Anima Cucina

06/18/2026

Patiently waiting for all pasta lovers who love quality ingredients, pairing with a good glass of wine and supporting local businesses to find out account. ✨

06/15/2026

Simple ingredients with a big impact.

Our Espresso Tonic is made with Iced Tonic Water and topped with our signature Dogwood Espresso.

Optional (and highly suggested) to add our seasonal Honey Cold Foam on top.

06/15/2026

Summer is here, and to celebrate the warmest season of the year, Anima Cucina is thrilled to offer you a fabulous coupon! Enjoy 15% off your next meal with us, because there’s no better way to savor summer than with our delicious, fresh dishes. Come join us for an unforgettable dining experience and take advantage of this special offer while it lasts!

Click here for a free 15% coupon at ANIMA CUCINA!

06/12/2026

Just a gentle reminder from your friends at Anima Cucina:

You don’t need a special occasion to enjoy a great glass of wine. Sometimes making it through the week is reason enough.

Come slow down with us tonight. 🍷

06/09/2026

Recently we were featured in The Adventurist Magazine. Their goal is to create guides around the world to help people experience the soul of a city in a unique way. In their guide, “12 Michelin-Worthy Restaurants in North and South Dakota” they said this about Anima Cucina…

“…starting the day as a polished cafe and ending it as a pasta-and-wine bar with fresh pasta, charcuterie, rotisserie and enough wine-by-the-glass energy to make Bismarck feel that much more Italian.”

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“Kenny Howard and Heath Stocks earned James beard attention here, which I’m glad to see, because the place proves good ingredients and a skilled kitchen can work wonders.”

Being named “Michelin Star Worthy” is a major honor! This title is culinary excellence. It takes into account quality ingredients, techniques used, presentation, harmony of flavors and consistency across multiple dining experiences.

We are always striving for culinary excellence at Anima Cucina for our locals to Bismarck and those traveling through to experience world-class food in North Dakota.

Thank you for the feature, The Adventurist Magazine! We can’t wait to support and experience the other restaurants you highlighted.

You can read the article here: https://www.theadventuristmagazine.com/city-guides/midwest/the-dakotas/michelin-worthy-restaurants-in-north-and-south-dakota

06/08/2026

Honey cold foam is optional but definitely encouraged around here. 🤤

06/03/2026

When we traveled to Italy, the way we experienced pasta changed the way we viewed it forever.

From that moment on, we knew we wanted to bring that same feeling home.

When you step through our doors, our goal is simple: for you to feel like you’ve been transported to Italy—right here in downtown Bismarck. You don’t have to board a plane to enjoy a meal you’ll remember long after the last bite.

We take pasta seriously around here. Every batch is handmade in-house using fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques that honor the dishes that inspired us.

Because great pasta isn’t just food, it’s an experience. 🇮🇹🍝✨

06/01/2026

New seasonal drops are 🥵🤤

Mark our words you’ll be day dreaming about this honey cold foam….

Espresso Tonic - iced tonic water topped with espresso

Ginger Beer Matcha - iced matcha, ginger beer, honey cold foam

Passionfruit Hibiscus Lemonade - option to add honey cold foam

What’s the first one you’re going to try?

05/29/2026

There’s something really special about gathering around good food, good wine and good conversation.

Every review, kind word, and recommendation means more to us than you know. Thank you for choosing Anima Cucina for your slow lunches, date nights, celebrations and little moments in between.

We’re so grateful to be a part of this community.

05/27/2026

We’re here for you. 🥪🍷