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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
6102 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 229 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 6,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

6,102 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great date night, or anniversary date. food is great, in the heart of center city. Fried chicken was smack your mama great. shrimp and scallop were even better. I hear the Pork chops are amazing too. a lil pricey but perfect for a special occasion.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place with good food and substantial portions!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Good is only good with the sauce otherwise it’s a little bland. Service is great! They have real lit candles and the atmosphere is supper romantic. Amazing choice of background music. This place is perfect for a first date.

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  4. FoodieJax

    Jacksonville

    146 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    146 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely delicious pork chop entree and delicious collard greens on the side. Vegie dish was delicious. Super atmosphere nice table great wine and cocktail list. Excellent and professional server. Highly recommended!

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  5. CESARE

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Everything delicious. Wine too. Noise shocking. Could't talk together

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  6. AshGrad

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, our server was knowledgeable about the menu, and the ambiance was perfect!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Such a cute, quaint restaurant near rittenhouse square! The brunch is delicious-the biscuits are fresh and delicious! Great craft cocktails!

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  8. MaryBeth

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Love is amazing. The service is top notch, very attentive, offers suggestions and super knowledgeable. The food is amazing, we all tasted each other’s food and each said wow, I should get that next time. I have had the lemon poppyseed pancakes with sour cherry sauce twice now, amazing!

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  9. ChefAl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food exceeded our expectations. Isaiah’s service and recommendations were fantastic.

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  10. BethM

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for my husband’s birthday. The cocktails were amazing. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. We absolutely had a wonderful experience.

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  11. sarahw

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superior experience, the best, most consistent customer service I’ve witnessed at a restaurant in a long time! You could tell the staff training was extraordinary. The food was delicious, appreciate the autumn dish and drink selections.

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  12. JanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely service and generous portions of tasty food though a little overpriced. The noise level was high.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a welcoming experience from the moment we walked in when we were greeted by the hostesses. The menu selections were diverse, definitely something for everyone in my party of five. It was my birthday, and I felt it was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday with friends and family. The food was delicious; everyone cleaned their plate! I’ll have to say as African-Americans, we highly recommend a collared greens! 

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was outstanding as a first time patron. The location was in the heart of the city but not difficult to get to. Using the open table app was very easy to set up the reservation. We went for brunch on a Saturday at noon and the place was packed and the ambience great. The hostess and service was immpeccable along with the food. Will be a regular for us!

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  15. KatieD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was perfect from beginning to end. The cheeseboard was delicious, the new fall menu was perfect (we had short rib ragu, maple bourbon pork chop, and pumpkin mousse parfait with housemade gingersnaps). Our table for two upstairs by the window was perfect, nice for people watching down on the street, but also felt a bit secluded even though we were near other tables. Our server Ian was awesome, very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us decide on fun spots to check out in the neighborhood for drinks afterwards. We will definitely return!

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  16. Outtoeat49

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was exceptional and the food was excellent.

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  17. IainG

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful space full of kind, genuine hosts. The delicious, seasonally appropriate food and the staff make The Love a true treat. My mother couldn’t have been happier with her birthday luncheon; and I will undoubtedly dream about the hush puppies! Thank you to Jennifer and Ian especially, we will return soon :)

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always good. Have never had a bad meal.

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  19. NicoleC

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The restaurant was a bit loud, but great overall.

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  20. ScottP

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Love is full of love for customers, food and ambiance! Great dining experience, will definitely come back

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  21. MelissaS

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a last minute reservation at The Love and are so glad to have happened upon this quaint new restaurant. The service, cocktails, food, and ambiance were all on point. We will be back.

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  22. ValerieJ

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Loved the atmosphere. It was a good recommendation place to go to dinner.

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  23. JocelynO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't say enough about this Rittenhouse gem. The food, the service, the drinks, the wallpaper in the bathroom! We loved it all.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious! Ambience great. Will definitely return.

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  25. knbb

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best meal I have had in a long time! All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and desserts!

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  26. JosephH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere at The Love was very cozy. Our server, Isiah, was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu offering great suggestions.

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  27. Gerry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at The Love. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Our server was attentive and displayed great customer service. The food was delicious.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t find one thing to complain about. Service was friendly, food was amazing, and the place is so cute. If I’m back in Philly, I will be coming here again.

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  29. BerthaM

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Management was very helpful. I should have told them before that I needed a quiet room owing to my hearing. I asked if we could have a quieter seating location, and they immediately arranged it. Food and service were very good.

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  30. MansiP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great brunch experience and we had a really good time.

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  31. Debsreviews

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. My friend and I ordered a variety of items from the brunch menu so we could taste as much as possible. The Fried Green Tomatoes were lightly breaded and not overcooked. The pancakes were a delight. So sweet and delicious. My friend thought the bacon was heavenly and is going to try and replicate it at home.

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  32. RonM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Only issue I had was there were a few annoying flies inside. Otherwise it was great.

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  33. PQuiz

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a solid experience with food, drink and service! Off of Rittenhouse but with the benefits of what the park offers. Black truffle Risotto with scented lemon was absolutely a taste bud explosion of flavor. YUM

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed such a lovely dinner at The Love while visiting from out of town. The cocktails and food were absolutely delicious, and service was excellent. Would definitely make a point to dine again on our next visit!

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  35. Foodie1

    Philadelphia

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food could have been hotter,but the rigatoni and short ribs were delicious. The corn bread was amazing. Service and drink were terrific! Definitely going back!

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  36. Gloria

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great value. attentive service. Well curated dishes. Two things that detracted - the seats were uncomfortable and it got very loud when all the tables were filled.

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  37. Pearl

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service from our great server to the friendly manager! The food is outstanding-every dish has something/s extra that elevates it. We love the atmosphere and the whole experience. A gem!

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  38. MaureenD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful lunch and felt very relaxed, and did not feel rushed food and drinks were fantastic

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place! Great vibe! Next time we are in Philly, we will definitely visit again.

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  40. Grha

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was great but the staff who greet you at the front door were extremely rude. Not a good experience talking to them as they were overwhelmed despite there being barely any traffic at the time I went, resulting in them being very snippy at the start. Bad time to ask, but the restaurant was basically empty and they refused to combine us with another 2 people we knew that were there on a separate reservation. Food was good but not sure why the workers here are so grumpy.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 6102 OpenTable diners.

The Love does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 229 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
  • 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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