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American · Philadelphia · $$$
American · Philadelphia, PA · $$$
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.
“OMG, first time here and I am completely obsessed! 😍 Everything about this spot is an absolute vibe, whether you’re grabbing a table on the sidewalk or soaking in the gorgeous views from the upstairs loft. The service was top-notch, and the food was just WOW! I got the dirty matcha green tea latte and it was ridiculously yummy. 🍵✨ Fair warning: the portion sizes are MASSIVE, so definitely bring a friend and plan to share. I already can't wait for my next trip to Philly just so I can come back!”
“I went with my teenage son who prefers more of a fast, casual dining experience. However, since we are on a trip together, the compromise was we have a nice sitdown dinner. Surprisingly he thoroughly enjoyed the eclectic plates. He enjoyed the shrimp and scallop, lemon pasta, and I ordered the salmon. He actually finished off my dinner as well as his own. We started with the burrata appetizer. the flavor profiles and texture were great for all of the dishes. I appreciate the diversity in options from the Asian inspired salmon dish that I had to my son’s Italian inspired meal. The service was incredible and the food was outstanding. We were sat next to the window upstairs so it gave us a good opportunity to take in the views and the vibes of the city. I will definitely be back for a date night the next time I’m in the Philadelphia area.”
“The staff is friendly, welcoming and accommodating. We had a baby with us and they took such great care of us. The food is always 10/10. Every bite layers unexpected flavor combinations with vibrant colors and textures. The creativity is more than impressive. The flavors are layered in a way that really highlights how incredible vegetables can be. The menu is a balance of both light and more comforting dishes. There is something for everyone. I hope the Buffalo Cauliflower returns one day! It was the best blue cheese dressing I've ever had, anywhere in my life! The ambiance is perfect. :)”
“The food and ambiance are perfect and what you would expect. Definitely will be going back. We had the fried green tomatoes, that were perfectly crisp and the Caesar’s salad (nice twist) for appetizers. Main courses were fried chicken, spagetti with shrimp and ravioli. Love the uniques sauces, flavoring and special touch each dish has at this place. Even the desserts hit the mark spot on! Majority of the staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. Only our waitress was sort of rushing us, but the other staff members didn’t appear to be the same as her. Regardless, The Love deserves 5-Stars!!”
“Have been here for fabulous dinners before and tried them for brunch for my daughter’s birthday— did not disappoint! Appetizers were incredibly warm scones and fondue with flash fried Brussels and apples— recommend both! Fig gimlet cocktail was fab. Our entrees all came out great— mushroom ravioli possibly the standout but lots of competition from butternut squash risotto and burrata toast. Service was very good and they attempted to be relaxed even though they were quite busy— only felt rushed at the very end.”
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
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