Fornos of Spain

4.8

1927 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

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

What 1,927 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Essex
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fornos of Spain offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Renowned for its generous portions and authentic Spanish cuisine, it's perfect for special occasions and group dining. Highlights include their "delicious paella" and "superb garlic shrimp." Valet parking and a welcoming atmosphere enhance the experience.

1,927 Reviews

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ErnestL VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Louise
Washington DC65 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Former is a neighborhood gym we have been coming to for the past 30 years and it’s just great
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KellyW VIP
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Horrible. I have been eating here for over 30 years. Never until tonight have I had a bad meal. Disgraceful.
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Shannon
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and amazing service. We made a reservation but ended up sitting at the bar by choice and it was great. We ordered a ton is tapas. Highly recommend the lobster crepe!!!
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Kiran VIP
New York City162 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always good food and fast service that doesn't rush you. food was very good as always with generous portions. valet parking is always appreciated.
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Joanne
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always an enjoyable able mean even for my picky kids
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd or 4th time here. Great service great food Having valet parking is a definite plus Would definitely return again.
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hmmm VIP
Philadelphia32 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely one of our favs! This time it did disappoint with the service. It was far from their usual standard. They even forgot the bday we were celebrating. We will be back though!
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Ali
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service. Would highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Poconos1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service, food, and atmosphere for a restaurant that I have gone to in years! Highly recommend to everyone!
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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 1927 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105

Additional information

Cross Street
Union Street
Neighbourhood
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.

Fornos of Spain

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Grilled Seafood

Paella Marinera

Paella de Pollo

Appetizers

Gambas al Ajillo

Coctel de Camarones

Almejas Marineras

Almejas en Salsa Verde

Almejas Casino

Mejillones Picantes

Ostras al Natural (1 Doz)

Ostras al Natural (1/2 Doz)

Champinones al Horno

Anchoas en Aceite de Oliva

Esparagos Vinagreta

Boquerones

Turbante de Chorizos

Calamares a la Romana

Angulas

Salmon Ahumado

Pulpo a la Feria

Pulpo Vinagreta

Jamon con Melon

Pimientos Frito

Queso Manchego

Soup

Gazpacho Andaluz

Caldo Gallego

Sopa de Cebolla

Sopa del dia

Meat

Chuletas de Cerdo Arriero

Ternera en Salsa de Vino

Ternera Siciliana

Ternera Extremena

Pollo al Ajillo

Solomillo a la Parrilla

Paella Vegetariana

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

Paella Marinera

Mariscada Fornos

Mariscada en Salsa Verde

Camarones en Salsa de Vino

Camarones Fritos

Camarones en Salsa Verde

Camarones al Ajillo

Camarones Enchilados

Bacalao a la Gallega

Salmon

Pez Espada

Colas de Langosta by Weight

Grilled Seafood

Colas de Langosta a la Parrilla

Changurro

Pargo al Horno

Lenguado Fornos O Francesa

Merluza a la Vigo

Colas de Langosta Salsa Blanca

Desserts

Sorbete de Limon

Sorbete de Manzana

Sorbete de Coco

Sorbete de Melon

Sorbete de Pera

Sorbete de Melocoton

Sorbete de Mango

Soberte de Naranja

Sorbete de Sandia