My family and I have been going for years and il Canale is a solid, reliable place to grab delicious pizza and pasta. I really appreciate the affordability and versatility of Il Canale-- it's a great place for a date night or to go with family. Their drinks are as good as their pizza. I love their neopolitan style pizza, it's probably some of the best in the DC area. My parents love their main courses, including the Branzino. When it gets very busy the service can be a little slow, but not unexpectedly so.

I was craving pizza, so I thought it'd be the perfect time to try il canale and see what everyone raves about. They have outdoor, indoor, bar, and upstairs seating. Although spacious, I would recommend making a reservation online, especially if it's the weekend. The inside is more casual than I was expecting, with some TVs, music, and almost a sports bar feel. It took a minute for a serve to come to our table once sat, but besides that the service was good. I started with a half caesar salad which was pretty good. My entree was the Napoli pizza. I enjoyed the flavors of the pizza, but do not like how thin and floppy their pizza dough is. It makes it hard and messy to eat. If it was a slightly thicker dough that is cooked a bit longer, I think I would've really enjoyed it. *keep in mind that they have a weekend menu and weekday menu that are different. the weekend menu excludes some pasta and pizzas that are on the weekday menu*

Solid spot for casual pizza or pasta meal in Georgetown. I love that you can make a reservation / wait list on Yelp. We ate upstairs at lunch on a graduation weekend and there were lots of big parties of 10-16 people and il Canale was handling all those groups plus the random walk-ins like us with ease. We each had a small pizza and the portion was perfect. The focaccia is basically the pizza without sauce and toppings, so very skippable but not bad if you're going pasta.

First time visiting this restaurant and we were not disappointed. We ordered a Margherita gluten free pizza and the crust was flavorful but most importantly the texture was soft yet crispy. I could have easily mistaken it for a regular pizza! The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio. If you're lucky, parking is easily accessible, considering it's located in Georgetown. It was a good and easy takeout experience. I look forward to visiting again, this time to dine-in :)

il Canale is a top-notch Italian restaurant. I greatly enjoyed the lobster ravioli. It was perfectly saucy and tender with the lobster. It was so delicious I needed to ensure all the sauce was clean off my plate lol. The lasagna is definitely up there with one of best I've had in my life. I would like more meat in the lasagna, but it was still worth ordering. The cannolis are perfectly crunchy and satisfying. I enjoyed the sweetness level and size. The staff members are nice, helpful, and quick to serve. The atmosphere is spacious, clean, and casual. There is outdoor seating available, which is a nice touch. I'm

Il Canale offers the best pizza in DC with a relaxed and authentic atmosphere for reasonable prices.

Honestly, my favorite dish from this restaurant was the Margherita Pizza (not pictured b/c I wanted to eat it right away lol). When I was waiting outside, I saw and smelt lots of gorgeous pizza being served near me, so I knew I must get one. Having tried both, I think their pizzas are better than their pastas. There's more options too, so it's not just the taste. The atmosphere is also very nice, and the service is friendly. Great for friends, families, dates, etc.

Looking for delicious pizza and lobster ravioli? This is the place to go! Plus is was voted #40 on Yelp's top places to eat! Given the shear amount of delicious options, we decided to get the two most popular dishes: lobster ravioli and margarita pizza. Both of them were delicious! The pizza crust was very thin with a great crunch. The sauce we sweet, savory, and tangy. On another note, they even have great gluten free options! Hard to find those in American Italian restaurants. My friend is gluten free and our server Toto, remembered when he brought the dessert menu. Very attentive! Toto was also just the best, fantastic service! Overall, if I am ever in the area again I would go. They have a ton of seating, but also be prepared to wait there's a lot of people!