Ruocco's on 9

4.8 (50)

$31 to $50

Italian

345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

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2 people

May 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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 50 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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 in Manalapan offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests consistently praise the "friendly staff" and "generous portions." The restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "neighborhood gem." Live music adds to the ambiance, enhancing the overall experience. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

51 Reviews

C
Christine
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service and friendly staff! Food was delicious !
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Susan VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding & service was impeccable as always!!
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C
Carole VIP
Philadelphia36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven’t been here in a while but it won’t take that long to come back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are never disappointed at Ruocco’s! The food is as great as the family !
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Mike VIP
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding! Service was impeccable and the food was so tasty. Portions were large and we had food to take home. Price point was good for portion. Highly recommend!
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Nicole VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience , food was delicious and great service
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Lois VIP
New York City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. A fine local restaurant that we enjoy very much.
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Shannon
Indiana14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
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 on May 3, 2025
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 on May 3, 2025
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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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 4.8 stars by 50 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 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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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