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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7421 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 203 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Parker
  • Area
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross Street
    Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "romantic ambiance" and "unique menu options," though noise levels can be high. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, praised for its "attentive staff" and "large portions." Highly recommended for a "memorable meal."
7,421 Reviews
  1. Sade

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great. I love the ambience, everything I had was very good, the fried chicken was perfection, the burrata toast was so fresh and light, and the desserts were outstanding. What really made the meal was our server Zach, he was patient, and made wonderful recommendations.

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  2. Eileen

    VIP

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! The food was outstanding and creative, and the service was excellent.

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  3. Karen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Creative avocado toast . First visit . Will return again.

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  4. eve

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went at peak Sunday brunch. Had to wait a bit for our reservation. Restaurant is loud and service was somewhat inattentive given the high traffic. Food was solid.

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  5. sarah

    VIP

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch, fantastic menu, and super service. We will be back!

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  6. Alex

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious—especially enjoyed the lemon risotto! The staff was also excellent. Will definitely go again!

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  7. Allison

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner here. The flavors of the dishes were amazing. The portions are definitely plentiful. You could probably split the ceasar salad (which is amazingly good). Everything was cooked perfectly. The banana fosters bread pudding is a must-try. The cocktails are very good as well. Overall, it was a fantastic evening, and we will definitely come here again.

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  8. Emil

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated by the window, which at night and during winter was a cold position to be in. We both had to keep our coats on throughout dinner. The waiters were very open and kind, not hesitant to answer questions. The food was fairly well prepared, but for what it’s worth, I would say definitely it was overpriced; some of the cocktails were hit and miss for us, as cocktails usually are.

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  9. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Food was fresh and delicious! Even the mock tails were perfect. 10/10 recommend!

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  10. David

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    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were in town for a concert and had a fantastic dinner at Love. Our server Makayla was fantastic and food was just as good. Ty

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7421 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 203 times today
Google Map for The Love

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sansom
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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