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Ruocco's on 9, Englishtown, NJ

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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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

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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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Shannon

    Indiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Annie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Monmouth
  5. Manalapan

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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