At first glance, Hank & Mitzis looks like your cozy local Italian joint in Shaw. But behind its warm lights and wood-fired oven lies a masterclass in culinary value engineering—where timing, daypart menus, and a shockingly generous happy hour let you eat like a regular without spending like one. Based on the latest menu updates from the restaurant’s official site, here’s how to unlock the full Hank & Mitzis experience in 2025—without overpaying a single cent.
🕒 The 3-Act Italian Dining Experience
Hank & Mitzis doesn’t just serve dinner—it runs three distinct menus, each with its own pricing and personality:
🍽️ Dinner (Tue–Sun, 4 PM+)
Full luxury, full flavor:
- Fettuccine Bolognese (Leeds family recipe): $18
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo: $25
- Linguine with Clams: $21
- The Hank Pizza: $17
- Seared Sea Scallops: $32
🥪 Lunch (Tue–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM)
Same kitchen, smarter prices:
- Bolognese: $14
- Spaghetti & Meatballs: $14
- Mafalde: $15
- The Hank Pizza: $14
→ Savings: $3–$4 per dish. Lunch isn’t “lesser”—it’s smarter.
🥚 Brunch (Sat–Sun, 12–4 PM)
Weekend-only magic you can’t get any other time:
- Pizza al Uovo ($18): black truffle fonduta + poached egg + asparagus
- Brunch Calzone ($16): ricotta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan hollandaise
- Maritozzi con Panna ($10): Nutella-drizzled cream-filled bun
- Lamb Ossobuco: $28 (vs. $32 at dinner)
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo: $23 (vs. $25)
👉 These dishes disappear at 4:01 PM on Sunday. No takeout. No repeats. FOMO is real.
🍖 The $0.99 Meatball Phenomenon (Tue–Fri, 4–6 PM, Dine-In Only)
Yes—Hank’s Meatballs (pork, beef, veal, tomato, pecorino, pesto) cost $0.99 each during happy hour.
Pair with:
- Fried Calamari (arrabbiata): $6
- Margherita or Pizza Bianca: $7
- House wine or Stella Artois: $6
Total for a full Italian snack plate? Under $16. It’s not a typo—it’s a generosity algorithm.
🧺 The $50 Italian Family Feast: A TOCK-Exclusive Power Move
Available only via advance TOCK order, 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
$50 total → $12.50 per person for a chef-made, restaurant-quality Italian dinner at home. No delivery fee. No markup. Just pure brilliance.
🍝 Gluten-Free? No Extra Charge. 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 standard in Italian dining.
🍸 Cocktails Are Double-Sized for Takeout
All drinks—like the Italian Mule ($12), “You Broke My Heart, Roberto Baggio” ($14), or The Pirlo ($11)—are packaged as 2 full servings for 2x the price. Perfect for sharing—or not.
🍷 Wine List: 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 casually or celebrating big, the cellar meets you with zero pretense and maximum depth.
Hank & Mitzis proves that great Italian food in 2025 doesn’t require deep pockets—just sharp timing and a little insider knowledge. The menu rewards the curious, the punctual, and the hungry.
Ready to play your hand?
Explore the full menu and order your TOCK feast at
https://www.hankandmitzis.com/menus/.