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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7499 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 194 times today
  • 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.

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 7,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 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.

7,499 Reviews
  1. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 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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    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. Kristen

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at The Love, celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff was so accommodating and the atmosphere was so warm and inviting. Highly recommend!

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  4. Jake

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to “The Love” before and it’s always so good. My wife and I arrived 20 minutes before our reservation and they were able to seat us immediately. The staff is overly friendly and accommodating and everything I’ve had was delicious. Our waiter, Dylan was very kind and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Tracey

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal at The Love. Enjoyed the cheese board (although I was disappointed there was no mouse) and our drinks were perfectly made. The rigatoni and short rib was outstanding as well as the pork chop and apples. Desserts were fantastic, too. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  6. Jazmine

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Love is fantastic! From the delicious food with great portions, the quick service, and the hospitality of the servers, it was a great experience. The cookie skillet was out of this world and they even brought out a separate dessert to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. I cannot recommend enough!

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  7. Rebecca

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly.. It was one of the first upscale restaurants I’ve been to, I can’t usually justify the huge price tag that comes with a meal for two. However, I had a baby 5 months ago & I felt we deserved the experience, having a night out to ourselves. It was superb. We had the Caesar, the cheese board, rolls, cornbread, Brussels, and risotto. The entrees sounded good but not necessarily what we were looking for. They made sure we were finished with our first appetizer course, its dishes, and even the table was wiped off between courses. The cocktails were moderately priced, the food prices were average for the atmosphere, and service was excellent - we had Eduardo as our server. Definitely recommend.

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  8. Jim

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and food were awesome, atmosphere was outstanding and Edwardo our server was excellent.

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  9. Brenda

    VIP

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another completely enjoyable dinner with our adult grandchildren. It’s one of our favorite places to eat because the service is 1st rate and the food is devine. There are choices for our group of 5 that have very different tastes. Everyone loved the meals and the dining experience.

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  10. Dan

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday dinner for friends. Everyone cleaned their plates. Save room for the Bananas foster bread pudding

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7499 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 194 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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