We went for happy hour this evening. Everything was excellent! Food, drinks, service...we had several appetizers including truffle fries, calamari, meatballs, and burrata, and all were so good! We ended we tiramisu which was perfection. Gabriele, was our server, and he was so attentive. 10/10! read more

What a great dining experience! Our server Ella was phenomenal, so kind and attentive to everything g we asked! First time at this restaurant and we will be back! Thank you! read more

il Canale - Yum cannolis! - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Some of the best pizza in DC! Great vibe on the inside and fantastic service throughout the night. Gabriele was a great help in recommending what to get and bringing it to the table in a timely manner. read more

We had an amazing experience today! The staff was incredibly gracious and accommodating to our party of 6 arriving at different times. Even though we checked in early and planned to wait outside, they warmly welcomed us in and seated us right away. The house salad and Caesar salad were both 10/10 -- fresh, crisp lettuce, delicious cherry tomatoes, and light, flavorful dressings. The fried calamari with zucchini was a bit salty and lacked crunch (7.5/10), but everything else was excellent. The Margherita pizza had wonderful flavor with aromatic basil (9/10) the calzone was huge and delicious (9/10), and the seafood pasta was outstanding (10/10). The gnocchi and spaghetti were also great. The lobster ravioli 10/10. The soup of the day was cream or zucchini and it was creamy and smooth. You can tell they are using quality flour and ingredients. To top it all off, they surprised us with a birthday cannoli that had the perfect crunchy shell and creamy filling. Even the bread and rosemary-garlic olive oil were memorable. Wonderful food, kind staff, and a great overall experience -- we would absolutely return! read more

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il Canale is a popular DC restaurant that serves wood-fired oven pizzas as well as other Italian fare. We were craving for some pizza and pasta, so we decided to give this place a try - We started off with the Bruschetta con Caponata Siciliana - this was fried eggplant, onions, olives, capers, and celery in an agrodolce sauce, set on top of the house organic bread; note that this is served at room temperature +the Arancini Siciliani - filled with beef ragu, peas, and mozzarella; this comes with 3 per order +the Mozzarella Impanata - deep-fried breaded Buffalo mozzarella; this comes with 4 per order +and, the Calamari Fritti - you can also add shrimp to this, which already comes with zucchini; served with a side of lemon thyme aioli For the pizza, we went for the Siciliana - this was topped with San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, red pepper, Grana Padano, olive oil, and basil For our pasta dish, we opted for the Cannelloni - this was like a little mini casserole, with tube pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in a spinach bechamel sauce with smoked Scamorza cheese The portions were generous, and more than enough to share between the 2 of us - HA! We ended our meal with a Cannoli di Ricotta alla Siciliana and the Affogato al Coffee (which you can choose your gelato flavor). Staff were friendly, and I recommend in dining al fresco, as their patio is nice during great weather! The place does get busy, so making reservations is highly recommended! +friendly staff & service +Italian eats +opt for the al fresco dining read more

This place was hopping on a Saturday evening. A couple of friends and I came to carboload before our Cherry Blossom 10 miler. Limited outdoor seating, and it's a little tight inside so can be a little hard to hear. Note: even if you make a reservation, they will not seat you until your full party has arrived. With all the traffic in the area from a good day, we had people over 20 minutes late and were still now allowed to sit. Great service from a first time waitress at il Canale. Ordered the diavola pizza which was delicious and a great way to carboload. Lots of pieces of meat and good. I wish there was a bit more cheese though. I also shared a Caesar salad and shared with a fellow friend. It had good flavors, kind of big pieces of salad to bite on though. read more

il Canale - Diavola - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best Italian in the area! Everything felt authentic, fresh and flavorful. Make it for happy hour for some amazing deals on food and drinks. The seafood pasta with shrimp and clams were chefs kiss. The pizza had that perfect oven fire flavors. And we went for the tiramisu and was not disappointed! read more

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If you want casual, authentic Italian with top-tier pizza, this is one of the best in DC. It is known for its authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, made with wood-fired ovens and imported Italian ingredients. Pizza al salmone was absolutely amazing, with a perfectly light, wood-fired crust topped with fresh, flavorful salmon that really stood out. recommend, good service, casual atmosphere with lively ambiance. read more

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Toto took great care of us tonight and was very helpful when it came to choosing what to order. We started with the bruschetta with mozzarella, which ended up being my favorite part of the meal--it really hit the spot and didn't disappoint. The lasagna arrived piping hot, which was a nice touch. Service was exceptional from start to finish. We also saw several other dishes come out that looked incredible, so we'll definitely be back to try more. read more

il Canale - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had il Canale for the first time a few years ago, and it was the first restaurant we added to our itinerary for this trip to DC! The area is a great stop after shopping in Georgetown, and we were able to walk in and get a table for lunch without any reservations. The seafood was tender and flavorful, and the pasta tasted very fresh. There's plenty of room in this restaurant, and a fair selection on the menu. read more

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We had a wonderful time at Il Canale. We started with the Caesar salad and the fried mozzarella both had a nice flavor and prepared perfectly. The fried mozzarella had a little bit of a tangy red sauce to dividend or tomato sauce. It had a little bit of a spice. We ordered the meat, lover pizza and it was delicious. The right amount of sausage and ham and pepperoni. The crust was airy and flaky and I highly recommend getting more pizzas if you're with a group. I ordered the lobster ravioli and my fiancé ordered the mushroom ravioli. I have to say the mushroom ravioli was nicely seasoned with a very nice cheese to mushroom ratio inside the ravioli. Bruno, the Manager was so nice when he heard the lobster ravioli was not up to par in flavor and sent us dessert. Their ice cream gelato is amazing as well as the cannoli. You definitely need to go here. We are coming back in the next couple weeks. read more

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First time in DC and this was recommended by a friend. Made a reservation through Yelp and only waited 10m for my table. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. It was very lively with multiple large parties having celebrations of all sorts! Italian radio was on and you couldn't help but shimmy. My server was really attentive and mentioned the specials of the evening. My drink, starters, and apps all arrived promptly. I ordered the following dishes: Bruschetta w Mozzarella di Buffalo Half Cesar Salad Lobster Ravioli Meat balls Though I ordered the Torta di Latte (Tris Leche) and got the Torta Caprese, my server was kind enough to rectify the mistake and gave me the one I ordered for to go. The service was truly phenomenal and it's no wonder why this is a top place to eat in the country. Grazie mille a tutti per questa fantastica esperienza! read more

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I was in the DC area in mid November. I was there for a little girls trip with my best friend. I am the planner in the group and we were going to be in the Georgetown area and came across il Canale, for a place to have an early dinner. Of course, I have already researched il Canale before making a reservation. Everything I read was rave reviews so I knew I had to get in on this. Plus this ranked in the top 40 for places in the US on Yelp. So this traveling Yelp elite needed to check it out. We had a 4 PM reservation and were seated immediately. It happened to be kind of warm that day in mid November so we opted to sit outside. It was actually really nice sitting outside. Our waiter was super attentive. The owner came up to us a couple times and we had pretty good service the entire time we were there. Everyone was so polite and engaging our whole visit. The food lived up to my expectations! So good! I started with the soup of the day which happens to be the minestrone soup. It was jam packed with vegetables, and it had a mild broth. I LOVED it! I opted for the lobster ravioli. Fantastic flavor, filled with sweet lobster and a savory sauce on top. The meatballs were large, and a table favorite! They were not dry, and the sauce paired with it was top notch. The cannoli was sweet! So good! The interior is dark, but bright in color. Turns out there is an upstairs, but I never ventured that way. I just happened to notice it when I was on my way to the bathroom. The bathrooms were clean. You have to go. I recommend reservations! I'll be back! read more

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Came here while I was with my friends in Georgetown. We had read great reviews about this place and the food and service definitely did not disappoint! The waiter was great in giving us recommendations and pairing wine to go with it. I ordered spaghetti alla carbonara. I really enjoy the creaminess and taste of it, not too salty and perfectly seasoned. I had also tried my friends Italian pizza. For a white sauce pizza, it tasted great but was heavier than I expected. Loved the prosciutto and arugula, paired so well together. read more

il Canale - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Siciliana pizza was very good, the goat cheese wasn't too overpowering and the roasted tomatoes were perfect. Great service, quality options, and nice location in Georgetown--will be coming again :) read more

il Canale - Siciliana - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loved this place! The staff was amazing and the food was phenomenal. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. We will definitely be back! read more

il Canale - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had a great experience dining at the restaurant. The service was quick and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the lasagna I got and would recommend read more

Excellent service, great food, Italian cuisine. Great location in Georgetown and always excellent food and service, even when they are super busy,. read more

Il Canale continues to live up to its reputation. I ordered the gnocchi alla bolognese, and it was a standout -- light, pillowy gnocchi with a rich, well-seasoned sauce that felt like a genuine 10/10. Their red wine selection is strong, and the staff offered helpful suggestions that paired well with the meal. The only downside was the wait. Even with a reservation, we ended up standing in line for about twenty minutes before being seated, which took a bit of the shine off an otherwise smooth evening. Still, once we sat down, the service was warm and the overall experience made the visit worthwhile. Solid four stars, and I'd gladly come back for that gnocchi alone. A great venue if you're looking for something classic in Georgetown. read more

il Canale - Gnocchi alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My experience at il Canale is always well met. The food is AMAZING! The ambiance and customer service is like no other. You will not regret coming into this restaurant it's a moment to remember for sure! read more

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Went to il Canale with a friend on a Friday night. We made reservations that night and were seated promptly. The restaurant has outdoor and indoor seating and was fairly busy but not too loud. Our waiter was pretty attentive and gave us some great recommendations. We shared the calamari, which was not good at all. It was incredibly bland. Thankfully, the entrees made up for it. I had lobster ravioli and my friend had the lamb chops. The ravioli was superb. Flavorful, filling and just delicious. My friend loved their lamb chops. It was a bit expensive for my taste but it was fine. I'd probably come back read more

il Canale - Lamb Chops - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First off, I went here for Valentine's Day dinner so my review may be skewed. We had a reservation for 6:30 and wasn't seated until 6:55. I think they may have overbooked because when we entered, there was a very long line of people with reservations standing around waiting. People were getting shoved by busy waiters and order pick ups, so I personally already had a distaste in my mouth. The appetizers were fine, nothing special worth noting. The meal itself was probably the worst I've had in a while. The dishes were cold when it got to us, which came at 7:35. The steak was cold and the pasta was over boiled and dry. Maybe others have had a different experience when it wasn't as busy, but I did not have a great one and will not be returning. read more

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I came here for dinner with a friend and her boyfriend - it was so great! We all got Hugo Spritzes, which were delicious, and then split a bunch of food. We ordered bruschetta, prosciutto and melon, meatballs, a special white pizza with truffle oil, and carbonara pasta. We then got a tiramisu and a lemon sorbetto for dessert. This was a delicious meal and the place was busy. I would definitely come back (and definitely make a reservation). read more

Came here for an anniversary treat with my husband- and we were not disappointed! As a gluten free folk, I love when I can get quality pizza and pasta that is GF - and servers who are knowledgeable about their GF items. We shared a GF pizza and pasta, and both were delicious (photos attached). Also had lovely glasses of wine that our server helped us pair with our food! The ambiance (we sat indoors, though outside seating looked lovely) was very cute and decorated well. I can see why this place is so loved, and can't wait to return! read more

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To echo some of the other reviews about Valentine's Day, my boyfriend made a reservation two weeks ago for 7:15. When we arrived, the front lobby area was so crowded we could barely make it to the hostess, who clearly had no idea what she was doing. She told us they were "running late" and it would be 10-15 minutes. When we came back to ask around 7:30, she said it would be another 20 minutes MAX. We asked her for some honesty about the wait time because we'd rather find someplace else to dine if we had to wait much longer, and she reassured us it would be very soon and no longer than 20 minutes max. We weren't seated until 8:10, 40 minutes later. To make things worse, I ordered the Scialatielli allo Scoglio and the pasta had a horrible mushy texture. I don't know if it was overcooked or just microwaved in a bowl of water. There were 4 mussels in my pasta, 3 of which were just empty (and no, they didn't just fall out of the shell and into the pasta, I had finished the plate and there were none that just fell out of the shell). The only good things I have to say are, our server was very kind and prompt, and their pizza (we got the il Canale pizza) was great Neapolitan pizza. The owners don't care about your experience there and clearly just wanted to make the most money they could on what is supposed to be a fun and special night for many people by completely overbooking their tables and making people with RESERVATIONS wait up to an hour or more. How shameless and embarrassing on their behalf. read more

il Canale - overcooked Scialatielli allo Scoglio pasta. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good night in Georgetown. Have been to il Canale years ago and decided to drop in again. Fairly busy Monday night but they found room for us right away with no issues. Virginia was our server and she was great, service with a smile and very attentive. I had the bruschetta and lobster ravioli. I added the mozzarella to the bruschetta and it was excellent. The bread was perfectly toasted, not too much where it was like a brick and not too light where it became soggy. It held up to the fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. The tomatoes were tossed perfectly with olive oil, salt and pepper. It was simple but tasty. The lobster ravioli was very good. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the tomato shallot cream sauce went very well with the dish. A tad bit of sweet with the acid was a nice touch. When I got bites of the lobster it was real good. The feedback I have is the ricotta to lobster ratio was definitely skewed to the ricotta and those flavors definitely came through, a little more lobster would have improved that (realize that comes at a cost). It was a nice night so we dined at the patio and enjoyed our experience together and with other patrons. Nice experience. Thank you read more

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Just had an amazing dinner here. This is probably the sixth or seven time that we have come here. We sat outside for happy hour. One of the best happy hours not just in DC but anywhere. Tremendous service from Gabriel, he made sure that we got everything that we ordered and also made sure that we made the most out of happy hour coming to us for last call a couple times. Truly, one of the best spots in Georgetown, if you're seeing a movie or anywhere near the Potomac down here, make sure to come to this place! read more

il Canale - Cannoli di Ricotta alla Siciliana (1 Pc) - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious, authentic Italian food! (I lived in Naples, so I know!) Gabrielle was efficient and attentive. Excellent experience, would highly recommend read more

I am still wowed by my dinner here! One of the best Caesar salads I've ever had. The gnocchi was top notch melt in your mouth, and the lobster ravioli filled with lobster and cheese. Meat Lover pizza was good, but my brother said he wished he got the gnocchi, so take that for what it's worth. They offer size options on the pasta (for 1, 2 or 3), which I found neat. Desert was good, the cannoli was very tasty. Standard Aperol Spritz. The interior is modern but cozy, and the service was stellar. Water glasses always kept full, and our waitress was attentive but not overbearingly so. read more

We had no problem getting a reservation here on a Friday. Walk ups were also welcome. We sat outside, which I'd recommend over the inside. Service is QUICK! If you needed to be, you could be in and out in no time. We had bruschetta, a house salad, and margarita pizza with sausage. All were delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of the sausage sliced, but the crust, dough, and sauce were delicious. Bruschetta was tasty too - lots of tomatoes and not too crunchy and messy. Overall, I'd recommend for a quick and solid Italian meal! read more

il Canale - Margherita Pizza with Sausage - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Totally delicious dining experience Tim start to finish. We were seated right away for our reservation. Nice ambiance and they have patio seating. Mari our server was fantastic!! She knew all about the menu, made great suggestions. The homemade focaccia, pasta and cannoli were all mouthwatering. Portions were generous. Stop by, check it out and prepare to be wowed!! read more

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Everything was well done. We started with a Caesar salad and then I had the gnocchi. All solid dishes. The service was fine but with a little bit of an upsell going on. Cute place. Nice location. I'd go back! read more

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Gabriel was amazing! Quick service & good food! The mushroom ravioli was the star of the show!

Outstanding service and delicious food. iL Canale is one of the few Restaurants certified in Neapolitan pizzas and we loved it!

Okay hands down best lobster raviolis I almost liked the plate only thing I wish it was a bigger portion but then again I am most likely just saying that because they where delicious the food was 10/10 for me service my server was constantly checking on me so she was amazing and the ambiance was really cute little spot for a cold day for somebody like me from California it was nice and warm so it was perfect lil spot to have lunch just me myself and I love when restaurants make it easy to not be judged. Definitely will be back read more

il Canale - Table for one - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was in town for the weekend to run a half marathon and needed a place for dinner to do my final round of carb loading on Friday night. Being from out of town, I decided to use Yelp to find a place and il Canale stood out to me. I got there about 7:45 during the peak of dinner rush and it was bustling! There were people waiting outside for a table to be available. Since I was by myself, I was luckily able to find an open seat at the bar quickly, which was perfect because I was able to watch the game that was on. The bartender greeted me and provided a menu and water. After looking at the menu I asked the bartender what his suggestions are which he happily obliged. I decided to order the Penne al Salmone and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The bartender provided the glass of wine quickly and before I knew it my pasta was being served. It was absolutely delicious!! The flavors were great, and it was the perfect size for my needs. It was light so I didn't feel heavy and it provided plenty of carbs for me. It was decently priced too. The atmosphere was great, as it was lovely with lots of people dining and talking and enjoy their meals. Next time I am in DC and want to have Italian, Il Canale will definitely be on the list! read more

il Canale - Penne al Salmone - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best pizza so far I have had in DC. A great and reliable place if you need a fancy/casual spot to eat. Location and ambiance were great I definitely think service was on the faster side. Menu could be slightly more expanded but is appreciated how they had all pizza, pasta, antipasto, and appetizers. Great birthday dinner location and family dinner location. read more

il Canale - Gnocchi Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Best atmosphere! You can't go wrong. Best canola and carbonara ever. Food: fresh and original Service: smiles and attempiness. Ambiance: the right mix of chill. read more

Highlights: The olive oil served with the free bread is delicious - buttery, garlicky, with perfect viscosity. The property is large and there's lots of fun decor. It was a really fair price point for fresh pizza. Plus there's likely something on the menu for everyone and it's easy to read. Lowlights: Ordered the italia and it wasn't cut well (or at all really?). It was outright bland and it left a lot to be desired. The mozzarella felt MIA and the prosciutto wasn't giving "fresh". It was truly and simply dough, shaved cheese, tons of arugula, and meat laid on top. All around lackluster and a pizza I would recommend avoiding. Ordered ice tea and the lemon had mold. Service was kind but not incredibly attentive and they weren't very busy. All in all, not a great experience unfortunately. FWIW the Italia, according to the menu: Organic flour, imported Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma (fresh on top), arugula, shaved Grana Padano, olive oil, basil read more

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The seafood pasta and lobster ravioli were amazing. This is probably my favorite Italian restaurant in America. read more

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