Ruocco’s on 9 Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Ruocco’s on 9, a delightful culinary destination in Manalapan, NJ, blending New American and Italian influences to create a menu that excites the palate. Here, you'll find a variety of dishes that showcase fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
- Appetizers: Start your meal with their famous Baked Clams or the crispy Fried Calamari, served with zesty marinara.
- Salads: Indulge in the Great Grandma Salad, a vibrant mix of cured meats and greens, or opt for the gluten-free Arugula Salad for a refreshing bite.
- Accessibility: With features like QR code menus, Braille options, and a fully accessible environment, Ruocco’s on 9 welcomes everyone.
Each dish reflects a commitment to quality, making this venue perfect for families, groups, and events. Join Ruocco’s on 9 for a casual yet classy dining experience!
Beverages
Bottled Soda
Baked Clams
Eight middle neck clams stuffed with our seasoned breadcrumbs.
Fried Calamari
Lightly floured calamari served with marinara sauce and lemons.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Spicy marinara.
Zuppa Di Clams
Red or white.
Sicilian Rice Balls
Stuffed with sausage, chopped meat, and peas, topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce.
Meatball Special
3 house-made meatballs with marinara sauce, ricotta, shaved Parmesan cheese.
Family Style Baked Clams
12 middle neck clams stuffed with our seasoned breadcrumbs.
Family Style Fried Calamari
Lightly floured calamari served with marinara sauce and lemons.
Family Style Zuppa Di Mussels
Spicy marinara.
Family Style Zuppa Di Clams
Red or white.
Panelle Plate
Fried chickpea fritters, ricotta, shaved Parmesan cheese.
Artichoke Heart Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sauteed in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Appetizers
Soup and Salad
Great Grandma Salad
Romaine lettuce, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, soppressata, prosciutto, hot capicola, sharp provolone, and a red wine vinaigrette.
Arugula Salad
Gluten-free. Baby arugula, shaved fennel, shaved Parmesan cheese, tomatoes with a lemon vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Linguine White Clams
Penne Alla Vodka
Vodka pink cream sauce.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Italian ragu, homemade meat sauce.
Tortellini Carbonara
with bacon, pancetta, shallots, peas, and egg yolk.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Sauteed in garlic and oil.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatballs in marinara sauce.
Ghocchi with Ricotta Cream with Braised Short Ribs
Ricotta, heavy cream, short ribs, demi glaze.
Lobster Ravioli
Sherry Wine Cream Sauce
Shrimp Arrabiata
Spicy Tomato Sauce served with Linguine Pasta
Pasta
Entrees - Chicken
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with sauce and mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms and marsala wine.
Chicken Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sauted in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Chicken Pink Panther
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with vodka sauce and mozzarella.
Chicken Milanese
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with sauce and mozzarella.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms and marsala wine.
Double Cut Pork Chop
Vinegar Peppers, with Rice Pilaf, and String Beans
Veal Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sauted in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Entrees - Meat
Entrees - Fish
Shrimp Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sauted in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Lightly breaded, topped with sauce and mozzarella.
Flounder Oreganata
Stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with potato croquette and spinach.
Honey Roasted Salmon
Gluten-free. Fresh pan-roasted salmon with honey, herbs, and spinach.
Shrimp and Scallop Oreganata
Stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with potato croquette and spinach.
Shrimp Oreganata
Stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with potato croquette and spinach.
Flounder Francese
Fresh local flounder dipped in flour and egg batter, sauteed in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Scallop Oreganata
Stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with potato croquette and spinach.
Flounder Milanese
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Broccoli Rabe
Side of String Beans
Potato Croquettes
Side of Caesar Salad
Side of Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
Meatballs
2 pieces.
Side of Pasta
Sides
Dessert
Mini Cannolis
5 cannolis.
Nutella Poppers
Pastry dough filled with Nutella rolled in powdered sugar.
Toasted Almond cake
Sponge cake, amaretto, lady fingers, custard.
NY Cheese Cake
Cream cheese, graham cracker crust, raspberry drizzle.
Tiramisu
Sponge cake, coffee, lady finger, custard.