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Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ
Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ
Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ
Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ
Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ

Fornos of Spain

4.7
4.7
1888 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to Fornos of Spain Restaurant located on the Iron Bound in Newark, NJ. Fornos of Spain has been bestowed numerous awards and proclaimed by various national magazines as a "must" when dining out in New Jersey. Our award winning Spanish cuisine is prepared with the freshest seafood of Spain. Our extensive wine cellars offer over 450 aged and vintage wines and has the rarest collections of Spanish wines in the United States.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 589-4767
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have private rooms available for a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 86 people. Also, we have party luncheon menus from Monday through Fridays until 3 pm and dinner party menus from Monday through Sundays. Saturdays we only do parties from 12 noon to 5:00 pm.
  • Area
    Newark
  • Cross Street
    Union Street
  • Parking details
    Private self parking lot on premises, behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located a two blocks away from Newark Penn Station and New Jersey Transit, which is walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cigar Room, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fornos of Spain offers "excellent food and exceptional service" in a charming and welcoming atmosphere. Renowned for its authentic "Spanish cuisine," the restaurant delights guests with generous portions and standout dishes like paella and garlic shrimp. Ideal for special occasions, Fornos ensures a memorable dining experience with attentive service and a varied menu.
1,888 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything would have been perfect if the waiter would have been attentive. There were four of us out to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We were served our salads before we were handed menus. The menus were handed to us 30 seconds after the salads were served leaving us absolutely no room to read the menu. No one approached the table to fill out water glasses. They were never filled. Bread and accompaniments were brought to the table and were promptly remover within 10 minutes. I and my sister had rolls in out bread dish and they too were removed before our appetizers were served. I had to ask that they be replaced. Still no water refills. I earlier asked for a large bottle of San Pellegrino and was brought a bottle of Voss water. When I questioned the switch the waiter said they don’t have San Pellegrino but that Voss is the same. I refused it and said we would just have tap water. Through our first three courses the waiter removed our used utensils from our used plates and put these dirty utensils on the tablecloth so that we can use them again. All the table was set with was one knife and one dinner fork. No salad fork I particularly do not like to put dirty utensils on the table to use again. We were given an opportunity to order wine or sangria when we arrived (as soon as we sat down) and I said after we order I would be happy to order a bottle of wine but the waiter forgot and so did I. If service was good I would have tipped over 20% but under normal circumstances I would have tipped 10% for terrible service. No one ever checked on our table to see if we wanted anything (water) or if everything was fine. I did tip 20% because it is nearing Christmas and the restaurant was very busy. This is the only reason I didn’t give all 5 stars

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  2. Leslie

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here with a few former colleagues for lunch. As usual, the service & food were superb. The chicken picatta melted in my mouth. So full of flavor. The entire experience is unlike any other. Can’t wait to visit again.

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  3. Tiffany

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Excellent food, excellent service, just excellent🤗

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fornos is a wonderful experince plus excellent food

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  5. Kim

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is located in an older neighborhood, and the restaurant is also older. Fornos has made this all part of a very charming dining experience. I have not seen a restaurant with this many staff members in years. The food service was quick. My wife had the Short Ribs, which was the best she has ever had. I had Seafood Paella, there were many different types to choose from. It was served on noodles with rice on the side. I did not care for the rice. I have only had better Paella once, which was made for us in our home. Wine is primarily a very nice Spanish selection with a small domestic listing.

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  6. Alexi

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend for a nice lunch. Traditional and wonderful. Beautiful space with holiday decorations.

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  7. Howard

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked the ambience, the authentic feeling of being in Spain, the excellent service, the included salad and desert. Unfortunately, and very surprisingly, the Paella Valenciana did not meet expectations. The chicken was dry, the mussels were overcooked, the lobster was dry and could have used, very much, a butter dip, and the shrimp were miniscule. I would be embarrassed to serve shrimp that small. I certainly would say this is not a place for "value," it is very expensive, but you go for the other attributes. In fact, the other food served at our table, was very good. Would I go back? Absolutely, but would be more careful on what I ordered

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  8. Rosa Anna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went we ordered one appetizer , two entrees , two desserts a glass of wine and glass of sangria they did not disappoint , Fornos truly delivered an exceptional dining experience! From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The food was nothing short of spectacular, and the atmosphere made for a relaxing, enjoyable evening. As soon as we were seated, the staff promptly took our drink orders and brought out warm bread and fresh salads for everyone. It was the perfect way to settle in while browsing the extensive dinner menu—no sense of being rushed at all. The service was fantastic; the servers were attentive and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. We started with an appetizer, followed by our entrees, and let me tell you, the portions are incredibly generous! The side dishes could easily be a meal on their own. Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, the dessert and coffee options a must have. The house-made churros with chocolate sauce were the perfect sweet ending to a phenomenal meal. If you’re looking for a place with amazing food, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, Fornos is a must-visit. Come hungry—you won’t regret it! We’ll definitely be returning soon.

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  9. John

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always Fornos delivered superior Piaya and Salmon dinners. Salads preceded the meal and were offered without notice. All nice touches.

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  10. debbi

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Garlic shrimp is superb. Delicious salad, abundance of food. Great sangria. Fresh seafood and paella.

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FAQs

Fornos of Spain offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 589-4767.

Fornos of Spain is rated 4.7 stars by 1888 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fornos of Spain

47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Union Street
  • Area
    Newark
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private self parking lot on premises, behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located a two blocks away from Newark Penn Station and New Jersey Transit, which is walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cigar Room, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 589-4767
  • Private party facilities
    We have private rooms available for a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 86 people. Also, we have party luncheon menus from Monday through Fridays until 3 pm and dinner party menus from Monday through Sundays. Saturdays we only do parties from 12 noon to 5:00 pm.
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