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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7297 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 191 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 7,297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 in Philadelphia consistently delivers "incredible food" and "the best service," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like short rib rigatoni and inventive desserts. The lively yet charming atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, though it can get a bit noisy.

7,298 Reviews

  1. Loryn

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Truly special. A nice twist on some clsssic dishes too. Our first course arrived quickly, however we waited quite a while for our main dishes to arrive. Management was very apologetic. Food top notch and we will be back for sure!

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  2. Lorna

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful and service was excellent! Always a great exoerience!

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  3. John

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greta service! Thanks for having us! Merry Christmas to all the staff!

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  4. Bebe

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious brunch at the Love-excellent service, interesting menu, large portions. I would give it 5 stars but the potatoes served with the eggs were useless-too salty, no other seasoning-just unembellished potatoes straight from the fryolater. Everyone at the table agreed. Everything else was fabulous, tho.

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  5. Sara

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, excellent service.

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  6. Francine

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Wonderful Lunch yesterday at the Love!! The restaurant was buzzing. The service was Great! And the food was Outstanding! We celebrated my husband’s birthday at a lovely little corner table. We would highly recommend!

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  7. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love The Love 🥰 the staff was wonderful and the food was awesome 🥰 I took my sister there for her birthday and she also loved everything, and she is very hard to please, lol 😂😂😂 Thank you so very much for the experience 🥰🥰🥰

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  8. Synquetta

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing.. food was outstanding along with the drinks.

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  9. Tiffani

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The best part of our experience was the great service we received from Lauren. The hostess was a tad bit on the rude side. The food was ok.

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  10. Marcus

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love a dinner at The Love. Tonight, the risotto was phenomenal. Gracious service. Another wonderful experience.

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7297 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 191 times today
Google Map for The Love

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sansom
  • Neighbourhood
    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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