Hank & Mitzis has mastered the art of daypart-driven Italian dining—offering three distinct menus (dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch), each with unique pricing, seasonal dishes, and strategic value points you won’t find elsewhere in D.C. As of mid-2025, here’s what’s genuinely new, noteworthy, and worth planning your week around.
🕒 Smart Timing = Real Savings
Hank & Mitzis doesn’t just change prices—it changes the entire dining experience based on when you visit:
- Dinner (Tue–Sun, from 4 PM): Full-price luxury. Shrimp Fra Diavolo is $25, Linguine with Clams is $21, and The Hank Pizza costs $17.
- Lunch (Tue–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM): Same kitchen, lower cost. That same Fra Diavolo isn’t offered at lunch, but Fettuccine Bolognese drops from $18 → $14, and The Hank Pizza is just $14.
- Brunch (Sat–Sun, 12–4 PM): Italian creativity unleashed. Pizza al Uovo with black truffle fonduta and a poached egg ($18) exists only on weekends. Lamb Ossobuco is $28—$4 cheaper than dinner.
This isn’t upselling—it’s respecting your time and budget.
🍖 Happy Hour (Tue–Fri, 4–6 PM, Dine-In Only): The $0.99 Meatball Deal
One of D.C.’s most talked-about happy hours returns—and it’s still absurdly generous:
- Hank’s Meatballs: $0.99 each (pork, beef, veal, tomato, pecorino, pesto)
- Fried Calamari with arrabbiata: $6
- Margherita or Pizza Bianca: $7
- Rail cocktails, house wine, Stella Artois: $6
No gimmicks. No minimums. Just excellent food at shockingly fair prices—exclusively for in-house guests.
🧀 Brunch-Exclusive Menu Items You Can’t Get Any Other Time
Weekend diners unlock dishes vanished by Monday:
- Pizza al Uovo ($18): black truffle fonduta + poached egg + asparagus
- Brunch Calzone ($16): ricotta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan hollandaise
- Maritozzi con Panna ($10): fluffy yeasted bun filled with whipped cream, drizzled with Nutella
- Eggs Benedict ($16): with grilled mortadella and Parmesan hollandaise
Even pastas get a weekend discount: Linguine with Clams is $17 (vs. $21 at dinner).
🍝 Housemade Pasta—Gluten-Free on Request, No Extra Charge
Every pasta is made in-house daily, including:
- Fettuccine Bolognese (Leeds family recipe with beef, pork, oxtail)
- Cacio e Pepe on bucatini with cream and black pepper
- Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with chive butter
- Mafalde with fennel sausage and broccoli rabe
Gluten-free pasta is available for any dish—a rare inclusivity in Italian dining.
🧺 The $50 Italian Family Feast – Only on TOCK
Available exclusively via advance takeout order on TOCK, this bundle feeds four for just $50:
- Caesar Salad for 4
- Choice of 2 pastas: Bolognese, Mafalde, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs, or Cacio e Pepe
- Choice of 2 pizzas: The Mitzi, The Hank, Veggie, or Cheese & Pepperoni
That’s $12.50 per person for a full Italian feast—ideal for family nights or solo leftovers done right.
🍸 Cocktails to Go – Double Servings, Double Joy
Every cocktail—from the Italian Mule ($12, with grappa and ginger beer) to the theatrical “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14)—is available to-go as a double serving for 2x the listed price.
Also notable: The Pirlo ($11), a light aperitif of Campari, rosé, and San Pellegrino, perfect for warm evenings.
🍷 Wine List: From $8 Draft Prosecco to $119 Brunello
- By-the-glass highlights: House Prosecco (draft) $8, Nero d’Avola $9, Chianti Rigoletto $9
- Reserve standouts: Brunello La Togata 2013 ($119), Barolo Broccardo 2016 ($105), Gewurztraminer Mader 2015 ($81)
Whether you’re sipping casually or celebrating, the cellar has depth without pretense.
From $0.99 happy hour meatballs to truffle brunch pizza and a $50 takeout feast that feeds four, Hank & Mitzis proves that Italian hospitality in 2025 is about intelligence, generosity, and timing.
View the full, up-to-date menu and order your TOCK feast at https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.