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
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.
See Also
References
External Links
- Official Website
- Reservations (OpenTable)