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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

4.8
4.8
1935 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,935 people are saying

Fornos of Spain reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fornos of Spain is a beloved dining gem in Newark, celebrated for its "excellent food," "wonderful service," and "generous portions." Guests rave about the "authentic Spanish ambiance" and enjoy complimentary treats like salads and churros. The extensive menu, featuring standout dishes like paella and seafood, "never disappoints." Highly recommended!
1,935 Reviews
  1. Dana

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing. Would definitely go back again.

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  2. francisco VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service from staff. Very friendly and professional

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  3. Yufang

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem in Newark downtown. Great value for tasty food and excellent service.

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  4. Joselyn VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Food was fresh and delicious. Great time with my daughter for lunch…

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  5. Tracey

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place with great food and service. Seafood was so fresh!!

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  6. Dora

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fornos is our favorite restaurant in New Jersey. The staff is professional. The quality of the food is A+ and so are the specialty drinks. The managers are always present because they truly care about their customers. To start our meal we’re offered a fresh salad, warm bread with olive oil and Spanish salty olives. The octopus appetizer and bacalao croquettes are my favorite. I particularly love the chocolate churros offered at the end of our meal. Every entree is well prepared and sooo delicious! Highly recommended! !Delicioso!

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  7. Jeffrey

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the wine menu, the quality and portions of the food are excellent. The staff professional and attentive. Muchas gracias.

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  8. Robert VIP

    Philadelphia139 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the empanadas, octopus. salads and snapper francaise. Great service and ambiance.

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  9. daniel VIP

    Tucson27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was attentive. Highly recommend Forna

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  10. ErnestL VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Be aware that upon seated at your table, you are welcomed immediately with a mixed green salad, bread, butter, and a plate of olive oil and assorted olives. You will also be complemented at the end of your meal with churros and hot chocolate. We ordered the cod croquettes for appetizer and a paella valenciana for entree which was all very delicious. A disappointment was that we ordered off the lunch menu for one paella priced at $23 and told the waiter we were going to share that along with the croquettes which would be plenty for us. However, we were charged $48 at the end of the meal for the paella which I assumed was a bit more than double order of the lunch paella and we had a lot of leftover to take home. Not sure why the waiter did that and only wished he would have been honest and clarified if he couldn’t just deliver one paella as requested. We didn’t make any fuzz and paid and left with the leftovers. But not sure I’ll be going back. There are so many other restaurants in the same area to explore.

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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 4.8 stars by 1935 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Fornos of Spain

47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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