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Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ

Fornos of Spain

4.8 (1958)
$31 to $50
Spanish
47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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 1,958 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fornos of Spain offers a "wonderful experience" with "incredible food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about "amazing service," "generous portions," and the "delicious paella." The restaurant is praised for its "efficient staff," "festive atmosphere," and "excellent wine list." It's a "top quality experience" that diners look forward to returning to.
1,958 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Decided to go during Fathers Day to one of my usual fav spots. Was really bad experience. Although we made reservations the check in experience was horrible and chaotic. We had to wait almost an hour for our table after I complained about 10 times to the check in people and was getting nowhere I finally went to the manager and got the table right away. Vallet Parking was also a disaster as only two people working and took 30 min to get our car. Love the restaurant but wouldn’t go again on Fathers Day:(

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  2. Andrew

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good to outstanding. Wine list is greet. The service was lacking, slow, Inattentive, did not know the menu well, and unprofessional. For this price point the service is unacceptable. But, will come back for the food.

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  3. Frank

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, incredible and delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere! Definitely will be back soon!

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  4. Martin VIP

    New York City95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a classic. Consistently excellent food and efficient service.

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  5. Kirsten

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fornos never disappoints! It was our anniversary & they brought us a customized dessert & sang to us. The food & service is amazing!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Albert

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. The food, the service and the atmosphere. A top quality experience.

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  7. Steven

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, great choice for a Newark meal. Easy to get back to the airport as well.

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  8. Ken

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    FoS is a superlative restaurant with amazing food, good service, and an overall great dining experience. I’ve already eaten here twice and will come back again in July for more.

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  9. Lakisha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous! The food, the service all great.

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  10. Leslie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit. Invited a friend to join ne and my husband. Fornos has become one of my, now our, favorite places for any time of the day! So thankful for consistency in service, meal preparation and presentation, and a ln active atmosphere with diverse diners.

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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 1958 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
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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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