Fornos of Spain
Spanish Restaurant and Paella Restaurant$$$$
North Ironbound, Newark
"Red sangria is great, as is garlic shrimp."(6 Tips)
"Garlic shrimp is heaven."(4 Tips)
"Always order paella (valenciana was great), grilled octopus was bomb!"(3 Tips)
"Paella seafood with lobster is outstanding."(2 Tips)
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Lauren FitzgeraldJune 13, 2016Paella is just amazing but every single item is exceptional. Don't judge a book by its cover, from the outside it may not be your first choice, but I think it may be the best restaurant in Newark.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Maia WailanaOctober 2, 2016for appetizer get the garlic shrimps, mussels and chorizo. for dinner the grilled prawns, seafood cioppino, don't skimp -Fornos of Spain a gem with fabulous service and exceptionally delicious food!!
Absolutely phenomenal! Their skirt steak is to dye for. Remember, all dishes here come with complimentary salad, rice, and veggies. Come prepared to eat.
Upvoted Dec 16, 2024
David DErricoOctober 6, 2022Andres and Fernando were excellent at Fornos in Newark. I had the paella seafood paella it was one of the best I’ve ever had excellent tender in the owners maître d’ and staff were excellent as well
TingOctober 31, 2015Haven't been here in years and it's still as delicious as I remember. HUGE portions. Grilled octopus and Paella Valenciana are my staples but equally look forward to the bread and potato sides.
The vegetarian paella was good!. For birthdays you can reserve the spot under the disco ball. Many multi generational families. A great spot for a family celebration.- Billy RobisonJune 14, 2012Red sangria is great, as is garlic shrimp. Octopus is tender and delicious. Portions are freaking huge. Try the paella! And the service is great.
Akilah AkridgeMay 8, 2016Excellent service and food! Had the shrimp in champagne sauce. Couldn't even finish it! Delightful
Janna Talbert LeheNovember 2, 2016The duck with pear is perfection. The tres leches cake was also heavenly. Too much food!
Gt Copper StethMay 7, 2013Love love love the grilled Chilean Seabass with garlic sauce.....make sure you come HUNGRY, large portions. Well worth the cost!!!!
Veronica MillarNovember 5, 2011The Sangria is amazing! I had the Veal Tenderloins with peppers, mushrooms, & sausage and it was great! Definitely recommend this place, especially for a B'day celebration!!!!
Jodi LuminielloAugust 26, 2012If you haven't tried this place, you MUST! The red sangria, garlic shrimp & the monk fish are just some of my favs!
Maritza SpitlerNovember 4, 2015Sangria, paella al Diablo, octopus, as well as their service fails to deliver. Nice restaurant though.
Order a martini. For $10.50 you get TWO-one in the glass and one in a small carafe on ice. You can't beat it!!
TV Food MapsDecember 16, 2015Check out Fornos of Spain as it was featured on Pizza Cuz / Pizza Masters for authentic Seafood Paella and Codfish Croquettes Read more
Richard RevillaMay 9, 2015Portions are extreme skip the appetizers or leave room in the fridge. Plenty of staff to keep the service level high.
Do yourself a favor a get the red sangria. It'll probably be the best sangria that you've had outside of Spain.
Gabriel HayesNovember 29, 2014The Spanish coffee is a must try. Beet coffee cocktail I have ever had
Brian RudowskiDecember 24, 2016Chicken Francais is EXTREMELY salty!! Food is overpriced, service so-so. Try one of the other Portuguese restaurants in Iron Bound. Fernandez steak house has Fornos beat.
NJ.comJanuary 9, 2014An erstwhile destination spot, Fornos is the restaurant name familiar to those who otherwise never have a reason to come to the city.
Tarah MartellyOctober 14, 2017The service was on point, the food was really good, the price was fair.
The food is great, they have more staff than most places, they are making more money than ever, and the portions are shrinking. Go Figure.
Sybil BostNovember 12, 2011Excellent sangria! So much good food u can't help but to leave full n with food to take home!
Michelle MeachamJuly 14, 2012This is my spot; i know everyone who works there, been going there to eat for a very long time.- Love this place, too bad the portions make you feel like they care more about profits than patrons. Sad for 30 year customers.
- anthony medinaAugust 10, 2019Honestly didn't want to ask for anything in this location. The feeling of racism in this location was very overwhelming.
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Fornos of Spain is an award winning Spanish restaurant located in Newark. For an authentic taste of fine Spanish dining, we welcome you to Fornos Restaurant.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(973) 589-4767
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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