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Food - L'Anima, Philadelphia, PA

L'Anima

4.7 (885)
$31 to $50
Italian
1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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L'Anima

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
South Philly

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at L'Anima.

4.7

4.7
(885)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Philadelphia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Anima offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional flavors" and a "beautiful patio." Guests rave about the "superb homemade pasta" and attentive service, particularly from servers like Julio and Liz. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the restaurant delivers "great hospitality" and is a beloved neighborhood spot for Italian cuisine.
885 Reviews
  1. Andrea Gold

    Philadelphia117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. The homemade pasta is superb. The gnocchi were absolutely delicious and as light as air. Best I’ve ever had-even in Italy. Our server Julio was delightful. Great hospitality from owner

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  2. Jessica

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was fabulous! He was so kind to us and took extra steps to make us feel well taken care of and went out of his way to make our preschoolers feel welcome. Food was delicious!

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  3. Jenna Gold

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at L’Anima. The starts as always are amazing. We always enjoy the specials of the evening.

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  4. Ben

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice surprise! Charming restaurant on the fringe of Grad Hospital with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food ranged from very good to excellent, with average portion sizes, and the service was friendly and efficient. Pricing is reasonable, including a $50 prix fixe option (for the full table). L'anima is BYOB but they also serve alcohol. I will be back!

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  5. Jodi Gold

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time - friendly service and the food is great - perfect for that type of Italian cuisine … the specials have yet to disappoint.

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  6. Michael Gold

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted as old friends and had a great meal. The specials were all ordered and enjoyed.

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  7. Karen Gold

    Philadelphia53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a great meal, great service and great patio seating. We love this place!

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  8. Jody Gold

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food and service top notch. Can’t beat the beautiful patio.

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  9. Chris

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional flavors. Exceptional atmosphere. The outside patio is beautiful

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  10. Kenneth

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Pappadell with ragu was especially tasty. We chose to sit inside although tables outside were available. Our server, Julio, was superb, knowing when to check in on us and when to let us be. Perhaps some would think the tab is a little high, but what isn't pricey these days? The value is clear.

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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
  • 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

FAQs

Sunday evenings can be a lovely choice at L'Anima, one guest enjoyed a special-occasion dinner on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was nearly empty and praised the attentive service.

Yes, L'Anima welcomes private gatherings and hosts private events, including customized menus for groups.

Guests commonly describe portions as fair for the price, with many finding the house-made pastas satisfying.

Yes, L'Anima is often recommended for date night, with an inviting patio, attentive service, and multiple guests reporting excellent couple's dinners and special-occasion visits.

L'Anima fills up at peak times, guests report nights when “the restaurant was full”, while Sunday evenings can be much quieter and more relaxed.

Yes, L'Anima has a large courtyard and a pleasant outdoor patio that guests repeatedly enjoy for al fresco dinners.

Gnocchi is a recurring favorite at L'Anima, guests repeatedly praise the house gnocchi as light, pillowy, and outstanding.

L'Anima offers a contemporary, neighborhood feel, a warm indoor dining room and a large courtyard for al fresco meals, with an energetic vibe that can be a bit noisy when full.

Business casual is the guide at L'Anima, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal attire.

L'Anima is lovely on warm evenings when you can dine in the large courtyard; for a quieter visit, several guests note Sunday evenings tend to be pleasantly slow.

Yes, many guests mention chef-driven daily specials on the menu, and dining al fresco in L'Anima’s large courtyard on warm evenings is a highlighted experience.

L'Anima offers a warm indoor dining room and a large outdoor courtyard/patio for al fresco meals, and the restaurant also accepts private parties.

Yes, guests regularly describe family dinners here: children enjoy the pasta and fried chicken dishes, and staff are welcoming and accommodating to families.

Yes, the outdoor patio welcomes dogs; guests specifically note the restaurant is dog-friendly at the outdoor tables.

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L'Anima

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
South Philly

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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