L'Anima
Italian restaurant · Schuylkill ·
Contemporary Italian standards with pizza, seafood, tasting menu
Contemporary Italian standards with pizza, seafood, tasting menu
"L’anima is an Italian BYOB in Grad Hospital, and on any given night, it’s an easy option. It’s bigger than most other Italian BYOBs in the city, they serve great pasta, and you can usually get a table without a reservation. The best part? They have a large patio with a ton of tables, and Carpenter Green park is right across the street for a pre-, mid-, or post-dinner game of tag." - alison kessler
"L’anima is a Graduate Hospital spot from the people behind Melograno, and unlike most other Italian BYOBs in Philly that are dark and cramped, this one is huge and well-lit. Basically, it’s perfect for meeting a few friends and complaining about who works the most hours. The food—like the Roman-style pinsas and creamy cacio e pepe—are the best reasons to come here. The second best reason is for the huge outdoor patio. It’s the perfect spot for a summertime date, and if there’s a sudden drop in temperature, they even have heat lamps so you don’t have to move inside for your last glass of wine." - candis mclean
"L’anima is a Graduate Hospital spot from the people behind Melograno, and unlike most other Italian BYOBs in Philly that are dark and cramped, this one is huge and well-lit. Basically, it’s perfect for meeting a few friends and arguing about who works the most hours. They also have good food, and their Roman-style pinsas and cacio e pepe are definite highlights. If it’s a nice night, there’s also a huge outdoor courtyard that you should take advantage of. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Candis R. McLean
"L’Anima is an Italian spot in Grad Hospital from the people behind Melograno, and it’s about the size of four average Italian BYOBs put together. It also looks like it had the design budget of four places put together, with a big, open floor plan and lots of colorful furniture. The best reason to come here, though, is for their huge outdoor patio that’s perfect for a date during any season (since it’s heated). They also have good food, and their Roman-style pinsas and cacio e pepe are definite highlights that will pair with any bottle you choose after picking out your best outfit. " - candis mclean
"Philly boasts some of the best Italian food on the East Coast and L’Anima is a true testament to this claim. Each dish on its contemporary menu is beautifully composed, bringing artistry to flavorful pasta dishes like the tonnarelli anglione (made with crab meat, chili pepper, garlic puree, and plum cherry tomatoes) and fresh seafood like the grigliata di pesce (a combination of grilled branzino, octopus, and shrimp simmered in a tomato sauce)." - George Banks-Weston