In South Philadelphia, people can find a number of Italian restaurants and bake shops. Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, established in 1900, is among the most notable of them all. Ralph’s is famously known as the oldest Italian restaurant in the country. Over the last 120 years, it has gained a reputation and loyal following for classic Italian dishes like spaghetti and meatballs. Along with local customers, celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Taylor Swift have dined at this storied South Philly location. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to Ralph’s to find out how the original family owners cook up the best spaghetti and meatballs in Philadelphia.
