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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8 (7826)
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 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
    Corey Williams
  • 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 7,826 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 outstanding dining experience with "top-notch" food and "amazing" service. Patrons rave about dishes like the fried chicken, shrimp grits, and lemon risotto. The cozy, romantic setting, attentive staff, and "great atmosphere" make it a "favorite" spot for brunch, date nights, and special occasions.
7,826 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always a great experience. Service was wounderful!!

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  2. Pritha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Low key brunch place with a great menu. The food delivers, the hush puppies with honey salted butter is a total win.

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  3. Barry

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was brought out to quickly. By the time we finished our first course the main was on the table Felt very rushed like I was being pushed out

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  4. Talia VIP

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch meal and our waitress was phenomenal! The surprise birthday cake bites at the end were delicious!

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  5. Anitra

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food at The Love is top tier. We can’t wait to go back!

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  6. Michael

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here. Catherine our server was wonderful. The food was beyond excellent and the restaurant was beautiful. This experience was worth the trip. We will be looking forward to returning soon.

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  7. Evonia

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. We had the beet salad and Bronzino fish entree. The service was great and the staff was attentive. Overall a great experience.

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  8. John

    South Carolina17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed it immensely. Mushroom soup and tuna were done of the best we have had and we live in a city know internationally for food. A must if in Philly!

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  9. Nancy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business meeting for four and everything about the experience was excellent!

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  10. Anita VIP

    Philadelphia County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the front desk staff greeting us, to our friendly server and the amazing food we give our experience a 10 out of 10! Burrata dish and beet salad were outstanding as was our fish dish, and 2 pasta dishes.

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7826 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 107 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
    Corey Williams
  • 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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