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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.9
4.9
7588 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 188 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Parker
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What 7,588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love delights guests with "top-notch food and service" in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about "amazing" dishes like fried chicken, lemon risotto, and shrimp and scallop pasta. The restaurant boasts attentive staff and a "perfect date night ambiance." Despite its lively setting, it remains a "favorite" for many.
7,588 Reviews
  1. Shannon VIP

    Philadelphia90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and delicious. There was not one dissatisfied person in our party of 5. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The vibe was relaxed and inviting. We will definitely return.

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  2. Nicki

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single employee you meet at The Love is welcoming & personable. You can tell that they genuinely care about your experience. The service is on point. Drinks arrived promptly & they were delicious! The food is *chefs kiss*. We started with the fried vegetables & warm bread; simply perfection. The Love is fantastic.

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  3. Peter VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to meet friends, have a date night, or just enjoy a meal. Very small bar area so come for the food but enjoy a host of great drinks from your dining table.

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  4. Lori VIP

    New York City72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, service and ambiance at this beautiful restaurant. I highly recommend it to those who love great fresh flavorful food.

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  5. Charles

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was amazing. The service was incredible. I highly recommend this place.

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  6. Ariana

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything at The Love was spot on! The espresso martinis were delicious, and the restaurant even sent over a round of champagne to celebrate our anniversary. They made us want to celebrate with The Love every anniversary, and it was those little details that pushed this dining experience to the next level. The lovebird chicken was our favorite!! Everything was perfect and we will definitely be returning!

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  7. joel VIP

    Atlantic City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great as is customer service. Our go to restaurant

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  8. David VIP

    Philadelphia135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service is top notch. Their service is a well coordinated team effort. Could not have been more pleased. Food is excellent and worth the price which we thought fair. Drinks were over priced. Very loud atmosphere, so hard to hear at times but we had very enjoyable time

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  9. Beth

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soooo good. Only regret was filling up on the cheese plate before dinner. The appetizers are generous portions. Great vegetarian options!

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  10. Max VIP

    Philadelphia25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived for our reservation a half hour early, but we were able to get seats at the bar. The bar seems somewhat of an after-thought, directly off the entrance before you get to the hostess station. It seems more of a place to wait for a table, so a bit more bustling as opposed to welcoming, but our bartender Gina was great and made up for the minor inconveniences of bar seating. From the brunch menu, we shared the mushroom soup, cucumber salad, hush puppies, a pancake, and an order of the shrimp and grits. All were very good, and there were plenty of other options to encourage a return visit. It's a Starr restaurant, so it isn't inexpensive, but you do get really tasty, well-prepared food with the added touch of exceptional service that makes for a worthwhile meal.

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The Love is rated 4.9 stars by 7588 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 188 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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