings for 2x the price.
New in 2025: The Pirlo ($11), a breezy mix of Campari, rosé, and San Pellegrino—ideal for porch sipping.
🍷 A Wine List That Grows With You
Start with $8 draft Prosecco or $9 Nero d’Avola. Ready to splurge?
- Brunello La Togata 2013: $119
- Barolo Broccardo 2016: $105
- Gewurztraminer Mader 2015 (Alsace): $81
Rare to find this range at a neighborhood spot—but Hank & Mitzis delivers.
Whether you’re scoring $0.99 meatballs at happy hour, savoring truffle pizza on a Sunday, or ordering the $50 TOCK feast for a quiet night in, Hank & Mitzis proves that the best Italian dining in 2025 is thoughtful, affordable, and perfectly timed.
See the full menu and order your feast at https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.