Everything! Their customer service, ambiance, drinks and food all are amazing!! I can't wait to celebrate my birthday there! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - The best lamb chops I've had in a while! - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

As a lifelong native of the Ironbound section of Newark, I can attest that we have been missing a true Italian restaurant here, and this place did not disappoint! It is a very chic, hip place and so different from what we already have in the area. The service is also spot on and the waiter is extremely attentive. Now on to the important stuff, the food! The first thing they brought out for us was the bread and olives. Bread was warm and we definitely dipped it in the olive oil /balsamic vinegar mixture they poured right in front of us. Great way to start off indeed. Three different olives accompanied this intro before our appetizer arrived and my favorite was the red olives. The arancini was to die for! Once you open up this risotto ball its like an explosion of cheese in your mouth. The creamy walnut sauce was great as well. Our mains were the spicy vodka cavatelli and spaghetti bolognese, and I was not able to pick a favorite! The spicy cavatelli was unlike any cavatelli I've had, and extremely flavorful. Pastas are definitely homemade without a doubt. The bolognese, although usually considered boring, was anything but that. Although they are not serving alcohol until December of this year, they do offer mocktails and I thoroughly enjoyed my cucumber drink. Crisp and refreshing. Last but not least we ordered the chocolate walnut brownie with vanilla ice cream and boy it was the perfect ending to a great dinner. I think this dessert hit every note... sweet, warm, cold, crunchy and tart (from the raspberries). Next time I'll try their Panna cotta as it's also highly recommended. read more

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The food here is top notch. The calamari is cooked perfectly; flavorful and soft. I had the bologese as the main dish and it was probably best I've ever had. For dessert I got tiramisu which was a perfect end to an amazing dinner. Place is quiet, clean and spacious. Waiter was very polite and respectful. Definitely worth going to! read more

Edit: Huge Compliments to the Management. They reached out to me with sincere apologies. That pumped up their customer service from a 9 to a 15. That is very rare to get follow up so soon after a review, if ever!!! They took ownership and were above and beyond sincere in their apologies. I assured them I understood that sometimes mistakes happen in the kitchen...(Lord knows I've ruined my share of appetizers in my time). I will definitely be back for that pasta. OMG THAT PASTA WAS AMAZING!!! I ordered three items. Spicy Vodka Cavatelli : OUTSTANDING Calamari: burned beyond recognition Tiramisu: was dusted with 14 year old, stale, dusty chocolate powder. Their customer service was stellar, and I was EXTREMELY impressed with the pasta. The flavor was absolutely amazing. Like, holy crap!!! This is frigging AMAZINGLY delicious. Then I opened the calamari... it was devastating. The calamari wasn't abused. It was tortured. I took a bite, anyway, for the adventure. I wish I hadn't. It was the Poseidon Adventure of calamari. But, that pasta was on point. OMG!!! That pasta saved my dinner. I'd give the pasta 7 stars and their customer service 9. But that calamari was so burned, and the chocolate powder on the tiramisu was so stale, it just killed this review. I'd definitely order that pasta, AGAIN, though!!! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Calamari wasn't abused. It was tortured. - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

My partner and I had the best dining experience at Five Corners Ristorante. The service is top notch, the food was sublime and our cocktails were on point. The ambiance is simply fabulous, there's literally no other restaurant in the area that looks like this one. I love that the playlist was inviting and befitting for the feel of the establishment. We ordered the Arancini as a starter and we both ordered pastas: Porcini mushrooms tagliatelle and scallop tagliatelle. The risotto balls were fried to perfection and the cheese pull was insane! Our pastas were also delicious. The portions were pretty big, and we were kind of full from the warm focaccia. So we just took the rest of it to go! Lastly, the owner suggested that we try one of the desserts. We obliged and ordered the tiramisu. It was rich and flavorful! My partner and I finished it within two minutes. It was THAT GOOD! Huge thank you to the owner, Gabe, for providing a standout dining experience and curating a vibe. We will absolutely be back, soon! read more

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Oh baby, welcome to Newark! This restaurant is fabulous I must say. For one, the attention to detail is off the hook. The restaurant sits between, literally 5 corners . Even the bar was in the shape of a corner. The ambiance here isn't like most restaurants in the ironbound area but to me, that's a great thing. This is what Newark needs and I'm so happy it's here. Okay, so now on to the food. One word, delicious! My partner and I started with the mozzarella rice balls which were great in flavor. Might I add the walnut sauce wasn't needed but I can understand why they would add for the nuttiness of the dish. We opted for pastas as our main dishes, which were amazing. The scallop tagliatelle was soooo flavorful omg. The mushroom pasta was great but not as flavorful; it needed more truffle. However, still tasty. The cocktails were great as well! Definitely get one or two, or three ahaha. The espresso martini you can't go wrong with. We ended the night with their decadent tiramisu. It was such a sweet end to the pleasant experience we had here. Shout out the owner Gabe who is so pleasant and hospitable. I know this restaurant is going to go far just by how warm and charming he is. Hats off to another great restaurant in the city of Newark. read more

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This was a hidden gem! Service was great and so was the food worth going too! Nice servers and great food.

Amazing experience. Dropped in on a Wednesday. Happy hour all day! Had a Gin n Jam drink and the skirt steak was so good. My friend had the chicken piccata and loved it. Panna cotta was legit good. Highly recommend. read more

Adorably small and delicious. Will need reservation's. Cute Italian joint ran by a small team of 3 who are on top of things. Ordered the chicken vodka with no chicken and you can tell this was not BOXED NOODLES. Ha. The pasta was fresh and homemade. The sauce was rich and flavorful. Portions size was grande. I'm glad we skipped appetizers. The warm bread and olives was the right amount of food before the main. I was very content with everything. I'll definitely be back to try the desserts and other menu items. Highly recommend 10/10. read more

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Awesome authentic Italian food in a modern setting. Didn't go for a big meal, but what I did have was fantastic. I will be returning

Amazing food, if you don't want to leave the house, just order for delivery or pick up. The pasta is so fresh and delicious, is like you going back to grandmas house. read more

Needed a place to eat close to the Newark Museum. We were in the mood for Italian. We loved the picture and the reviews, so we decided to stop by in hopes that we could be seated. The ambiance pictures do not lie. The place is comfy and simplistically decorated. We did not have a reservation, and the restaurant was at capacity, but the host found a way to accommodate us. We ordered drinks at the bar, and were seated before our drinks were ready. I LOVE a small and simple menu. 5 corners offers Italian staples and delivered!!! The food was delicious and the service was attentive without being overbearing. When in Newark, 5 Corners is a must visit. We will be back!! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I would give that restaurant a 5 stars for service , decor , ambiance and drinks And 4 stars for the food Went there on a Wednesday night the place was pretty empty ( I hope they can get their clientele up so they don't have to shut down because it's really nice to have nice restaurants closed by ) The place is immaculate clear fresh minimalist decor but still chic The service deserved a 10/10 the staff was professional , well dressed , friendly but not over friendly and not overbearing The drink was nice and well made try the blueberry lemon drop The food was clean fresh , you can taste that they used fresh ingredients and everything is homemade I had the scallops ( cook to perfection my only complaint was the tarragon taste of the sauce overpowered the scallops ) Then I had the ravioli who where amazing the sauce was to die for I highly recommend that little corner of heaven in the middle of Newark / I am looking forward to trying their brunch menu I was told it's perfect read more

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New restaurant in Ironbound!! Final new cuisine in town rather than more of the same. Italian food is different for the area. Ambiance if restaurant made me feel like I was in a SoHo restaurant in NYC.. moody lighting and chill loungey music. Decor is modern. Mixed material walls.... Cool slick leather booth seating... Mid century ceiling lamps. We need more of this in Ironbound. We ordered chicken piccata with mash potatoes and the spicy vodka cavatelli; dessert tiramisu. Chicken piccata was very flavorful and bright. Mashed potatoes needed more butter or cream.. It was missing a bit of each. Spicy vodka cavatelli was superb.. the sauce made the dish and the pasta tasted freshly made. Highlight of the whole meal was the tiramisu; must order it again. Truly a perfect ending of a great dinner. Service was perfect. Very attentive and friendly. One thing to change is.. they served olives instead of bread.. I wished the olives didn't have pits; it was kind of awkward spitting out a pit . Not cute if you're out with a hot date. Lol they were tasty though. read more

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We came in for a quick lunch before our flight back home. The service was great. The food was so delicious & fresh. When I say fresh, it was hot right off out kitchen. Everything was cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend. My husband found this place from a tik tok video. read more

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Stopped here for lunch after seeing all of the positive reviews and was not disappointed! The frito misto had the perfect crunch and I am obsessed with the sauce of the mussels. The entrees came out after a good break in between the appetizers, didnt feel rushed at all. The espresso martini wasn't too bitter and the house made lemonade the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Happy we chose to stop while visiting from out of town. If you do order an uber use the address on the website because uber has somewhere else listed if you request by name. read more

Food was fresh and delicious! We had the burrata salad, lamb chops, carbonara, chicken piccata, and skirt steak. Would reorder everything but the chicken again. It wasn't lemony enough for my liking. Tiramisu was excellent. Service was good. Attentive, but not overbearing. Ambience was nice, but it was a Sunday so it was empty...I could see it being loud when busy. Would definitely go back. read more

Very impressive especially for the area. Modern look, excellent food: the octopus & scallops were fresh and had a charbroiled taste. Owner was friendly and conscientious. Go during daylight and allow time for parking. read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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A little gem in ironbound that's bringing something different in a delicious way. Great food in a small but welcoming place. Great service.. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food and service and ambiance were amazing, definitely recommend and I'm going back soon

I visited Five Corners for the first time as I was looking for something other than the usual Fornis and Don Pepe fare with fried potato chips. I was not disappointed. The Five Corners bar drink suggestion were both innovative and tasty. Food was equally well prepared as well as presented. This was a great Iron Bound find. read more

This restaurant is stunning and has the food to match. The inside of this restaurant is great. Amazing textures, finishes and music give it a great vibe and ambiance. Service was awesome. We were greeted with smiles and taken great care of. Food was really outstanding. Highly recommend five corners and can't wait to go back. 5 Stars for 5 Corners!! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Panna cotta - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Tried the burrata, carbonara, and pappardalle truffle pasta. Burrata was excellent. Pappardalle was good. Service was excellent. Ambiance was amazing. Carbonara uses bacon (not guancisle) and not an egg sauce but more like a gricia with an egg yolk on top and not pecorino. read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Carbonara and truffle pappardalle - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Love their pasta, service is always quick and they are always so friendly and kind. It's also nicely decorated. I feel like I'm in an nyc restaurant here. The drinks are always great. I would recommend trying this place. It's a hidden treasure. read more

Went to Five Corners for Sunday brunch. The burger was so flavorful, smoky and tender. The spicy Italian sausage was cool take on sausage and peppers by adding a fried egg and bread for dipping in the read sauce. The carbonara was rich & cheesy and the egg yolk served on top when mixed into the pasta helped to form a creamy, cheesy sauce. Oh...and bottomless mimosas! The decor is modern yet inviting. I can't wait to come back to taste the full menu. read more

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Highly recommend checking out Five Corners! This dinner was to celebrate my friend closing on a home. I choose Five Corners because I knew it would give him some decor inspo for his new home, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful! My friend is pescatarian, so we shared the arancini, shrimp & garlic, Porcini Mushroom Tagliatelle and Broccolini. With the exception of the tagliatelle, all were 10/10! The tagliatelle wasn't as fresh and flavorful as the other dishes to us. But this definitely didn't dissuade me from wanting to return to Five Corners to try other entrees. I was impressed with the presentation of our food and drinks and the attentive service we received. The complimentary focaccia bread and marinated olives were also a nice touch. read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Arancini and shrimp & garlic - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Decor is beautiful and service is great. Enjoyed a tasty family lunch. Would definitely come bacl

This is my second time at Five Corners and I can't stress what a great addition this restaurant is to the Ironbound. To begin, the service was wonderful with a very attentive staff that is always available. The ambience is modern but with a touch of mid century, which provides us with a clean and hip environment for dining. I've experienced both dinner and brunch, and each menu is diverse and has unique offerings. Of course the home made bread and pasta will always be such wonderful touches. The desserts are to die for, and are all made from scratch. Will come back many more times! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Want to feel like you're on the Upper West Side in Newark? Boy is this the place for you! Attentive service, beautiful and delicious food. There are 6 corners at this intersection, I counted. read more

This restaurant is gorgeous, the service was amazing (they were attentive and accommodating to all dietary restrictions), and the food! Well, if you like pasta, you'll love this place. Try it. You won't regret you did. read more

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This place is amazing! A must see spot in Newark. The service was quick, the food was super tasty and the cocktails were super strong. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Nice location, friendly service, limited menu and currently working on obtaining liquor license as of October 2023. Clean simple and modern ambiance. Nice for date night. read more

This is one of my favorite spots here in the Newark. The Carbonara is one of my favorite dishes here in the city of Newark. The drink menu is also super creative and tasty. The GM and the ownership are extremely wonderful people. I 100% recommend this spot for lunch or dinner. read more

We were stranded in Newark due to weather and decided to venture out: this place was exactly what we needed. Only 8 minutes from the airport, Five Corners brought their A game. We had the calamari, the burrata, the lemon shrimp tagliatelle, and the spaghetti bolognese. All were incredibly well seasoned and prepared. Big thumbs up for the service and the ambiance as well. Please check them out. read more

Slightly pretentious. Hostess is a bit slack. But the rest of staff and food/drinks were delicious! Very nice ambiance.

A unique experience in the ironbound. For a neighborhood full of diverse food from South America and Spain and Portugal, this restaurant was a welcome Italian addition. This is not your red sauce, huge portions joint - for that you gotta go elsewhere (google red sauce Italian or if you're lazy, go to olive garden for the ridiculous portions). The ambiance is impeccable, minimalist decor with sleek leather booths and tables. The bar serves strong drinks and is fully stocked. Here, you can a great bottle of wine (TIP: go ahead and get the Montepulciano wine and impress your date). Get some tender octopus, the bresaola, and some calamari. You can't go wrong with experimentation here - everything is top notch quality. The spicy vodka Cavatelli gives Carbone a run for its money. The emphasis here is quality over quantity - which tells you everything you need to know when ordering here. Just as their related Cafe (Sihana) revolutionized the café scene in the Ironbound, Five Corners Ristorante will surely revolutionize the restaurant scene in the Ironbound. If I were other restaurants in the Ironbound and elsewhere, I would take notice of the quality, service and ambiance of this ristorante. 5 stars. read more

The scallops are amazing. The food is extremely flavorful. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Their recommendations did not disappoint. read more

Went to this restaurant Five Corners Ristorante By a fluke as we had to return our rental car back . Amazingly was surprised with food.. was not sure when we drove up it looked too quite but took our chances and went in. We were greeted by a very nice gentleman!!! We had spaghetti bolognese, and vodka sauce with tagaatella pasta. Borge selection were excellent!! Finished our meal with panacotta with berry compote.. excellent!!! Nut chocolate brown with chocolate n and ice cream was so sweet!! Didn't enjoy it. Overall very good with live entertainment!! read more

OMG! Where do I even start? Looking for an AMAZING place to eat in Newark? The food is absolutely delicious, and is reasonably priced. I had the chicken pesto pasta and it was to die for. The service was super attentive and they were happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners who was bar tending and he was super nice. The environment of the restaurant is super nice and intimate. It is super nice with a setting that looks good both when there is light and darkness. Stop your search for a place to eat, eat at five corners! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Five Corners Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Really fabulous little place in the old Ironbound neighborhood in Newark. Just stumbled across it. Food was fabulous. Staff was wonderful. Atmosphere was terrific. Just a great meal all the way around. read more