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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
6811 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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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2 people
19:00
Booked 184 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 6,811 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

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  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

6,811 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to a number of upscale restaurants while in Philly for 6 days and The Love was rhe best for the price - excellent food at a reasonable price (not ridiculously high priced like some others). GREAT place!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu! The cheese board was one of the best I’ve had- the pairings were excellent. The mains were also very good- a very fresh bronzino with Mediterranean flavors, and rigatoni short rib was also excellent for n terms of flavor and textures. We finished with flourless chocolate cake, which was made better by the accompanying sorbet. The pacing of the meal was decent, though on the quicker side, but not rushed. I only wish they had more than one mocktail offering, but at least there was one!

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  3. Dotingmom

    New York City

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our Brunch choices were incredible. Service was 5star level. Complimentary champagne because it was our 36th wedding anniversary was a nice touch. Highly recommend!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Our server Katherine/Catherine was attentive and knowledgeable about menu items. While there weren’t many vegan options available to me, I appreciated the items she mentioned that could be made to accommodate. The Meyer Lemon Risotto was ok. It was a little salty for me. But I tried some of my partner’s tomato soup and it was good. The Plant Power dish was great. The coconut curry sauce was creamy and had great flavor. The potato frites were also good. I tried the Love Potion and it was good as well. I would come back to this restaurant, it was a great experience for our anniversary dinner.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great visit overall, loved the shrimps n grit and bananas foster bread pudding. Will be back

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  6. alanm

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was professional, courteous and helpful. Food was amazing. We had the pleasure of sitting upstairs for the first time, great space.

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  7. Crissy128

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as always! Delicious food and drinks! Service was A+ too.

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  8. ElizabethO

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 22 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here 3 times, and each time, food was excellent and exceptional customer service. Thank you

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot! Have never had a bad experience here!

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  10. Chalieval

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess was surprisingly rude. Thr service was otherwise fantastic. The food is on point. Prices are high, but it’s balanced out by the overall experience. The deserts were outstanding

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 6811 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 184 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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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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