Bella Vista in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ralph's Italian Restaurant

Since 1900

Photographed By Kevin W., January 21, 2024

1. Ralph's Italian Restaurant Marker

Inscription. Francesco Dispigno and his son Ralph started our restaurant in 1900. Ralph's, a Philadelphia landmark, is the oldest family owned Italian restaurant in the country. Four generations of the same family have owned and operated the restaurant since its inception. We prepare our food the same way our ancestors did, from recipes that have been passed down from cone generation to another. So if you're looking for a great Italian meal, please experience the tradition that is Ralph's.

Erected by Ralph's Italian Restaurant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 39° 56.403′ N, 75° 9.458′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on South 9th Street, 0.1 miles north of Catharine Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 758 S 9th St, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Sinatra Weds Ava Gardner in Philadelphia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Festa della Repubblica (about 400 feet away); South 9th Street Curb Market (about 400 feet away); Christian Street Hospital (about 400 feet away);

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Joe Venuti (about 600 feet away); "The Italian Market" (about 600 feet away); Di Bruno Bros. (about 600 feet away); Institute For Colored Youth (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . History of Ralph's Italian Restaurant. (Submitted on January 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed By Kevin W., January 21, 2024

2. Ralph's Italian Restaurant Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.