Il Canale

Name: Il Canale
Address: 1065 31st NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 337-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3394 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Located in the heart of Georgetown, il Canale offers the most authentic Neapolitan pizza in DC, thin-crust made by our Italian pizzaiolos cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. The kitchen offers a menu that brings our native country to your table with every selection—antipasti, pastas, seafood, meat, fresh bufala mozzarella from Italy, and much more. The attractive blue-lit, full bar specializes in select Italian wines. In warm weather, dine alfresco at the sidewalk tables or on the roof-top terrazza overlooking the Georgetown scene.
Be sure to check out our lunch menu, featuring delicious paninis made with our fresh bread baked instantly in our wood fire brick oven and four new pasta items. Our happy hour, from 3-6 pm Monday-Friday, features all drinks at 1/2 price! (Happy Hour restricted to bar area).
Coming down from M Street, il Canale is the 2nd restaurant on the left.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 337-4444
Website
http://www.ilcanale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Antonio Biglietto
Private party facilities
Hold Your Next Party at Our Authentic Italian Restaurant. Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, il Canale can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Alessandro Farruggio: (855) 548-0887

Location
1065 31st NW Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
M Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking. Public garage parking directly across from il Canale on 31st Street NW.
Public transit
Closest metro subway entrance is Foggy Bottom. Public buses run on M Street. <br />Cabs readily available on M Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Arancini Siciliani
Fried rice croquette filled with beef ragu, peas and mozzarella
- 3pcs$8.00
Polpette al Sugo
Housemade meatballs
- 2pcs$6.00
Impepata di Cozze$11.00
Steamed Blue mussels with extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and crushed black pepper
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Deep-fried breaded fresh Buffalo mozzarella
- 3pcs$10.00
Melanzane alla Parmigiana$10.00
Layers of eggplant, imported Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parmesan, basil

Antipasti (Freddi)

Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala$12.00
Prosciutto di Parma*, imported Buffalo mozzarella, touch of olive oil and arugula
Bruschetta$7.00
Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, olive oil on homemade organic bread
Bresaola$10.00
Air-dried cured beef, Grana Padano shavings, Arugula, touch of olive oil
Prosciutto e Melone$10.00
Prosciutto di Parma*, fresh sliced Melon, garnished with Arugula

Mini Panini

$13; Organic bread with side house salad and french fries

Classico
imported Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma*, arugula, and sliced tomatoes
Pollo
Grilled chicken breast served with romaine and sliced tomatoes
Imbottito
Meatballs panini with mozzarella and eggplant

Pizza Napoletana

Our Pizza is made with Organic "00" flour. Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Ask for Gluten Free Options (If you are Celiac, cross contaminations may occur. Il Canale is unable to guarantee that any item can be completely free of allergens and will not be held responsible for such instances)

Margherita$12.00
Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Diavola$15.00
Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, spicy salami*, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Meat Lover$16.00
Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni*, sausage*, ham*, sweet salami*, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Quattro Formaggi$14.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, Grana Padano, blue cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Georgetown$15.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, spinach, sausage*, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Vegetariana Rossa$15.00
Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, Parmesan, olive oil, basil
Calzone$14.00
Stuffed with imported Buffalo mozzarella, ham* ricotta, basil, served with a side of marinara sauce

Insalate

Add: Chicken / Salmon / Shirmp $5

House Salad$10.00
Romaine, arugula, tomatoes, carrots, housemade lemon dressing
- Half$6.00
Tunnarella Salad$12.00
Baby arugula, with albacore tuna, plum tomato, Kalamata olives and housemade lemon dressing
Ciliegina$12.00
Arugula, imported Buffalo mozzarella, grape tomatoes, carrots, mixed Cerignola olives, slice of grilled zucchini housemade honey mustard dressing
Caesar**$12.00
Romaine, croutons, Grana Padano, housemade dressing
- Half$7.00
Caprese$11.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, basil

Secondi

Half house salad $6

Tagliata di Manzo** (Served Medium)$16.00
Griled and sliced 10oz flat iron steak, baby arugula, grana padano shaving, sundried tomato with glaze of balsamic reduction and honey mustard dressing
Rolle' di Pollo$14.00
Baked chicken breast filled with mushroom and parmesan cheese, topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with potatoes tortino and caponata
Branzino al Cartoccio$16.00
Boneless Mediterranean sea bass filet baked in parchment paper garnished with bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and potato
Salmone alla Siciliana**$16.00
Grilled filet of salmon served with potatoes tortino and caponata

Paste

Ask for Gluten Free Options (If you are Celiac, cross contaminations may occur. Il Canale is unable to guarantee that any item can be completely free of allergens and will not be held responsible for such instances)

Scialatielli allo Scoglio$17.00
Fresh artisan pasta tossed with mussels, shrimp, clams, cherry tomato sauce, white wine, garlic, crushed red peppers
Gnocchi$14.00
Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, tossed with cherry tomato sauce and imported Buffalo mozzarella
Spaghetti (Organic) / Pomodoro or Pesto$13.00
- With Polpette 2pc.$15.00
Lasagna$14.00
Layers of fresh pasta, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel and meat sauce
Ravioli ai Porcini e Tartufo$18.00
Fresh home made ravioli filled with Porcini mushrooms and white Alba Truffle served in a Butter and Parmesan cheese sauce
Cannelloni$14.00
Artisan large tube pasta filled with ricotta, spinach in tomato sauce, and buffalo mozzarella

Dessert Menú

Dolci

Torta Siciliana di Ricotta$7.00
Italian sponge cake with authentic Sicilian ricotta cream, chocolate chips, topped with pistachio, almonds, and candied oranges
Tiramisu$6.00
Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, served with mascarpone cream
2 Mini Cannoli di Ricotta alla Siciliana$5.00
Authentic Sicilian cannoli (served with pistachio crumbs)
Torta di Latte (Tres Leche)$6.00
Italian sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milks topped with whipped cream
Torta Caprese$6.00
Chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato
Gelati/Sorbetto$5.00
Choice of flavor: hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato, or lemon sorbetto
Affogato Al Caffe'$6.00
Your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso

Bar

Espresso$4.00
- Decaf$4.50
Espresso / Decaf Corretto with Grappa / Baileys$6.00
Cappuccino$5.00
we use 2% milk
- Decaf$5.50
Doppio Espresso$5.00
- Decaf$5.50
Hot Tea / Chamomile$4.00
Macchiato$4.00
we use 2% milk
- Decaf$4.50
Americano$4.00
we use 2% milk
- Decaf$4.50
Latte$4.00
we use 2% milk
- Decaf$4.50

What 3,394 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very accommodating host. Excellent food and great ambience. Look forward to my next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
We ate here last year on July 4, and everything was superb. Very disappointed this time around. Food was just ok, needed seasoning and wasn’t as hot as it could have been.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience3
The food is highly overrated - tastes mostly like your freezer burned Italian bolognese and Alfredo straight out the can. Server was nice and prompt but very misleading about size and quality of the food. Ultimately each bite led to more disappointment. With countless other Italian restaurants in the vicinity, I would steer clear 10 times out of 10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar!! Amazing food and service!
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WilliamB
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was excellent. Pizza ,antipasto and dessert was top notch. The service was terrific as usual. Make sure you ask for Benedetto. He is very attentive and personable. A true professional and a major asset to the restaurant
DA
DAristotle
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
The ambiance and service was great , the place was clean and tidy the food could have been better , seafood shouldn’t be fishy so the freshness of the calamari and branzino was not up to my standards!
KB
KellyB
New Orleans
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food came before the wine and the complimentary bread. Some might consider that a good thing. But not me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Warm and friendly staff and the food was great. We had two pizzas and the house salad with salmon. Everything was really good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Il Canale provided an amazing experience, both in exceptional service by Michele and the food was excellent. Will definitely be back!
PD
PeterD
New England
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Solid choice. Good food…service was adequate, but I felt rushed several times by the waiter…
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Arya
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good, as always. But customer service was sub-par. Our server seemed annoyed with our party of four at every interaction and very impatient. When we asked why other tables around us who were seated at the same time got their food before us, she replied, “I put everything in at the same time.” No apology at all, no offer to check for us. We have dined here many times, but it seems like they lack competition so thus the “take it or leave it” attitude. I would think twice before sitting outside again, and probably won’t be back.
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franny
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our server, Morella. Lovely, attentive and very helpful! She is an asset to your restaurant! Please pay her well!
JD
JasonD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went to Il Canale for a small (2 people) birthday party and they really took care to make it a memorable occasion for us. We'll be back!
DC
DeirdreCrowley
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Il Canale! They are incredibly friendly, the service is great and the food is wonderful. We were also happily surprised when the bill came. The restaurant offers many options in terms of ambiance from sidewalk seating to a rooftop terrace to indoor dining - all of which are lovely. We’ve visited many times and will keep going back. This time we ordered a Margherita pizza (yum!) with the Il Canale salad to split (two of us). I would go back just for the salad alone - delicious! We made a reservation, which I’d recommend, and were seated right away. Thanks to Il Canale for making our first date night in months a great one!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always a wonderful meal!
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Cameron
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate outside. Appetizers of prosciutto and fresh mozzarella were delicious and easily shared. Calamari and zucchini with shrimp was good, not my favorite though. Il canale salad with salmon was tasteful and fresh, lobster ravioli, rollo polle, were done well. Waiter was attentive but one order got missed but was brought out as soon as possible. Loved the experience of outdoor dining but wish the rooftop had been open it was a lovely night.
JB
JenniferB
Dallas
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food was ok and it took forever.
DN
DianeN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely decor, friendly service, delicious options!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Il Canale was a great dining experience as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eat pizza!!!!
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prissywino
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience all around
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Steve
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had lunch on Father's Day. Sat outside. Very busy but the waiter was very attentive and worked hard to make our visit pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience2
extremely loud and hard to hv a conversation.Meal was not what menu explained it was going to b. meal was not appetizing to look at and had no taste with minute pieces of salmon stired into sauce. Eggplant was like rubberr and had no seasoning. Will say our server was excellent. manager ok to talk to but made excuses for meal and its presentation. He did the right thing in comping the meal. we left very disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening with 2 longtime friends and Il Canalé was the perfect setting.
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Michael
New England
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent food. Excellent!! Fresh. Home made true Italian. Enjoyed
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Adirondackcop3377
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
AMAZING FOOD !!!!
TO
ThomasO
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
My favorite pizza of all time. I live in Boston, but when In DC, I make the detour to Georgetown for Canale’s.
SJ
SJ97
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Made a reservation but then was added to the bottom of a list of parties at the hostess table for a seat outside. Came back to the restaurant 5 minutes before our actual reservation time and was told they gave the table away to a different group. Ended up sitting inside which was fine but was it even worth making a reservation? Probably not. Food was great and our server was as well. Just won’t make a reservation next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Got the gnocchi for 2, but I could have ate the whole thing by myself. Feels like I was gypped.
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Karadise
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
Mass produced food... not fresh, not seasoned, not creative. Tourist trap.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Good time and nice restaurant. Waiter staff was few and far between despite not being that busy. And felt slightly pushed out when we were leaving. Check was brought to us before we asked and hastily. However food and drinks were fantastic and would still go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting family in town and celebrating a birthday. We arrived very early and they seated us right away. Service was efficient and polite. Food was amazing!! They even brought the birthday girl a special cannoli with Happy Birthday written in chocolate. Highly recommend!
TD
TeresaD
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
II Canale is always a good choice for authentic Italian food. Crazy busy on a Sunday night, but worth the wait. Casey was very attentive while juggling so many tables. Our family group of 5 all enjoyed our fabulous drinks, meals and desserts!
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Bill
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good sauce pizza and apps
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Star13
Dublin
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was not our first time at Il Canale and we were not disappointed. Food and drinks were delicious ! Service was attentive! A little noisy inside. We had planned an outdoor dinner by rain was on the radar so we ended up eating inside. We’ll go back for sure!
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AmyL
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My family recently visited the Georgetown area, and I had made a reservation at Il Canale based on the good reviews. After a terrific first experience, we ended up eating another meal at Il Canale and were glad we made a repeat visit. Standout food items were the lobster ravioli, mushroom ravioli, and the pizzas. Noise level can be high on the second floor, but not unbearable. Reservation process went smoothly and we were seated quickly in both instances. Would definitely eat here again if we are in the area!
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Aquaman
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
It wasn’t worth the price and the meat was over cook aslo
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to Il Canale a few times now, and we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my husband’s birthday here! The staff are so nice and attentive, and the drinks and food are outstanding. Thank you! We will be back soon!
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Hiba
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience4
The pizza is always great at II Canale but our server was very slow and did not pay enough attention to the table
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
Service was very slow and sporadic. Noise level was so high even without the screaming child

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Il Canale using the Order Online button. Il Canale also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Il Canale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 337-4444.

Il Canale is rated 4.6 stars by 3394 OpenTable diners.