Ricci's Hoagies has been serving South Philadelphia since 1920, a run long enough to make it one of the neighborhood's standing sandwich institutions. Michael Pagliarella now owns and runs the shop, carrying the operation forward from its original roots.
The hoagies are made to order, built on Liscio rolls with sliced Italian meats and cheeses, and available in multiple sizes. Regulars point to the freshness of the ingredients as the shop's calling card.
Demand runs steady enough that popular options can sell out before closing, and service has its inconsistencies — but neither has dented the shop's standing as a South Philly staple.
The hoagies are made to order, built on Liscio rolls with sliced Italian meats and cheeses, and available in multiple sizes. Regulars point to the freshness of the ingredients as the shop's calling card.
Demand runs steady enough that popular options can sell out before closing, and service has its inconsistencies — but neither has dented the shop's standing as a South Philly staple.