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L'Anima, Philadelphia, PA

L'Anima

4.8
4.8
782 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Meat, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (215) 595-2500
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gianluca Demontis
  • Area
    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

  • 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!

What 782 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

782 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner for girls’ night out! Our server was wonderful, the menu was fantastic, filled with variety but not “too much” and the food was delicious! We will certainly be back!

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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L'Anima is rated 4.8 stars by 782 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'Anima

1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Carpenter
  • Area
    South Philly
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • 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
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