Fornos of Spain, Newark, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
47 Ferry St.
Newark, NJ
Fornos of Spain: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Traditional Spanish
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Serves a well-executed Spanish menu served in huge portions
Service: Welcoming, attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: Dated Spanish hacienda ambiance and decor
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy reasonably priced, well prepared Spanish food served in huge portions with "Old School " ambiance.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more fine dining amenities in a cozy, quieter setting
Recommended dishes: When available, The Solo mil lo a La Parrilla, grilled fillet mignon; or the Colas de Langosta Fornos, lobster tails in sherry and almond sauce; or the Paella Marinera, shellfish and rice with fresh lobster.
Liquor: Full Service Bar.
Fornos of Spain is an Ironbound/Newark landmark favorite, with diners looking for good Spanish food served at a reasonable price in huge portions.
The exterior has attractive Spanish hacienda styling, though it is dated. The spacious 250-seat dining area is spread over several rooms, and the interior decor is attractively done up with chandeliers, walls adorned with lit murals, and tables set with white linens.
The reason to venture out to this restaurant is their well-prepared Spanish food served in a festive setting. However, on busy weekend evenings, the noise level can be high.
The service at this restaurant is outstanding, and many waiters eagerly stand by to meet your needs.
Immediately after you are seated, you are served two excellent types of bread: nice, warm, crusted, tasty bread and a platter of garlic bread. Accompanying the bread is a salad with a variety of leafy green vegetables, heart of palms, tomatoes, onions, radishes, and cucumbers, and a dish of fresh olives and virgin olive oil.
Be forewarned; you must have a gargantuan appetite to finish all the food.
This is a good place to celebrate a birthday or special family occasion. For Birthday Parties, there is a choice of cake or a selection of desserts.
Open seven days/week for lunch & dinner
Fornos of Spain offers on-site, gated, secure parking. Access to the lot is on Union Street.
(updated: November 2024)
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