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Il Canale
Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Georgetown, Washington
"Ahh.. La Regina pizza is so good!"(4 Tips)
"Chicken Marsala was delicious and the cannoli was to die for."(10 Tips)
"Also the Branzino is fantastic."(4 Tips)"Great authentic pizza in DC"(2 Tips)
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Adrienne QuallsJuly 9, 2015The Bruschetta and the Margarita pizza were both delicious. Plus, they serve Kir Royale, which is one of my favorite specialty drinks! It's a little pricey there, but the food was good.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
José Javier GonzálezJuly 3, 2016This is an amazing authentic Italian restaurant. The mussels and the bruschetta were great. We ordered the Le Regina pizza and it was amazing! I had my first Negroni. I can't wait for the Cannoli!!!!
Ranini PastelJuly 14, 2017Hearty food that is both filling and delicious. The staff is also very helpful. Better atmosphere for groups/dates/work, and very popular among Georgetown students. Good meal for about $25-$30.
MK McKenzieNovember 22, 2014Pizza is amazing, calamari is incredible. Il Canale was recommended to me by a friend from Italy, so if you're looking for authentic Italian food, this is the place.
Gianfranco Pinto OstuniApril 30, 2016An evening with friends to be repeated as soon as possible. Everything was very good, healthy and genuine. The final unforgettable dessert was Tiramisù, Caprese and Sicilian Cannoli!
Nahla AbualulaJune 30, 2015Their pizza is perfect, eggplants lasagnia is 👍 their best is Espresso, Hazelnuts gelato, panna cotta And Canolli 😋😋😋💘
Fanny GApril 13, 2015My love for Italian food is never ending! Delicious wines and good pizza! They can improve the crust but great flavors!
- Rick ServossMay 21, 2016Good for large groups. Good pizza, good pasta. Has a couple of seafood entrees that looked good. Has a couple of Italian beers on draft. A little pricey, but what isn't in this neighborhood.
The Regina Pizza is absolutely delicious!!! And the Caprese is the best you'll ever have because of their amazingly fresh and flavorful mozzarella🍕🍕🍕
Michael KJune 27, 2020Diavola pizza is great. Anything with fresh pasta is great!! Sercive is always excellent.
Cindy WilliamsonFebruary 10, 2013If you're in Washington, DC this is definitely a place to go. Best authentic Italian I've had in ages. All Italian staff and amazing food, even some Italian football playing
Sophia HDecember 12, 2016La Regina pizza was delicious. Lots of prosciutto and very meaty. Georgetown pizza doesn't have a lot of sausage but the sausage was great.
Aimee 🦁August 18, 2012Dinner in the terrace upstairs. Had linguini & clams, delicious. Kids @ husband had pizzas, everything well prepared. Desserts were amazing. Thanks for taking care of us!
Rajiv DewanApril 7, 2013Amazing Italian place. The pizza here is true Neopolitan style. Certified! And tastes amazing. The calamari is superb as well. And try the Italian Manhattan.- Gianfranco Pinto OstuniApril 29, 2016Exemplary good Italian cuisine, healthy, and genuine. An unforgettable dessert with Tiramisù, Caprese and Sicilian Cannoli!
- Matthew O'BrienNovember 17, 2018Pizza Diavola! Also the Branzino is fantastic. Great wine and always getting some cannoli to go.
Giulia SandriJune 22, 2012Great pizza and great pasta too! The San Marzano tomatoes and the buffalo mozzarella make the difference. And the price is reasonable. The best in DC.
Amazing food and people, straight out of Italy! Love the staff and management. The best.
Mathieu LanssensNovember 26, 2017Good food but the noise level is incredibly high. For large very loud parties only. Just the 2 of you? Find a quieter spot.
Elana Zygman BaninJanuary 3, 2017The best Italian in DC, so romantic. Pizza, gnocchi and il canale salad. Groupon available.- Mandy FatemiSeptember 29, 2012Chicken Marsala was delicious and the cannoli was to die for. Chocolate cake was too dry but the cannoli definitely made up for it!
Zach HartleyJune 27, 2013Possibly the best Italian restaurant I've been to. Staff is incredible and the calamari and penne are second to none
Absolutely phenomenal pizza, one of only 60 restaurants in the US to have official VPN certification, meaning completely authentic Neapolitan pizza. You'll taste the difference.
Chapin CollinsOctober 20, 2018Their pizza is amazing. We were looking for brick oven pizza and were more than satisfied.
Taylor MichieAugust 14, 2013Highly recommend. Pizza is incredible and the dinner specials are creative, well-executed, and delicious.
Tahmina NasimovaApril 26, 2016Loved the appetizers and one of the best sour apple martini, but pizza with anchovy was way too salty.
Barbara ANovember 26, 2013One of my favorite spots in Georgetown. Very good Sofia and Margherita pizzas.
Mariya DvoretskayaMarch 23, 2013The pizza is sooooo soft and delicious! The Regina has perfectly melted ricotta cheese on it...yum!!
Everything, pizza, meatballs and other delicious foods. Best pizza in DC
Julius TalvikMarch 14, 2012Try to get seated on the terrazza if the weather permits. Italians love this place for what it's worth.
The TasterAugust 20, 2015Very poor ingredients on the pizza & if you want to add any kind of meats (with ad cost) they bring it in a separate plate and you have to add it to the pizza by yourself ! I'll not come back again!
Katie RunyanJanuary 2, 2018Solis option for Italian in Georgetown, but probably not the best. Pizza is certainly tasty though!
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If you are privy to the Washingtonian social circles, you must have heard of Il Canale, a celebrity hot spot in the heart of the nation capital’s neighborhood Georgetown. Everyone in the Who’s Who in American Power playbook has dined here...
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 337-4444
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Steph Font - 8.0
"Delicious ultra thin pizza from house milled flour with a touch of spelt. Good quicknew option near Studio Theatre."
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