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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7377 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 433-1555
  • Website
    http://www.theloverestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Parker
  • Location
    130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,377 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love delights diners with its "excellent" service, creative menu, and vibrant atmosphere. Known for standout dishes like lemon crème brûlée and short rib rigatoni, the restaurant pairs delicious food with "attentive" service. While the noise level can be high, the "welcoming" ambiance and quality make it a must-visit in Philadelphia.

7,377 Reviews

  1. Bonnie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    733 reviews

    4.0

    733 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We liked our salads and dessert and Parker House rolls. But the menu options have too many dishes with meat, chicken or cheese. I prefer fish and veg. The place is too loud, although not as loud as some other places. Our server was outstanding ~ very pleasant and helpful.

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  2. Taylor

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was magnificent!! Everything was a 10/10!! The food was great, cocktails were great, service was great!

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and exceptional service. Cocktails were top notch as well.

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  4. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my date each had the love bird it was incredible as always.

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  5. Elise

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Love provides an exceptional experience. The food, the service, the ambiance are all outstanding!

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  6. Donnie-Michéle

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a Birthday Celebration with my Sister and it was Fabulous! The food was AMAZING! My first time there but will NOT be my last!!!!!! Thank you soooo much!

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  7. Tom

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch at The Love. The food was outstanding and the service is really great. We had a lovely table by a window and really enjoyed the ambience. We will definitely be back!

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  8. kristen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go to The Love for many special occasions. As always, the food, service and atmosphere was wonderful.

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  9. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really appreciate the service! The atmosphere was wonderful. Food was delicious and unique. I was treated with respect and served swiftly. I can't say enough about how awesome the staff was. A wonderful place for an anniversary it something of the like.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Shirley

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at The Love was last year and I absolutely loved it. We ( my husband and I) decided to make this our anniversary place. The food is amazing, the wait staff is second to none. I'm not always happy with the hostess, they are not always friendly in my opinion. This is our new place to celebrate our anniversary, every New Year's day going forward. The atmosphere is lovely too.

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7377 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
Google Map for The Love

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sansom
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Parker
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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