The Love: a romantic Philadelphia dining experience with exceptional food and service.
Located at 130 S 18th St in Center City Philadelphia, The Love offers a romantic dining experience with warm, intimate atmosphere and thoughtful details. Guests praise attentive service, impeccable food, and a welcoming vibe—often highlighting upstairs seating by the window and a quiet, candlelit feel. A popular spot for anniversaries and special nights, The Love earns glowing reviews for atmosphere, food, and hospitality.
130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Gourmet meals featuring dishes like crispy branzino, blackened pork chop, and lemon risotto in a romantic setting.
Weekend brunch with fresh options like posh brunch and hush puppies, served in a cozy atmosphere.
Curated wine list and craft cocktails, including Old Fashioneds, to complement your dining experience.
Personalized service for anniversaries and events, with table requests and attentive staff to make moments magical.
Secure seating with efficient service, ensuring a seamless experience even during peak hours.
Overall rating
Katie Markel
10/10 restaurant. Top 3 of the best in Philly. Food was absolutely amazing. The service and wait staff couldn’t have been more friendly. And the atmosphere made it perfect - dim lighting, low music, intimate seating. Pricing wasn’t as bad as other places around. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back.
Lauren Kin
Incredible. Met every one of the expectations I have for a Steven Starr restaurant! Came for the lunch and it was super reasonably priced and gourmet quality food. The tuna crudo appetizer stole the show for looks and taste. The service was awesome and when they saw us come in with backpacks and placing them under the table they offered to securely store them for us! The restaurant was very full I’m glad we made a reservation, but the service didn’t feel like we were waiting at a busy restaurant, it’s well staffed! But the food is where this restaurant shines! 4 meals and an appetizer an each one uniquely delicious and worthy of a return!
Ming Lu
After doing a good amount of research to find the perfect spot to celebrate my anniversary with my girlfriend, I decided to surprise her with a dinner at The Love, and the restaurant did not disappoint in the slightest. They went above and beyond to make our evening nothing short of magical. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all exceptional. I reached out to the restaurant ahead of time to see if we could be seated upstairs since it’s quieter and more intimate, and they not only honored the request, but gave us one of the best tables in the entire restaurant, right by the window. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - This restaurant is easily one of my favorites in Center City Philadelphia. Everything, from the decor, to the carefully curated details, to the cozy feeling you get riding the elevator up to the second floor, creates an atmosphere that feels warm, romantic, and thoughtfully designed. It truly sets the tone for a special night out. Service - The service was nothing short of phenomenal. As mentioned, I messaged ahead of time requesting a quiet table upstairs, and they responded kindly, assuring me they would do their best. When my girlfriend called to let them know we’d be a few minutes late, the hostesses were incredibly polite and understanding. The moment we arrived, the hostess greeted us with, “You have one of the best tables upstairs,” and both of us looked at each other in surprise, it was the perfect start to the evening. Our waitress, Danielle, was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. One of the managers even came by to check on us, adding another layer of hospitality. The food runners were professional and well-mannered. Every single person working that night contributed to making the experience feel elevated and memorable. What We Ordered - There’s really no need to rate each item individually, everything was outstanding. The flavors, presentation, and execution of each dish were extraordinary. I had one minor issue with my drinking glass being chipped, but it was handled immediately and professionally. -(Drink) Old Fashion -(Drink) Half Baked -Line-Caught Tuna Crudo -Crispy Branzino -Blackened Pork Chop -Ginger-Miso Slow Cooked Collard Greens Final Thoughts - My girlfriend and I loved this place so much that we’re already talking about making it our annual anniversary tradition. We were blown away from the moment we walked in to the moment we stepped out. The staff is incredibly professional, the food is phenomenal, and the entire experience felt truly special. The Love lived up to its name... and then some.
Oznur Basak
Came for brunch. Ordered posh brunch and hush puppies. Everything was fresh. The staff is really nice. Got here Sunday morning at 10 (did reservations for 10:15. ) but they seated us right away. Daniel was our server. He is really nice and attentive. 😊
Miralia
My family of 3 made a reservation for dinner here and had a culinary experience that was truly out-of-this-world delicious. We loved everything we ordered, starting with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and loaded with Parmesan and definitely a favorite of the night. The entrees were all delicious and spoke to the cooks’ skill at combining unique ingredients and flavors to create wildly successful dishes. I got the crispy branzino, which was absolutely delectable, especially when combining all components (hummus, couscous, vegetables, olives, fish) for the perfect bite. My dad got the shrimp and scallop pasta, which had some of the best scallops we’ve ever tried. My mom got the lemon risotto, which was perfectly rich and creamy, though a tad salty for her taste. For dessert, we got the peach and berry cobbler and some delicious complementary fig and oat bars. Everyone loved the cobbler, though the ice cream had a very strong ginger flavor that I ended up not preferring. The service was truly excellent—we were served in a timely manner and our waiter checked on us consistently through the meal. The ambience was also nice and cozy, but it was quite loud and a bit cold on the second floor. Bring a jacket and expect absolutely fantastic food with the most delicious ingredient combinations!
