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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8 (7836)
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 133 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 7,836 people are saying

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

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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.
7,836 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Erica

    St. Louis2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, the food was incredible. The lobster and scallop spaghetti was perfect, the scallops were cooked perfectly and tasted incredible along with the perfect balance of brightness from the lemon and richness from the cream in the sauce. The fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese starter was delicious. The Parker house rolls were disappointing, dry, and forgettable. The Caesar salad was nothing to write home about, but not awful. The chocolate chip cookie dessert was the best, and the little strawberry shortcake birthday cake squares they brought out were as delicious as they were adorable. The berry cobbler was disappointing, the peaches and berries were not cooked through correctly and I actually couldn’t see or taste any cobbler. The ginger ice cream served atop the cobbler was spicy and interesting and on the right track, but not sure it was quite there as a whole.  I would return just to have the meal again, but with a few revisions. The setting was perfect, the charming and quiet ambience we were looking for. The service was forgettable, the waiter seemed like he couldn’t be bothered when we had questions about the menu and was very slow. Again, definitely recommend going for the food and the ambience, just don’t expect to be treated like they care you’re there. It was my 40th birthday dinner and we noted as such in our reservation, which admittedly adds to the disappointment of the lack of good service.

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  8. Radhika VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks, great service and great ambience

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  9. Andrew

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu and kitchen. Slightly overly aggressive waitress.  Disappointing to sit next to a completely inappropriately dressed man  wearing a basketball uniform, including a tank top, shorts, and basketball high tops. Everyone else in the room was dressed smartly casual for a prime time dinner, as was appropriate. I don’t know why the restaurant staff sat the couple between the two corner romantic tables, both occupied by well dressed couples, one of which was my wife and me.

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  10. John VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days 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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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7836 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 133 times today
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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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