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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8 (7841)
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 111 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 7,841 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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.
7,841 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time last night at The Love, our first time there. From being greeted at the door to the friendly bartender, to Jamie’s superlative service, to the unique and delicious craft cocktails by Willie, to…the food. Oh, the food. One of the best meals we have had in a while. The rigatoni I had was incredible and full of multiple flavors that worked in symphony. She had the branzino, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the accompanying green olive tapenade added a surprising but not unwelcome touch of heat. We shall return.

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  2. Isabella VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing restaurant! We stayed at the W, which was walking distance to this delightful space with amazing food and most importantly, perfect service from server, hostess and food runner!

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  3. Abby

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What excellent service( thank you Dylan). We had hush puppies ( off the hook) two different salads and seafood dishes, and carrot cake. The manager, Abby came and checked us too. Everything was superb. This was our first time but won’t be our last… love The Love! We had a wonderful evening.

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  4. Bob

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was delicious except we didn't care for the Hush Puppies. The fried green tomatoes were excellent, the shrimp and scallop pasta, and the salmon were delicious. The server was amazing.

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  5. Howard VIP

    Philadelphia County57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, a bit pricey, but none-the-less delicious.

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  6. David

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nora was fantastic great service ce. Shrimp and scallops were fantastic

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  7. Tovia

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Given a very poor table even though the reservation was made weeks ago Servers taking away plates while some people are still eating-

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  8. Philip

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined "al fresco" in 18th Street. The food was excellent (try the risotto) and the service was even better.

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  9. Lori VIP

    Philadelphia County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food and service were excellent. If you want to go healthy the salmon bowl is so delicious. If you want to hearty the fried chicken or homemade ravioli are so good - also love the turkey avocado melt. The Love is one of my favorite lunch spots!

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  10. Ina VIP

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just perfect!!! The ambiance on the second floor was awesome for a group of five girls dining together. We all enjoyed it! Great food, great service! Such a great experience!

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7841 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 111 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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