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L'Anima, Philadelphia, PA

L'Anima

4.8
4.8
811 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
L'anima is a place to meet with friends and family, where you can enjoy authentic Roman food in a contemporary atmosphere. Our experienced team will treat you like family, at the same time serve you beautifully executed dishes. On warm evenings dine in our large courtyard and on chilly nights join us in our warm dining room. We are a BYOB so bring your favorite spirits and enjoy a memorable meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Meat, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gianluca Demontis
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Cross street
    17th Carpenter
  • Parking details
    Pay parking available at Sprout Market/Target 15th Street between Carpenter and Washington Ave
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

  • Philadelphia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Philadelphia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Anima is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Patrons rave about the "best octopus" and gnocchi that "melts in your mouth." The inviting outdoor seating adds to the charm. With its BYOB option and friendly staff, it's a top choice for unforgettable Italian dining.
811 Reviews
  1. Caroline VIP

    Philadelphia234 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    If this were a midtown restaurant, it would be hard to reserve a table. The food is very good, the menu varied and the service is professional and attentive. It’s a neighborhood place with that vibe. A go-to place and a pleasure to be there!

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  2. Jordana VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the service and the ambience was great. I also thought the octopus was delicious.

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  3. Vincent

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at lanima Julio our server was excellent! Thank you again

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THIS IS OUR FAVORITE PLACE!!!! The specials are our always our fav

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  5. Priya

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L’Anima is consistently fantastic. The service is beyond par - providing support and suggestion for dietary preference (also great there are many vegetarian options here), staff are very kind and helpful. But the food is the best part. Great variety, fresh and delicious. You definitely do not want to skip dessert.

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  6. Jennifer

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great local experience at L’Anima. Date night was lovely.

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  7. maria VIP

    Philadelphia44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner, never disappoints. I love the option to bring wine or enjoy one of their small batch Italian wines. Great service !

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  8. howard

    New York City45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the food was very good and so was the service but not worthy of a 4.9 rating. this is a good spot for a casual meal not for a nice date night dinner, etc.

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  9. Jan VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first 2025 visit and it was a beautiful evening to dine Alfresco. As always, the food was excellent and Zach walked us thru the daily specials which sounded wonderful. We tried the Roasted Beets Antipasto along with old favorites- Caesar Salad (not your boring Romain), the Parmigiana and the Mushroom Pinsa (flatbread). Everything was fresh, and everything done to perfection. Add that to the unfolding sunset that lasted for well over 20 minutes and it was a perfect pre-solstice outing!

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L'Amina has become our new favorite go-to choice. Have been there many times....each time introducing and bringing new friends . Value and service are outstanding. All the entrees are delicious. Zack, Adam and Stephanie are part of an A+ team...

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1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Carpenter
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Meat, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Pay parking available at Sprout Market/Target 15th Street between Carpenter and Washington Ave
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gianluca Demontis
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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