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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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About this restaurant

  • 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.

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

Menu

Ruocco's on 9's menu was last updated on 22/5/2025.

NA Bev

  • Flat WaterUS$9.50

    • Sparkling WaterUS$9.50

      • SodaUS$4.00

        • Shirley TempleUS$4.50

          • Apple JuiceUS$4.25

            • MilkUS$3.75

              • Chocolate MilkUS$3.75

                Mocktails

                • Midday BluesUS$8.00

                  Blueberry purée, simple syrup, lemon juice, limonata soda

                  • Spring FlingUS$8.00

                    Cranberry juice, elderflower syrup, mint, sprite

                    • Strawberry BreezeUS$8.00

                      Strawberry purée, lemon juice, lavender syrup, soda water

                      • Limoncello SpritzUS$8.00

                        Italian lemon soda, simple syrup, fresh lemon, basil rim

                        Wine

                        • Painted WhiteUS$23.00

                          Pinot grigio adjacent

                          • Estate Sweet TraminetteUS$24.00

                            Moscato adjacent

                            • Painted RedUS$27.00

                              Cabernet sauvignon & merlot adjacent

                              • Estate ChambourcinUS$22.00

                                Coffee Drinks

                                • CoffeeUS$3.50

                                  • Decafe CoffeeUS$3.50

                                    • Espresso

                                      • Decafe Espresso

                                        • CappuccinoUS$6.00

                                          • Decafe CappuccinoUS$6.00

                                            • Hot TeaUS$3.50

                                              • Manhattan SpecialUS$4.50

                                                Last updated: 3 January 2025

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                                                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

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                                • Monmouth

                                                  Good for groups

                                                • Monmouth

                                                  Neighbourhood 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," offering a warm, family-run atmosphere. Diners praise the "top notch" cuisine, including homemade pasta and standout dishes like meatballs and scallops. The friendly staff and Italian charm create a delightful dining experience, making it a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting.
                                                54 Reviews

                                                1. Barbara VIP

                                                  New York City29 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 30 May 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 29 May 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 24 May 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 23 May 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 23 May 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 23 May 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 17 May 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 17 May 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. Lois VIP

                                                  New York City34 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 10 May 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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                                                10. Nicole VIP

                                                  New York City1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 10 May 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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                                                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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                                                Google Map for Ruocco's on 9

                                                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
                                                  Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                  Order direct
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