Fornos of Spain

4.7

1885 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 589-4767
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

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 1,885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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

1,885 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fornos is a wonderful experince plus excellent food
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Kim
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is located in an older neighborhood, and the restaurant is also older. Fornos has made this all part of a very charming dining experience. I have not seen a restaurant with this many staff members in years. The food service was quick. My wife had the Short Ribs, which was the best she has ever had. I had Seafood Paella, there were many different types to choose from. It was served on noodles with rice on the side. I did not care for the rice. I have only had better Paella once, which was made for us in our home. Wine is primarily a very nice Spanish selection with a small domestic listing.
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Alexi
New York City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommend for a nice lunch. Traditional and wonderful. Beautiful space with holiday decorations.
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Howard
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We liked the ambience, the authentic feeling of being in Spain, the excellent service, the included salad and desert. Unfortunately, and very surprisingly, the Paella Valenciana did not meet expectations. The chicken was dry, the mussels were overcooked, the lobster was dry and could have used, very much, a butter dip, and the shrimp were miniscule. I would be embarrassed to serve shrimp that small. I certainly would say this is not a place for "value," it is very expensive, but you go for the other attributes. In fact, the other food served at our table, was very good. Would I go back? Absolutely, but would be more careful on what I ordered
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Rosa Anna
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went we ordered one appetizer , two entrees , two desserts a glass of wine and glass of sangria they did not disappoint , Fornos truly delivered an exceptional dining experience! From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The food was nothing short of spectacular, and the atmosphere made for a relaxing, enjoyable evening. As soon as we were seated, the staff promptly took our drink orders and brought out warm bread and fresh salads for everyone. It was the perfect way to settle in while browsing the extensive dinner menu—no sense of being rushed at all. The service was fantastic; the servers were attentive and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. We started with an appetizer, followed by our entrees, and let me tell you, the portions are incredibly generous! The side dishes could easily be a meal on their own. Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, the dessert and coffee options a must have. The house-made churros with chocolate sauce were the perfect sweet ending to a phenomenal meal. If you’re looking for a place with amazing food, excellent service, and a warm ambiance, Fornos is a must-visit. Come hungry—you won’t regret it! We’ll definitely be returning soon.
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John
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As always Fornos delivered superior Piaya and Salmon dinners. Salads preceded the meal and were offered without notice. All nice touches.
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debbi
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Garlic shrimp is superb. Delicious salad, abundance of food. Great sangria. Fresh seafood and paella.
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QueenSa
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the food and we celebrate my husband birthday love it.
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Joseph
New York City
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A totally amazing experience, everything was perfect
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Ed
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great menu, excellent staff and always helpful.
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FAQs

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

Fornos of Spain is rated 4.7 stars by 1885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Fornos of Spain

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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