Ruocco's on 9

4.7 (44)

$31 to $50

Italian

345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

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2 people

May 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Ruocco's is a family-owned and family-operated establishment with a mission to bring Italian American cuisine to New Jersey. Our menu is inspired by our upbringing in a Brooklyn Italian American household, aiming to evoke a sense of comfort for our patrons through friendly service and an intimate atmosphere. Our recipes have been passed down through generations, and we take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared to order. We are dedicated to offering a unique dining experience that combines Old World comfort with a modern touch. Join us for a meal and experience our family's culinary tradition firsthand.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 851-5359
Website
https://www.ruoccoson9.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stephen Ruocco
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239
Neighborhood
Manalapan
Parking details
None
Additional
BYO Wine, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Midday Blues$8.00
Blueberry purée, simple syrup, lemon juice, limonata soda
Spring Fling$8.00
Cranberry juice, elderflower syrup, mint, sprite
Strawberry Breeze$8.00
Strawberry purée, lemon juice, lavender syrup, soda water
Limoncello Spritz$8.00
Italian lemon soda, simple syrup, fresh lemon, basil rim

Wine

Painted White$23.00
Pinot grigio adjacent
Estate Sweet Traminette$24.00
Moscato adjacent
Painted Red$27.00
Cabernet sauvignon & merlot adjacent
Estate Chambourcin$22.00

Coffee Drinks

Coffee$3.50
Decafe Coffee$3.50
Espresso
Decafe Espresso
Cappuccino$6.00
Decafe Cappuccino$6.00
Hot Tea$3.50
Manhattan Special$4.50

What 44 people are saying

Ruocco's on 9 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Good for groups
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ruocco's on 9 is cherished for its "excellent food and service" and warm, family-like atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "homemade pasta" and "friendly staff," making it a "neighborhood gem." Live music adds to the experience, and it's praised for being a "top notch" Italian dining spot in Manalapan.

44 Reviews

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Shannon
Indiana14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never had a bad meal! Delicious from start to finish!
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Annie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fun time celebrating my son’s birthday. The service was fantastic and food was delicious. We will definitely go back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Very attentive servers. Food was very tasty. Rice pudding was heavenly.
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Joseph
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and Hands down the best !!!!! My go to spot
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Shannon
Indiana14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s our new favorite go to! Each time we go we try something different!
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John
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can never go wrong here...service food atmosphere is always on point!
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Evan
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good and reasonably priced. There was a singer performing to track which was nice. Sinatra, Barry Manulow, Bobby Darrin kinda stuff. Nice atmosphere.
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Mike
Philadelphia14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service by the very friendly staff. Well made Italian food, excellent quality.
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Mario VIP
Atlantic City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was impeccable. We were there on Palm Sunday. We went there because it’s the closest thing to being with Family. Always a great meal😀
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Reba VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All around excellent restaurant. I highly recommend it.
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FAQs

Ruocco's on 9 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 851-5359.

Ruocco's on 9 is rated 4.7 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manalapan
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Ruocco
Additional
BYO Wine, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.ruoccoson9.com/
Phone number
(732) 851-5359

Ruocco's on 9

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About this restaurant

Additional information

NA Bev

Flat Water$9.50

Sparkling Water$9.50

Soda$4.00

Shirley Temple$4.50

Apple Juice$4.25

Milk$3.75

Chocolate Milk$3.75

Mocktails

Midday Blues$8.00

Spring Fling$8.00

Strawberry Breeze$8.00

Limoncello Spritz$8.00

Wine

Painted White$23.00

Estate Sweet Traminette$24.00

Painted Red$27.00

Estate Chambourcin$22.00

Coffee Drinks

Coffee$3.50

Decafe Coffee$3.50

Espresso

Decafe Espresso

Cappuccino$6.00

Decafe Cappuccino$6.00

Hot Tea$3.50

Manhattan Special$4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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