L'Anima

4.7

795 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Kid-friendly

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
(215) 595-2500
Website
https://www.lanimaphiladelphia.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gianluca Demontis

Location
1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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

Experiences

Valentines $60 prefix
$60.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
We are offering a three course $60 prefix for Valentines Day. The price excludes tax & gratuity.

Popular dishes

Insalata Cesare$14.00
little gem lettuce shaved Parmigiano pear, tomatoes and focaccia croutons
Burrata$17.00
Fire roasted sweet and hot peppers anchovies, garlic and lemon dressing parsley oil
Polpette$14.00
Pork shoulder Ricotta meatball tomato sauce, polentina garden herbs
Tuna Crudo*$18.00
Sicilian orange fennel salad Taggiasca olives, toasted pine nuts Citrus vinaigrette
Polipo alla Griglia$18.00
Grilled octopus farro salad olives & artichoke with whipped lemon Ricotta
Funghi$17.00
Roasted Portabella mushroom, Pine nut crusted goat cheese truffle oil, balsamic vinaigrette

Pinsa

Parmigiana$20.00
a fried eggplant tomato conserva basil Parmigiano & Fiordilatte mozzarella
Anima$21.00
Crimini mushroom, Fiordilatte mozzarella arugala prosciutto
Salsiccia$21.00
sausage tomato conserva caramelized red onion Calabria chili peppers Pecorino

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi$24.00
Maitake mushroom, prosciutto Parmigiano crema
Tonnarelli Aglione$25.00
crab meat, chili pepper garlic puree, cherry tomatoes muddica
Papperdelle$24.00
Medici spiced Wild Boar, Bolognese Parmigiano
Amatriciana$22.00
a spicy tomato, sauce Pancetta pecorino
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$21.00
Pesto$23.00
Arugola and basil, Stracciatella cheese

Carne e Pesce

Involtino Saltimbocca*$31.00
Roasted pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto and sage marsala sauce & polenta
Grigliata di Pesce*$35.00
Grilled Branzino, Octopus & Gulph, Shrimp garlic tomato guazzetto, sauté' spinach
Cotoletta*$26.00
Breaded crispy chicken breast topped with fiordilatte tomatoes & arugala salad, lemon vinaigrette
Bistecca*$42.00
Grass Fed 12oz Strip Steak, Truffled fries & aioli sauce
Fish of the Day*$0.00
- MP$0.00

Contorni

Roasted Artichoke Lemon Oil$12.00
Polenta Cacio Pepe$12.00
Sautee Spinach$12.00
Truffle Fries$12.00

What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Great for outdoor dining
Philadelphia
Kid-friendly
Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Anima impresses with "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a "neighborhood gem." Guests praise the "melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi" and "thoughtful, attentive staff." The BYOB policy and heated patio add charm. Despite occasional menu hiccups, the overall "fantastic dining experience" keeps patrons returning for its cozy atmosphere and flavorful dishes.

795 Reviews

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Suzanne
VIP
Nashville
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent … had a great time and will be back soon! One of our favorite places !
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Michael
Philadelphia
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and the best octopus I have ever had.
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Abe
VIP
Philadelphia
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favs. Always the perfect experience.
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Elisabeth
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service are great here!! Neighborhood gem! We were seated by the door and I don’t suggest that in the winter but..it’s a great place and it’s byob..with a baby liquor license now so they do have a cool little selection of wine!
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Suzanne
VIP
Nashville
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All four of us were there for the first time. and we had a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious and the server Stephanie was exceptional. It’s gonna be one of our favorite go to restaurants now.
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patricia
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
L’anima is my all time favorite restaurant, but for New Year’s Eve was quite disappointing. Although the service was fantastic as always, the food was subpar. They focaccia was burned, (they brought new ones when I requested) and the tenderloin was dry. Disappointing, I always leave very happy….. this was a prefix of $60, but if I had order a la carte what I ordered…..it would have been cheaper. And they charged extra for the fish! Left not very happy!
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Greig
Philadelphia
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere was very conducive to gathering friends for a great meal. Really enjoyed all the appetizers we ordered, especially the rice balls. The entrees were good. The service was very good and attentive to the table.
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Ken
VIP
Philadelphia
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
1st visit and already planning to return. Our server Steph gave us plenty of time and made wonderful suggestions. Delicious food plus it's BYOB.
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Liz
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my 4th time dining at l’anima. The potato gnocchi and the French fries were delish while the others fell short- Cacio e pepe was SO peppery we could not eat.
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Lisa
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service cannot be beat here. The gnocchi‘s literally melt in your mouth. Stephany was a wonderful server. Attentive and friendly. Can’t wait to go back!
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L'Anima is rated 4.7 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.lanimaphiladelphia.com/
Phone number
(215) 595-2500

L'Anima

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Valentines $60 prefix

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Potato Gnocchi

Papperdelle

Antipasto

Insalata Cesare$14.00

Burrata$17.00

Polpette$14.00

Tuna Crudo*$18.00

Polipo alla Griglia$18.00

Funghi$17.00

Pinsa

Parmigiana$20.00

Anima$21.00

Salsiccia$21.00

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi$24.00

Tonnarelli Aglione$25.00

Papperdelle$24.00

Amatriciana$22.00

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$21.00

Pesto$23.00

Carne e Pesce

Involtino Saltimbocca*$31.00

Grigliata di Pesce*$35.00

Cotoletta*$26.00

Bistecca*$42.00

Fish of the Day*$0.00

Contorni

Roasted Artichoke Lemon Oil$12.00

Polenta Cacio Pepe$12.00

Sautee Spinach$12.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

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