il Canale

Went for a quick bite after a walk on the teddy roosevelt trail! The service was fast, this setting was causal & the food was 11/10! We started with the app special, the burrata and the bruschetta and then I split the Siciliana pizza with my 2 friends. The ingredients were super fresh & super delicious! I would definitely go back!

Salty everything. Too salty. Feel like swallowing seawater. Even the grilled shrimp in the Caesar salad is very salty. The pizza (Napoli) looks really nice but they somehow upping the saltiness of the anchovies ? Possible? The olive is inedible - salty. And the pizza bread is also … salty.

Please don’t let the look fool you … still don’t know why the past reviews were so highly rated?!? May be the real cook is not in the kitchen today.

Delicious place for Napoletana pizzas with kind servers, flavorful pizza, and great wine. While it is on the pricier side since it's in Georgetown, the food is of good quality. The size of the pizza is good and one person can probably eat an entire one.

With both indoor and outdoor seating, the restaurant can get really busy, but there were a lot of open seats when I went at lunchtime on a Sunday.

Note that bread and olive oil is brought out to each table.

Good Napoleon pizza and great atmosphere and service.

I liked the Lobster Ravioli. The house made bread with garlic olive oil was also good. The half Caesar salad was salad...but the croutons seemed house made and were good.

We were staying at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf and placed an order late night for a Diavolo pizza and Tiramisu. I ordered online without speaking to anyone and everything worked great. The pizza arrived very quickly and was still hot. The Diavolo was good but my wife said the Tiramisu tasted like something you would buy from a grocery store. With that said, I’d recommend the Neopolitan pizza but not the Tiramisu. I would order pizza from here again. The total bill was $35.20 which is really reasonable.

We really enjoyed this place. Pizza was good. It is expensive, but worth it. Make a reservation online as it will save time. Service was great. I would definitely recommend this place.

Il Canale is a charming Italian restaurant located in the heart of Georgetown, Washington DC. I had the pleasure of trying their Margherita pizza, cannoli, and espresso, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed.

The Margherita pizza was a standout dish, with a crispy thin crust, tangy tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella cheese. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pizza was cooked to perfection in their wood-fired oven. It was a delight to savor each slice of this classic Italian pizza.

Moving on to the dessert, the cannoli was simply divine. The shell was crispy and flaky, while the creamy ricotta filling was sweet, but not too overpowering. The addition of chocolate chips and powdered sugar on top added a nice texture and a touch of sweetness.

To round off my meal, I ordered an espresso, which was strong and smooth, just as it should be. It was a perfect way to end my dining experience at Il Canale.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations.

Overall, I highly recommend Il Canale to anyone looking for delicious Italian cuisine in Washington DC. The Margherita pizza, cannoli, and espresso were all exceptional, and the service and ambiance only added to the wonderful dining experience.

Really busy Italian spot in Georgetown! Great location, nice clean restaurant. Prices are what you expect in this area. I enjoyed the lobster ravioli and calamari. My parents were less impressed with the cannelloni and gnocchi dishes. The pizza here is also very good. As far as service goes, it was excellent. Our server was very attentive and quick although it was a full dining room on the weekend.