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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7520 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 169 times today
  • 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
    Charles Parker
  • 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 7,520 people are saying

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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 exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the "warm and inviting atmosphere" and the attentive staff that ensures a memorable visit. Highlights include the "outstanding" fried chicken and "superb" pasta dishes. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy date night.
7,521 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great recommendations from our server! Everything was fantastic!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! On the expensive side by food was fresh and properly seasoned. Would come back

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed brunch at the Love this weekend. Although the restaurant was very busy when we entered, after providing our reservation information to the hostess, we were seated pleasantly and quickly. Danielle, our server, greeted us and discussed drink and menu items. We ordered a mushroom soup and cinnamon scones to start with cocktails. We then shared a chicken Caesar salad. The soup while very tasty was not hot; the scone was flavorful and fresh. We noted that the Caesar salad did not have much chicken and shared that with Danielle when she checked on us. Within a few minutes, a manager brought a bowl of pulled chicken to add to our salad which really helped the dish. To finish, we ordered espresso and we provided small pastries compliments of our server. Despite the restaurant being very busy, the food quality and presentation were excellent and Danielle and her associates provided superb service.

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  4. SUSAN

    VIP

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite Rittenhouse Square restaurant. Always a solid, reliable place to dine. The service is always attentive, friendly and helpful.

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  5. Linda

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only was the food delicious, but the entire staff was so accommodating! One of the best Starr restaurants!!

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  6. Gregg

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite for family, friends and business. This time, our cousins could not stop commenting on every menu item (salmon and ravioli especially) and the service. Katherine was lovely and supported by an attentive service team. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  7. Nancie

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu for brunch. Food was excellent. I would highly recommend

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  8. StacyK

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch! Loved the mushroom frittata and apple pancakes

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always one of the best dining experiences we have. We love The Love!

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  10. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice spot for any kind of dinner experience! Very good food, quiet, low light environment.

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 169 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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