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Dinner Menu

Monday - Thursday: 4 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday - Saturday: 4 pm - 11 pm
Sunday: 4 pm - 10 pm
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Antipasti (freddi)

BRUSCHETTA 8

Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, olive oil on homemade organic bread
ADD BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ON TOP 3

BRUSCHETTA con Caponata 8

Mix of baked eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions and celery, vinegar, tomato sauce on homemade organic bread with basil and olive oil

BRESAOLA 15

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

CAPRESE 15

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes, touch of olive oil, oregano, and basil

PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA18
DI BUFALA

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

Tagliere (SERVES 3-4) 28

A sampling of the imported Italian cured meats, fresh Buffalo mozzarella and vegetables

PROSCIUTTO E Melone 14

*Prosciutto di Parma, fresh sliced Melon, garnished with Arugula

Piatto di Verdure 15
(Serves 2-3)

A sampling of grilled eggplants, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed Cerignola olives

Impepata di COZZE 16

Steamed Blue mussels with olive oil, parsley, and crushed black pepper

ANTIPASTI (CALDI)

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA 11

Deep-fried breaded fresh Buffalo mozzarella (3pcs)

CALAMARI E ZUCCHINE Fritti 15

Crisply fried tender calamari and zucchini served with a side of spicy marinara sauce ADD SHRIMP 3

Arancini siciliani 10

Fried rice croquette filled with beef ragu, peas and mozzarella (3pcs)

POLPETTE AL SUGO 12

Housemade ground beef meatballs with tomato sauce (4pcs)

MELANZANE ALLA 13
PARMIGIANA

Layers of eggplant, imported Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parmesan, basil

FOCACCIA BREAD 6

Baked housemade organic flour dough with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmesan

SOUP OF THE DAY 10

Daily homemade vegetarian soup

INSALATE

il canale salad 14

Romaine and spinach, fresh goat cheese caramelized walnuts, dried apricot, and housemade strawberry vinagrette dressing on the side

CAESAR14

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

CILIEGINA 14

Arugula, imported Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, carrots, mixed Cerignola olives, slice of grilled zucchini and housemade honey mustard dressing

House Salad12

Romaine, arugula, carrots, cherry tomatoes, housemade lemon dressing

Tunnarella Salad14

Baby arugula with Albacore tuna, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives and housemade lemon dressing

HALF House salad 7

Half Caesar SALAD 8

Add GRILLEd:

chicken / salmon / shrimp 6

PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA

OUR PIZZA IS MADE WITH ORGANIC "OO" FLOUR

GLUTEN FREE PIZZA AVAILABLE**

LE ROSSE (Tomato sauce)

MARGHERITA 14

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

MARINARA (No Cheese)12

Tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil

LA REGINA20

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, *prosciutto di Parma, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

CAPRICCIOSA20

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, *ham, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, parmesan, olive oil, basil

DIAVOLA20

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, *spicy salami, parmesan, olive oil, basil

IL CANALE20

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, ricotta cheese, *prosciutto di Parma, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

NAPOLI18

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, anchovies, kalamata olives, oregano, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

VEGETARIANA ROSSA20

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

MEAT LOVER21

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

del pizzaiolo Rossa22

Tomato sauce, imported Buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella, arugula, bresaola(air dried beef), and cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

GLUTeN FREE PIZZA**

margherita17

diavola22

vegetariana rossa22

LE BIANCHE (No tomato sauce)

Mortadella e pistacchio19

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, *mortadella, pistachio, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

ITALIA19

Imported Buffalo mozzarella,*prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula, Grana Padano, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

VEGETARIANA bianca18

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

GEORGETOWN19

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

quattro formaggi18

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, Grana Padano, blue cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

del pizzaiolo bianca21

Imported Buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella, arugula, bresaola, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, olive oil, basil

CALZONE19

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

The Neapolitan pizza’s heritage is protected by the Italian government through the Verace Pizza Napoletana association which
cultivates and defines the culinary discipline of the Neapolitan pizza, with its requisite, preparation, ingredients imported from Italy including mozzarella di bufala, San Marzano tomatoes and “00” flour and manner of cooking “D.O.C.” pizza

PASTE

FOR 1     FOR 2     FOR 3

LASAGNA 20         37       52

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

spaghetti
pomodoro 16         29       42

Organic pasta, cherry tomato sauce, sprinkle of parmesan cheese

GNOCCHI20         37       52

Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, tossed with cherry tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella

scialatielli allo
scoglio 25        46       64

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

Gnocchi alla
bolognese 22         41       59

Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, served in a fresh meat sauce

Lobster ravioli25         46       64

Fresh home made ravioli filled with lobster meat, served in a shallot tomato cream sauce

Cannelloni 22        41       59

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

RAVIOLI AI PORCINI
E TARTUFO 25         46       64

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

penne al
salmone24         45       62

Organic pasta, smoked and fresh salmon, shallots, white wine, cherry tomatoes, touch of cream

Add Meatballs 2PC 5   

SECONDI

Rolle’ DI POLLO 24

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

SALMONE ALLA SICILIANA28

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

BRANZINO AL CARTOCCIO28

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

RIBEYE STEAK32

12 oz grilled ribeye steak served with potatoes tortino and side house salad***

Tagliata di Manzo (served Medium)27

Grilled and sliced 10oz flat iron steak, baby arugula, grana padano shaving, sundried tomato with glaze of balsamic reduction and honey mustard dressing***

LAMB CHOPS ALLA GRIGLIA28

Grilled rack of lamb seasoned with olive oil, salt, lemon pepper, and rosemary and served with caponata***

GLUTeN FREE Pasta**

penne (rice and Corn)

pomodoro17

allo scoglio25

bolognese23

pesto17

for your kids

Organic Pasta:

Pomodoro / Burro7

grilled chicken with french fries8

meatballs and french fries8

SIDES:

Sauteed Spinach5

Caponata5

Potato Tortino5

French Fries5

Dessert Dinner Menu

DOLCI

TORTA SICILIANA DI RICOTTA 9

Italian sponge cake with authentic sicilian ricotta cream, chocolate chips, topped with pistachio, almonds, and candied oranges

TIRAMISU 9

Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, served with mascarpone cream

CANNOLI DI RICOTTA ALLA SICILIANA9

Authentic Sicilian cannoli
(served with pistachio crumbs)

TORTA DI LATTE (TRIS LECHE) 9

Italian sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milks topped with whipped cream

TORTA CAPRESE 9

Chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato

GELATI/SORBETTO 7

Choice of hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato, lemon sorbetto

AFFOGATO AL CAFEE 9

Your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso

DESSERT OF THE DAY

BAR

ESPRESSO4 / DECAF4.5

ESPRESSO / DECAF corretto with GRAPPA/BAILEYS6

*CAPPUCCINO5 / DECAF5.5

DOPPIO ESPRESSO5 / DECAF5.5

HOT TEA / CHAMOMILE4

*MACCHIATO4 / DECAF4.5

*AMERICANO4 / DECAF4.5

*LATTE4 / DECAF4.5

*we use 2% milk

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

Dessert Lunch Menu

DOLCI

TORTA SICILIANA DI RICOTTA 7

Italian sponge cake with authentic sicilian ricotta cream, chocolate chips, topped with pistachio, almonds, and candied oranges

TIRAMISU 6

Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, served with mascarpone cream

2 MINI CANNOLI DI RICOTTA ALLA SICILIANA5

Authentic Sicilian cannoli
(served with pistachio crumbs)

TORTA DI LATTE (TRIS LECHE) 6

Italian sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milks topped with whipped cream

TORTA CAPRESE 6

Chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato

GELATI/SORBETTO 5

Choice of hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato, lemon sorbetto

AFFOGATO AL CAFEE 6

Your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso

BAR

ESPRESSO4 / DECAF4.5

ESPRESSO / DECAF corretto with GRAPPA/BAILEYS6

*CAPPUCCINO5 / DECAF5.5

DOPPIO ESPRESSO5 / DECAF5.5

HOT TEA / CHAMOMILE4

*MACCHIATO4 / DECAF4.5

*AMERICANO4 / DECAF4.5

*LATTE4 / DECAF4.5

*we use 2% milk

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

*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.

Drinks & wine

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SPARKLING

Prosecco “Gambino” (Veneto)

10

40

Spumante Perle’ “Ferrari” (Trentino Alto Adige) 2011

55

Franciacorta Brut “Bellavista” (Lombardia)                  90 pts

Wine Spectator

60

Franciacorta Rose’ “Bellavista”(Lombardia) 2014       90pts

Wine Spectator

75

Champagne “Veuve Clicquot” Francia

120

ITALIAN WHITE WINE

Pinot Grigio “Il Canale” ( Veneto ) 2019

10

40

Vermentino “Sella & Mosca” (Sardegna) 2019

10

40

Sauvignon Blanc “Eppan”( Alto Adige ) 2018

10

40

Moscato “Patrizi” (Piemonte) 2019

10

40

Falanghina del Sannio ” Janare” ( Campania ) 2018

11

45

Rose’ “Il Canale” (Abruzzo) 2019

11

45

Chardonnay “Ferrari Carano” ( Sonoma County ) 2018

13

50

Ribolla Gialla “Le Vigne di Zamo” ( Friuli Venezia Giulia) 2017

50

Pigato “Vio” (Liguria) 2018

50

Chardonnay Bramito della Sala “Antinori” (Umbria) 2018

50

Pinot Grigio ” Jermann” ( Friuli Venezia Giulia ) 2018

55

Roero Arneis “Bruno Giacosa” (Piemonte) 2019

60

Chardonnay Menfi “Planeta” (Sicilia) 2018

75

Gavi Black Label “La Scolca” (Piemonte) 2019

90

RED WINE

5oz

Bottle

Sangiovese “Il Canale” (Toscana) 2019

10

40

Cabernet Sauvignon “Impero” (Friuli) 2019

10

40

Montepulciano “Il Canale” (Abruzzo) 2018

10

40

Pinot Noir “Eppan” (Trentino Alto Adige) 2018

11

45

Chianti “Fattoria Poggio Alloro“ (Toscana) 2018

12

50

Nero d’Avola La Segreta “Planeta” (Sicilia) 2017

11

45

Primitivo Rifugio “Conti Zecca” (Puglia) 2017

11

45

Prunicce “Pakravan” ( Toscana) 2017

13

50

Valpolicella “Bertani” (Veneto) 2018

11

45

Lucente “Tenuta Luce” (Toscana) 2017           Manager Selection

50

Nero D’Avola Saia “Feudo Maccari”(Sicilia) 2016

60

Barbera d’Alba “Bruno Giacosa” (Piemonte) 2018     90pts

Wine Spectator

65

Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio “Ricasoli” (Toscana) 2016  93pts

Wine Spectator

65

Volpolo “Podere Sapaio” (Toscana) 2017

65

Amarone Classico Valpolicella “L. Righetti” (Veneto) 2014

16

70

Barolo “Cascina del Torcc” (Piemonte) 2015

16

70

Chianti Classico Riserva “Castello di Volpaia” (Toscana) 2017
95 pts

Wine Spectator

80

Crognolo “Tenuta Sette Ponti” (Toscana) 2017        93pts

Wine Spectator

80

Brunello di Montalcino “Col d’Orcia” (Toscana) 2014 91pts

Wine Spectator

80

SPECIAL SELECTION

Brunello di Montalcino “Caparzo” (Toscana) 2015     93pts

Wine Spectator

99

Barolo Marcenasco “Renato Ratti” (Piemonte) 2016

105

Amarone Valpolicella Valpantena “Bertani” (Veneto) 2015    93 pts

Wine Spectator

119

Barolo Serralunga d”alba “Massolino” (Piemonte) 2014   93 pts

Wine Spectator

125

Barbaresco Ronchi “A. Rocca” (Piemonte) 2017 95 pts

Wine Spectator

135

Barbaresco Angelo “A. Rocca” (Piemonte) 2016 97 pts

Wine Spectator

225

Amarone Valpolicella Classico “Bertani” (Veneto) 2008  91 pts

Wine Spectator

225

Tignanello “Antinori” (Toscana) 2017       93 pts

Wine Spectator

225

Tignanello “Antinori” (Toscana) 2016       97 pts

Wine Spectator

325

Ornellaia “Frescobaldi” (Toscana) 2016      96 pts

Wine Spectator

550

Sassicaia “Tenuta San Guido” (Toscana) 2015     97 pts

Wine Spectator

560

Solaia “Antinori” (Toscana) 2016    98 pts

Wine Spectator

860

LARGE FORMATS

Montepulciano Riserva “Marramiero”(Abruzzo) 2015 1.5 LITER

135

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “La Lecciaia”(Toscana) 2010 1.5 Liter

200

Supertuscan Campo Del Pari “Pakrav.-Papi” (Toscana) 2012 1.5 Liter

160

Insignia Red Blend “Joseph Phelps” (Napa Valley) 2013 1.5 LITER

499

Barolo “Bovio” ( Piemonte) 2013 1.5 LITER

N/A

DESSERT WINES

Passito Di Pantelleria “Pellegrino” (Isola di Pantelleria) 500 ml. 2016

15

65

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday: 3pm – 6pm

50 percent off  wine by the glass, beer and drinks.*

*Available only at bar area, outside patio and rooftop

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202-337-4444

EMAIL

info@ilcanale.com

ADDRESS

1065 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

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