Il Canale Menu

At Il Canale Menu, you’ll find a vibrant selection of authentic Italian dishes crafted with passion and care. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, this Italian gem offers a delightful mix of fresh, flavorful ingredients that bring the rich traditions of Italy right to your table. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic pizza with a perfectly crisp crust or a mouthwatering pasta dish, there’s something to satisfy every craving. The menu is designed to offer both timeless favorites and new flavors, all made from the finest local ingredients. From hearty risottos to light, zesty salads, each dish is prepared to showcase the best of Italian culinary heritage. Whether you're dining with family, friends, or enjoying a romantic evening, Il Canale Menu is sure to leave you craving more.

Antipasti (Freddi)

Bruschetta
Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, and olive oil on homemade organic bread | Add Buffalo Mozzarella on Top +$5.00
US$10.00
Bruschetta con Caponata Siciliana
Homemade organic bread topped with classic Sicilian dish consisting of fried eggplant, onion, olives, capers, celery, in an agrodolce sauce. Served room temperature.
US$11.00
Caponata Siciliana
Sicilian dish consisting of fried eggplant, onion, olives, capers, celery, in an agrodolce sauce. Served room temperature | Add Focaccia Bread on Side +$6.00
US$12.00
Bresaola
Air-dried cured beef, Grana Padano shavings, arugula, touch of olive oil.
US$17.00
Caprese
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, plum tomatoes, touch of olive oil, oregano, basil, garnished with arugula.
US$18.00
Tagliere
Serves 3-4 | A sampling of imported Italian cured *meats, fresh Buffalo mozzarella and vegetables.
US$34.00
Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala
*Prosciutto di Parma, imported Buffalo mozzarella, touch of olive oil, garnished with arugula.
US$20.00
Prosciutto e Melone
*Prosciutto di Parma, fresh sliced seasonal melon, garnished with arugula.
US$16.00
Piatto di Verdure
Serves 2-3 | A sampling of grilled eggplant and zucchini, roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and mixed Cerignola olives. Served chilled.
US$18.00

Antipasti (Caldi)

Soup of the Day
Daily homemade delicious soup.
US$11.00
Focaccia del Pizzaiolo
Baked housemade organic flour dough with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, Grana Padano.
US$6.00
Mozzarella Impanata
Deep-fried breaded fresh Buffalo mozzarella.
US$13.00
Calamari e Zucchine Fritti
Crispy fried tender calamari and zucchini served with a side of spicy marinara sauce | Add Shrimp +$5.00
US$18.00
Arancini Siciliani
Fried rice croquette filled with beef ragu, peas and mozzarella.
US$15.00
Polpette al Sugo
Housemade ground beef meatballs with tomato sauce.
US$15.00
Parmigiana di Melanzane alla Napoletana
Layers of breaded eggplant, imported Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil.
US$17.00
Impepata di Cozze
Steamed blue mussels cooked with olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley, salt and crushed black pepper.
US$19.00

Insalate

Il Canale Salad
Romaine and spinach, fresh goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, dried apricot, and housemade strawberry vinaigrette dressing on the side.
US$16.00
House Salad
Romaine, arugula, carrots, cherry tomatoes, housemade lemon dressing.
US$8.00
Ciliegina
Arugula, imported Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, carrots, mixed Cerignola olives, slice of grilled zucchini and housemade honey mustard dressing.
US$16.00
Tunnarella Salad
Arugula tossed with Albacore tuna, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives and housemade lemon dressing.
US$18.00
Caesar*
Romaine, croutons, Grana Padano, housemade dressing.
US$9.00

Pizza Le Rosse

Margherita
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$16.00
Marinara
No cheese | Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil.
US$13.00
La Regina
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *prosciutto di Parma (fresh on top), ricotta cheese, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$25.00
Capricciosa
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *prosciutto cotto (ham), artichoke hearts, mushrooms, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$24.00
Diavola
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *spicy imported Calabrese salami, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$23.00
Il Canale
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *prosciutto di Parma (cooked on), ricotta cheese, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$25.00
Campania
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, anchovies, Kalamata olives, oregano, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$21.00
Vegetariana Rossa
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$24.00
Siciliana
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red pepper, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$22.00
Meat Lover
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *pepperoni, *sausage , *prosciutto cotto (ham), Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$25.00
Alla Parmigiana
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, sliced eggplant Parmesan, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$24.00
Del Pizzaiolo Rossa
Organic flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomato sauce, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella, arugula, bresaola (air-dried beef), cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$26.00

Pizza Le Bianche

Mortadella e Pistacchio
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *mortadella, pistachio, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$21.00
Italia
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *prosciutto di Parma (fresh on top), arugula, shaved Grana Padano.
US$23.00
Tartufata
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, mushrooms, shaved Grana Padano, white truffle oil.
US$24.00
Georgetown
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, sautéed spinach, *sausage, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$22.00
Quattro Formaggi
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, imported Fontina, shaved Grana Padano, blue cheese.
US$22.00
Del Pizzaiolo Bianca
Organic flour, imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella, arugula, bresaola (air-dried beef), cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano, olive oil, basil.
US$25.00
Calzone
Organic flour, stuffed with imported Fior di Latte mozzarella, *prosciutto cotto (ham), ricotta, basil served with a side of marinara sauce.
US$22.00

Pasta

Scialatielli allo Scoglio
For 1 - $29.00 | For 2 - $52.00 | For 3 - $75.00 • Fresh artisan pasta tossed with mussels, shrimp, clams, cherry tomato white wine sauce.
US$29.00
Gnocchi
For 1 - $22.00 | For 2 - $40.00 | For 3 - $59.00 • Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, tossed with cherry tomato sauce and a touch of Fior di Latte mozzarella.
US$22.00
Gnocchi alla Bolognese
For 1 - $24.00 | For 2 - $43.00 | For 3 - $62.00 • Housemade organic flour and ricotta dumplings, served in a fresh meat sauce.
US$24.00
Spaghetti Pomodoro
For 1 - $19.00 | For 2 - $34.00 | For 3 - $49.00 • Organic pasta, cherry tomato sauce, sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
US$19.00
Lasagna
Layers of fresh pasta, Fior di Latte mozzarella, bechamel, Parmigiano Reggiano, meat sauce
US$23.00
Lobster Ravioli
For 1 - $27.00 | For 2 - $50.00 | For 3 - $71.00 • Fresh artisan ravioli filled with lobster meat and touch of ricotta in a shallot tomato cream sauce.
US$27.00
Cannelloni
Artisan large tube pasta filled with ricotta, fresh spinach, in tomato sauce topped with slice of provolone cheese.
US$23.00
Ravioli ai Porcini e Tartufo
For 1 - $26.00 | For 2 - $49.00 | For 3 - $70.00 • Fresh artisan ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms, white truffle, and ricotta tossed in a butter and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce.
US$26.00
Penne al Salmone
For 1 - $26.00 | For 2 - $49.00 | For 3 - $70.00 • Organic pasta, smoked and fresh salmon, cherry tomato served in a shallot tomato cream sauce.
US$26.00
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
For 1 - $26.00 | For 2 - $49.00 | For 3 - $70.00 • Organic pasta, guanciale*, fresh cracked egg*, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, touch of cream.
US$26.00

Secondi

Lamb Chops alla Griglia*
Grilled rack of lamb seasoned with olive oil, salt, lemon pepper, and rosemary, served with roasted potatoes.
US$36.00
Ribeye Steak*
12 oz. grilled ribeye steak served with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
US$35.00
Tagliata di Manzo*
Served medium | Grilled and sliced 10 oz. flat iron steak, arugula, shaved Grana Padano, sun-dried tomato with glaze of balsamic reduction and honey mustard dressing.
US$29.00
Salmone alla Siciliana*
Grilled fillet of salmon served with caponata (served room temperature) and roasted potatoes.
US$30.00
Branzino al Cartoccio
Boneless Mediterranean sea bass fillet baked in parchment paper garnished with bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and potato.
US$34.00
Rolle’ di Pollo
Baked chicken breast filled with mushroom and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
US$27.00

Gluten Free Pasta

Pomodoro (GF)
US$19.00
Allo Scoglio (GF)
US$29.00
Bolognese (GF)
US$25.00
Pesto (GF)
US$20.00

Gluten Free Pizza

Margherita* (GF)
US$20.00
Diavola* (GF)
US$26.00
Vegetariana Rossa* (GF)
US$27.00

Dolci

Torta Siciliana di Ricotta
Italian sponge cake with authentic Sicilian ricotta cream, chocolate chips, topped with pistachio, almonds, and candied oranges.
US$10.00
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, served with mascarpone cream.
US$10.00
Cannoli di Ricotta alla Siciliana
Authentic Sicilian cannoli served with pistachio crumbs.
US$5.00
Torta di Latte (Tris Leche)
Italian sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milks topped with whipped cream.
US$10.00
Torta Caprese
Chocolate almond cake and vanilla gelato.
US$11.00
Gelati / Sorbetto
Choice of flavor: Hazelnut, Chocolate, Vanilla Gelato, or Lemon Sorbetto.
US$9.00
Affogato al Cafee
Your choice of gelato with a shot of hot espresso.
US$11.00

For Your Kids

Pomodoro / Burro (ORG)
With Choice of Spaghetti or Penne
US$11.00
Grilled Chicken with French Fries
US$11.00
Meatballs & French Fries
US$11.00

Sides

Sauteed Spinach
US$6.00
Asparagus
US$6.00
Roasted Potato
US$6.00
French Fries
US$6.00
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