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The Love, Philadelphia, PA

The Love

4.8
4.8
7663 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 224 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 7,663 people are saying

The Love reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    American

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Love offers "fantastic food, amazing service, and great ambience." Known for its "plentiful and delicious" dishes, including standout vegan options, this Philly gem delivers "superb" experiences from brunch to dinner. The cozy atmosphere, "exceptional service," and delightful seasonal produce make it a top choice for any occasion.

7,663 Reviews

  1. Shawn VIP

    Orlando32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, terrific drinks can be a bit on the noisy level.

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  2. Silvia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ristorante molto carino, forse luci un po’ troppo soffuse. Da assaggiare i ravioli e il pane che servono con il burro. I dolci un po’ troppo pesanti, non lo riprenderei. Prezzi nella norma se vuoi mangiare bene in queste città americane

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  3. Susan

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed! Forgo ordering the skillet rolls. $8 of dryness. Barata toast/salad delicious! Entree of salmon fabulous

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  4. ReneM

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food and drinks served outside on a beautiful night in Philadelphia!

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  5. Sandy

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend The Love, from the moment we walked in the door we were welcomed with a friendly greeting and the friendliness followed with every person that we encountered. Great little spot and would go back again.

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  6. April

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for fresh tasting food, attentive service, and a nice ambiance this is the spot.

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  7. Julie

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Love is our special go to restaurant. Always great and always careful with my celiac. Love the Love!

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  8. Deborah

    Philadelphia38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent brunch in the second floor dining room. Food was delicious and service outstanding.

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  9. Teia VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. We went for brunch and I had the Burrata ‘Toast’ and shrimp grits. Other items at the table included the cinnamon rolls and ravioli. Everything was literally delicious.. our server was delightful and the ambience was nice.

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  10. Gery VIP

    Philadelphia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dishes always prepared perfectly. Really interesting and varied selections too. Service is outstanding. We eat there frequently and always “love the Love”!

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The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 7663 OpenTable diners.

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Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Rittenhouse Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 224 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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