Ralph's Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream
Serving NYC since 1928, this dessert spot scoops over 150 flavors of Italian water ices, sherbets, and ice cream.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 23:30
- 1588 1st Ave #1
- 4.1 (133 reviews)
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Description
Tracing its roots back to a Staten Island family operation, the brand prepares its treats in small batches. Today, the walk-up experience can be unpredictable. Visitors encounter long lines and variable service, with wait times reaching 30 minutes during busy periods, sometimes handled by a single employee. While some visits are quick and friendly, others come with indifferent staff interactions or high price points for what some describe as average, watery treats.
Good to know
Expect long queues