L'Anima

4.8

781 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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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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.lanimaphilly.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Gianluca Demontis

Location
1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Area
South Philly
Cross Street
17th Carpenter
Parking details
Pay parking available at Sprout Market/Target 15th Street between Carpenter and Washington Ave
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Welcome in the New Year $60 prefix
US$60.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Welcome in the New Year with us. We are offering a three course $60 prefix for the evening. Bring your own or choose from our wine list!

Popular dishes

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

Pinsa

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

Pasta

Potato GnocchiUS$24.00
Maitake mushroom, prosciutto Parmigiano crema
Tonnarelli AglioneUS$25.00
crab meat, chili pepper garlic puree, cherry tomatoes muddica
PapperdelleUS$24.00
Medici spiced Wild Boar, Bolognese Parmigiano
AmatricianaUS$22.00
a spicy tomato, sauce Pancetta pecorino
Tonnarelli Cacio e PepeUS$21.00
PestoUS$23.00
Arugola and basil, Stracciatella cheese

Carne e Pesce

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

Contorni

Roasted Artichoke Lemon OilUS$12.00
Polenta Cacio PepeUS$12.00
Sautee SpinachUS$12.00
Truffle FriesUS$12.00

What 781 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia County
Great for outdoor dining
Philadelphia
Best Service
Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Anima is a delightful dining destination with "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently enjoy "delicious" Italian dishes, especially the gnocchi and mushroom appetizer. The outdoor seating and attentive staff add to the charm. Although some find the menu limited, the "consistently fresh and tasty" options ensure a memorable experience.

781 Reviews

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Gerard
Philadelphia
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Limited menu Tremendously noisy they need sound baffles Service good Pasta way over cooked
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Sarah
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fresh pasta cooked perfectly, seasonal special sounded great although we didn’t end up ordering, reasonable prices and nice waitstaff! Looking forward to returning in the warmer weather and sitting outside.
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rob
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently high quality food and service at this neighborhood gem. Thank goodness the food trendies haven't discovered this place because it is relatively easy to get a table. It's sister restaurant, Melograno, is equally as good but more well known.
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William
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Solid spot in graduate hospital district. The food is consistent, flavorful, and seasoned as it should be. Service is excellent. House made pasta, roman style pinsa, fresh seafood, innovative antipasti/primi courses. Would recommend to anyone looking for quality cooking with a down to earth neighborhood vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly excellent dinner in all ways. Enjoyed the explanation of dishes by server!
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Lynn
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good dinner, great service and very accomodating. My go to place for dinner with friends and family
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Layla
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here very often always with different friends. The food is constantly outstanding and the heated patio a great quiet plus.
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Gabriella
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Certainly! Here’s an enhanced version of your review: La Anima is our absolute favorite spot in South Philadelphia. The menu is fresh and exciting, with flavors that never disappoint, and the quality is always top-notch. We chose it for our birthday celebrations not only for the amazing food but also for the staff’s thoughtful way of making you feel celebrated—no over-the-top gimmicks, just genuine warmth. It’s truly a top-tier dining experience!
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patricia
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love L’Anima. Every time we go we love it even more. The food is fantastic, the service great and the outdoor seating, even I October is unique. The great thing about this restaurant is its consistency: Always fantastic .
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kristine
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu was better than the food unfortunately. Raw tuna appetizer had no flavor. Wild boar pasta-- one of my favorite dishes- was underwhelming.
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L'Anima is rated 4.8 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

Cross Street
17th Carpenter
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

L'Anima

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Welcome in the New Year $60 prefix

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Potato Gnocchi

Tonnarelli Aglione

Antipasto

Insalata CesareUS$14.00

BurrataUS$17.00

PolpetteUS$14.00

Tuna Crudo*US$18.00

Polipo alla GrigliaUS$18.00

FunghiUS$17.00

Pinsa

ParmigianaUS$20.00

AnimaUS$21.00

SalsicciaUS$21.00

Pasta

Potato GnocchiUS$24.00

Tonnarelli AglioneUS$25.00

PapperdelleUS$24.00

AmatricianaUS$22.00

Tonnarelli Cacio e PepeUS$21.00

PestoUS$23.00

Carne e Pesce

Involtino Saltimbocca*US$31.00

Grigliata di Pesce*US$35.00

Cotoletta*US$26.00

Bistecca*US$42.00

Fish of the Day*US$0.00

Contorni

Roasted Artichoke Lemon OilUS$12.00

Polenta Cacio PepeUS$12.00

Sautee SpinachUS$12.00

Truffle FriesUS$12.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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