"You’ll probably see a few tourists when you go to Ralph’s in South Philly, but considering it’s one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the country (it opened in 1900) and one of the best in Philadelphia, what else can you expect? As soon as you walk through the front door, you feel like you’re stepping back in time—the wood-trimmed walls are decorated with black and white photos of Italy, and the floors still have the original subway tiles. All of the food comes in huge portions, from spaghetti in red gravy and shrimp scampi to one of the best veal parms in the city. And because all the portions are so big, you can expect to leave with lunch for the next day." - Candis Mclean
