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The Love.

The Love. The Love, an American restaurant located just steps away from the picturesque Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, offers creative and vibrant American cuisine in a carefree setting where food and good friends are celebrated. Experience Aimee Olexy's bilevel sanctuary on S 18th Street.
(1922)

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Weekends, al fresco.🌞🥂🥞Brunch with us Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm.Photo:
05/23/2026

Weekends, al fresco.🌞🥂🥞

Brunch with us Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm.

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From Bordeaux to Mendoza, and a bit of everything in between. 🍷
05/21/2026

From Bordeaux to Mendoza, and a bit of everything in between. 🍷

Introducing ’s Executive Chef, Anthony Micari.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Originally from New York, Chef Anthony Micari began his culinary ...
05/18/2026

Introducing ’s Executive Chef, Anthony Micari.
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Originally from New York, Chef Anthony Micari began his culinary career in the Northeast, refining his craft in acclaimed kitchens across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Miami, and New York. With more than two decades of experience in high-end kitchens in the U.S. and abroad, he is known for his creative approach, operational expertise, and commitment to team leadership.
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Micari’s career includes a notable tenure with Starr Restaurants, where he served as Executive Sous Chef at Makoto in Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops. Now, his journey comes full circle as he leads the opening of SLIM’S in the restaurant’s original space — bringing a modern perspective to a location that helped define Miami’s luxury dining landscape. His experience within multi-concept, high-volume environments shaped his reputation as a trusted leader in refined, guest-driven hospitality.
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Prior to SLIM’S, Micari held executive roles at The Country Club at DC Ranch, Sun Valley Resort, and Mourad, as well as internationally at Asiatique by Jean-Georges at La Mamounia in Marrakech. Across each chapter of his career, he has played a key role in high-profile openings and overseen complex kitchen operations with precision and excellence.

Today’s the final day to vote in The RAMMYS Awards!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀🥂 Le Diplomate for Best Gathering PlaceWe’ve always been abo...
05/17/2026

Today’s the final day to vote in The RAMMYS Awards!
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🥂 Le Diplomate for Best Gathering Place
We’ve always been about bringing people together. Thank you for letting us be part of your milestones, traditions, and everyday moments for so many years.
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🍸 El Presidente for Best Bar
Whether you’re starting the fiesta with a Frozen Pineapple Marg or grabbing friends to share a Cochina Sink, we love being your go-to spot to turn up the energy and keep the night going.
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Link in bio to vote! ✨

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🥂  You've earned this moment. Let us help you celebrate it, right here in the heart of ...
05/16/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🥂

You've earned this moment. Let us help you celebrate it, right here in the heart of Rittenhouse Square.

Saturday | Brunch 10am-2pm, Dinner 5-10pm
Sunday | Brunch 10am-2:30pm, Dinner 5-10pm
Monday | Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 5-10pm

Reserve your table on .

Currently twirling: Shrimp & Scallop Spaghetti with lemon, garlic, arugula, tiny tomatoes, Aleppo and Parmesan frico.
05/13/2026

Currently twirling: Shrimp & Scallop Spaghetti with lemon, garlic, arugula, tiny tomatoes, Aleppo and Parmesan frico.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to every mother celebrating today. We look forward to hosting you at our table. 🌷

Some requests are simply non-negotiable. What do we think Miranda Priestly’s order would be? 🍸
05/07/2026

Some requests are simply non-negotiable. What do we think Miranda Priestly’s order would be? 🍸

Career day with mini chefs in the making and ’s Executive Chef, Mark Coleman!
05/07/2026

Career day with mini chefs in the making and ’s Executive Chef, Mark Coleman!

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes are back on the menu, featuring creole spiced ranch, and housemade bread & butter pickles.
05/05/2026

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes are back on the menu, featuring creole spiced ranch, and housemade bread & butter pickles.

Pastis Nashville is looking for an experienced, passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team!If you thrive i...
05/04/2026

Pastis Nashville is looking for an experienced, passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team!

If you thrive in a high-volume environment and want to be part of one of Nashville’s most exciting dining destinations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply at the link in our bio.

Introducing Electric Lemon’s Executive Chef, Sergio Ortega!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀A native of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, trained at T...
05/04/2026

Introducing Electric Lemon’s Executive Chef, Sergio Ortega!
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A native of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, trained at The Art Institute of California–Santa Ana before working in notable kitchens including AnQi and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
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He went on to hold sous chef roles in California, Los Angeles, and Austin, and helped open restaurants across the U.S., Mexico, and Australia, including Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa. In 2020, he co-opened Chato’s Bar and Grill in Santa Ana, earning recognition from The Orange County Register.
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Sergio later served as Chef de Cuisine at Atla Venice alongside Chef Enrique Olvera, before joining Botanica in Los Angeles, where he refined his seasonal, farm-driven approach and developed a broader New American perspective.
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We’re pleased to welcome him to the team, introducing a new season of dishes shaped by peak ingredients and a fresh perspective.

Today is the day!  SPRING FESTIVAL IS HERE. 🌸🥂🌮🌷🍹The STARR Block Party returns to 18th & Walnut from 12–5PM. Come hungry...
05/02/2026

Today is the day! SPRING FESTIVAL IS HERE. 🌸🥂🌮🌷🍹
The STARR Block Party returns to 18th & Walnut from 12–5PM. Come hungry and stay a while!
 
Here’s what to find:
 

🍽️:  Caviar Bumps, Wagyu Sliders, Shrimp Cocktail
🍹:  Champagne Jello Shots
 

🍽️: Arancini, Cannoli, Tiramisu
🍹: Aperol Spritzes
 

🍽️: Al Pastor Tacos, Elote Popcorn
🍹: Frozen Margs, Tecate
 

🍽️: Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Brookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
🍹: Tang-a-Ritas, Frozen Astronauts
 

🍽️: Crab Cake Sandwiches
🍹: Brown Derby Cocktails
 

🍽️: Fish & Chip Bites
🍹: Pale Ales, Lemonades
 

🍽️: Pâte à Choux Ice Cream Sandwiches, Jambon Beurre Baguettes
🍹: Basilic Nouveau Cocktails

A forever favorite: Frozé Rose.
05/01/2026

A forever favorite: Frozé Rose.

THIS SATURDAY,  SPRING FESTIVAL RETURNS! 🌸🥂🌮🌷🍹 We’re taking over 18th & Walnut for the STARR Block Party, 12–5PM — rain ...
04/29/2026

THIS SATURDAY, SPRING FESTIVAL RETURNS! 🌸🥂🌮🌷🍹
 
We’re taking over 18th & Walnut for the STARR Block Party, 12–5PM — rain or shine! 
 
Here’s what to expect:
 

Luxury with a playful edge: Caviar Bumps, Champagne Jello Shots, Wagyu Sliders, and classic Shrimp Cocktail.
 

Bite-sized Italian classics, from crispy Arancini to Cannoli and Tiramisu. Aperol Spritzes encouraged.
 

Your Cinco pregame starts here: Tecate, Frozen Margs, Al Pastor Tacos, and Elote Popcorn.
 

Nostalgia meets indulgence: Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Brookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Tang-a-Ritas, and Frozen Astronauts.
 

Old Hollywood with a Derby Day twist: Crab Cake Sliders and Brown Derby cocktails.
 

A taste of London: Fish & Chip Bites, Pale Ales, and Lemonades.
 

Parisian charm with a spring twist: Pâte à Choux ice cream sandwiches, Mini Jambon Beurre baguettes, and Basilic Nouveau cocktails.

All plant-based, all love. Tofu Teriyaki | sticky rice, bok choy, shiitake, daikon, broccoli, love chili crisp & cilantr...
04/27/2026

All plant-based, all love.

Tofu Teriyaki | sticky rice, bok choy, shiitake, daikon, broccoli, love chili crisp & cilantro-scallion salad

May calls for fresh spring dishes, spritzes galore and the return of  at the .Hiring all FOH positions. Join them for a ...
04/23/2026

May calls for fresh spring dishes, spritzes galore and the return of at the .

Hiring all FOH positions. Join them for a job fair this upcoming Monday + Tuesday onsite.

À bientôt! 🌞🌷🥂

This Thursday, April 23rd, every bite counts. ❤️ We’re teaming up with Action Wellness for , and a portion of proceeds f...
04/22/2026

This Thursday, April 23rd, every bite counts. ❤️ 

We’re teaming up with Action Wellness for , and a portion of proceeds from dinner across our Philly restaurants goes toward vital health services and support for those living with chronic illness. 

Come for dinner, leave knowing you made a difference. Reserve your table now!

04/17/2026

Cranberry Walnut Bread — critically acclaimed, approved.

Find it at and

The side dish worth making room for.Cucumber and Feta Salad
04/17/2026

The side dish worth making room for.

Cucumber and Feta Salad

Mark your calendars!  is back for its 36th year on Thursday, April 23rd, and STARR Restaurants is proud to participate o...
04/15/2026

Mark your calendars! is back for its 36th year on Thursday, April 23rd, and STARR Restaurants is proud to participate once again. 🍝🥟❤️ 

From tacos to dim sum, caviar to carbonara, whatever you’re craving, a portion of proceeds from dinner goes straight to Action Wellness, supporting their vital work providing health services, care, and support to those living with chronic illness and impacted by HIV/AIDS. 

Reserve your table, order what you love, and leave knowing you made a difference.

Where the night begins. ✨
04/14/2026

Where the night begins. ✨

Thank you to  and Caity Weaver for naming our Cranberry Walnut Bread “The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America.”
04/14/2026

Thank you to and Caity Weaver for naming our Cranberry Walnut Bread “The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America.”

Shrimp and Grits with onions and peppers brought together in our Southern shellfish sauce.Lunch served weekdays, 11:30am...
04/10/2026

Shrimp and Grits with onions and peppers brought together in our Southern shellfish sauce.

Lunch served weekdays, 11:30am to 2pm.

STARR Restaurants is incredibly proud of our DC teams and their place within such an exceptional restaurant community. L...
04/07/2026

STARR Restaurants is incredibly proud of our DC teams and their place within such an exceptional restaurant community. Last evening, we celebrated being named 2026 RAMMY Awards finalists alongside some of Washington’s best restaurateurs, chefs, restaurants, and hospitality professionals as a whole. 

Thank you to the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington for a wonderful evening, and cheers to all of this year’s finalists!

| New Restaurant of the Year & Best Pastry Chef of the Year 
| Favorite Gathering Place of the Year
| Best Bar of the Year
| Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Yearstarr | Restaurateur of the Year

Everything in its place. See you at 5.🕯️
04/07/2026

Everything in its place. See you at 5.🕯️

A sunny brunch spread, best enjoyed on the patio. ☕️🥓Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 2pm.Photo:
04/04/2026

A sunny brunch spread, best enjoyed on the patio. ☕️🥓

Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 2pm.

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Golden hour at 130 S. 18th Street.
03/31/2026

Golden hour at 130 S. 18th Street.

A private barrel with Dad's Hat means we get to choose exactly what we pour. Ask our bartenders what we're mixing up ton...
03/27/2026

A private barrel with Dad's Hat means we get to choose exactly what we pour. Ask our bartenders what we're mixing up tonight!

Warm Salmon Sticky Rice Bowl and an ice-cold Frozé Rosé. You really can’t go wrong. ✨
03/24/2026

Warm Salmon Sticky Rice Bowl and an ice-cold Frozé Rosé. You really can’t go wrong. ✨

“To dine in Babbo feels singular without feeling self-conscious, the type of special-occasion place that’s just accessib...
03/17/2026

“To dine in Babbo feels singular without feeling self-conscious, the type of special-occasion place that’s just accessible enough to head to without needing the occasion.”
 
In good company! Thank you and for including Babbo amongst the city’s best new additions.

Curated the way we like it. Simple, thoughtful, and shareable.
03/16/2026

Curated the way we like it. Simple, thoughtful, and shareable.

🍸☕️The kind of cocktail worth pausing for, wherever you are.
03/15/2026

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The kind of cocktail worth pausing for, wherever you are.

A new expression of Greek cuisine with a touch of Aegean glamour coming to Rittenhouse Square.Follow along →
03/13/2026

A new expression of Greek cuisine with a touch of Aegean glamour coming to Rittenhouse Square.

Follow along →

A new expression of Greek cuisine with a touch of Aegean glamour coming to Rittenhouse Square.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Follow along →
03/13/2026

A new expression of Greek cuisine with a touch of Aegean glamour coming to Rittenhouse Square.
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A childhood favorite, elevated."C" is for Cookie - chocolate chip cookie skillet, cookie dough ice cream & salted carame...
03/12/2026

A childhood favorite, elevated.

"C" is for Cookie - chocolate chip cookie skillet, cookie dough ice cream & salted caramel.

We’re thrilled to announce that Slim’s, STARR Restaurants’ glamorous reimagining of the classic steakhouse, is opening o...
03/12/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Slim’s, STARR Restaurants’ glamorous reimagining of the classic steakhouse, is opening on Tuesday, March 17th.

Reservations are now available on for parties of up to 5 people.

Don’t see your preferred reservation time? Sign up for Resy’s notify list to be alerted as more tables open.

Mural by Christoph Niemann
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Whatever the mood calls for.
03/08/2026

Whatever the mood calls for.

Crispy Branzino.Baby carrots, couscous, green olive harissa vinaigrette, mint, sesame za’atar.
03/04/2026

Crispy Branzino.

Baby carrots, couscous, green olive harissa vinaigrette, mint, sesame za’atar.

Your table is ready. 🍷
02/28/2026

Your table is ready. 🍷

Address

130 S 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

To get to S 18th Street in Philadelphia, there are several options for both public transport and driving/parking. Here are the directions without mentioning the specific destination:

Public Transport:
1. From your starting point, head to the nearest bus or subway station.
2. Take a bus or subway line that goes towards Center City or Rittenhouse Square.
3. Get off at the nearest stop to S 18th Street.
4. Walk towards S 18th Street until you reach your destination.

Driving/Parking:
1. From your starting point, use a navigation app or map to get onto the appropriate highway or main road that leads to Philadelphia.
2. Follow the signs towards Center City Philadelphia.
3. Once you reach Center City, look for parking garages or street parking in the vicinity of S 18th Street.
4. Park your vehicle and walk towards S 18th Street until you reach your destination.

Please note that these directions are general and may vary depending on your starting location and current traffic conditions. It is always recommended to check for any road closures, construction, or public transport schedule changes before embarking on your journey.

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
4pm - 9pm

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What people say

The Love., located on S 18th Street in Philadelphia, is a delightful American restaurant that is sure to capture your heart. Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr, both proud Philadelphians, have created a dining experience that celebrates the love of food and good friends.

Situated just steps away from the picturesque Rittenhouse Square, The Love. offers a vibrant and carefree setting that perfectly complements its creative American cuisine. As you step into this bilevel sanctuary, you'll immediately feel the warm and inviting atmosphere enveloping you.

One of the standout features of The Love. is its commitment to using high-quality ingredients in their dishes. Every bite bursts with flavor and showcases the culinary expertise of the talented chefs behind each creation. Whether you're craving a classic American comfort dish or something more adventurous, The Love. has something to satisfy every palate.

The menu at The Love. is thoughtfully crafted to offer a diverse range of options for all diners. From starters to desserts, each dish is beautifully presented and expertly prepared. You can expect innovative twists on familiar favorites, as well as unique creations that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

In addition to the exceptional food, the service at The Love. is top-notch. The staff members are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. They go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and taken care of throughout their dining experience.

Whether you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a memorable meal with friends or loved ones, The Love. is an excellent choice. Its prime location near Rittenhouse Square adds an extra touch of charm to your visit.

Overall, The Love. embodies everything that makes American restaurants great - delicious food made with passion, warm hospitality, and an inviting ambiance. It's no wonder why locals and visitors alike flock to this gem on S 18th Street. So, if you're in Philadelphia and craving an unforgettable dining experience, make sure to pay a visit to The Love.