| About: | Others may claim it, but Ralph's is the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in the country. Four generations of the same family have owned and operated this South Philadelphia restaurant since its inception in 1900. One hundred years later, they work as hard as Francesco Dispigno and his son Ralph to maintain the tradition that has been built for a century. Everything is made to order with the finest ingredients used in recipes that have been passed down from one generation to another. Room available for parties up for 60 persons. |
| Hours: | Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | Italian Restaurants, Continental Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Parking: | Parking available |
| Payment: | Cash Only |
| Cuisine: | Italian |
| Ambiance: | Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Bar, Private Rooms |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $5.00 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 215 627 6527 Email: ralphsrest@aol.com |
I was excited to try this restaurant but was very disappointed.......the veal special was ICE COLD and rather bland. The house chianti was bad jug wine at best. I do have to say that the server (Barry) was charming and the day's special salad was very good, but overall I was not pleased.
I have eaten at hundreds of the top restaraunts in the country. At the very top of my list is Ralph's!
The history, the food, & the wine are all incredible. What I enjoyed the most is the family atmosphere and quality service. I have recommended Ralph's to my closest friends from around the country. I always get a phone call immediatly after telling me how much they loved it. I live 1,473 miles away and when I travel to Philly I never miss a meal at Ralph's.
I challenge you to try it and let me know what you think!
Ralph's is excellent, went there over the weekend. (tough to park in the area - so cab it if possible), but worth the trouble for, (what felt like to this Irish guy), "the real south Philly Italian experience". The service was great, the guy who took care of us was very solicitous of my elderly Mom and she loved it as well. I had the Veal parmigian and it was fabulous. Try it out.