The Love

We’ve been to The Love 5-6 times, for brunch, dinner, with friends, with kids, and just us. The food and service continue to set the bar in the Philly dining scene. We had the ahi tuna and cheese plate as appetizers, both new to us, and each was excellent. Our entrees and dessert were also absolutely top notch. Their cocktails are always excellent as well. Definitely one of our favorite spots.

Such a fun restaurant. Food was inventive and quite delicious. Service was friendly and not overbearing.

Limited lunch menu so my favorite. Service was very good and outdoor space too.

We were celebrating a 70th birthday and looking forward to a special meal. Both of us felt that the entrees lacked flavor. The salad and dessert were very good. The staff were very nice and helpful.

Everything was delicious even the drinks and the service was really good and fast.

Noted that we’d indicated shellfish allergy on our reservation, and took care to ensure there were no problems

It’s a very nice spot, it’s chill and extremely friendly

Food was amazing and service great. Loved the beet risotto- gorgeous on the plate, and the short rib pasta also wonderful, as was soup and dessert. The rolls were good, served warm with nice butter, but not great and made me wonder what the fuss was about in the reviews. Maybe it's the fact that they are whole grain that makes them attractive in some sense and less in others (like taste). Would skip the rolls next time. There will be a next time.

Back to Philly after moving out of the city 6 years ago. The food was amazing, but we didn’t enjoy sitting outside on the street. I think I would rate all categories 5 stars if we sat inside.

Great time great food

Terrific food and outstanding service

Incredible comfort food. We loved the buffalo cauliflower and hushpuppies. The cheese plate was so fresh. The brisket entree was delicious but we also needed to save room for dessert. The service was impeccable. We sat outside and loved the little outdoor pods. We’d highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

This wasn’t our first visit to The Love. Our experience was not as great as we hoped given past experience. First the Manager was amazing and served us as much as our server. Our drinks were great but almost each dish we had tasted like it was too tart or had too much of a vinegar taste. From the beet risotto to the pulled brisket pasta. We were there when they first opened which is rarely a good idea so we take some of the ownership and they accommodated an early arrival so just Again service was very good.

The Love Bird and collared greens were incredible!

The brisket tasted good but we were expecting something more like classic brisket.

Staff was fantastic

We ate outside, so it was a little stressful with traffic going by. But food was great, brunch portions are larger than expected and service was quick and friendly.

Wonderful date night with hubby. The entire package at The Love made a much awaited evening out perfect. Only minor downside was noise level. I am soft spoken to begin with so I had to speak up.

Young, hip crowd...eclectic but tasty food, a bit pricey. Service was excellent.

As ever, the food was absolutely superb. Service (the server, not the host or the runners) fell well short of pre-pandemic standards and is not what one expects at this price level.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service.

Great experience! Amazing food and service!

Worth the visit. The fried chicken and grits are the best.

The food, outstanding, the atmosphere, outstanding, the drinks outstanding !
Overall a great night out

Simply wonderful. Every single bite was fabulous. Lovely dining room. Great experience.

We sat outside re the ambiance 3 star rating.

Truly a sign the city is coming back. Our server Matt knew the menu and made recommendations. All exceeded our expectations. The selection of specialty cocktails complements a unique menu packed with flavor. Very much look forward to returning to The Love.

Fantastic food and the cheese plate is a must have!

We went to The Loves for a special anniversary. The resturant provided us with wonderful corner seating. The waitress was engaging and helpful; however, both the kitchen and bar were very slow. The resturant was packed both inside and outside (at pandemic seating). I suspect that The Loves was not yet ready for a Saturday night with twice the capacity they have experienced over the last year. Give them time. The food was very good although the menu was a bit limited. We each had a pasta dish and recommended each. Only sorry I was to full for dessert.

Was a great place, with a great vibe, servers were nice, the restaurant felt lively and the food was delicious.

The kitchen appeared to be backed up and it took quite a while for our food. The waiter was absent during the wait and didn’t let us know the issues. I’ve had great experiences here before so this was surprisingly disappointing

Excellent meal, great cocktails, impressive service. Recommended.

Fantastic experience! Food, ambiance, excellent service!

Our waiter Gabby was amazing. The food was good too but the service will keep me coming back.

Love the Love Shacks! Service was great and food was delish!

Always a great experience at The Love! Loved the hot chicken & the lemon poppy pancakes!

Very pleasant place for brunch, with careful ordering. The mushroom omelet was tasty but the portion seemed small for the price. Did not at all enjoy the lemon poppy pancakes - in contrast to the omelet, it was a huge portion but the pancakes themselves were dry. The massive amount of sour cherry sauce poured over the pancakes did not help - it was cloying. If you insist on ordering them I recommend that you ask for the sauce on the side - that way you can regulate how much (or how little) to use. The food others around us ordered looked much better!

Brunch entrees are way too big. Delicious! But too big.

Nice date very good service

Beautiful space, great food with friendly and attentive service.

Service was impeccable which is always the cherry on top of a fine dining experience.

Unfortunately we did not have a great meal this time, and a table-side visit from an aggressive homeless man was the last straw.