So I went Ruocco’s to celebrate my birthday. From the minute I walked in I knew I picked the right place for a great night. The staff was so professional and friendly. Our server Kiki was spot on with everything. The owners took the time to personally check on us to make sure everything was ok. The food was absolutely amazing. We were all members of the clean plate club and thought about reordering just to bring some home. The deserts came out and oh man, they were absolutely amazing. They even put a candle in mine. And when they sung Happy Birthday to me all the tables around sang along.
This place is absolutely a hidden gem. I can’t wait to return for another outstanding meal and experience.
Thank you for making my Birthday special
Ian Heydecke
I had an amazing time at Ruocco's in Manalapan. The service was amazing. The food was delicious! The atmosphere is great from date night to friends coming together. It's BYOB, but they do sell wine by the bottle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Amanda Mongelluzzo
Good place to have a Sunday dinner! Food was good and not overpriced. The atmosphere wasn't quite as calm as I like, but I enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
muruam bhatti
Hosted my brother’s 30th birthday here & Isabella was so helpful! She was very attentive and recommended the best things on the menu. The food is amazing! Hands down the best Italian food in Manalapan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Balls
lisa sauchelli
Food / service A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Caponetto
just a great family restaurant run by a family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Constantine Caiozzo
This restaurant is one of very few places that deliver impeccable service,prices,and size portions. I would highly suggest this restaurant to anyone who knows Italian cuisine.
The food was excellent, and the service was 5' star The atmosphere was 5 star too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Risotto
michele haber
First time here - beautiful decor , staff friendly and knowledgeable of menu When the bread is great - almost always then the meal is . We went on pasta night Wednesday & Thursday unknowingly- so carbonara pasta was $15 which we split and a chicken Marsala - had the rice balls as appetizer -everything delicious - definitely recommend. Will be returning ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Fitzgerald
Was there for a party. Food was very good, service was excellent for the large group that I was there with
We come Staten Island often to eat here! Great food and they treat everyone like family ! Just a nice place to spend time with friends
Tim Blair
Went here for a nice Mothers Day meal and we were completely disappointed. The place is basically a pizza joint turned into a fake fancy Italian restaurant. The food was not only overpriced but literally had no flavor. The service was good but at the end of the day the quality of food has to match the price and this place definitely didn’t meet that quota.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Judi Conti
Ruoccos already has my favorite baked clams. But the special baked clams stuffed with crab meat were amazing !! The right amount of white fluffy crabmeat atop those perfect baked clams. Yes we did get a second order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Terracino
We come from Staten Island to come here often. It is truly a family owned and run business. Great food and wonderful atmosphere! We never leave disappointed! The entire family and wait staff are very friendly and easily engaged in conversation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nutella Poppers, Baked Clams, Tiramisu Cake, Panelle Plate, Gnocchi with Braised Short Ribs, Artichoke Hearts Francese
Trish Angeli
We made our very first visit last night. We met lovely Isabella our server with Sophia in training & Kayla. We also met Isabellas sis who's name we forgot but also so sweet. The staff is in constant motion. A definite team effort for all to help the guests. Service was on point. We were visited by the owner Steve who left us feeling like his new friends. The atmosphere of this restaurant is soft & lovely & not over the top. Bathrooms are maintained beautifully. We will definitely visit again. Continued blessings and success !! Keep up the good work and excellent work ethic!!
So I went Ruocco’s to celebrate my birthday. From the minute I walked in I knew I picked the right place for a great night. The staff was so professional and friendly. Our server Kiki was spot on with everything. The owners took the time to personally check on us to make sure everything was ok. The food was absolutely amazing. We were all members of the clean plate club and thought about reordering just to bring some home. The deserts came out and oh man, they were absolutely amazing. They even put a candle in mine. And when they sung Happy Birthday to me all the tables around sang along. This place is absolutely a hidden gem. I can’t wait to return for another outstanding meal and experience. Thank you for making my Birthday special
I had an amazing time at Ruocco's in Manalapan. The service was amazing. The food was delicious! The atmosphere is great from date night to friends coming together. It's BYOB, but they do sell wine by the bottle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Good place to have a Sunday dinner! Food was good and not overpriced. The atmosphere wasn't quite as calm as I like, but I enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hosted my brother’s 30th birthday here & Isabella was so helpful! She was very attentive and recommended the best things on the menu. The food is amazing! Hands down the best Italian food in Manalapan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Balls
Food / service A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
just a great family restaurant run by a family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is one of very few places that deliver impeccable service,prices,and size portions. I would highly suggest this restaurant to anyone who knows Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Balls, Baked Clams, Chicken Marsala
The food was excellent, and the service was 5' star The atmosphere was 5 star too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Risotto
First time here - beautiful decor , staff friendly and knowledgeable of menu
When the bread is great - almost always then the meal is .
We went on pasta night Wednesday & Thursday unknowingly- so carbonara pasta was $15 which we split and a chicken Marsala - had the rice balls as appetizer -everything delicious - definitely recommend. Will be returning ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was there for a party. Food was very good, service was excellent for the large group that I was there with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We come Staten Island often to eat here! Great food and they treat everyone like family ! Just a nice place to spend time with friends
Went here for a nice Mothers Day meal and we were completely disappointed. The place is basically a pizza joint turned into a fake fancy Italian restaurant. The food was not only overpriced but literally had no flavor. The service was good but at the end of the day the quality of food has to match the price and this place definitely didn’t meet that quota.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Ruoccos already has my favorite baked clams. But the special baked clams stuffed with crab meat were amazing !! The right amount of white fluffy crabmeat atop those perfect baked clams. Yes we did get a second order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We come from Staten Island to come here often. It is truly a family owned and run business. Great food and wonderful atmosphere! We never leave disappointed! The entire family and wait staff are very friendly and easily engaged in conversation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nutella Poppers, Baked Clams, Tiramisu Cake, Panelle Plate, Gnocchi with Braised Short Ribs, Artichoke Hearts Francese
We made our very first visit last night. We met lovely Isabella our server with Sophia in training & Kayla. We also met Isabellas sis who's name we forgot but also so sweet. The staff is in constant motion. A definite team effort for all to help the guests. Service was on point. We were visited by the owner Steve who left us feeling like his new friends. The atmosphere of this restaurant is soft & lovely & not over the top. Bathrooms are maintained beautifully. We will definitely visit again. Continued blessings and success !! Keep up the good work and excellent work ethic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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