Ralph's Italian Restaurant

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Ralph's Italian Restaurant As of May 22nd 2012, Ralph's is the oldest Italian restaurant in America 🇺🇸!!!
760 so 9th st Phila Pa 19147
(South Philly, Italian Market) MANGIA!
(3237)

Dinner Menu:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/108391942

Trattoria Menu:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/108391966

Lunch Menu:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/108391956

Ralph's is owned and operated by the fourth generation, of the Dispigno family insuring that you will receive the same great food and high quality service that has been a Ralph's tradition for over 100 years! With help from the fifth and sixth generations, Ralph's Italian Restaurant is the Oldest Family Owned Italian Restaurant in the country, making it a TRUE family restaurant. President Theodore Roosevelt was but the first of a long line of celebrities Ralph's has been host to over the past 111 years. Located at our current address, 760 S. 9th Street, since 1915, we have hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Tom LaSorda, Joey Giardello, Rocky Marciano, Sergio Franci, Al Martino, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Keaton, Heather Locklear, Dom DeLuise and countless others. Philadelphia luminaries from Connie Mack to Mayor Frank Rizzo have found Ralph's just the right place for dinner. More recently, star sports figures like Phillies past and present GMs Pat Gillick and Ruben Amaro Jr., Florida University football coach Urban Meyer, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, NBA great Charles Barkley and Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees have stopped in for meals. In additon to athletes, Vice President Joe Biden has dined at Ralph's! Ralph’s has been featured numerous times in Philadelphia’s Magazine’s annual “Best of Philly” issue, so much so that it has been inducted into the Best of Philly HALL OF FAME! Other awards include:

2010 NBC Philadelphia
Golden Local Award for Best Italian Restaurant
The Best of Philadelphia as Voted by the Locals

2010 AOL City’s Best #1 Italian Restaurant

About.com #1 Italian Restaurant in Philadelphia

MyFoxPhilly.com
2007 1st Place
2008 Top 5
2009 Top 5

Philly HOT LIST
2011 Italian (2nd place)
2010 Italian (6th place)
2009 talian (4th place)
2008 Italian (2nd place)
2007 Italian (1st place)

239 Best Dishes to Eat in Philly
“Mussels in red sauce at Ralph’s — This is what South Philly is supposed to taste like. Plump PEI mussels are steamed to perfection in Ralph’s rich, spicy red sauce.”

We, the family of Ralph's, are grateful to our loyal customers who have allowed us to continue for over one hundred years. We look forward to making many new friends as we continue, and are honored you are joining us today to make “A Little History”! The Family of Ralph's Italian Restaurant

You don’t want to miss this!
10/16/2026

You don’t want to miss this!

Planning a party? Let us cater it! Check out our catering menu:
10/10/2026

Planning a party? Let us cater it! Check out our catering menu:

New Specialty Dinner!Since our Crabs & Macaroni Dinner was such a success, we’re running another special:🍝Sunday Gravy D...
10/04/2026

New Specialty Dinner!
Since our Crabs & Macaroni Dinner was such a success, we’re running another special:
🍝Sunday Gravy Dinner🍝
-Cup of Minestrone
-Roasted Peppers or Tossed Salad
-Rigatoni with Sausage, Pork and Meatball
-Cannoli with Coffee or Tea
$44.95
Starts this Sunday, October 4th

Don’t forget, we are now open for lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
10/01/2026

Don’t forget, we are now open for lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

October is Italian American Heritage Month!
10/01/2026

October is Italian American Heritage Month!

Spicy Tuscan chicken with penneChicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and calabrian chillies in a spicy cream sauce with p...
09/25/2026

Spicy Tuscan chicken with penne
Chicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and calabrian chillies in a spicy cream sauce with penne

Spaghetti with Chicken meatballs, mixed with raisins and pine nuts, in an aglio e olio
09/18/2026

Spaghetti with Chicken meatballs, mixed with raisins and pine nuts, in an aglio e olio

Thursday-Sunday, join us for lunch, beginning tomorrow!
09/16/2026

Thursday-Sunday, join us for lunch, beginning tomorrow!

That’s a wrap for Crabs & Macaroni Wednesdays! Thank you all for making it such a success. You’ve inspired us to do anot...
09/14/2026

That’s a wrap for Crabs & Macaroni Wednesdays! Thank you all for making it such a success. You’ve inspired us to do another special dinner, stay tuned for details!

A day that forever changed not only our country, but the world. One of the most horrific days for Americans, we will nev...
09/11/2026

A day that forever changed not only our country, but the world. One of the most horrific days for Americans, we will never forget the lives lost on 9/11/01, and those we’ve lost as a result of that day in the years since. May we remember and honor them always, and come together in the unity our nation saw in the days that followed. God Bless America 🇺🇸

Address

760 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12156276011

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