il Canale

🍷 For a LIMITED TIME only, while supplies last! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to try one of Italy’s most famous wines.

📌 The 2020 Bolgheri Sassicaia by Tenuta San Guido seduces the eye with its intense ruby red color. On the nose it releases enveloping aromas of cherry, black cherry and small berries intertwined with hints of Mediterranean scrub and more evolved notes of chocolate and toasted dried fruit. On the palate it expresses a full and elegant taste with smooth tannins and well-integrated acidity. The finish is long and deep in which the mineral texture becomes clearer.

Reserve a table:
👉 www.ilcanale.com
📞 202-337-4444

Many thanks to Yelp's Dining Ettiquette Report for featuring our Alessandro Farruggio!

Read the article here👇
https://www.yelp.com/article/dining-etiquette-report

is coming back!
Enjoy our delicious 3-course lunch for $25 and dinner for $40 during Summer Restaurant Week from August 12-18, 2024!

Check out our RW menus and book your table!
👉 https://linktr.ee/ilcanale

🤩 Thank you Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi for choosing us... We're grateful for your visit!

The prime minister of Slovenia 🇸🇮 joined us for lunch!
It was honor to be here 🙏

🍝 Are you a seafood lover? Then you will surely fall in love with our SCIALATIELLI ALLO SCOGLIO.

Reserve a table:
👉 www.ilcanale.com
📞 202-337-4444

Our founder, Joe Farruggio and one of his sons, Alessandro Farruggio, our Manager, would like to wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day! We look forward to celebrating with you!

📸 from the Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. gala awards ceremony at the Italian Embassy where Joe was given an award as a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and mentor on June 7th.

🏆⚽️ Join us at il Canale as we cheer on Italy during the tournament and create a fan zone for the Italian national teams. Forza Azzurri! 🇮🇹

👉 Switzerland vs Italy - June 29, 12 pm

Italy vs Albania - June 14, 3 pm
Spain vs Italy - June 20, 3 pm
Croatia vs Italy - June 24, 3 pm

Congratulations to our founder Joe Farruggio 👏

Italian Cultural Society Award Italian Cultural Society honored me for “outstanding achievements as an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and mentor.” I am truly grateful for this recognition!

It was a pleasure to host Positivo è and Sabrina Gianforte during their trip to Washington, DC on Saturday!

Cheers to 🍷
We are ready to pop open a beautiful bottle of Italian wine... Come in and enjoy a glass of wine with our authentic Italian cuisine. Salute!

👉 Thanks to Coravin technology which keeps open wine fresh much longer, we are now able to offer Brunello di Montalcino, Sassicaia, Tignanello, Barolo Riserva, and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve by the glass. Enjoy the delights of drinking the world’s best wines without having to purchase a full bottle!

We are so proud to announce that our founder, Joe Farruggio and his lovely wife Teresa received the Adelia Award by the Saint Pio Foundation at Catholic University last night.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who came out to support this wonderful fundraiser!

🙏 Many thanks to all of you who came out to support Pizza for a Smile for our founder Joe Farruggio and Iconic pizzaiolo Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco yesterday.

Today, between 12 PM and 2 PM, we are hosting a welcoming reception titled “In the Name of the Pizza” with iconic pizzaiolo Chris Bianco and Joe Farruggio.

"I am giving 50 complimentary tickets to my most distinguished friends an opportunity to attend the event, as my guests. Come and join fantastic food and a fun discussion with me and Chris." - Joe Farruggio

👉 Contact us to make a reservation!

Tickets are still available!

Italian DC Chef & Restaurant Owner Brings a Smile to those in Need DC's Pizza Man, Joe Ferruggio joins Catholic Charities to end hunger with charity event "Pizza for a Smile."

📣 We're proud to host and participate in a fabulous fundraiser called “In the Name of the Pizza” at Andrew Cristian on May 21, 2024 from 12-2PM with 2 icons - our founder, award-winning restaurateur and pizzaiolo Joe Farruggio and the legendary pizzaiolo Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco and Chef Table: Pizza!

🍕 This charitable event will raise funds for Pizza for a Smile. You'll have the the opportunity to support a fantastic initiative and attend a book signing while enjoying fantastic food and a fun discussion with two iconic chefs.

To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, please click here:
👉 https://pizzaforasmile.org/in-the-name-of-the-pizza

Many thanks to Entrepreneur for featuring us in this fantastic article on the secrets of a family business. What a pleasure it is to be able to do the work we love with the people that make it all worthwhile!

👏 Alessandro Farruggio

The Secret Sauce of This Pizza Spot's Success | Entrepreneur Alessandro Farrugio and his family are pizza restaurant experts, having been in the business for over four decades. Learn how they built their Yelp-acclaimed establishment by investing in authentic food and quality service.

🇮🇹 We are proud to have supported the Italian delegation in SOPC-NATO on Wednesday, April 17.

The event was a great occasion to promote Italian excellence, and we were honored to participate.

🥂 Turn us into your go-to Italian wine bar!

Il Canale's wine list is carefully crafted to compliment our authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian cuisine. We strive to offer a wine selection that best represents Italy's rich winemaking heritage.

👉 Thanks to Coravin technology which keeps open wine fresh much longer, we are now able to offer Brunello di Montalcino, Sassicaia, Tignanello, Barolo Riserva, and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve by the glass. Enjoy the delights of drinking the world’s best wines without having to purchase a full bottle!

Reserve a table:
👉 www.ilcanale.com
📞 202-337-4444

"The Traditional Art of the Neapolitan Pizzaiuolo is recognized as part of the cultural heritage of humanity, transmitted from generation to generation and continuously recreated, able to provide the community with a sense of identity and continuity and to promote respect for cultural diversity and human creativity."

With these wonderful words, UNESCO recognizes and celebrates the greatness of a true form of art, that of the Neapolitan Pizzaiuolo, which since 2017 is among the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. And this greatness lies not only in the manual skills of the Master Pizzaiuolo but also and above all in the cultural, historical and identity value of the True Neapolitan Pizza.

Thank you Carlos Salvatierra for your work!

We would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended our Yelp DC Event the other day. It was so great meeting you all!

: Pizza My Heart at il Canale

We are thrilled that ThreeBestRated.com listed us as one of the Top 3 Italian restaurants in Washington, DC in our recent update.

View Full Listing Here: https://threebestrated.com/italian-restaurants-in-washington-dc

Two time Super Bowl champion and hall of famer Peyton Manning joined us for lunch 🏈🤩

🌸🌸🌸 Our cherry blossom season special pizza is NOW AVAILABLE!

🍕 VALENTINA: imported Buffalo mozzarella, stracciatella, arugula, cherry tomatoes, white truffle oil, Grana Padano, olive oil and basil.

You know you have a limited time, reserve now:
👉 www.ilcanale.com
📞 202-337-4444

Read the interview with our founder and entrepreneur Joe Farruggio 👇

Joe Farruggio: How I Keep Employee Turnover Low at My Pizzerias The legendary owner of Il Canale shares 7 surefire techniques for keeping your restaurant's staff happy, motivated and productive.