In 1893, the Dispigno family arrived in America from Italy. Relocating to Philadelphia, they opened a restaurant that showcased the cuisine of their homeland to an appreciative audience. Over a century later, Ralph’s is now America’s oldest family-owned Italian eatery, run by the fourth generation of Dispignos. There are few restaurants in America that can boast this much history, and Ralph’s is quite rightly a Philly institution. In classic Italian style, the portions are enormous, with only the most ravenous diners able to tear through them in one sitting. Regulars rave about the Veal Parmesan, but just about everything that comes out of the kitchen is excellent. Service is attentive and friendly—you don’t stay open for 100 years by pissing off the regulars. Ralph’s is a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant that any fan of the cuisine should make a pilgrimage to. One thing to note: Ralph's is cash only, but if you forget to load up there is an ATM on site.
Ralph’s
760 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-6011
www.ralphsrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ralphs-italian-restaurant-philadelphia
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