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Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ

Fornos of Spain

4.8
4.8
1938 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (973) 589-4767
  • Website
    http://www.fornosrestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105
  • 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

Menu

Fornos of Spain's menu was last updated 2023-08-29.

Appetizers

  • Gambas al Ajillo

    shrimp in garlic sauce

    • Coctel de Camarones

      shrimp cocktail

      • Almejas Marineras

        clams marinera sauce

        • Almejas en Salsa Verde

          clams in green sauce

          • Almejas Casino

            baked stuffed clams

            • Mejillones Picantes

              mussels in hot tomato sauce

              • Ostras al Natural (1 Doz)

                oysters on the half shell

                • Ostras al Natural (1/2 Doz)

                  oysters on the half shell

                  • Champinones al Horno

                    baked stuffed mushroom

                    • Anchoas en Aceite de Oliva

                      anchovies in pickled sauce

                      • Esparagos Vinagreta

                        asparagus vinaigrette

                        • Boquerones

                          smoked anchovies

                          • Turbante de Chorizos

                            broiled spanish sausage

                            • Calamares a la Romana

                              fried squid

                              • Angulas

                                brood baby eels

                                • Salmon Ahumado

                                  smoked salmon

                                  • Pulpo a la Feria

                                    octopus (boiled with olive oil and paprika)

                                    • Pulpo Vinagreta

                                      octopus vinaigrette

                                      • Jamon con Melon

                                        prosciutto with melon

                                        • Pimientos Frito

                                          fried sweet peppers

                                          • Queso Manchego

                                            spanish cheese

                                            Soup

                                            • Gazpacho Andaluz

                                              cold vegetables soup

                                              • Caldo Gallego

                                                spanish vegetables soup

                                                • Sopa de Cebolla

                                                  french onion soup

                                                  • Sopa del dia

                                                    soup of the day (ask waiter)

                                                    Meat

                                                    • Chuletas de Cerdo Arriero

                                                      broiled pork chops in garlic sauce

                                                      • Ternera en Salsa de Vino

                                                        nature top round veal cutlets in wine sauce

                                                        • Ternera Siciliana

                                                          nature top round veal cutlets in creamed mozzarella sauce

                                                          • Ternera Extremena

                                                            nature top round veal cutlets with pepper, onion & sausage

                                                            • Pollo al Ajillo

                                                              chicken in garlic sauce

                                                              • Solomillo a la Parrilla

                                                                grilled fillet mignon

                                                                • Paella Vegetariana

                                                                  vegetarian paella: yellow rice mixed w/ vegetables

                                                                  Steak

                                                                  • New York Steak

                                                                    • Angus New York Strip Steak

                                                                      • Angus Prime Rib

                                                                        • Angus Ribeye Steak

                                                                          • Angus T-Bone Steak

                                                                            • Angus Porterhouse Steak

                                                                              Fish & Seafood

                                                                              • Paella Valenciana

                                                                                shellfish and rice with chicken and sausages

                                                                                • Paella Marinera

                                                                                  shellfish and rice with fresh lobster

                                                                                  • Mariscada Fornos

                                                                                    shellfish and lobster in spiced tomato sauce

                                                                                    • Mariscada en Salsa Verde

                                                                                      shellfish and lobster in green sauce

                                                                                      • Camarones en Salsa de Vino

                                                                                        shrimp in wine sauce

                                                                                        • Camarones Fritos

                                                                                          fried shrimp

                                                                                          • Camarones en Salsa Verde

                                                                                            shrimp in green sauce

                                                                                            • Camarones al Ajillo

                                                                                              shrimp in garlic sauce

                                                                                              • Camarones Enchilados

                                                                                                shrimp in spiced tomato sauce

                                                                                                • Bacalao a la Gallega

                                                                                                  boiled with olive oil, garlic and paprika

                                                                                                  • Salmon

                                                                                                    fresh norwegian salmon

                                                                                                    • Pez Espada

                                                                                                      sword fish

                                                                                                      • Colas de Langosta by Weight

                                                                                                        lobster tails

                                                                                                        • Grilled Seafood

                                                                                                          lobster, prawns, scallops, seabass or salmon & roasted garlic

                                                                                                          • Colas de Langosta a la Parrilla

                                                                                                            grilled lobster tails

                                                                                                            • Changurro

                                                                                                              broiled scallops and crab meat in the scallop shell

                                                                                                              • Pargo al Horno

                                                                                                                broiled red snapper

                                                                                                                • Lenguado Fornos O Francesa

                                                                                                                  fresh fillet of sole "fornos style" or lemon sauce

                                                                                                                  • Merluza a la Vigo

                                                                                                                    whitting in green sauce, clams and shrimp

                                                                                                                    • Colas de Langosta Salsa Blanca

                                                                                                                      lobster tails in white sauce

                                                                                                                      Desserts

                                                                                                                      • Sorbete de Limon

                                                                                                                        lemon sorbet

                                                                                                                        • Sorbete de Manzana

                                                                                                                          apple sorbet

                                                                                                                          • Sorbete de Coco

                                                                                                                            coconut sorbet

                                                                                                                            • Sorbete de Melon

                                                                                                                              melon sorbet

                                                                                                                              • Sorbete de Pera

                                                                                                                                pear sorbet

                                                                                                                                • Sorbete de Melocoton

                                                                                                                                  peach sorbet

                                                                                                                                  • Sorbete de Mango

                                                                                                                                    mango sorbet

                                                                                                                                    • Soberte de Naranja

                                                                                                                                      orange sorbet

                                                                                                                                      • Sorbete de Sandia

                                                                                                                                        watermelon sorbet

                                                                                                                                        • Sorbete de Moras

                                                                                                                                          blueberry sorbet

                                                                                                                                          • Sorbete de Pina

                                                                                                                                            pineapple sorbet

                                                                                                                                            • Pastel de Manzana

                                                                                                                                              apple pie (served with vanilla ice cream)

                                                                                                                                              • Tiramisu

                                                                                                                                                • Leche Frita

                                                                                                                                                  "fried milk"-spanish style dessert

                                                                                                                                                  • Chocolate en Concha de Cocoa

                                                                                                                                                    chocolate sorbet in cocoa shell

                                                                                                                                                    • Key Lime Tart

                                                                                                                                                      • Plain Cheesecake

                                                                                                                                                        92% less sugar, 29% less calories & 42% less fat than leading brand

                                                                                                                                                        • Marble Fudge Cheesecake, Cognac Pumpkin Cheesecake

                                                                                                                                                          • American Cheesecake

                                                                                                                                                            • Tarta de Almendras

                                                                                                                                                              Almond cake

                                                                                                                                                              • Tarta de Zanahoria

                                                                                                                                                                carrot cake

                                                                                                                                                                • Crema Catalana

                                                                                                                                                                  vanilla pudding with suggar flambe

                                                                                                                                                                  • Filloas Rellenas Crema Pastelera

                                                                                                                                                                    crepes stuffed with pastry cream

                                                                                                                                                                    • Tarta Mousse de Chocolate

                                                                                                                                                                      white & chocolate mousse cake

                                                                                                                                                                      • Tarta de Banana

                                                                                                                                                                        banana coconut cake

                                                                                                                                                                        • Tarta Frambuesay Chocolate

                                                                                                                                                                          chocolate raspberry cake

                                                                                                                                                                          • Apple Crunch Cake

                                                                                                                                                                            • Tarta de Pina Con Coco

                                                                                                                                                                              pineapple-coconut cake

                                                                                                                                                                              • Double Chocolate Cake

                                                                                                                                                                                • Tartita al Whisky

                                                                                                                                                                                  whisky sponge cake & egg yolk

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nata Con Nueces

                                                                                                                                                                                    cream & walnuts

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Requeson Con Miel

                                                                                                                                                                                      spanish ricotta w/ honey

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Copa Chocolate-Vainilla con Licor

                                                                                                                                                                                        italian chocolate-vanilla liquor cup

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Casco de Guayaba con Queso Crema

                                                                                                                                                                                          guava shells w/ cream cheese

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Melocoton con Nata

                                                                                                                                                                                            peach melba cup

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Moras con Nata

                                                                                                                                                                                              forest fruit frozen yogurt cup

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pecan Pie

                                                                                                                                                                                                served with vanilla ice cream

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Bread Pudding

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pina Frescas

                                                                                                                                                                                                    fresh pineapple

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fresas con Nata

                                                                                                                                                                                                      strawberries with cream

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Arroz con Leche

                                                                                                                                                                                                        rice pudding

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Helados (Fresas, Choco o Vainilla)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ice cream (strawberry, chocolate or vanilla)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Punpkin Ice Cream

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chocolate Truffle Torte

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hot Chocolate Fudge

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Lava Cake

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fresh Melon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tartufo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Choco Peanut Butter Tartufo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Flan Caramelo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mousse Flavors

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Belgian Chocolate Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Dulce de Leche Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Passion Fruit Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Raspberry Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mango Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Coconut Mousse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Last updated: August 29, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What 1,938 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.9Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Essex

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Good for groups

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Essex

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fornos of Spain in Newark is renowned for its "excellent food and amazing service." Guests rave about "huge portions," ensuring you'll "always have leftovers." The "festive atmosphere," fresh seafood, and "professional and attentive" staff make it a must-visit. Don't miss the "delicious" paella and house-made churros!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1,938 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Kiran VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City166 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Always good food and service and huge portions always have leftovers to take home

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. howard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City13 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Excellent fresh fish and seafood. Efficient staff. Festive atmosphere. Solid in every category.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. theresa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Beautiful Restaurant! The Food Was Delicious And So Was The Sangria!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        San Francisco1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Food was excellent with fast and courteous service. We come here whenever in town !

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Dana

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 16, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. francisco VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 11, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. Yufang

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on April 11, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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 1938 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        http://www.fornosrestaurant.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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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