Joe Farruggio‘s concept was to create a family restaurant where everyone is welcome and feels comfortable. His dining philosophy has always been to make the best pizza Napoletana in the world and create an outstanding Italian experience you will enjoy with family and friends.
Our real wood-fired oven imported from Napoli, ensures extraordinarily tasty, juicy, soft and authentic pizzas, using the finest, Italian toppings and organic Italian “00” flour. We also make every morning house-made pasta and wood oven bread.
il Canale is the only restaurant in D.C. which received the top culinary honor from the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce and the National Institute of Tourism. With numerous awards over the last 10 years, Il Canale showcases the gastronomic heritage of Sicily and Naples with critically acclaimed pizzas, pasta, fish and delicious desserts.
We take bookings 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Il Canale is a perfect restaurant for family gatherings, business lunches, birthday parties, special events, and intimate dinners.
Il Canale 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.
Focaccia—housemade organic dough pressed flat, and baked with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and parmesan; Arancini Siciliani, crisp-tender calamari and zucchini served with a side of spicy marinara sauce; daily house-made vegetarian soup, prosciutto di Parma with Italian Buffalo mozzarella, are just a few of our specialists our guests love to order.
Pizza rosse, Pizza bianche, salads, pasta, fish and prime stake.il Canale also serves gluten-free pizzas and a simple pizza with no cheese for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan.
We use the finest, fresh ingredients imported from Italy including mozzarella di bufala, San Marzano tomatoes and organic flour. As a certified member no. 391 of the V.P.N. association, il Canale strictly adheres to these standards.
Gluten Free pizza and pasta available. Gluten-free pizza are baked in a dedicated conventional oven. Pasta is made with rice and corn. All dishes and utensils for gluten-free service are separated from others in the kitchen
Il Canale’s 2109 wine list is carefully curated to perfectly complement our authentic Italian menu. Our wine selection is offering wines that best represent Italy’s winemaking heritage with the tradition of some of the best international Varietals. Our dining philosophy is to provide an outstanding wine selection you can enjoy at a fair price. Our dedicated staff is always on hand to make your dining experience warm and welcoming.
Monday to Friday, from 4 pm. to 7 pm.
Unwind over Prosecco, Bellini, or a glass of Italian wine after a long day of work in our blue-bar.
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