Ralph's Italian Restaurant

The bread has the perfect chew and the sesame makes it tastes so good.
Mussels are tender and the sauce is perfect.
The gnocchi is ok, tastes too starchy.
Sausage and peppers were a hit.

A must try when in Philly.
The oldest Italian restaurant in America.
Cash only - the price on the menu is what you will pay.
The lasagna and cannoli were top notch.
With the price, quality of food, and time-tested atmosphere, I don't think there's better dollar for dollar value for dinner in Philly.

Ralph’s South Philly, oldest Italian restaurant in the United States. Located in the heart of the city, this Italian restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of Italy.
From traditional pasta dishes to mouth-watering desserts, every bite is filled with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients.
The cozy ambiance and friendly staff add to the overall charm of the place.
Whether you're craving a classic spaghetti carbonara or a decadent tiramisu for dessert, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your Italian food cravings.
This Philadelphia restaurant is a must-visit for all Italian cuisine enthusiasts! Service: 5 stars our waiter was Jimmy and he was excellent.
He provided great recommendations and was very attentive.
Chef came out to check on us which was so sweet. Ambiance: 4/5 stars. we sat on the first floor it was a little tight.
We should have requested 2nd floor.
Love the old pictures throughout the restaurant. Food: Overall 4/5 stars. Mussels in red - very fresh and nice portion.
These were sneaky good the mussel sauce had a mild spicy kick. Rating: 5/5 stars. Meatballs: Dollop of ricotta “Best Of Philly” these meatballs were seriously the best.
The fresh ricotta was a nice touch. Rating: 5/5 stars. Bruschetta - Chopped tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Rating: 4/5 stars Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad: the balsamic glaze was to die for.
This salad was extremely salty. Rating 3/5 stars. Mediterranean Salad: Shrimp, crabmeat, tomatoes, black olives, romaine. Rating 5/5 stars. Gnocchi Alla Vodka: Blush sauce with pancetta. Rating: 4/5 stars Eggplant Parmigiana: Egg battered and baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Rating: 4/5 stars. Linguini Pescatore: Shrimp, clams, mussels, and crabmeat in a white garlic wine sauce. Seafood was very fresh, sauce was very light.
Delicious. Rating: 4/5 stars Veal Saltimbocca: Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, spinach, mushrooms, marsala wine.
This was my least favorite.
It didn’t taste right with the Marsala sauce it should have been a white wine garlic sauce. Rating: 2/5 stars. Lobster Ravioli (special) very fresh sauce was light and airy. Rating: 5/5 stars Highly recommend the espresso martini I added cream to mine it was a little strong.
For desserts tiramisu and cannoli cake were to die for.
The cake was dense yet airy if that makes any sense. Dessert rating: 5/5 stars seriously the best.