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Ruocco's on 9, Englishtown, NJ

Ruocco's on 9

4.8 (54)
$31 to $50
Italian
345 US Highway 9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-3239

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Ruocco
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 54 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Good for groups

  • Monmouth

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monmouth

    Good for special occasions

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruocco's on 9 impresses with "excellent food and service," consistently delivering a "wonderful classic Italian dining experience" in a "lovely atmosphere." Guests feel like "family" and enjoy the "friendly staff," generous portions, and a delightful BYO option. A perfect spot for both intimate dinners and lively celebrations. Highly recommended!
54 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been eating here for many years. You always are welcomed like family , the food is consistently good. Service is also good.

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  2. Christine

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here. Food quality is excellent. Very delicious and food was hot. What I did not like? They rush you to order and rush you to eat. I do not like being rushed when I go out to a restaurant. Was not crowded so not sure why. Also, the portions are not very large but it was good and the people were very nice.

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  3. Christine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    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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  4. Gerald

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and service. The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the main course, I highly recommend, especially for a date night. BYO Liquor but they do have a few nice wines. Highly recommend.

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  5. Susan VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding & service was impeccable as always!!

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  6. Carole VIP

    Philadelphia County37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    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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  7. 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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  8. Mike VIP

    Philadelphia County7 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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  9. 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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  10. Lois VIP

    New York City35 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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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 54 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Ruocco's on 9

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
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