Best Restaurants in Newark, NJ

There is a huge selection of quality restaurants and dining experiences in Newark, so it’s hard to narrow it down when you are getting ready to go out to eat. After having a delicious Princeton breakfast, start daydreaming about your next meal at one of our favorite Newark restaurants and plan a visit from South Brunswick or Mount Laurel. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

Bello’s Pub & Grill

The family-owned Bello’s Pub & Grill is the self-proclaimed “Newark’s first gastro pub”, with a casual neighborhood sports bar feel. They have delicious traditional bar fare like chicken tenders, stuffed potato skins, pizzas, and pastas, as well as a huge selection of beers.

Tops Diner

Located in East Newark, Tops Diner was established in 1942, serving “Exactly What You Want”–amazing diner food. Try hand-spun milkshakes, eggs benedict, and steaks, and dishes for every preference, including the “Thanksgiving Every Day” plate, vegetable stir fry, jumbalaya, meat loaf, chicken enchiladas, and more.

Sabor Unido

Sabor Unido is a family-run restaurant that serves home-made Brazilian and Portuguese dishes like yucca and pork sausage, grilled squid, breaded banana, and even a fresh juice bar and Brazilian pork stew every Saturday.

Casa d’Paco

Casa d’Paco offers tapas and Galician dishes inspired by the region in the northwest of Spain, as well as cask-aged cocktails, and a wine menu that includes a Tempranillo and an Albariño made by the restaurant itself!

Ramen Gami

If you are looking for Japanese fare, Ramen Gami will fulfill your ramen and sushi needs, with a customizable ramen menu, steamed buns, hand-rolled sushi, poké bowls, and beautifully-presented dishes all around. Try the mochi for a refreshing dessert!

Fornos of Spain

This tapas bar offers a range of Spanish-inspired fresh seafood dishes like seafood paella, as well as over 450 wines to choose from and an extensive list of entrées including rabbit, veal, oxtail, steak, lamb, duck, and chicken. Come to Fornos of Spain hungry and often to try it all!

Explore the Area with Land Rover Princeton

When you’ve checked out Newark offerings, find out what Princeton NJ brunch options, Indian restaurants, and pizza options are like, or plan a special occasion at a South Brunswick restaurant. No matter what sort of local recommendations you need, Land Rover Princeton can be your guide.