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The Love, Philadelphia, PA
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The Love

4.8
4.8
5796 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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

7:00 PM


Booked 218 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Charles Parker

  • 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 5,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

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  1. Zelda28

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    This is one of my favorites but last night was very disappointing. The service was tremendously slow and inattentive. They can do better!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Monica was amazing! She picked an app, cocktail, and entree for me and nailed each one based on my preferences. The whole team created a wonderful atmosphere for me and my wife’s anniversary and the food was delicious!
  3. WishICouldCook

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Love the food and service but very loud inside downstairs for a business lunch
  4. phillylawyer

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great restaurant experience. Highly recommend.
  5. TashayG

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Super happy we got to visit this restaurant while we were visiting the area. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly.
  6. KristiO

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only thought the wines were very overpriced, but the food is always fantastic here and the Lovebird is why we keep coming back year after year.
  7. soccermomof2

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite for brunch. The salads are so fresh. Appreciate the quality hot tea.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greatest restaurant in the city food was amazing. Service was great👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
  9. CH2NY

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service and ambiance made for a terrific dining experience. Our special thanks to our server Matt who went out of his way to ensure our comfort in the dining room.
  10. ETaylor

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Always a good meal at The Love. I went out of my comfort zone of the fried chicken. Highly recommend the chicken, grits, greens. Branzino was more like a stew. Not what I expected.
  11. Golnj

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice and enjoyable brunch experience, will come back
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great time. Great food and great service. Would recommend for brunch
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service but a little loud for a business dinner
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little loud inside but overall outstanding food and service. Will definitely return!
  15. Phillyfoodexplorers

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Their turkey cheese melt with aioli is terrific Service is considerate, polite and friendly. Amazing! This is my third visit in 6 weeks for lunch. Will try dinner sometime soon
  16. Ns2ties

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Large portions. Beautiful decor. Attentive service.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Go here for dinner. You will not be disappointed.
  18. MagC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Came here for brunch with a friend on a Sunday morning--the seating for two was perfect but the noise level was high and had trouble hearing my friend a few times. Service was fine and the food/drinks were delicious especially the rhubarb scones (the black truffle scrambled eggs were good but the potatoes it came with were too dry/chewy). Would come here again but will order another entree next time.
  19. Pmc1117

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience and service. Will definitely go back for dinner!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We’ll definitely be back soon!
  21. E976

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was outstanding as well as our delicious dinner.
  23. StevenS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food excellent Service was terrific- friendly knowledgeable
  24. ToryT

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good was amazing & customer service was exceptional. I split a few plates with my girlfriend & instead of bringing out one dish, they brought two portions. Extremely thoughtful
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Menu was excellent - a creative (but not overwhelming) assortment of unique/innovative dishes. We started with the black truffle risotto with lemon artichoke hearts (a must have in our view), shishito peppers (“fried” is potentially misleading - they were some of the best shishitos I’ve had), and the cucumber feta salad (excellent, but a bit rich for our taste. More cucumber would have been welcome; we left a pile of feta in the dish). We ordered two sides as starters, given the starters were quite large, and frankly, the sides were a better value. The service was excellent and incredibly accommodative: my date had the salmon, which was cooked to perfection, but wanted more greens/veggies in lieu of the farrow, and I had the pork chop (also cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor) but preferred potatoes to the accompanying red onion rings. Our server suggested the substitutions without hesitation and even brought a side of collard greens (free of charge) when my date thought she might have liked even more greens on the side - they weren’t our favorite, but an appreciated gesture. Skillet cookie with ice cream for dessert… incredibly decadent and SO delicious. Will absolutely be back the next time I’m in Philly. Need to try the short rib rigatoni!
  26. dnptrs

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First time here and was surprised by the food. Most Starr places are pretty "meh" but The Love shines brighter than the others.
  27. davidc

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The fried chicken was over cooked and very hard. It would have been better if they used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. The branzino was tasty. The parker house rolls were just average. I was surprised there was no steak option. This is not one of Starr’s better restaurants.
  28. RachelL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for a girls night with my 3yo. First time at Love so you never know but they were amazing and welcoming! The food was great, our waitress was great, and (I think) the front house manager came by and said hi. Very good, will go back next time I’m in Philly
  29. drknast

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Weston was a great waiter and fried chicken was delish!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the busiest weekends with Mother’s Day and graduation weekend but the service was still great. My mom had a great time and complimented the waiter and manager for their attentiveness. Thanks for a good experience during brunch.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Mother’s Day brunch the scones, lemon poppy seed pancakes were amazing!
  32. Rheanna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our brunch at The Love! We came in for my daughter’s birthday and Mother’s Day. Monica and the rest of the staff were amazing and really made my daughter feel special. The food was fantastic! We’ll definitely be back if we’re in the area again!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good vibe for date night, decent food & great ambience
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Service. Food. Ambiance. Took friends from London at the last minute and they were truly impressed!
  35. JudithU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing! I would most definitely eat there again if I visited Philly again! It was probably the best meal I have ever eaten in my life! Recommend it hands down!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food with great service. A favorite for date night or brunch with mom!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Awesome good, service and great views up in the second floor. Will be back for sure.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food and great ambience- request downstairs if you can get seating there - better than upstairs
  39. FaMK

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Love was extremely delicious, and the menu had so many good options it was hard to decide what to get. We ended up getting the shrimp and grits, and the posh breakfast, and biscuits. All of them were amazing but the shrimp and grits were phenomenal. Also our server was kind enough to recommend a delicious vanilla latter and gave us free dessert bites which were delectable.
  40. LucindaG

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was delicious. Went for Mother’s Day - will try again.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Love offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 433-1555.

The Love is rated 4.8 stars by 5796 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 218 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

  • 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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