Ralph's Italian Restaurant

4.8

4754 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Ralph's now accepts credit cards.

Ralph's since 1900. Ralph's is owned and operated by the fourth generation of the ORIGINAL 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 Italian Restaurant in America.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 627-6011
Website
http://www.ralphsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jimmy Rubino, Jr.
Catering
Accommodating up to 100 guests:<br /><br>http://ralphsrestaurant.com/ralphs/Docs/banquet_menu.pdf
Private party facilities
Ralph’s of South Philly is owned by the same family members, insuring that you will receive the same great food and high quality service that has been a Ralph's tradition for over 100 years!
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (215) 627-6011

Location
760 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
South Philly
Cross street
Catherine
Parking details
Valet Parking is now available.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tossed Salad$10.50
Romaine, iceberg, tomatoes, onions, beets, cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower
Hearts of Artichokes, Prosciutto, & Reggiano$16.50
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, pecorino romano cheese, croutons
- With Grilled Chicken$17.00
Roasted Peppers & Homemade Mozzarella$11.50
Roasted Peppers & Anchovies$10.50
Tomatoes & Homemade Mozzarella$11.50
Italian Salami, Provolone & Olive Salad$13.50
Arugula Salad$14.00
Plum tomatoes, red onions, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Antipasto$20.00
A variety of meat, cheese and Italian delicacies
Mediterranean Salad$20.00
Shrimp, crabmeat, tomatoes, black olives, romaine
Ralph's "Everything" Salad$20.00

Appetizers

Sautéed Escarole$9.50
Garlic and olive oil
Sautéed Long Hot Peppers$9.50
Garlic and olive oil
Bruschetta$9.50
Chopped tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Our "Best of Philly" Meatballs$11.00
Broccoli Rabe$11.50
Garlic and olive oil
Mussels$19.00
PEI mussels, served in the famous Ralph's mussel sauce. Red or white
Clams Casino$12.00
Chopped clams with roasted peppers, bacon and bread crumbs
Calamari$19.00
Sautéed in red sauce

Homemade Specialties

Cheese Cavatelli Gorgonzola Cream$21.00
- With Chicken or Shrimp$26.00
Pappardelle Primavera$21.00
Spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, artichokes, marinara
Gnocchi Blush$21.00
Ravioli$21.00
Manicotti$21.00
Fettuccine Alfredo$21.00
- With Chicken or Shrimp$26.00
Lasagna$23.00
Penne alla Vodka Blush Sauce with Pancetta$21.00
- With Chicken or Shrimp$26.00

Spaghetti, Penne or Linguine with

Red Gravy$19.00
Marinara$19.00
Garlic & Olive Oil$19.00
Mushrooms$20.00
Meatballs$21.00
Sausage$21.00
Anchovies & Garlic$19.00
red or white
Clams$25.00
red or white
Calamari$26.00
Mussels$25.00
red or white
Shrimp$31.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$31.00

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi$31.00
Lemon, butter, garlic, white wine over linguine
Linguine Pescatore$36.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels & crabmeat (red or white)
Flounder Francese$24.00
Egg battered, lemon, butter, garlic, white wine

Old World Favorites

Add spaghetti, broccoli, or escarole for $4

Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00
Sausage and Peppers$22.00
With onions in a marinara sauce
Broiled Sausage$24.00
With broccoli rabe & long hot peppers sautéed in garlic and olive oil served over penne

Chicken or Veal

Add spaghetti, broccoli, or escarole for $4

Ralph's Famous Parm$28.00
Cutlet pan fried with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
Florentine$28.00
Spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, white wine, butter
Sorrento$28.00
Mozzarella cheese and white wine sauce
Napoletano$28.00
Cutlet, roasted peppers, broccoli rabe, long hots, provolone
Trombino$28.00
Roasted peppers, diced tomatoes, sharp provolone cheese, garlic, olive oil, white wine
Sicilian$28.00
Balsamic and white wine reduction, black and green olives, onions, long hot peppers
Scallopine$28.00
Marinara, peppers and mushrooms
Piccata$28.00
Lemon butter sauce
Marsala$28.00
Marsala wine, mushrooms
Rollatine$28.00
Mozzarella cheese and prosciutto in a mushroom, white wine sauce
Saltimbocca$28.00
Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, spinach, mushrooms, marsala wine sauce
Capricciosa$28.00
Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, eggplant, plum tomato sauce, white wine
Francese$28.00
Egg battered in a white wine lemon butter sauce
Artichoke$28.00
Egg battered with artichokes in a white wine butter sauce

Sides

Gnocchi Vodka$9.50
Cavatelli Gorgonzola$9.50
Broccoli Rabe$8.50
Fettuccini Alfredo$9.50
Spaghetti Clams (Red or White)$9.50
Escarole$5.50
Ravioli$9.50
Spinach$7.50
Broccoli$5.50

What 4,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ralph's Italian Restaurant is a historic gem in South Philly, delighting diners with "absolutely amazing" food and "outstanding service." As the oldest Italian restaurant in the U.S., it offers a "charming old-world" atmosphere. The homemade pasta and classic dishes like chicken parm are "highly recommended." Despite some noise and occasional service hiccups, Ralph's remains a "Philly treasure" for authentic Italian cuisine.

4,754 Reviews

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Nick
Georgia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best, if not THE best Italian food I have ever had. Everything was fantastic. The spinach gnocchi sounded risky, but we tried it and it stole the show. Such a great meal!
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David
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife's birthday dinner. 1st time @ Ralphs. She loves Italian food & why not the oldest Italian Restaurant? It's Philly. 9th St. So, a tight 1-way street. Valet parking is the savior. Not overly busy but busy. The staff was nice & accommodating. I had a couple Peroni's because. when in Italy. As skunky as I remember from 30 years ago. My wife's espresso martini looked lovely. She thought it was slightly boozy but she's not much of a drinker. The food. It was good. I built it up in my mind since I've heard so much about Ralphs. Maybe I expected exceptional. But it was very good. They bring bread to the table. Calamari in a nice red sauce. Not chewy (not fried either if that's your thing but the waiter prepared me). My wife had the veal cutlet w/ a side of pasta. A good size portion whacked down thin. No parsley on top so, naked. I don't know why I expected house-made pasta, but it wasn't. Again, my own expectations. I got the sausage & peppers in red sauce. Good. But I make good @ home too. I ordered this only to see if there was a marked difference between restaurant & home. Everything tasted fine. Not a complaint. For dessert, my wife had the cannoli & I had the spumoni. I might actually fight the traffic from the 'burbs to Philly just for the spumoni. It was exquisite. Between food, parking, & tips we spent about $200. It's a nice experience.
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Debbie
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ralph’s was an excellent experience for me and my friends. We absolutely loved the food. Great Italian Meals for all of us! The staff was extremely friendly & professional. We definitely will be going back. A++
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John
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an enjoyable evening. The food was delicious. The ambience was old world style yet fun. Service was excellent.
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kelly
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious. The atmosphere is great.
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John
Philadelphia
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect way too wrap up a weekend, a great meal at Ralph’s Italian. They’ve got it all great food, great service and valet parking. One thing is changing after August 8 you won’t be able to find Ralph’s here on Open table. They are moving over to Resy, you can down load the app or use the web page to make reservations and everything you do here.
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Rick
New York City
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Meal!!!!!! Love Love Love this restaurant....
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AdventurousDiner
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very nice, very traditional Italian restaurant. Family run, casual and friendly. They serve very good food at reasonable prices. Recommended
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Jessica
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the places that I go to that I am never disappointed. The food is always amazing. The service is amazing. I will always be a forever customer.
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John
Philadelphia
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a less than stellar Phillies effort I went directly to Ralph’s. The effort at Ralph’s is always top shelf. It had been awhile since I had the lasagna so I gave it a whirl. The serving was so large at first I thought I couldn’t eat it all , a few minutes later I was looking at an empty plate and thinking about deserts. If you think you like Italian dishes now wait till you try Ralph’s you’ll love them when you’re done!
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Ralph's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4754 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Ralph's Italian Restaurant

760 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Cross street
Catherine
Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking is now available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jimmy Rubino, Jr.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ralphsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 627-6011
Catering
Accommodating up to 100 guests:<br /><br>http://ralphsrestaurant.com/ralphs/Docs/banquet_menu.pdf
Private party facilities
Ralph’s of South Philly is owned by the same family members, insuring that you will receive the same great food and high quality service that has been a Ralph's tradition for over 100 years!
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (215) 627-6011

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Ralph's Italian Restaurant

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Ravioli

Manicotti

Soup of the Day

Greens & Pastina$8.00

Salads

Tossed Salad$10.50

Hearts of Artichokes, Prosciutto, & Reggiano$16.50

Caesar Salad$12.00

Roasted Peppers & Homemade Mozzarella$11.50

Roasted Peppers & Anchovies$10.50

Tomatoes & Homemade Mozzarella$11.50

Italian Salami, Provolone & Olive Salad$13.50

Arugula Salad$14.00

Antipasto$20.00

Mediterranean Salad$20.00

Ralph's "Everything" Salad$20.00

Appetizers

Sautéed Escarole$9.50

Sautéed Long Hot Peppers$9.50

Bruschetta$9.50

Our "Best of Philly" Meatballs$11.00

Broccoli Rabe$11.50

Mussels$19.00

Clams Casino$12.00

Calamari$19.00

Homemade Specialties

Cheese Cavatelli Gorgonzola Cream$21.00

Pappardelle Primavera$21.00

Gnocchi Blush$21.00

Ravioli$21.00

Manicotti$21.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$21.00

Lasagna$23.00

Penne alla Vodka Blush Sauce with Pancetta$21.00

Spaghetti, Penne or Linguine with

Red Gravy$19.00

Marinara$19.00

Garlic & Olive Oil$19.00

Mushrooms$20.00

Meatballs$21.00

Sausage$21.00

Anchovies & Garlic$19.00

Clams$25.00

Calamari$26.00

Mussels$25.00

Shrimp$31.00

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$31.00

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi$31.00

Linguine Pescatore$36.00

Flounder Francese$24.00

Old World Favorites

Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00

Sausage and Peppers$22.00

Broiled Sausage$24.00

Chicken or Veal

Ralph's Famous Parm$28.00

Florentine$28.00

Sorrento$28.00

Napoletano$28.00

Trombino$28.00

Sicilian$28.00

Scallopine$28.00

Piccata$28.00

Marsala$28.00

Rollatine$28.00

Saltimbocca$28.00

Capricciosa$28.00

Francese$28.00

Artichoke$28.00

Sides

Gnocchi Vodka$9.50

Cavatelli Gorgonzola$9.50