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05/29/2026
Pizza Steak 🇮🇹🥖
Every now and then, something comes out of the kitchen that reminds you why food is meant to be shared.
Our Pizza Steak starts with fresh, thinly sliced ribeye, seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano, then topped with mozzarella cheese and our homemade marinara sauce on a fresh seeded roll. It takes the flavors people have come to know and love at Ralph’s and brings them together in a way that feels both familiar and exciting.
For over 125 years, Ralph’s has remained a place where tradition and community meet. While the recipes and stories that built this restaurant will always be at the heart of what we do, there’s something special about creating new experiences that become part of the next chapter.
That’s exactly what our Sangweech Menu is all about. Taking the same care, quality, and passion that have defined Ralph’s for generations and presenting it in a way that keeps people coming back to see what’s next.
If you’re looking for your next favorite, this might just be it.
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
05/27/2026
Roast Pork Sangweech 🇮🇹🥖
You can smell it before it even hits the table.
The roast pork slowly cooking in the kitchen. The seeded rolls stacked up and ready to go. The sharp provolone. The broccoli rabe. The kind of sangweech that feels like it’s been part of South Philly forever because it has.
Our homemade roast pork is piled high on a fresh seeded roll and built exactly how you like it. Add roasted peppers, roasted long hots, choose your favorite cheese, and make it your own. Every family has their way of ordering it, and honestly, that’s what makes it special.
For over 125 years, Ralph’s has been serving the neighborhood with the same recipes, traditions, and sense of community that made people fall in love with this place generations ago.
Some things just never lose their place at the table 🇮🇹🔥
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
05/25/2026
Memorial Day 🇺🇸❤️
Today we take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
For over 125 years, Ralph’s has been part of this city through generations of history, family, and community, and days like today remind us to appreciate the freedoms and moments we often take for granted.
Whether you’re spending the day with family, visiting loved ones, or simply slowing down for a moment of reflection, we hope today is filled with appreciation, remembrance, and togetherness.
Thank you to all who have served and to those we honor today 🇺🇸
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
05/10/2026
Mother’s Day 💐❤️
For generations, Mother’s Day has meant coming together at Ralph’s. Sharing stories, traditions, and the kind of moments that stay with you long after the day is over.
From Sunday dinners growing up to carrying on family traditions of your own, mothers have always been at the heart of it all. Their love, strength, and sacrifices shape the memories we hold onto forever.
For over 125 years, Ralph’s has had the honor of being part of celebrations just like these, and we’re grateful to continue that tradition with so many families throughout South Philly and beyond.
Here’s to the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and every woman whose love has helped shape generations.
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
05/05/2026
Come on Susan, you can’t expect Mom to cook in Mother’s Day… bring her to Ralph’s!
Call for your reservation 💐
05/03/2026
Who’s excited?! We are! Be sure to stop by for a Ralph’s Meatball Sandwich and wash it down with our homemade Sangria, a Peroni, or Miller Lite. See you at the festival!
TWO WEEKS OUT 🇮🇹🍺📍 The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival is almost here, bringing food, music, vendors, and nonstop energy to Philadelphia. Get ready for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
📍 South 9th Street between Wharton & Fitzwater
📅 May 16 & 17
⏰ 10AM–5PM
04/27/2026
Thanks Food & Wine!
Try nonna-style red gravy at some of Philadelphia's legendary Italian-American restaurants, from chicken Parmigiana at Ralph's to spaghetti and meatballs at Villa di Roma to ravioli at Victor Café.
04/25/2026
We don’t make the rules. You should totally visit us before the game. Just saying
04/24/2026
Spaccatelli pasta tossed with white beans, broccoli rabe, sausage, red pepper flake and white wine
04/16/2026
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate your graduate!
04/10/2026
Our Sangweech Menu is available for dining in Friday lunch, BUT, you can get it for takeout or delivery all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
04/05/2026
Happy Easter 🐣🌿
A day rooted in tradition, where the same recipes, the same walls, and the same spirit have carried generations through moments just like this. For over a century, we’ve been part of these celebrations, watching families grow, stories continue, and memories take shape year after year.🙏
Today is about heritage, connection, and the kind of traditions that never lose their meaning. 125 years later, and it still feels just as real. 🇮🇹
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
04/04/2026
Guess that soup!
04/04/2026
Cavatelli in a spicy marinara with shrimp, scungili, calamari and olives
03/30/2026
Let’s gooooooo!
03/28/2026
Our friend, the beautiful Toni Brown (Jalen Carter’s mom) visited us last night for dinner 🍝
Such an awesome lady, GO BIRDS!
03/27/2026
Asparagus and mascarpone filled ravioli in a sage garlic cream sauce
03/20/2026
Come for the chicken parm… stay for literally everything else 🍝
Chicken parmesan isn’t just a menu item in Pennsylvania—it’s a declaration. This is the dish people drive an hour for, argue about at family dinners, and judge entire Italian restaurants by. One bite can make
03/06/2026
Pipette in a roasted pepper cream sauce topped with stracciatella and parmigiano reggiano
03/03/2026
MINESTRONE SOUP 🍲🇮🇹
There’s something about a simmering pot of minestrone that feels like home.
Rich, hearty, and layered with slow-cooked flavor, this is the kind of soup that carries you through the last chill of winter while hinting at the fresh produce of spring right around the corner. It’s comforting without being heavy — satisfying, nourishing, and timeless.
For over a century, recipes like this have brought families together at our tables and in their own kitchens. It’s not just soup — it’s tradition in a bowl.
Whether it’s cold outside or the seasons are beginning to shift, minestrone never goes out of style.
Interested in making it yourself? Pick up a copy of the Ralph’s Cookbook — 100 Years, 100 Recipes and turn to page 102.
📍 760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
02/24/2026
Lentil Soup 🍲❄️
Some recipes don’t need reinventing. They just need time.
Our lentil soup is the kind of dish that’s carried through generations — simple ingredients, slow simmered, and made with care. Rich broth, tender lentils, fresh vegetables, and that unmistakable old-school Italian comfort that hits even better when it’s cold outside.
This is soup season in South Philly. The kind of weather that calls for something hearty, something honest, something that feels like home.
Straight from our 100 Years, 100 Recipes cookbook — a reminder that tradition isn’t trendy, it’s timeless.
Bring a little Ralph’s into your kitchen this winter.
📍 760 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
02/19/2026
Chicken & Escarole Soup 🍲🤌
Cold weather hits different in South Philly… and this is exactly what you want in front of you.
Tender chicken, fresh escarole, and rich homemade broth simmered low and slow the way we’ve done it for generations. It’s warm, hearty, and built for days like this.
Soup season is here and nothing warms you up like a bowl made the old-school way.
Straight from our 100 Years, 100 Recipes cookbook and still served with the same pride since 1900.
Pick up a copy of 100 Years, 100 Recipes and bring a little Ralph’s tradition into your own kitchen this winter.
📍 760 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
📞 (215) 627-6011
🔗 ralphsrestaurant.com
02/18/2026
We’re resharing this because it’s too good not to!
02/18/2026
We’re nominated in TWO CATEGORIES:
Best Italian Restaurant
Best All Around Restaurant
Your votes are appreciated! 😍
Vote once per day from February 9 through February 27.
Address
760 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147
To get to S 9th Street in Philadelphia using public transport, take the subway and stop at the 9th Street Station. From there, walk towards S 9th Street.
Alternatively, if you are driving to S 9th Street, there are several parking options available in the area. You can park at a nearby parking garage or use street parking if available.
Please note that specific directions may vary based on your starting location and mode of transportation. We recommend using a map or GPS to ensure accuracy.
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 |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm atmosphere, and excellent service. Ralph's Italian Restaurant on S 9th Street in Philadelphia is no exception. This restaurant has been owned and operated by the Dispigno family for four generations, ensuring that customers receive the same great food and high-quality service that has been a Ralph's tradition for over 100 years.
What sets Ralph's apart from other Italian restaurants is its rich history of hosting celebrities and luminaries. From President Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Sammy Davis Jr., Ralph's has welcomed countless famous faces over the past 111 years. Even sports figures like Derek Jeter and Charles Barkley have stopped in for a meal.
But it's not just the celebrity sightings that make Ralph's special. The restaurant offers a variety of menus to choose from, including dinner, lunch, and trattoria options. Each menu features classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection.
Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or meat dishes, Ralph's has something for everyone. And with its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, it's the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family or friends.
Overall, if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with a touch of history and celebrity glamour, look no further than Ralph's Italian Restaurant on S 9th Street in Philadelphia.
