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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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Philadelphia County
Most Booked
Philadelphia
American
Philadelphia
Most Booked
Review summary
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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.
7,563 Reviews
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Bill
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Dave VIP
Philadelphia24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our waiter was super nice and attentive! Food was delicious!
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J VIP
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Brigitte VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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OpenTable Diner
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The wait staff was exceptional and a fun menu
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Mellissa
South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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RAchel VIP
London8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 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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Jeannette
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Wonderful dinner, thoughtful servers! 11/10 would reserve again.
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FAQs
The Love is rated 4.9 stars by 7562 OpenTable diners.
The Love does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.