Ruocco's Restaurant

Italian in Manalapan, New Jersey · $$$

Italian-American dinner spot known for gnocchi with braised short rib, arancini and chicken parm.

Visiting Ruocco's Restaurant

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Toast
breakfast & brunch
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Turning Point
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Tasty Land
georgian / pizza
Georgian kitchen serving khachapuri, khinkali dumplings and kebabs alongside pizza, with Napoleon cake for dessert.

345 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726. It's in Manalapan, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Expect $$$ prices.

Family, date, groups. About 1.5 hours is a typical visit.