Ruocco's on 9

4.7

32 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Home cooking
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 14:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:00
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
Area
Manalapan
Parking details
None
Additional
BYO Wine, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Midday BluesUSD 8.00
Blueberry purée, simple syrup, lemon juice, limonata soda
Spring FlingUSD 8.00
Cranberry juice, elderflower syrup, mint, sprite
Strawberry BreezeUSD 8.00
Strawberry purée, lemon juice, lavender syrup, soda water
Limoncello SpritzUSD 8.00
Italian lemon soda, simple syrup, fresh lemon, basil rim

Wine

Painted WhiteUSD 23.00
Pinot grigio adjacent
Estate Sweet TraminetteUSD 24.00
Moscato adjacent
Painted RedUSD 27.00
Cabernet sauvignon & merlot adjacent
Estate ChambourcinUSD 22.00

Coffee Drinks

CoffeeUSD 3.50
Decafe CoffeeUSD 3.50
Espresso
Decafe Espresso
CappuccinoUSD 6.00
Decafe CappuccinoUSD 6.00
Hot TeaUSD 3.50
Manhattan SpecialUSD 4.50

What 32 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ruocco's on 9 offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food". Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "lovely ambiance". Highlights include standout dishes like the meatball and artichoke francese. Despite occasional service delays, patrons consistently enjoy the "top notch" quality and plan to return.

33 Reviews

S
Shannon
Indiana12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time back and the food was outstanding. There is nothing better than a family run restaurant!
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Jenn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a great time & delicious food. Staff is friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the staff were very friendly and professional . The young waitress we had did an excellent job and the table helper did an excellent job. It was our first time here and it won’t be our last ! The food was excellent as well !
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Ruoccos! The food, the service- everything is always top notch! Love it there :)
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Shannon
Indiana12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and it was DELICIOUS from start to finish. We’ll definitely be coming back…again and again and again!
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Sandy VIP
New Jersey81 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Took a little longer to get served main dish because the kitchen was “backed up”. We were also freezing due to the door constantly being opened.
Ruocco's on 9Responded on 10 March 2025
Sandy sorry you were disappointed But I’m a little confused. You state it took long but our records show You had a 630pm reservation, you ordered at 642pm - you ate appetizers and dinner and paid bill at 741pm That was 59 minutes on a busy Saturday night. If you would like to call me to discuss please call me at the restaurant 732-851-5359
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Francine VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatball is the best around. All the dishes we have had, pasta, appetizers and dessert….everything is outstanding. SERVICE is awesome and friendly.
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Larry
Philadelphia58 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had the Tuna special. Before ordering chef came out to show me a picture of the meal to answer my questions all details were paid attention to
Ruocco's on 9Responded on 8 March 2025
Thank you for the review
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Regina VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great meal at Ruocco’s. The food is top notch, the ambience lovely, the service is great & the owners are so friendly. We love going to Ruocco’s, always a good time.
Ruocco's on 9Responded on 8 March 2025
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Maria VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional. Service was cold, felt rushed.
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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 32 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

Additional information

Area
Manalapan
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 14:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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Additional information

NA Bev

Flat WaterUSD 9.50

Sparkling WaterUSD 9.50

SodaUSD 4.00

Shirley TempleUSD 4.50

Apple JuiceUSD 4.25

MilkUSD 3.75

Chocolate MilkUSD 3.75

Mocktails

Midday BluesUSD 8.00

Spring FlingUSD 8.00

Strawberry BreezeUSD 8.00

Limoncello SpritzUSD 8.00

Wine

Painted WhiteUSD 23.00

Estate Sweet TraminetteUSD 24.00

Painted RedUSD 27.00

Estate ChambourcinUSD 22.00

Coffee Drinks

CoffeeUSD 3.50

Decafe CoffeeUSD 3.50

Espresso

Decafe Espresso

CappuccinoUSD 6.00

Decafe CappuccinoUSD 6.00

Hot TeaUSD 3.50

Manhattan SpecialUSD 4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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