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Il Canale, Washington, DC
Il Canale, Washington, DC
Il Canale, Washington, DC
Il Canale, Washington, DC
Il Canale, Washington, DC

Il Canale

4.5
4.5
3643 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Biglietto
  • 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

What 3,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

3,643 Reviews
  1. OlgaC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lot, it's a nice place. Lots of famous people visited the place. It's rather cosy

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  2. Flashattack

    Washington DC

    325 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    325 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Filled with the younger crowd out late on a Saturday night. The pizza was very good and the wine list was moderately priced.

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  3. Heather

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AWESOME! The pizza and entrees did not disappoint. The service was amazing as well!

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  4. JohnO

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best Italian food we have had anywhere - exceptional.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience! Every bite transported us back to Naples! Great job by the wait staff! Will definitely go back again!

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  6. NikkiL

    Corpus Christi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good Italian food! We ate here because they had gnocchi on the menu and it didn’t disappoint! Our friends got the lasagna and they said it was incredible. Lobster ravioli was rich, and the fried mozzarella was delish!

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  7. BobP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I could give it six starts. We started with a great arangina then had the mushroom ravioli and branzino. Topped it off with two mini cannoli. Only thing was a guy right next to us, alone was yelling on his phone so we asked to be moved which they accommodated us right away. He spent his whole time on the phone. No wonder he's alone! Lol

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was fantastic! We had pizza, lasagna, lobster ravioli, bruschetta, and a variety of desserts. It was all fabulous and the service was wonderful, too!

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  9. Jhs1

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Seafood pasta and lobster ravioli were spot on. The pasta was handmade and perfectly cooked.

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  10. shelliH

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Redo of valentines with my wife & friends. Amazing food, so delicious we even had dessert. Definitely recommend

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  11. GertIkonomi

    Baltimore

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    There’s no comparison: true Italian. Best pizza in DMV area. Our place to be for a great meal. We keep returning without hesitation. The staff is really attentive, we enjoy conversations in Italian.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Could not decide where to go and this popped up On OpenTable . Agree wholeheartedly with other reviews. The food was delicious! The service excellent. We got seated right away at a round table by the window. We were 5. The absolute only negative thing I could say is about the noise level. But it’s a lively restaurant and if you know that going in, you will not be disappointed.

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  13. tfromtex

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous pizza with incredible crust and fresh ingredients. Very reasonably priced in a great location. Perfect for all ages.

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  14. Tyler

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always really good food coming here. Best lobster ravioli!

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  15. mikem

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Long wait even if you have a reservation.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations easily only about an hour before our reservation. Was seated fairly quickly and the service and food was fantastic! Would definitely return when back in the area! Highly recommend!

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  17. phillyphoodie

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious pizza and they also do a great job with gluten free

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great good. Nice staff

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Calamari - was clearly overcooked, lacked any kind of seasoning, the “spicy marinara” sauce tasted like plain tomato sauce. Really bad. Vegetable pizza was ok - nothing special One individual pizza, lobster ravioli, glass of wine and one dessert = $100 with tip. Definitely note a good value.

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  20. JCHi

    Pinehurst

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved in Napoli for a few years…. This pizza is spot on! Best in the area!

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  21. NikkiP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Had the lobster ravioli, it was okay. Nothing to write home about. Definitely expected better service especially on Valentine’s. Won’t be back.

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  22. Simo

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Il Canale is our favorite pizza place in Georgetown. This time, the pizza was not perfectly cooked and I had trouble digesting it.

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  23. twbfla

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was outstanding

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  24. Springchick

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was very busy but we were seated quickly. Service was excellent and so was the food. I had the Bronzino and my husband had the lamb chops.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, great food and service

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ilcanale has the best pizza in the city!

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  27. grlsniteou

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious pizza, great service. Very noisy on a Saturday night.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food came out sooner than we expected and was delicious. The staff was very attentive and nice as soon as we entered.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pizza was amazing!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food is outstanding as always, but the service was poor. Our waiter rushed us in and out, constantly asking us if we were ready to order food/drinks before we were even finished with appetizers. Very rude. Food is fantastic though.

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  31. Tyler

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints me. This was my 3rd time dining at Il Canale and yet again, the food was terrific. I brought my mother here as she loves Neapolitan style pizza. She ordered the Allá Parmigiana Pizza and I had tried the Cannelloni. Both dishes tasted great and were packed full of flavor!

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  32. Wallflower

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Had a reservation and was promptly seated. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. Bread was excellent but the pizza, although very tasty, had a soggy base in the center which was disappointing. The ingredients were of high quality.

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  33. Rachel

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance. We split the carbonara and the Regina pizza - both were delicious! It was also my birthday and they brought out a cannoli with a candle, plus espresso and limoncello. Our server was so attentive and sweet and she made the whole night so great!

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  34. SunnySaby

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The manager was extremely helpful.

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  35. JeffreyD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Il Canale provides delicious, authentic Neapolitan food. Everything we have eaten there has been outstanding. In addition, the servers and managers remember you and greet you like old friends. We eat there every time we are in Georgetown and recommend it to all our friends.

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  36. juliat

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The pizza was amazing! Definitely a great experience.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The restaurant was extremely busy on Saturday night. I Had a reservation and it took several minutes to get seated, I did arrive early and had to wait, when I checked in with the hostess she seemed a little overwhelmed. The gentleman who was helping out seemed agitated with the amount of people waiting to be seated, but was extremely friendly with what I assume are some regular customers that got to skip the wait and were seated immediately. There were a dozen or so open tables were available. I will assume the tables were empty due to not having adequate staffing for a Saturday evening. At the table I saw my server 3 times, once for ordering drinks, once when she asked about the meal, and once when she asked about dessert or the check. I would defer try this restaurant again, but perhaps on a weekday when it is not as busy. The pizza and cocktails were excellent.

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  38. Charlottesville

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice meal and enjoyable dishes

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  39. Peter

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Il Canale was excellent. It was my first time there, and my experience exceeded my expectations. We were there for the DC Restaurant Week. My girlfriend and I each did the $40 per person Restaurant Week deal (which includes a 3-course meal). The arancini was great, my lasagna was superb, my girlfriend's lobster ravioli was delicious, and our cannoli was tasty. The service was very good, too - we got seated 15 mins. before our reservation time, despite the restaurant being busy. My experience was a 10/10 - we will be back again soon.

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  40. Momma

    Washington DC

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites!

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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 4.5 stars by 3643 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Il Canale

1065 31st NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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. Cabs readily available on M Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Biglietto
  • 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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