Ruocco's on 9

4.7

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 851-5359
Website
https://www.ruoccoson9.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

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 30 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

4.7Food
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 an exceptional dining experience with "top notch" food and a "lovely" ambiance. Guests consistently enjoy "wonderful food, service and music," highlighting the friendly staff and homemade pasta. While occasionally busy, the restaurant remains a "gem on route nine" for classic Italian dining.

30 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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
Indiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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
New Jersey81 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 February 28, 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 7 days ago
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Regina VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 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 7 days ago
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Maria VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 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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Kurt
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought some friends for the first time. The food and service was top notch as always. The family vibe is so refreshing.
Ruocco's on 9Responded 7 days ago
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Susan VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious & well presented as always! Service impeccable!
Ruocco's on 9Responded 7 days ago
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Melissa
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for a nice Italian dinner and that’s exactly what we got. It seems like a neighborhood gem that people really enjoy . It’s also a byob and we loved that . The pasta was homemade and delicious .
Ruocco's on 9Responded 7 days ago
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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 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manalapan
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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

Ruocco's on 9

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About this restaurant

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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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Review summary

FAQs

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