Ruoccos Restaurant

Design Center Plaza, 345 US-9, Manalapan
(732) 851-5359

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Gnocchi with Braised Short Ribs
Arancini Cheese Rice Balls
Artichoke Hearts Francese
Artichoke Heart Francese
Grilled Octopus Salad
Honey Roasted Salmon
Toasted Almond Cake
Chicken Parmigiana
Veal Sorrentino
Scallop Risotto

Menu

Beverages
Bottled Soda

Appetizers (Dinner)
Baked Clams
Eight middle neck clams stuffed with our seasoned breadcrumbs.
Baked Clams (Family Style)
12 middle neck clams stuffed with our seasoned breadcrumbs.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Spicy marinara.
Zuppa Di Mussels (Family Style)
Spicy marinara.
Sicilian Rice Balls
Stuffed with sausage, chopped meat, and peas. Topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce.
Panelle Plate
Fried chickpea fritters, ricotta, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Artichoke Heart Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sauteed in lemon butter, and white wine sauce.

Soup and Salad (Dinner)
Great Grandma Salad
Romaine, lettuce, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Soppressata, prosciutto, and hot capicola. Sharp provolone and a red wine vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing.
Arugula Salad
Gluten-free, baby arugula, shaved fennel, and shaved parmesan cheese. Tomatoes with a lemon vinaigrette.

Pasta (Dinner)
Linguine White Clams
It is cooked al dente.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Sautéed in garlic and oil. It is cooked al dente.
Penne Alla Vodka
Vodka pink cream sauce. It is cooked al dente.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Meatballs in marinara sauce. It is cooked al dente.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Italian ragu and homemade meat sauce. It is cooked al dente.
Gnocchi with Ricotta Cream with Braised Short Ribs
Ricotta, heavy cream, short ribs, and demi-glaze. It is cooked al dente.
Tortellini Carbonara
Served with bacon, pancetta, shallots, peas, and egg yolk. It is cooked al dente.

Entrées Chicken (Dinner)
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with sauce and mozzarella.
Chicken Pink Panther
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with vodka sauce and mozzarella
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed mushrooms and marsala wine.
Chicken Milanese
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Chicken Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter, sautéed in lemon butter, and white wine sauce.

Entrées Meat (Dinner)
Veal Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter. Sautéed in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with sauce and mozzarella.
Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed mushroom with masala wings.

Entrées Fish (Dinner)
Scallop Oreganata
Stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs. Served with potato croquette and spinach.
Shrimp Francese
Dipped in flour and egg batter. Sautéed in lemon butter and white wine sauce.
Honey Roasted Salmon
Gluten-free, fresh pan-roasted salmon with honey, herbs, and spinach.

Sides
Broccoli Rabe
Asparagus
String Beans
Sauteed Spinach
Potato Croquettes
Meatballs (2 pcs)
Caesar Salad

Dessert
Mini Cannolis (5 pcs)
Tiramisu
Sponge cake, coffee, lady finger, and custard.
Toasted Almond cake
Sponge cake, amaretto, lady fingers, and custard.

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Recent Reviews

Great Italian restaurant. Everything was tasty and prepared perfectly. I wouldn't be able to find one negative thing regarding the food or service. Lately every restaurant I go to is half empty. This restaurant had every table filled...that should tell you something. Highly recommended.
September 2026
We heard very much about this restaurant and that they have now also opened in Boynton Beach Florida. This was our first visit and I would highly recommend this restaurant. From the moment we walked in the door the girl at the desk was very friendly. We were seated our waitress came over and introduced herself, asked if we had any questions for allergies. I have an onion allergy. She immediately said let me go check with the chef what you cannot have. someone from the kitchen...
August 2026
Stopped by Ruocco’s on Route 9 in Manalapan last weekend and it hit the spot. Warm, inviting spot with white tablecloths and that classic Italian-American feel. Started with the baked clams — perfectly seasoned and fresh out of the oven. Went with the shrimp scampi after and it was excellent: plump shrimp, garlicky wine sauce, just the right amount of heat. My wife loved the lobster ravioli. Portions are solid, service was friendly and attentive, and being...
July 2026

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Ruoccos Restaurant

Design Center Plaza, 345 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726
(732) 851-5359