L'Anima

Name: L'Anima
Address: 1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19146
Telephone: (215) 595-2500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (822)

$31 to $50

Italian

1001 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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 822 people are saying

L'Anima reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Best Service
Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining
Philadelphia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Anima consistently delights with "amazing food and service." Known for its "friendly staff" and "delicious pasta specials," the restaurant offers a warm neighborhood vibe. Guests enjoy a "great experience" with fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a relaxed atmosphere. It's a top choice for casual dining or special occasions.

822 Reviews

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Abe VIP
Philadelphia County75 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite go to for me. The staff is so friendly and the food so yummy.
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Brian
Philadelphia County15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood spot, as well as a must try destination. The service was exceptional and professional. The menu had selections for every palate. Food was fresh and well prepared.
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Tomas
Philadelphia County18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful dinner with a group of friends seated outside. Stephanie, the server, was on top of everything, truly fantastic. The food superb: tasty and beautifully presented. Will come back again and again.
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Lynn VIP
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience for all-food, service and vibe. One of our favorite spots!
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Stuart
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent staff, and a great ambiance. I would recommend.
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Teresa
Philadelphia County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, AMAZING food-get the octopus! Everything is excellent, Rose wine delightful. Will be back!
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David VIP
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've had two very good dinners here over the last few months. Food is well prepared with fresh ingredients/ pasta specials have been very very good both times. Last nights was a very tasty pasta with spicy sausage a little mushroom in a great but not super heavy white wine sauce. When my wife asked how prevalent mushrooms were, waiter understood she wasn't crazy about them and offered to substitute spinach for mushrooms/ both were great!!
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Joseph VIP
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at L'anima are fantastic. They do a great job to make everyone feel welcome, they are very professional and attentive. The food is always great, and they offer daily specials. 10/10 experience.
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Antoinette
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went here on a Sunday evening for a special occasion. The place was nearly empty and I can only imagine that was a matter of timing, because the whole experience was excellent. Our server, Zach, was attentive without being intrusive. He paced the courses perfectly. The food was delicious!! We were drawn by the menu that was available online, but they also had several specials - two of which we ordered. We would definitely return here!
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Jessica VIP
Washington, D.C. Area84 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for a casual night out and it was delicious! The pasta is made in house and al dente. They had some really interesting specials including squid ink pasta with tuna and breadcrumbs. I loved the cacio e pepe. Will definitely be back!
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L'Anima is rated 4.9 stars by 822 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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
Order direct

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

L'Anima

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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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