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    il Canale

    4.4 (5.3k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    IL CANALE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Diavola Vegetariana Rossa
    norma q.

    The service was amazing,very nice server and also we were walk ins and didn't wait long to be seated and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is very welcoming and cozyish which was lovely[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . the food was amazinggg me and my bf ordered two different pizzas and one pasta and everything was good and he loved it as well! definitely recommend here in DC if you visit!

    Vegetable Rossa Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Seafood Pasta
    Olivia Z.

    Saw this place highly recommended on Reddit so we decided to stop for dinner while in Georgetown. There were a good number of people in the afternoon around 5:15 PM so we decided to sit outside since the weather was pretty nice. We got our food pretty quickly and the servers were super attentive. Service was a 10/10. We ordered the Vegetable Rossa pizza, margherita pizza, and the seafood pasta (don't remember the exact name). The pizzas were absolutely delicious. The crust was light, airy, crispy, and chewy so I highly recommend the pizzas. It didn't feel super heavy so I was able to finish the whole pie but it can definitely be shared amongst two people. Now onto the pasta...my friend really enjoyed it for the next few hours after we finished eating but he unfortunately got food poisoning from the dish. Not sure if the seafood was bad or if it just didn't sit well in his stomach but he did say it was delicious haha. I would recommend il Canale but just beware of the seafood pasta. Ratings Vegetable Rossa Pizza: 5/5 Margherita Pizza: 4.75/5 Seafood Pasta: 4/5

    Caprese
    Sarah K.

    Pretty decent Italian food in the Georgetown area. The Margherita Pizza was what was to be expected from a restaurant like this, but I was bummed by the sparse basil on top. My friend got the Caprese Salad as a main since she wasn't that hungry and enjoyed it. Service was a mixed bag. The hostess seemed to be having a bad day, but our server was very kind and helpful throughout our experience. Came for lunch on a Saturday and made a reservation, but don't think there's a need for anyone to do so since there was a lot of empty seating.

    Eisha K.

    I got a tratufata (?) pizza with mushrooms and truffle oil, and a cucumber mint based cocktail (HH). I think the HH prices are decent. The pizza tasted good and service was also good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's tucked in a nice street for people watching or enjoying dining outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Dee D.

    We had an amazing experience today! The staff was incredibly gracious and accommodating to our party of 6 arriving at different times. Even though we checked in early and planned to wait outside, they warmly welcomed us in and seated us right away. The house salad and Caesar salad were both 10/10 -- fresh, crisp lettuce, delicious cherry tomatoes, and light, flavorful dressings. The fried calamari with zucchini was a bit salty and lacked crunch (7.5/10), but everything else was excellent. The Margherita pizza had wonderful flavor with aromatic basil (9/10) the calzone was huge and delicious (9/10), and the seafood pasta was outstanding (10/10). The gnocchi and spaghetti were also great. The lobster ravioli 10/10. The soup of the day was cream or zucchini and it was creamy and smooth. You can tell they are using quality flour and ingredients. To top it all off, they surprised us with a birthday cannoli that had the perfect crunchy shell and creamy filling. Even the bread and rosemary-garlic olive oil were memorable. Wonderful food, kind staff, and a great overall experience -- we would absolutely return!

    Penne al Salmone
    Luke

    The food was awesome servers were nice and fast plus I got the penne aloe salmone and it was the best pasta I have ever had

    Diavola
    Eva L.

    This place was hopping on a Saturday evening. A couple of friends and I came to carboload before our Cherry Blossom 10 miler. Limited outdoor seating, and it's a little tight inside so can be a little hard to hear. Note: even if you make a reservation, they will not seat you until your full party has arrived. With all the traffic in the area from a good day, we had people over 20 minutes late and were still now allowed to sit. Great service from a first time waitress at il Canale. Ordered the diavola pizza which was delicious and a great way to carboload. Lots of pieces of meat and good. I wish there was a bit more cheese though. I also shared a Caesar salad and shared with a fellow friend. It had good flavors, kind of big pieces of salad to bite on though.

    Lasagna
    Weston P.

    Toto took great care of us tonight and was very helpful when it came to choosing what to order. We started with the bruschetta with mozzarella, which ended up being my favorite part of the meal--it really hit the spot and didn't disappoint. The lasagna arrived piping hot, which was a nice touch. Service was exceptional from start to finish. We also saw several other dishes come out that looked incredible, so we'll definitely be back to try more.

    Angelina Z.

    If you want casual, authentic Italian with top-tier pizza, this is one of the best in DC. It is known for its authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, made with wood-fired ovens and imported Italian ingredients. Pizza al salmone was absolutely amazing, with a perfectly light, wood-fired crust topped with fresh, flavorful salmon that really stood out. recommend, good service, casual atmosphere with lively ambiance.

    Joshua R.

    Wife and I stopped in for a pizza before heading to the UFC event in DC. Pizza was good and the service was good. Not the next we had while in town but was delicious nonetheless. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little place down a side street that's away from the hustle and bustle.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Tiramisu
    Zayn D.

    Best Italian in the area! Everything felt authentic, fresh and flavorful. Make it for happy hour for some amazing deals on food and drinks. The seafood pasta with shrimp and clams were chefs kiss. The pizza had that perfect oven fire flavors. And we went for the tiramisu and was not disappointed!

    Mushroom ravioli
    Susy P.

    We had a wonderful time at Il Canale. We started with the Caesar salad and the fried mozzarella both had a nice flavor and prepared perfectly. The fried mozzarella had a little bit of a tangy red sauce to dividend or tomato sauce. It had a little bit of a spice. We ordered the meat, lover pizza and it was delicious. The right amount of sausage and ham and pepperoni. The crust was airy and flaky and I highly recommend getting more pizzas if you're with a group. I ordered the lobster ravioli and my fiancé ordered the mushroom ravioli. I have to say the mushroom ravioli was nicely seasoned with a very nice cheese to mushroom ratio inside the ravioli. Bruno, the Manager was so nice when he heard the lobster ravioli was not up to par in flavor and sent us dessert. Their ice cream gelato is amazing as well as the cannoli. You definitely need to go here. We are coming back in the next couple weeks.

    Interior
    Heather B.

    I was in the DC area in mid November. I was there for a little girls trip with my best friend. I am the planner in the group and we were going to be in the Georgetown area and came across il Canale, for a place to have an early dinner. Of course, I have already researched il Canale before making a reservation. Everything I read was rave reviews so I knew I had to get in on this. Plus this ranked in the top 40 for places in the US on Yelp. So this traveling Yelp elite needed to check it out. We had a 4 PM reservation and were seated immediately. It happened to be kind of warm that day in mid November so we opted to sit outside. It was actually really nice sitting outside. Our waiter was super attentive. The owner came up to us a couple times and we had pretty good service the entire time we were there. Everyone was so polite and engaging our whole visit. The food lived up to my expectations! So good! I started with the soup of the day which happens to be the minestrone soup. It was jam packed with vegetables, and it had a mild broth. I LOVED it! I opted for the lobster ravioli. Fantastic flavor, filled with sweet lobster and a savory sauce on top. The meatballs were large, and a table favorite! They were not dry, and the sauce paired with it was top notch. The cannoli was sweet! So good! The interior is dark, but bright in color. Turns out there is an upstairs, but I never ventured that way. I just happened to notice it when I was on my way to the bathroom. The bathrooms were clean. You have to go. I recommend reservations! I'll be back!

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    23 days ago

    Everything went well, great service, great appetizer, delicious pizza, and stunning raviolis. The desert was the cherry on top !

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    Had a great experience! Food, drinks, and dessert were amazing. Sarolta was a great server.

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    Sarkonta was an amazing server, extremely attentive, and kind! Could not recommend more.

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    Good Neapolitan pizza and [[HIGHLIGHT]]quant atmosphere. Nice location and outdoor/street seating available[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

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    My family and I came in and had Monroy as a server and he was amazing! The pizza was great and Monroy was very attentive!

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    Is it still BYOB and/or a corkage fee if you do bring a bottle? If so, what are the terms and conditions? I saw a post about it from a few years ago but not sure if it changed

    They always seem to have a bartender. I'm thinking corkage fee, but am not sure. Good wine list, from what I recall.

    We have Fringe show tickets and only have 1 hour 15 mins to eat between. (6:15p- 7:30p on a Sunday) Is this doable or will we need more time? Thanks,

    Yes, just let them know plus you are going in at 615p so early dinner.

    What is happy hour?

    S m'aller bites& drinks before dinner, usually served between 3-6p

    Is the pasta house-made?

    It is, i dont normally like home made pasta but this was delicious. Made with wheat from Italy! I live in New york and there's no shortage of great Italian restaurants. This place not only holds up but surpasses many. Highly recommend!

    What is the parking situation for picking up food?

    Same answer as Justin. There is no parking. This is Georgetown. Narrow streets, only parking is in a building, or underground lot, and more expensive than your pizza. You might find a place on the street, but highly unlikely. I would go with… 

    Are there non diary and no egg options? I have someone with those allergies

    Yes, a limited number. Principally seafood. I presume the pasta has egg but you might call to make sure.

    Do they have vegetarian options?

    Yes! We have plenty of options in addition to our salads such as a great pasta selection of our ravioli porcini and truffle, gnocchi, spaghetti pomodoro, and cannelloni and pizza selection of our tartufata, siciliana, vegetariana rossa, and the… 

    Is there a gluten free menu/are there gluten free options?

    Hello! Yes, we offer delicious gluten free options including pasta with a variety of sauces (scoglio seafood, pomodoro, bolognese, etc) and gluten free pizza topped with all our imported ingredients. For guests with celiac disease the types of… 

    Is there a cork fee?

    The restaurant allows a maximum of two bottles with a $25 corkage fee per bottle or one magnum (1.5L) with a $50 corkage fee.

    Do they have a private room to accommodate a birthday party of about 17?

    I saw that they had a 2nd floor that would be able to accommodate a party if 17 people. My best advice would be to reach out to them.

    Can I bring my small dog?

    Yes with outdoor seating only

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    Maison Bar A Vins - Even the bathroom was elegant!

    Maison Bar A Vins

    4.4(26 reviews)
    1.5 miAdams Morgan

    We had the most delightful evening at Maison and I truly can't say enough good things about it…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt romantic and elevated -- intimate lighting, beautiful design, and that perfect balance of energy and sophistication that makes you want to linger. The service was genuinely five-star. Attentive without being intrusive, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. The drinks were inventive and beautifully balanced, creative without trying too hard, and the wine selection was outstanding. The sommelier's guidance made the experience even better; every recommendation paired perfectly with our meal. And the food? Superb. Outstanding. We ended up trying almost everything because we simply couldn't decide -- and not a single dish disappointed. Each plate felt intentional, refined, and deeply flavorful. Maison is the kind of place you go for a special night and leave already planning your return. An absolute gem.

    a delightful wine bar where we did not get wine, but we did get food…read more the menu rotates by season and is mostly a list of ingredients, so if you don't know what a "jus gras" is me neither... but maybe i'm just uncultured the dishes were presented beautifully and ornately, often in unexpected ways. i love a good artistry moment, but some of the dishes fell flat or at least couldve been balanced out in how umami they were. - beef tartare came out in little tacos and was quite good - loved the refreshing summer squash - escargot came out as a piece of flakey bread shaped as a shell with the unshelled escargot underneath. i would rather have shelled escargot with the bread on the side - brioche stuffed chicken was just chicken with a mushy brioche on the side... certainly not worth the $35 and a bit lackluster. sorry for ordering it - the mussel itself was good but the olives were SO briney. in hindsight we shouldve gotten bread on the side lol A+ ambiance: mostly bar seating (which I favor anyway for shared small plates) and a few tables upfront and in the back. the bathroom was one of the most beautiful at a restaurant. and a great yap session with dalia!!

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    Retrobottega - Chitarra (Seafood squid ink pasta)

    Retrobottega

    4.4(338 reviews)
    1.6 miAdams Morgan
    $$

    Retrobottega just happened to be a hop, skip, and a jump from our hotel…read more A friend recommended it, and as soon as we sat down I understood why-everyone is so friendly and accommodating. A gentleman who worked there offered to take a photo of us, after watching us struggle with a selfie, the staff quickly grabbed an extra chair when we had a 5th guest, and our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable and sweet. While waiting for the rest of our party I tried two drinks. I can recommend both- retro passion and bourbon ginger beer concoction. We followed that with arancini and fried artichoke. Yes and yes. For the main meals, they generously let us slip large portions. I tried the short rib parpadelle, and although a tad under seasoned, everything was prepared properly and my pasta was perfectly al dente. Out of the 5 who visited 3 did not care for their meal, but I think we could all agree that the drinks, apps, and portions were on point. *So, we ended up grabbing dinner here two days after our initial visit- I can't say I recommend the octopus, and the beef carpaccio was "take it or leave it", but the gnocchi was pillowy perfection...just know that this is a heavy dish!

    Finally a restaurant in Adam's Morgan that I would actually want to come back to!…read more Food exceeded our expectations- I had the ossobuco w veal shank - melted off the bone and the only bad part about the risotto is that there wasn't enough of it! The complimentary bread was absolutely divine. One of us got the bruschetta and it was beautiful (and delicious). The space is small but doesn't feel cramped. What really stood out though was the service. We were a little early on our Resi before the restaurant opened. Rather than have us wait in the rain, the staff let us in. They don't split checks, but they did it for us anyway. It's those kinds of little gestures that really make a difference. Bonus- great leychee martini.

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    Tryst - Egg Sandwich

    Tryst

    4.0(1.9k reviews)
    1.6 miAdams Morgan
    $$

    Tryst kept me afloat. The lovely service I have always received, whether at the bar, a table, or a…read moresofa, has been consistent though a decade of visits, as has the engagement of this charming bijou of a cafe with the surrounding neighborhood. Although probably first established while Friends was still on the air, Tryst has kept up with the comings and goings of Adams Morgan, reiterating itself with changes in the local culture and the arts, which are often on display. The building itself has a narrative to it, but it's the centrality of this respite from 'everywhere else' that makes Tryst stand out, lets it occupy memories of comfort and hospitality in my mind, keeps pulling at me to visit time and again. If it wasn't for Tryst, I doubt professional and personal lows would have turned out so rosy, in the end, for me.

    A lovely little cafe with super friendly staff and unbeatable vibes! Open until midnight Thursday…read morethrough Saturday (and until 10 PM every other night), Tryst is a sanctuary of peace in the heart of the otherwise lively -- and often chaotic -- Adams Morgan neighborhood. With their extended hours, expansive food and drink selection, and cozy vibes, you can easily hole up in Tryst for the entire day. Personally, I've visited Tryst more time than I can count, and at literally all time of the day. I've definitely taken full advantage of Tryst's extended hours to fuel many, many late-night study and work sessions. I love how cozy the space is, with their slightly worn but super comfy couches and armchairs, dim lighting, and ambient cafe music. The staff is super friendly; you can either order from the counter if you're taking your order to go or just snag a spot and wait for the servers to make their way to you.

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    Le Mont Royal

    Le Mont Royal

    3.9(41 reviews)
    1.6 miAdams Morgan

    Love the ambiance of this place with the decor, live vinyl dj, and a pool table upstairs. They have…read morea pretty standard cocktail menu but a whole lot of wines to choose from. I enjoyed my drink and it was the perfect bar for catching up with a friend. I'll definitely think about trying the food next time however, like the drinks, it's very expensive for "bar food" and an automatic 20% fee is added to every check regardless of your party size. The music gets louder later into the night and the crowd seems to be more in the mood to dance so just keep that in mind when deciding on what time to go! Overall if you're in the area Le mont royal is worth stopping by.

    History of Present Indulgence: We came for dinner in a group…read moreof 8 to celebrate our friend's birthday before heading out for a cabin weekend in West Virginia. I was very excited about the French-Canadian, always-changing menu. Physical Exam: Taste - The Prime Rib Sando was a preemo sandwich of balanced cheese and meat between two slices of toasty sourdough. The Cheeseburger Americain was a standard 3.5 out of 5 American cheeseburger that beats the average suburban chain restaurant burger with its double patty and sesame bun, but isn't gonna knock your socks off like a steakhouse burger. The poutine kept my socks on too (I was particularly excited about the poutine and ended up a tad underwhelmed). The biggest disappointment was the mozzarella sticks, which...... I'll just get to in the service part. Cocktails were mid. All interesting concepts, but most missed the mark. the Polar Express was a little too sweet, I forgot what the name of the riff on an old fashioned or Manhattan I had but that was okay, and the Fleur de Citron tasted like when you ask for a Sprite and they ask, "Is Sierra Mist (now Starry) okay?" and you reply, "yeah that's fine," but then what you get is actually a flat 7-Up. Ambiance - This place runs on vibes like America runs on Dunkin'. Live DJ, neon lights, feels like a place you wanna eat a little, dance a little, drink a little. Fun place. Tanked by the service. Skip to the Assessment/Plan if you don't want to read this novella retelling of our evening. Service - Relatively early for the dinner service, we were the largest and one of only a few tables in the restaurant. I counted 3 other tables seated (small parties of less than 4 each) and a few patrons at the bar. It took about 20 minutes before we first got our menus and the guy who handed them to us didn't say a word just dropped them off. Then it took another 20 minutes before he came back to get our drink orders, and 1) seemed like he was having a bad day, which... fine, but 2) was rolling his eyes when some of us were a little between some options and wanted a recommendation, which... alright my guy let's chill. We weren't talking loud, we weren't drinking before and being obnoxious, we just wanted to ask about what some of the drinks were like on a very cool menu of cocktails we haven't tried anywhere else. Upon returning with our drinks, he accidentally spilled a not insignificant amount on my friend sitting across from me, and while we reacted and started handing him extra napkins, he just glanced at him, finished giving out the drinks, and walked away. No "oops", "my bad", "oh let me get you some paper towels", nothing. So at this point, we're all staring at each other like "Did we do something? Do we smell?" Whatever, friend's birthday, we've been talking about this cabin weekend for several years and it's finally happening, let's just vibe. Now another 20 minutes went by and we were getting antsy because we wanted to order our food but it looked like there wasn't a lot of staff, and we didn't want to upset anyone by hurrying them. Another man came over who we thought was going to take our orders. Nope. He starts picking up our menus so I say, "Oh, hey we haven't ordered yet." To which he replies, "OK, but I need the menus." Alright cool, yeah, that makes sense if he needed them for other tables and can leave us with a few to share. Nope. He just took them and placed them back at the host stand. Awkward stares across the table again. Whatever, we had enough, I guess. Tick tock, tick tock. A third guy came over, and when he smiled and asked, "Hi are you all ready to order?" I was like "Oh finally a human being!" Food took another 20-ish minutes while we nursed our drinks and really had no interest in ordering another round (not that anyone asked us). We ate. We chatted. We had an okay time. We were super ready to get out of there. Oh right, the mozz sticks. Le Mont'zarella sticks. They had one order left of four sticks for $18. We were one of the first diners. You can imagine after all the above, that's just a major facepalm emoji. Assessment/Plan: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for Le Mont Royal to improve their service, now and at the hour of ASAP, because the place has so much potential, and maybe it was just an off night, or the staff just finished arguing with each other in the back so they took it out on us, but dearly beloved Lord it was like we offended nine generations of their ancestry from the moment we walked in. With "a 22% service charge has been added for your convenience," I thought we were getting Punk'd. The always-changing French-Canadian menu is a cool and unique concept, but it's a lot of bark with very little bite. It didn't make the disappointing service worth it. "This life hasn't turned out quite the way I want it to be." -Rockstar, Nickelback

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    Amelie - Mussels

    Amelie

    4.2(90 reviews)
    1.6 miLogan Circle, Downtown

    Loved the wine flights, old fashioned, and ravioli. Charcuterie was a bit lacking. Other than that,…read moreservice and decor is phenomenal and very vibey/Parisian.

    Amelie is a French bistro, near the Logan Circle 'hood…read more They offer brunch, lunch, dinner, HH, and even large group prix-fixe menus, which I thought was pretty convenient! We came here with a few friends for an early dinner, making reservations in advance. Once seated, we decided to order some starters to share: +the Warm Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Ball - with honey and red wine caramelized onions +Chicken Liver Mousse - with white wine gelee, apricot, pickled veggies, and an onion marmalade +Baked Camembert de Normandie - with confit garlic, thyme, and honey +and, an Onion Soup for the hubs - prepared with beef broth, croutons, and Gruyere For our entrees, I went for the Steak-Frites, which came with a hanger steak and shallot sauce; you can sub the usual fries with truffle fries, which I recommend! My counterparts enjoyed their Long Island Duck Breakfast (with seared asparagus, cumin carrot puree, cippolini onions, and port sauce), the Maryland Rockfish (with artichoke barigoule, carrots, brasied fennel, and noilly prat sauce), and the Local Roasted Chicken (with English peas, carrots, baby potatoes, and truffle jus). If you want to sop up your sauce with bread, don't forget to order the breadbasket! Staff were friendly and checked-in on our party throughout our dining experience; the place is cozy and vibrant, and seems to be pretty popular. I'd be curious to try their HH on the next visit! +French bistro eats +shareables +friendly staff & service

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