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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7507 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 173 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 7,507 people are saying

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 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.

7,507 Reviews

  1. pip

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good service & food. Very noisy. Not outstanding but reasonable

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  2. Dana

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    68 reviews

    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food were okay. Neither were spectacular. The sushi rice on my salmon bowl was too gummy and didn’t mix well with the other ingredients, even with the sauce. The salmon itself was well cooked - crispy on the outside and medium and juicy in the middle. My iced tea was never refilled.

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  3. dwgroucho

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service - Lauren is fantastic! Food was exceptional - wine list excellent and the place is beautiful if a bit noisy but I love seeing a full house and everyone enjoying the experience. I also think that the price is more than fair for the incredible food!!

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  4. Maureen

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food, fabulous service. One of my favorite restaurants in the city and will definitely be back and highly recommend. Only issue- it’s extremely loud!

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  5. Dwayne

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greet place, great service, great meals - with love (that was cheesy I know) :)

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  6. Suzanne

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience— from the food to the atmosphere to the staff- 10/10!!! Can’t wait to come back!

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  7. Mo

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great place and perfect for brunch and lunch

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  8. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place…..always delicious and wonderful service!

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  9. James

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great Food, Great Vibe!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary and the service was amazing!!!! The servers were great and really catered to our needs. We loved it there and it made the night so special

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7507 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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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 173 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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