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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8 (7711)
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 219 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 7,711 people are saying

The Love reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience in Philadelphia with "outstanding service," "spectacularly delicious food," and a "lovely atmosphere." The menu features creative dishes like lemon risotto and shrimp grits. Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, making it a top choice for brunch or special occasions.

7,711 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food! I had the pork chop. Killer. Great flavor with nice side dish. Great area of town for walking around after dinner.

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  2. Cookie VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the Turkey melt. The sandwich was good but the potatoes must have been leftover from the day before.

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  3. Jose

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is absolutely delicious. The service is great. Get the Rigatoni Short Rib. You won’t regret it.

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  4. Kenneth

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were very good. The music was a bit loud and unusual. Overall, a great experience.

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  5. Carrie

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful Mothers Day celebration ! Thank you for providing outdoor space, a quiet alleyway seating and wonderful food for my mom and I to enjoy our food. The additional accommodation for my mom’s rescue dog that suffers from separation anxiety was why we keep coming back to celebrate life with you!

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  6. Caren VIP

    Philadelphia58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service here is always on point. The Turkey Melt is so well done and they have so many entrees and apps to choose from. The ambience is lovely an our service was prompt and great! All of the servers work so well together which is why everyone gets their food fast and fresh!

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  7. Desmond

    Connecticut3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacularly delicious food. Staff were welcoming snd attentive without being overbearing. We left full and satisfied. Definitely adding this spot to our regular rotation when in Philly.

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  8. Mallika

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, great food and ambience. Will definitely return !

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  9. Ron

    Pittsburgh23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Mother's Day brunch where we had excellent foods and absolutely amazing, friendly service.

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  10. Laryn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great service. We had the pork chop and the ricotta ravioli.

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FAQs

The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7711 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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  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Rittenhouse Square

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 219 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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