Hank & Mitzis has quietly become one of D.C.’s most intentional Italian restaurants—not by chasing trends, but by mastering time, taste, and terroir across three thoughtfully segmented menus. In 2025, the Shaw neighborhood favorite continues to impress with daypart-specific pricing, handmade pasta, and weekend brunch exclusives you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s what’s fresh, what’s affordable, and what’s worth planning a visit around.
The Happy Hour No One’s Talking About (But Everyone Should)
From Tuesday to Friday, 4–6 PM, Hank & Mitzis offers one of the city’s best-value happy hours—dine-in only, and packed with flavor:
- Hank’s Meatballs: just $0.99 each (yes, really)
- Fried Calamari with arrabbiata sauce: $6
- Margherita or Pizza Bianca: $7
- Rail cocktails, house wine, and Stella Artois on draft: $6
It’s the perfect pre-dinner reset—especially when you know dinner prices jump just an hour later.
Brunch Is a Whole Different Menu (And Mindset)
Only on Saturdays and Sundays, 12–4 PM, the brunch menu features dishes exclusive to weekends:
- Pizza al Uovo ($18): topped with black truffle fonduta, asparagus, and a perfectly poached egg
- Maritozzi con Panna ($10): a fluffy, yeasted bun filled with whipped cream and finished with Nutella
- Brunch Calzone ($16): ricotta, prosciutto cotto, and Parmesan hollandaise
- Lamb Ossobuco ($28)—a lighter, springtime version of the $32 dinner entrée
Even pastas shift: Linguine with Clams drops to $17, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo is $23 instead of $25.
Lunch vs. Dinner: Same Dishes, Smarter Pricing
Compare side-by-side, and you’ll spot the savings:
- Fettuccine Bolognese: $14 (lunch) vs. $18 (dinner)
- The Hank Pizza: $14 (lunch) vs. $17 (dinner)
- Grilled Octopus: $15 (lunch) vs. $17 (dinner)
Lunch runs Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 AM–3 PM, making it ideal for midweek indulgence without the weekend markup.
The Hidden Gem: Italian Family Feast for Four ($50)
Available only via TOCK for advance takeout, this bundle includes:
- Caesar Salad for four
- Two pasta choices: Bolognese, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, or Mafalde
- Two pizza choices: The Mitzi, The Hank, Veggie, or Cheese & Pepperoni
At $50 total, it’s one of the most generous Italian family meals in the city—perfect for game nights, date nights, or solo leftovers.
Cocktails with Character (and Double Servings for Takeout)
Signature drinks like “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14)—a frothy blend of vanilla vodka, Disaronno, and egg white—show off the bar’s playful precision. And yes, all cocktails are available to-go, packaged as double servings at 2x the listed price.
Wine That Travels Beyond the Boot
While the by-the-glass list features approachable Italian staples (like Nero d’Avola for $9), the reserve list dives deep:
- Barolo Broccardo 2016: $105
- Brunello La Togata 2013: $119
- Gewurztraminer Mader 2015 (Alsace): $81
It’s clear: Hank & Mitzis respects both the everyday diner and the connoisseur.
Whether you’re stopping by for a $0.99 meatball at happy hour, ordering the truffle brunch pizza, or bundling a $50 family feast, Hank & Mitzis delivers layered Italian hospitality—one thoughtfully priced dish at a time.
Explore the full menu and place your takeout order at https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.