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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.9
4.9
7572 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 194 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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
  • 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 7,572 people are saying

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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love enchants with "exceptional food and service," a "lovely atmosphere," and creative, flavorful dishes. Perfect for special occasions, it features a "vibrant neighborhood gem" vibe, with standout items like the "best grits and chicken" and "amazing brunch." Despite occasional noise, it's a "top tier" dining experience.
7,572 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and excellent cuisine. Spot on guidance for choices and complements to the dishes we selected. Appreciated the special “gifts” from the chef.

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  2. Len

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service, friendly staff. Food was excellent. Would like to see a bit more variety on menu. Will definitely go back.

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  3. Janet

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! We totally enjoyed everything we ordered.

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  4. Michele VIP

    Cincinnati64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a really good seafood pasta dinner . The vibe was very upbeat and this was a warm environment. Enjoyed the cornbread!

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  5. Jboyda

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with great food in a great environment!

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  6. Pamela

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit as highly recommended by two friends. The ambiance was lovely and slightly too loud but very friendly and comfortable. The service was excellent. Our servers were attentive, informative of the items on the menu and wine selection, and very engaging and friendly. The menu selection were were not your run of the mill dishes but my husband and I both throughly enjoyed our choices. We’ll be back to try the dishes we wanted to experience.

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  7. Bianca

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the whole experience from checking in, and being escorted to our table, the service, food, drinks were top-notch! Our servers didn't miss a beat, the food was over the top wonderful, the entire vibe of the restaurant was amazing - it was a Tuesday night and the place was packed! The bathrooms were clean, the ambience of the restaurant is beautiful! i dine out a lot and this was by far one of my favorite places - i live in LA and highly recommend LOVE to anyone local or out of towners seeing Phlly!

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  8. Kendra VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my birthday 🎂 there and they made it special even though I was doing a solo dinner. Very good food as well. Literally everything was good that I got: Burrata, Shrimp and Scallop Spaghetti, Crème Brûlée and cornbread 😋

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  9. Bill

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our very first visit was absolutely exceptional. Our reservation had to be switched to a larger party and the restaurant made accommodations for us. The service and food were absolutely what we expected from a Stephen Starr restaurant. The cocktails to the main curses to dessert were perfect. We had guests from Chile and they LOVED it!!! Philadelphia showing off its best side. Thank you to everyone who made our lunch extra special. We look forward to coming again.

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  10. Dave VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was super nice and attentive! Food was delicious!

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The Love is rated 4.9 stars by 7572 OpenTable diners.

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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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