Forget everything you think you know about Italian restaurant pricing. At Hank & Mitzis in Washington, D.C., the menu isn’t just a list of dishes—it’s a strategic map designed for diners who know how to play the system. With three distinct service periods, a legendary happy hour, and a takeout bundle that defies logic, this Shaw hotspot rewards the curious, the timely, and the hungry. Here’s your insider’s decoder ring.
🔑 The Golden Rule: Same Kitchen, Three Price Tiers
Hank & Mitzis doesn’t just lower prices at lunch—it re-engineers value around your schedule:
- Dinner (Tue–Sun, 4 PM+): Fettuccine Bolognese = $18, The Hank Pizza = $17
- Lunch (Tue–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM): Same Bolognese = $14, same pizza = $14
- Brunch (Sat–Sun, 12–4 PM): Brunch-only Pizza al Uovo = $18 (black truffle + poached egg), Lamb Ossobuco = $28 (vs. $32 at dinner)
Miss the window? You pay more. Time it right? You eat like a savvy local.
🍖 $0.99 Meatballs Aren’t a Typo—They’re a Lifestyle
During Happy Hour (Tue–Fri, 4–6 PM, dine-in only), Hank’s legendary meatballs (pork, beef, veal, tomato, pecorino, pesto) cost less than a gumball—$0.99 each.
Pair with:
- Fried Calamari ($6)
- Pizza Bianca or Margherita ($7)
- House wine or Stella Artois ($6)
Total for a full Italian snack plate? Under $15. This isn’t a deal—it’s a public service.
🧀 Brunch Is Italian Reimagined (And It Disappears Mondays)
Weekends unlock dishes you literally cannot order any other time:
- Pizza al Uovo: black truffle fonduta + poached egg + asparagus ($18)
- Brunch Calzone: ricotta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan hollandaise ($16)
- Maritozzi con Panna: Nutella-drizzled cream-filled buns ($10)
- Brunch Caesar: bacon, eggs mimosa, anchovies ($16)
Even Shrimp Fra Diavolo drops to $23 (vs. $25 at dinner). Come Saturday—or miss out.
🧺 The $50 Italian Family Feast: A Takeout Miracle
Available only via advance order on TOCK, this bundle includes:
- Caesar Salad for 4
- Choice of 2 Pizzas: The Mitzi, The Hank, Veggie, or Cheese & Pepperoni
- Choice of 2 Pastas: Bolognese, Mafalde, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs, or Cacio Pepe
Total: $50 → $12.50 per person for a chef-made Italian dinner. Heat, eat, and pretend you cooked.
🍝 Gluten-Free? No Surcharge. No Compromise.
Every pasta—Bolognese, Cacio Pepe, Ravioli, Mafalde—is made in-house daily. Gluten-free pasta is available for any dish at $0 extra. Rare. Respectful. Revolutionary.
🍸 Cocktails Are Built for Two (Even When You’re Solo)
All drinks—like the Italian Mule ($12) or “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14)—are sold to-go as double servings for 2x price.
New favorite: The Pirlo ($11)—Campari, rosé, San Pellegrino—a 2025 summer essential.
🍷 Wine: From $8 Draft Prosecco to $119 Brunello
- House Prosecco (draft): $8
- Nero d’Avola (glass): $9
- Barolo Broccardo 2016: $105
- Brunello La Togata 2013: $119
Whether you’re sipping or splurging, the cellar meets you with grace—not gatekeeping.
Hank & Mitzis isn’t just feeding D.C.—it’s teaching it how to eat better, smarter, and with more joy. The secret’s out: great Italian food doesn’t require deep pockets, just good timing.
Plan your perfect visit and grab your TOCK feast at
https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.