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My Loup

Address	1701 Locust Street
Map	View on Google Maps
Neighborhood	Rittenhouse Square
Website	Official site
Cuisine	French, French-Canadian
Price range	$$$
Established	2023
Owner	Alex Kemp Roussy, Amanda Shulman

My Loup is a French-Canadian restaurant at 1701 Locust Street near Rittenhouse Square, which opened in May 2023. The restaurant was launched by chefs Alex Kemp Roussy and Amanda Shulman. Major publications quickly took notice—The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Eater all named it one of the best new restaurants in America. Food & Wine ranked it #8 on their list of the 15 best restaurants in the nation, and it became a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.

History

The doors opened in May 2023. From day one, Philadelphia couldn't stop talking about it. The restaurant's name carries real meaning: "Loup" is French for "wolf," and it's Amanda Shulman's affectionate nickname for her husband and co-chef, Alex Kemp Roussy.

Roussy's roots in Quebec shape everything on the menu. French-Canadian cooking is rare in Philadelphia, so his background brings something genuinely different to the city. Shulman comes to the project with her own track record—she'd spent years running Her Place Supper, an underground dining series that developed a devoted following.

Recognition

My Loup has racked up serious accolades in just a couple of years:

#8 on Food & Wine's Top 15 Restaurants in the Nation (2025)
James Beard Award semifinalist: Best New Restaurant (2024)
The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in the United States (2023)
Eater: One of 12 Best New Restaurants in the Nation
Bon Appétit: 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024
Amanda Shulman: James Beard finalist for Emerging Chef

Menu & Approach

What makes My Loup stand out? Several things, actually. The kitchen works with Quebec traditions as its foundation, but doesn't get bogged down in heavy classic French cooking. Everything stays refined without tipping into pretension. The menu changes daily depending on what's available, so you're never quite sure what you'll find.

You've got options too. Sit at the bar and order small plates if that's your mood. Or commit to a full experience. Either way works. The plateau fruits de mer—that seafood tower—is the kind of dish people come back for.

The space itself balances elegance with genuine warmth. It reflects what Roussy and Shulman actually care about: hospitality that feels real.

Schedule

Here's where it gets unusual. Most restaurants chase every possible service they can get. Not My Loup. It's closed on weekends. Roussy and Shulman built their schedule deliberately—they wanted a life outside the kitchen, something that's basically unheard of in this industry. They made it work anyway.

Key Details

Detail	Information
Address	1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood	Rittenhouse Square
Price Range	$$$ ($60–90 typical)
Reservations	Recommended; book via Resy
Note	Closed weekends
Good For	Date night, Food enthusiasts, Special occasions

Getting There

View on Google Maps

1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Location-wise, you're at 17th and Locust, just one block from Rittenhouse Square. Walking works great if you're anywhere nearby. Taking SEPTA? The Walnut-Locust Station on the Broad Street Line drops you close. Bus routes 9, 12, and 21 also serve the area.

References

External Links

Official Website
Reservations (OpenTable)

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-'''My Loup''' is a French-Canadian restaurant at 1701 Locust Street near [[Rittenhouse Square]], opened in May 2023 by chefs Alex Kemp Roussy and Amanda Shulman. Named one of the best new restaurants in America by The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Eater, My Loup was ranked '''#8 on Food & Wine's list of the 15 best restaurants in the nation''' and was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
+'''My Loup''' is a French-Canadian restaurant at 1701 Locust Street near [[Rittenhouse Square]], which opened in May 2023. The restaurant was launched by chefs Alex Kemp Roussy and Amanda Shulman. Major publications quickly took notice—The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Eater all named it one of the best new restaurants in America. Food & Wine ranked it '''#8 on their list of the 15 best restaurants in the nation''', and it became a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
 == History ==
-My Loup opened in May 2023, quickly becoming one of Philadelphia's most celebrated new restaurants. The name comes from Amanda Shulman's nickname for her husband and co-chef Alex Kemp Roussy—"Loup," French for "wolf."
+The doors opened in May 2023. From day one, Philadelphia couldn't stop talking about it. The restaurant's name carries real meaning: "Loup" is French for "wolf," and it's Amanda Shulman's affectionate nickname for her husband and co-chef, Alex Kemp Roussy.
-Chef Roussy's background in Quebec infuses the menu with French-Canadian influences rarely found in Philadelphia, while Shulman brings her experience running the popular Her Place Supper underground dining series.
+Roussy's roots in Quebec shape everything on the menu. French-Canadian cooking is rare in Philadelphia, so his background brings something genuinely different to the city. Shulman comes to the project with her own track record—she'd spent years running Her Place Supper, an underground dining series that developed a devoted following.
 == Recognition ==
-My Loup has earned remarkable acclaim in its short existence:
+My Loup has racked up serious accolades in just a couple of years:
 * '''#8 on Food & Wine's Top 15 Restaurants in the Nation (2025)'''
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 == Menu & Approach ==
-My Loup offers a distinctive take on French cuisine:
+What makes My Loup stand out? Several things, actually. The kitchen works with Quebec traditions as its foundation, but doesn't get bogged down in heavy classic French cooking. Everything stays refined without tipping into pretension. The menu changes daily depending on what's available, so you're never quite sure what you'll find.
-* '''French-Canadian influence''' — Quebec traditions inform the menu
+You've got options too. Sit at the bar and order small plates if that's your mood. Or commit to a full experience. Either way works. The plateau fruits de mer—that seafood tower—is the kind of dish people come back for.
-* '''Lighter touch''' — Refined but not heavy
-* '''Daily changes''' — Menu evolves based on ingredient availability
-* '''Flexibility''' — Order small plates at the bar or commit to a full meal
-* '''Plateau fruits de mer''' — The showstopping seafood tower
-The atmosphere balances sophistication with warmth, reflecting the chef-owners' vision of hospitality.
+The space itself balances elegance with genuine warmth. It reflects what Roussy and Shulman actually care about: hospitality that feels real.
 == Schedule ==
-Unusually for a hot restaurant, My Loup is closed on weekends. Chefs Roussy and Shulman intentionally designed their schedule to maintain work-life balance—a rarity in the restaurant industry.
+Here's where it gets unusual. Most restaurants chase every possible service they can get. Not My Loup. It's closed on weekends. Roussy and Shulman built their schedule deliberately—they wanted a life outside the kitchen, something that's basically unheard of in this industry. They made it work anyway.
 == Key Details ==
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-* '''Walking''' — Corner of 17th and Locust, one block from Rittenhouse Square
+Location-wise, you're at 17th and Locust, just one block from Rittenhouse Square. Walking works great if you're anywhere nearby. Taking SEPTA? The Walnut-Locust Station on the Broad Street Line drops you close. Bus routes 9, 12, and 21 also serve the area.
-* '''SEPTA Subway''' — Walnut-Locust Station (Broad Street Line)
-* '''SEPTA Bus''' — Routes 9, 12, 21
 == See Also ==