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    4.3 (175 reviews)
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    Burrata
    Daniela D.

    Finally went to L'anima after passing by here so many times and it was great! First of all, the restaurant is so nice inside and they have outdoor seating as well. Service was so nice and welcoming. Our server was a sweetheart and exclaimed the whole menu to us. The food was delicious and tasted very much like classic Italian. All the food is made and prepared fresh and you can taste it in the ingredients. Would definitely recommend L'anima for your next date night!

    Tuna tartar
    Stephen R.

    Went here for a neighborhood event. Everything was stellar from the service to playing. They have a broad menu with something for everyone. Kid friendly with beautify interior and patio

    Caramel Affogato
    Kim P.

    A delightful surprise. I didn't even know this restaurant existed when my friend recommended it. From the moment I pulled up, I was delighted with the aesthetics. The outside courtyard area is beautiful and heated. The interior has been tasteful decorated simple and elegant. Immediately I was greeted by the owner who was more than glad to share the restaurant's history. We were seated promptly. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the specials and dishes. He made great suggestions based on our taste. Every morsel was delicious. We started with the octopus- Polipo alla Grigio. The pictures don't do it justice, the presentation was great. Then we both couldn't resist ordering Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe as our entree. It was crabmeat, pasta, tomatoes in a chili oil. It was so good, it had a hint of heat and a good portion of crabmeat. We wanted to resist desert but we couldn't. My dining partner has never had affogato, so since I kept telling her how delish it was from my recent trip to France she gave it a try. It was caramel affogato and it rivaled what I had experienced in France. I had a chocolate flourless cake with gelato and pistachios. I didn't want to share it was so good. It was a wonderful dining experience and will definitely return with a bottle of wine, byob. I forgot to mention it was also reasonably priced; it didn't compromise my wallet.

    Angie B.

    Such a lovely dinner at L'Anima. The restaurant has such nice ambiance...warm setting, warm servers, big dining room and on a less hot day (98 degrees in Philadelphia last night) a lovely outdoor patio. We chose to dine inside. Julio was our server and he was lovely and professional and treated us with care. We started the meal with the special for the appetizer which was cantaloupe with prosciutto. It was delightful . I would have never considered this combination but it was so delicious. Summery and sweet and salty. For my main, I enjoyed the pappardelle wild boar bolognese and my friend had the roasted pork tenderloin. Both dishes were excellent. Pasta was al dente, the sauce was rich and flavorful and the meat was tender throughout the dish. My friend said her pork was excellent (served with polenta). We ended the evening with a mixed berry and mint pane cotto. So good! We enjoyed delicious food, great service and an evening well spent while we lingered over our glasses of wine. (BYOB!) Don't skip this one, Philly. You'll be missing out.

    Private event

    We had an event here. I can say from the moment we arrived we were greeted with a smile and nothing but great vibes. The atmosphere is calm and very welcoming. The service was fantastic as well, the waiter was wonderful and very patient with our demands and got everything right. Not to mention he kept bringing out appetizers for us to try "ON THE HOUSE". Now for the food, which is the most important thing to consider, it was AMAZING. I ordered the "bistecca" which is essentially steak and truffle fries. The steak came out just the way I wanted it, medium well, it was flavorful, juicy and cooked perfectly. 10/10.

    Bread
    Peter T.

    L'Anima offers a stylish atmosphere and exceptional Italian cuisine. The pasta is fresh and flavorful, and the service is top-notch. Highly recommended for a great Italian meal.

    Crab Weekly Pasta Special
    Amber B.

    Our first time here and a lovely little walk to get there. The ambiance and service were top notch. It was really lovely eating outside in the courtyard. My favorite was the bread and the dessert. Hands down the most incredible parts. The entrees were ok. We were excited to eat here as my wife is from the same area in Italy as the chef and the food was very authentic. But severely under-seasoned. It really needed more salt and unfortunately it was one of those restaurants that doesn't give you salt at the table.

    Papperdelle
    Rebecca K.

    We've lived right around the corner from L'anima for 2 years, and we finally made it to try out their cuisine! I easily made reservations for me, my husband, and my parents on a Friday night. The inside space is quite large, and they also offer ample outdoor seating. It was a blistering summer day, so we were super grateful to be in the nice AC of the restaurant! The decor is simple yet modern, although not much from the decor screams "Italian restaurant." We did love the large light fixture in the middle of the room (is it pasta? is it octopus tentacles??)! Our service was very attentive during our meal, and our server provided many helpful suggestions. L'anima's menu is small but large enough to showcase some great pastas and more. We all split their seasonal app with corn and crab, which was delightful and fresh for the season. We indulged in the complimentary bread that hit our table prior to our meal coming out, which is always a welcome addition to any meal. The accompanying oil was a nice touch, as well. For mains, I had my eye on the squid ink pasta, which did not disappoint. It was pretty full of tuna, and the simplicity yet complexity of the squid ink infused tonnarelli was excellent. One of the best pasta dishes I've had in Philly! My husband and dad went for the papperdelle with boar bolognese, which they highly regarded. My mom opted for the potato gnocchi - after trying a bite, I was a tad jealous I didn't go for this dish, although I did love mine. The gnocchi weren't too heavy themselves, and they were nicely paired with a light yet somewhat dense cream sauce and many mushrooms. Another of the finer Philly pasta dishes I've tried! On top of our delish pasta, we loved that L'anima was BYOB without a corkage fee (something my parents are not used to in their hometown of Pittsburgh). With the $$ we saved on wine, we were able to enjoy our pastas and app without concern. Overall, we loved L'anima and I would argue that they have some of the finest homemade pasta dishes in the city. I'm only disappointed that it took me so long to get here! I would highly recommend anyone looking for an authentic BYOB Italian restaurant at a reasonable price point. We will definitely be back!

    Nancy N.

    BYOB restaurant! My faves were the burrata and the gnocchi. The short rib pasta was good too. I didn't love the squid ink pasta. The tuna was good but it felt frozen. Staff was nice and accommodating.

    Delicious and well-priced BYOB Italian spot. All the staff at the restaurant are friendly and attentive. Had the octopus, burrata, crab pasta, and rose panna cotta.

    Squid Ink Tonnarelli Tuna
    Bianca F.

    I've been meaning to try this place for years and finally made it this week. My friend & I were seated immediately (we had reservations). It was pretty empty when we arrived, but it filled up quickly. We had already decided to split the octopus since my friend remembered it being delicious when he came a few years ago and it lived up to the memory. It was cooked perfectly and was the perfect portion for two people to split. For entrees, my friend got the squid ink tonarelli with tuna and I got the pasta special of the night- it was pasta with crab in a garlicky-lemon sauce. Both of us loved our entrees. We also appreciated that there was a generous amount of meat in both dishes. We got two desserts to share: the coffee tiramisu and the pistachio gelato with chocolate flan. The chocolate flan was more of a lava cake than flan, but lava cake is always a good idea so no complaints there. We really enjoyed both desserts. Overall, this is a really cozy date spot and we had a good time here. The staff were all wonderful and we didn't have a single complaint about the food.

    Complimentary Bread
    Leena S.

    L'anima provides good food, nice ambiance and great service, even amid a Global Pandemic. The name translates to "the soul" in Italian. And it's a BYOB! The outdoor dining was not crowded on a Thursday evening. Perfect when social distancing is a requirement. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a condo building and it's the only nice restaurant within blocks in this residential part of Graduate Hospital. We ordered the Potato Gnocchi Wild Boar Bolognese and the Eggplant Tomato and Mozzarella Pinsa (i.e. Flatbread). Both items were flavorful and delicious. The entree portion size was adequate. The Pinsa is large enough to share and my husband helped me polish it off.

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    Do you offer Gluten Free pasta or any Gluten Free dishes?

    Ask the server before ordering They are able to subtract anything that may have gluten. A lot of seafood appetizers, vegetables, and other options

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