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
Add Buffalo Mozzarella on Top
$3.00
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
Featured Items
Focaccia
$5.00
Our organic housemade dough pressed flat and baked with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and parmesan
Soup of the Day
$8.00
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)
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
we use 2% milk
$5.00
Decaf$5.50
Doppio Espresso
$5.00
Decaf$5.50
Hot Tea / Chamomile
$4.00
Macchiato
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
Americano
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
Latte
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
*Pork products / Allergies? let your server know. **Consumer advisory: consuming raw or undercooked meats, egg or seafood may increase your risk of foodbrone illness, especially if you have certain medical conditons
Antipasti (Freddi)
Bruschetta
$8.00
Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, olive oil on homemade organic bread
Add Buffalo Mozzarella on Top
$3.00
Bruschetta con Caponata
$8.00
Mix of baked eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions and celery, vinegar, tomato sauce on homemade organic bread with basil and olive oil
Bresaola
$15.00
Air-dried cured beef, Grana Padano shavings, Arugula, touch of olive oil
Caprese
$15.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes, touch of olive oil, oregano, and basil
Tagliere
A sampling of the imported Italian cured meats, fresh Buffalo mozzarella and vegetables
Serves 3-4$28.00
Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala
$18.00
Prosciutto di Parma*, imported Buffalo mozzarella, touch of olive oil, garnished with arugula
Prosciutto e Melone
$14.00
Prosciutto di Parma*, fresh sliced Melon, garnished with Arugula
Piatto di Verdure
A sampling of grilled eggplants, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed Cerignola olives
Serves 2-3$15.00
Impepata di Cozze
$16.00
Steamed Blue mussels with olive oil, parsley, and crushed black pepper
Antipasti (Caldi)
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Deep-fried breaded fresh Buffalo mozzarella
3pcs$11.00
Calamari e Zucchine Fritti
$15.00
Crisply fried tender calamari and zucchini served with a side of spicy marinara sauce
Add Shrimp
$3.00
Arancini Siciliani
Fried rice croquette filled with beef ragu, peas and mozzarella
3pcs$10.00
Polpette Al Sugo
Housemade groundbeef meatballs with tomato sauce
4pcs$12.00
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$13.00
Layers of eggplant, imported Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parmesan, basil
Feacherd Items
Soup of the Day
$10.00
Daily homemade delicious soup
Focaccia Bread
$6.00
Baked housemade organic flour dough with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmesan
Insalate
Half house salad $7, Half Caesar Salad $8. Add Grilled: chicken / salmon / shrimp $6
IL Canale Salad
$14.00
Romaine and spinach, fresh goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, dried apricot, and housemade strawberry vinagrette dressing on the side
Arugula, imported Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, carrots, mixed Cerignola olives, slice of grilled zucchini and housemade honey mustard dressing
Tunnarella Salad
$14.00
Baby arugula with Albacore tuna, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives and housemade lemon dressing
Caesar**
$2.00
Romaine, croutons, Grana Padano, housemade dressing
Paste
Add meatballs (2Pc) $5
Scialatielli Allo Scoglio
Fresh artisan pasta tossed with mussels, shrimp, clams, cherry tomato sauce, white wine, garlic, crushed red peppers
For 1$25.00
For 2$46.00
For 3$64.00
Gnocchi
Housemadeorganic flour and ricotta dumplings, tossed with cherry tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella
For 1$20.00
For 2$37.00
For 3$52.00
Gnocchi alla Bolognese
Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, served in a fresh meat sauce
For 1$22.00
For 2$41.00
For 3$59.00
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Organic pasta, cherry tomato sauce, sprinkle of parmesan cheese
For 1$16.00
For 2$29.00
For 3$42.00
Lasagna
Layers of fresh pasta, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel, meat sauce and provolone cheese
For 1$20.00
For 2$37.00
For 3$52.00
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh home made ravioli filled with lobster meat, served in a shallot tomato cream sauce
For 1$25.00
For 2$46.00
For 3$64.00
Cannelloni
Artisan large tube pasta filled with ricotta, spinach in tomato sauce, and buffalo mozzarella
For 1$22.00
For 2$41.00
For 3$59.00
Ravioli Ai Porcini e Tartufo
Fresh home made ravioli filled with Porcini mushrooms and white Alba Truffle served in a Butter and Parmesan cheese sauce
For 1$25.00
For 2$46.00
For 3$64.00
Penne al Salmone
Organic pasta, smoked and fresh salmon, shallots, white wine, cherry tomatoes, touch of cream
For 1$24.00
For 2$45.00
For 3$62.00
Secondi
Lamb Chops alla Griglia**
$28.00
Grilled rack of lamb seasoned with olive oil, salt, lemon pepper, and rosemary and served with caponata
Ribeye Steak**
$32.00
12oz grilled ribeye steak served with potatoes tortinoand side house salad
Tagliata di Manzo**
$27.00
(served medium) Grilled and sliced 10oz flat iron steak, baby arugula, grana padano shaving, sundried tomato with glaze of balsamic reduction and honey mustard dressing
Salmone alla Siciliana**
$28.00
Grilled filet of salmon served with potatoes tortinoand caponata
Branzino al Cartoccio
$28.00
Boneless Mediterranean sea bass filet baked in parchment paper garnished with bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and potato
Rolle' di Pollo
$24.00
Baked chicken breast filled with mushroom and parmesan cheese, topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with potatoes tortino and caponata
Gluten Free Pasta
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
Stuffed with imported Buffalo mozzarella, ham*, ricotta, basil served with a side of marinara sauce
Dessert Menú
Dolci
Torta Siciliana di Ricotta
$9.00
Italian sponge cake with authentic Sicilian ricotta cream, chocolate chips, topped with pistachio, almonds, and candied oranges
Tiramisu
$9.00
Ladyfinger dipped in coffee, served with mascarpone cream
Torta di Latte (Tres Leche)
$9.00
IItalian sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milks topped with whipped cream
Torta Caprese
$9.00
Chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato
Gelati/Sorbetto
$7.00
Choice of hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato, lemon sorbetto
Affogato al Caffe'
$9.00
Your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso
Cannoli di Ricotta alla Siciliana
$9.00
Authentic Sicilian cannoli (served with pistachio crumbs)
Dessert of the Day
Bar
Espresso
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
Espresso / Decaf Corretto with Grappa/Baileys
$6.00
Cappuccino
we use 2% milk
$5.00
Decaf$5.50
Doppio Espresso
$5.00
Decaf$5.50
Hot Tea / Chamomile
$4.00
Macchiato
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
Americano
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
Latte
we use 2% milk
$4.00
Decaf$4.50
*Pork products/Allergies? let your server know. ** Consumer advisory: consuming raw or undercooked meats, egg or seafood may increase your risk of foodbrone illness, especially if you have certain medical conditons
Sparkling
Prosecco (Veneto)
$10.00
$40.00
Spumante "Ferrari" (Trentino Alto Adige)
$50.00
Franciacorta Brut "Bellavista" (Lombardia)
$60.00
Franciacorta Rose' "Bellavista" (Lombardia)
$65.00
Champagne "Veuve Clicquot" Francia
$120.00
Italian White Wine
Pinot Grigio "Impero" (Veneto) 2018
$10.00
$40.00
Chardonnay "Dipinti" (Alto Adige) 2018
$10.00
$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc "Dipinti" (Alto Adige) 2018
$10.00
$40.00
Moscato "La Motata" (Piemonte) 2019
$10.00
$40.00
Falanghina del Sannio "Janare" (Campania) 2018
$11.00
$45.00
Cerasuolo Rose' "Fantini" (Abruzzo) 2018
$12.00
$45.00
Chardonnay "Ferrari Carano" (Sonoma County) 2017
$13.00
$50.00
Ribolla Gialla "Le Vigne di Zamo'" (Friuli Venezia Giulia) 2017
$55.00
Arneis Blange' "Ceretto" (Piemonte) 2018
$55.00
Vermentino "Jankara" (Sardegna) 2018
$55.00
Pinot Grigio "Jermann" (Friuli Venezia Giulia) 2017
$65.00
Gavi "La Scolca" Black Label (Piemonte) 2016
$90.00
Chardonnay Dreams "Jermann" (Friuli) 2016
$90.00
Red Wine
Sangiovese "Impero" (Toscana) 2018
5oz$10.00
Bottle$40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon "Impero" (Friuli) 2017
5oz$10.00
Bottle$40.00
Montepulciano "Impero" (Abruzzo) 2017
5oz$10.00
Bottle$40.00
Pinot Noir "Eppan" (Trentino Alto Adige) 2018
5oz$11.00
Bottle$45.00
Chianti "Rigoletto" (Toscana) 2018
5oz$12.00
Bottle$50.00
Nero d'Avola "Pellegrino" (Sicilia) 2018
5oz$12.00
Bottle$50.00
Primitivo "Conti Zecca" (Puglia) 2016
5oz$12.00
Bottle$50.00
Prunicce "Pakravan" (Toscana) 2016
5oz$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Corvina "Corve Ca de Rocchi" (Veneto) 2016
Manager selection
5oz$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Barbera Frizzante la Monella "Braida" (Piemonte) 2018
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 directly from Italy. The kitchen, led by Naples-born Antonio Biglietto, offers a menu that brings our native country to your table with every selection--antipasti, pastas, seafood, meat, fresh Bufala mozzarella from Italy, and so much more. The attractive blue-lit, full bar specializes in carefully selected 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 new lunch menu, featuring three delicious new paninis made with our fresh bread baked instantly in our wood fire brick oven and four new pasta items.
Our happy hour, from 4-7 pm Monday-Friday, features all drinks 1/2 price! (Happy Hour restricted to bar area)