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Lunch Menu

Monday-Friday 11 am - 4pm excluding holidays
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Antipasti (freddi)

PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA 12
DI BUFALA

*Prosciutto di Parma, imported Buffalo mozzarella, touch of olive oil and arugula

BRUSCHETTA 7

Seasoned diced and fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil on homemade organic bread
ADD BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ON TOP   3

BRESAOLA10

Air-dried cured beef, Grana Padano shavings, arugula, touch of olive oil

PROSCIUTTO E MELONE 10

*Prosciutto di Parma, fresh sliced melon, garnished with arugula

ANTIPASTI (CALDI)

arancini siciliani 8

Fried rice croquette filled wtih ragu of Ground beef and peas, and mozzarella (3pcs)

POLPETTE AL SUGO 6

Housemade meatballs (2pc)

IMPEPATA DI COZZE 11

Steamed PEI mussels with extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and crushed black pepper

mozzarella in Carrozza 10

Deep-fried breaded fresh Buffalo mozzarella (3pcs)

FOCACCIA5

Our housemade organic dough pressed flat, and baked with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmesean

Soup of the day 8

MINI PANINI (2pc.) 13

Choose from list below
(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

pizza napoletana

OUR PIZZA IS MADE WITH ORGANIC "OO" FLOUR

GLUTEN FREE PIZZA AVAILABLE**

MARGHERITA 12

Tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

DIAVOLA15

Tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella *spicy salami, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

meat lover 16

Tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella, *pepperoni *sausage, *ham, *sweet salami, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

quattro formaggi 14

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, grana padano, blue cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

georgetown15

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, spinach, *sausage, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

vegetariana rossa15

Tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

calzone 14

Stuffed with imported buffalo mozzarella, *ham ricotta, basil, served with a side of marinara sauce

INSALATE

HOUSE SALAD 10 HALF 6

Romaine, arugula, tomatoes, carrots, housemade citrus dressing

tunnarella SALAD12

Baby arugula, with albacore tuna, plum tomato Kalamata olives and housemade lemon dressing

CILIEGINA 12

Arugula, imported Buffalo mozzarella, grape tomatoes, carrots, mixed Cerignola olives, slice grilled zucchini, house-made honey mustard dressing

CAESAR 12 HALF 7

Romaine, croutons, Grana Padano, housemade dressing***

CAPRESE11

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, basil

ADD: CHICKEN / SALMON /SHIRMP5

SECONDI

tagliata di manzo 16
(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***

Rolle' di pollo14

Baked chicken breast filled with mushroom and parmesan cheese, topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with potatoes tortino and caponata

BRANZINO AL cartoccio 16

Boneless Mediterranean sea bass filet baked in parchment paper garnished with bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and potato

salmone ALla siciliana 16

Grilled fillet of salmon served with potatoes tortino and caponata***

Add house Side SALAD 6

PASTE

GNOCCHI14

Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings tossed with cherry tomato sauce and imported Buffalo mozzarella 

Lasagna14

Layers of fresh pasta, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel and meat sauce

SCIALATIELLI Allo scoglio 17

Fresh artisan pasta tossed with mussels, shrimp, clams, cherry tomato sauce, white wine, garlic, crushed red peppers

RAVIOLI AI PORCINI E TARTUFO18

Fresh home made ravioli filled with Porcini mushrooms and white Alba Truffle served in a Butter and Parmesan cheese sauce

Cannelloni14

Artisan large tube pasta filled with ricotta, spinach in tomato saurce, with buffalo mozzarella

SPAGHETTI (Organic) / POMODORO OR PESTO 13 with POLPETTE 2PC. 15

Ask for gluten free options**

* Pork products/ Allergies? let your server know

** 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

*** Consumer advisory: consuming raw or undercooked meats, egg, or seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

OUR specialities

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.

STARTERS

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.

MAINS

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.

DESSERTS

il Canale pastry selection includes homemade tiramisu, authentic Sicilian cannoli with ricotta cream imported from Farruggio’s family home town Castrofilippo , torta Caprese—chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato, hazelnut, chocolate or vanilla gelato, your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso.

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  • 202 337-4444
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