Posted in Pennsylvania July 19, 2018 by Beth Price-Williams

The Oldest Italian Restaurant In The U.S. Is Right Here In Pennsylvania And It’s Delicious

When’s the last time you had a really good Italian meal? One that left you feeling stuffed yet somehow wanting more? Well, next time you’re craving an unforgettable, homemade Italian lunch or dinner, look no further than this restaurant in Pennsylvania that’s pretty famous. In fact, as the oldest Italian restaurant in America, it’s delighted diners for generations.

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Ralph's Italian Restaurant has held the title of "America's Oldest Italian Restaurant" since 2012, when taking over for Fior D'Italia. The San Francisco eatery closed in 2012, after 126 years in business.

A Philadelphia institution since 1900, Ralph's Italian Restaurant offers a cozy, family-like atmosphere.

After all, the restaurant has been a family tradition, passed from generation to generation, since it first opened.

And, the Italian eatery has seen its fair share of historical figures and celebrities. Theodore Roosevelt, Joe Biden, and Frank Sinatra have all dined at Ralph's.

So, start your visit by viewing the wine list. Choose from an assortment of red and white wines, including Cabernet, Merlot, and Chianti.

Then, get ready for the toughest decision of your day: What to order? Will you start with an appetizer, such as the mussels, bruschetta, or calamari?

Or, will you jump straight to the entree? Ralph's features such scrumptious entrees as sausage and peppers, veal mozzarella, and trombino.

Then, there's the pasta. What's your favorite? Ravioli, manicotti, or lasagna? (And, that's just a sampling of your choices.)

Dine at America's oldest Italian Restaurant - Ralph's - Sunday through Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Or, visit Friday and Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Ralph's Italian Restaurant is located at 760 S. 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Have you ever been to this restaurant in Pennsylvania? What’s your favorite dish? Share in the comments below! Then, click here to read about America’s oldest ice cream shop – also in PA.

Address: 760 S. 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147