If you think Hank & Mitzis is just another Italian spot in D.C., you’ve been reading the menu wrong. Beneath its warm lighting and wood-fired oven lies a brilliantly tiered dining strategy—one that rewards timing, punishes FOMO, and lets you eat like a local without emptying your wallet. In 2025, here’s how to decode the system and win every time.
🕒 The Golden Rule: Same Dishes, Three Price Tags
Hank & Mitzis runs three distinct menus, each calibrated to your schedule:
- Dinner (Tue–Sun, 4 PM+)
- Fettuccine Bolognese: $18
- The Hank Pizza: $17
- Linguine with Clams: $21
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo: $25
- Lunch (Tue–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM)
- Bolognese: $14 (same Leeds family recipe)
- Spaghetti & Meatballs: $14 (vs. $17 at dinner)
- The Hank Pizza: $14
- Mafalde: $15 (vs. $19 at dinner)
- Brunch (Sat–Sun, 12–4 PM)
- Pizza al Uovo (black truffle + poached egg): $18 — only available weekends
- Lamb Ossobuco: $28 (vs. $32 at dinner)
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo: $23
- Linguine with Clams: $17
👉 Pro Tip: Lunch = 20–25% savings. Brunch = exclusive dishes + slight discounts. Dinner = full experience. Choose wisely.
🍖 The $0.99 Meatball Happy Hour: D.C.’s Best-Kept Secret
Tue–Fri, 4–6 PM, dine-in only — and yes, meatballs are $0.99 each (pork, beef, veal, tomato, pecorino, pesto).
Pair with:
- Fried Calamari ($6)
- Margherita or Pizza Bianca ($7)
- House wine or Stella Artois ($6)
Build a full Italian snack plate for under $15. It’s not a promo—it’s a philosophy.
🧀 Brunch-Only Dishes That Vanish by Monday
These aren’t seasonal—they’re temporally locked:
- Pizza al Uovo ($18): black truffle fonduta + poached egg + asparagus
- Brunch Calzone ($16): ricotta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan hollandaise
- Maritozzi con Panna ($10): yeasted bun filled with whipped cream, drizzled with Nutella
- Brunch Caesar ($16): bacon, eggs mimosa, anchovies
Miss the weekend? Wait seven days. No takeout, no exceptions.
🧺 The $50 Italian Family Feast: A TOCK-Only Miracle
Available only via advance order on TOCK, this bundle feeds four with:
- 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, restaurant-quality feast at home. No delivery markup. No stress.
🍝 Gluten-Free? No Upcharge. Full Flavor.
Every pasta—Bolognese, Cacio Pepe, Ravioli, Mafalde—is made in-house daily. Gluten-free pasta is available for any dish at $0 extra. A rare act of culinary inclusivity.
🍸 Cocktails Are Sold for Two (Even When You’re Solo)
All drinks—like the Italian Mule ($12), “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14), or the refreshing Pirlo ($11)—are available to-go as double servings for 2x price. Perfect for sharing, freezing, or indulging.
🍷 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 list meets you with zero pretense.
Hank & Mitzis isn’t just feeding D.C.—it’s rewriting the rules of neighborhood Italian dining. With smart pricing, disappearing dishes, and a happy hour that defies inflation, it proves that great food should be accessible, joyful, and occasionally $0.99.
Unlock the full 2025 experience and order your TOCK feast at
https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.