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Trusted Restaurants in Newark, NJ
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Newark, NJ by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Cornbread Newark with a 4.8-star rating from 8,006 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Casa d'Paco and Sabor Unido. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Newark is 4.6 stars from 2,597 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Newark range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.6★
Avg rating
2,597
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Cornbread Newark
915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Casa d'Paco
73 Warwick St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Sabor Unido
77 Jefferson St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Newark, NJ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornbread Newark915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA | 4.8★ | 8,006 |
| #2 | Casa d'Paco73 Warwick St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.7★ | 1,684 |
| #3 | Sabor Unido77 Jefferson St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.7★ | 885 |
| #4 | Fornos of Spain47 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.6★ | 4,663 |
| #5 | The Yard55 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA | 4.7★ | 611 |
| #6 | Adega Grill130 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.4★ | 2,071 |
| #7 | Five Corners Ristorante10 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.8★ | 305 |
| #8 | Sol-Mar Restaurant267 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.4★ | 2,270 |
| #9 | Don Pepe Restaurant844 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ 07102, USA | 4.3★ | 2,583 |
| #10 | Little Tijuana538 Market St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA | 4.4★ | 4,074 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Newark
Fornos of Spain
47 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
The Yard
55 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Adega Grill
130 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Five Corners Ristorante
10 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Sol-Mar Restaurant
267 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Don Pepe Restaurant
844 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Little Tijuana
538 Market St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Sihana Bistro
159 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Chateau of Spain
11 Franklin St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Burke's Tavern
150 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Casa Vasca
141 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
LA Restaurant & Lounge
290 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood
50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
PortuCale Restaurant & Bar
129 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Spanish Tavern
103 McWhorter St A, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Madre & Son Soulfood Cafe
37 Commerce St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Tops Diner
500 Passaic Ave, East Newark, NJ 07029, USA
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