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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7691 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 209 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Parker
  • 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 7,691 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love in Philadelphia offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service and delicious food." The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for any occasion. Patrons rave about "Nashville hot chicken" and "seasonal produce." The Love's "outstanding" staff ensures a memorable visit. It's a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

7,691 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    "Loved" our meal at the Love Restaurant. Food was delicious and service was excellent. I highly recommend it.

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  2. Branden VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The short rib rigatoni, the branzino and the fried chicken, collard greens and grits are too die for. The carrot cake with pineapple ice cream for dessert was heaven.

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  3. Crystal VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Food is always amazing and the ambiance is perfect.

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  4. Erin VIP

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything here was excellent! The service was wonderful. My server, I believe Noah, was pleasant and had appreciated inputs on menu items and portion sizes. The beet salad was delicious and a massive amount for the price. The pork was very good and cooked appropriately to not be dry or overdone. The fennel salad with the pork was incredible and the real star of the meal. It was very busy even on a Wednesday night and the noise level was lively but not oppressive.

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  5. JoAnn VIP

    Philadelphia88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say, three jersey girls in the city for lunch. We were so impressed with The Love, the app was a burratta and salad shared, enough for the three and tried three dishes, the shrimp and grits, Meyer lemon risotto and the raviolis, all presented well and the taste beyond our expectation. The earl grey tea creme brulee was phenomenal as were the passion fruit coconut cakes. Thanks to Ken for suggestions and being such an attentive server on a very busy Wednesday lunchtime.

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  6. Tom

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Business dinner for four. Asked for a quieter table in advance and received that. Excellent food and staff. Reasonable prices for the food quality and service. Will go again!

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  7. Kelley

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. I hope less people find it so we can always get a reservation

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  8. Eda

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and vibe! Always love it here. We had a window view this time which was surprisingly pleasant!

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  9. Colin

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always excellent in our experience. Half French, half southern. Amazing.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience The food is always top-notch The service is excellent It’s extremely clean The atmosphere is extraordinary

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7691 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Rittenhouse Square

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 209 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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