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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7221 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 140 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
  • Website
    http://www.theloverestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Parker

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What 7,221 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    American

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible food," standout service, and a "lovely atmosphere." Praised for its creative and delicious menu, the restaurant is a favorite for special occasions and family events. Though noise levels can vary, guests consistently enjoy the attentive staff and flavorful dishes.

7,221 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was awesome! The food was delicious and the drinks were great!!

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  2. Roni

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant dining experience in fun, casual setting. Food was interesting and delicious and service was excellent.

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  3. Brittany

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the Parker house rolls and mushroom soup as appetizers and both were delicious! For our main dishes we ordered The Love and the rigatoni and short rib and both were exceptional! We will definitely be back! 

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  4. Kate

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first visit and I was really impressed. The service was top notch; the food was out of this world… I can’t wait to come back! 10/10

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  5. Bill

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the fried chicken and the turkey avocado face sandwich. Both were great service. Great ambience is great. We will definitely go back.

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  6. Jessica

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered at The Love was delicious. The pumpkin ravioli and frittata were amazing. Definitely recommend making reservations, it was packed on a Saturday for lunch.

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  7. Stacy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at the Love! Service and food were impecable.

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  8. Jane

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were super good. Very accommodating when we wanted to change our table on arrival. The servers were very charming and efficient. And they provided complimentary desserts to share with our coffee!!

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  9. Chuck

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! I walked past this resto so many times, and, from the outside, it looked average. However, as soon as you walk in the front door, you know that you are some place special. The ambience is great, but, more importantly, the food was exquisite. Yes, it was expensive, but the experience was worth every penny. To start, we ordered rolls with chive butter, and, for an entrée, had pumpkin ravioli with walnuts, apples, onions, and ricotta cheese--yum! The food was so good that we decided to order dessert, an apple tartan which was equally delicious. On top of that, our server was excellent, very helpful, and friendly. You have to try this place at least once!

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  10. Kim

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine at The Love. We sat at our favorite table, and had a delicious appetizer of Burrata. Then we had pumpkin ravioli, and we took a banana pudding to go. Our waitress is excellent and we have had her before. I am terrible with names and I wish I remembered it right now. See you again soon!

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 140 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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