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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.9
4.9
7562 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 151 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 7,562 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

7,562 Reviews

  1. Dave VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. J VIP

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best brunches I’ve ever had in Philadelphia. Service was outstanding. Cinnamon roll scones were dangerously and memorably delicious. Chicken Caesar salad was light and fluffy and never dry. even the brioche toast served with the truffle scrambled eggs … out of this world  The whole team works in perfect synch Will run to come back 

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  3. Brigitte VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. The general manager came over to ask how we were doing and I always love that special touch. The staff are wonderful

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    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was exceptional and a fun menu

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  5. Mellissa

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, great size portions. I can highly recommend the pork chop with apples. On a Saturday it was quite loud so if you want a quieter cosier experience ask for a table upstairs. Would highly recommend

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful brunch here. All dishes were top notch in taste and presentation. The service was great ! Definitely a good pick.

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  7. RAchel VIP

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    need some noise dampening on the walls or ceiling with hardwood floors and no tablecloths. kale salad was meh. the rest was decent. Good service.

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  8. Jeannette

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Love is consistently delicious and the waitstaff is attentive yet never intrusive. I love the cozy atmosphere as well. We love The Love 💕

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner, thoughtful servers! 11/10 would reserve again.

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    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb along with excellent service! Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. They do have a kids menu which was great for our 10 year old. A must try..the frites with the onion remoulade is fantastic!!

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The Love is rated 4.9 stars by 7562 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 151 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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