Fantastic! Everything we ordered was so yummy and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome. I'm…read morestill thinking about the cabbage, it was so tender and light. Will be back for sure to try out the paella! First place I've seen do a ticket system for picking up leftovers at the end of the meal. Cool idea.

Came for the Tasting menu experience, at the Chefs counter. Was quite happy with the visit…read more It's a nice restaurant inside, although located within a random strip mall. The parking was actually full when we arrived, possibly because of the bar using the same lot. But there is an elevated connected lot for the bowling alley that has plenty of parking. I have to say that the best thing about this place is the service: everyone was very friendly, and quick to attend us. Food was great, except maybe the flake fish (first course). Seemed more Spanish to me than Portuguese though. Portions were huge... actually had leftovers from a dish, which is the first for me from a tasting menu. The prices were reasonable In terms of why I'm giving this 4 star instead of 5: -we were seated at the "Chefs counter", but did not really have a view of the prep, which was really far away. Basically could just see the fireplace. The sister restaurant Heirloom is a much better chef's counter setup where you are seeing everything -Dishes seemed to be regular menu type dishes (just smaller portions), as opposed to super interesting types that you would expect from a tasting menu -Beverage pairing was okay... didn't really love the wines For these reasons, I'd likely return, but just stick to the regular menu/ experience.

The ambiance is amazing it brings you back to Spain and the staff is extremely friendly. It's…read moreupscale but not snobby, you will get an amazing meal and drinks and leave happy. Our group ordered the Seafood Paella and had plenty for leftovers, stuffed sole, branzino, grilled octopus, salad and numerous drinks including their sangria. The Paella was full of flavor and a very large portion, two people ordered one to share and even sharing it with the other three in the group there was a ton left. The stuffed Sole was well sized and filled properly with shrimp, scallops and more. Highly recommend and it was cooked perfectly. The mash potatoes were a miss that came with it not seasoned and bland. The branzino was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The grilled octopus was a little chewy which was disappointing but it was packed with flavor and would try again. If you're in Newark and want an amazing meal, highly recommend this place just note it's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

You know, I've never been at a restaurant that simply seems to "throw" food at their guests. I…read moremean, a LOT of food. Damn. Ok - almost too good to be true, right? Well, let's get started: We sat down. Water and menus came, a drink order was put in, and before we knew it, bread, olives, and a salad (all unordered, all appreciated) appeared. The bread was warm (as God intended) and the salad nicely done up, already with an Italian dressing. The olives were spicy and yummy! Ok - not ordered, but I wasn't going to argue! We ordered a seafood paella - holy moly! It was like a 14" in diameter deep dish when it came out! Tasty, lots of mussels, shrimps, scallops, even a bit of lobster..... wow. I ordered chicken picatta - expecting thin strips of chicken in a nice sauce on top of pasta....damn. I got two flat, pressed chicken breasts on pasta. Can anyone say too big by half??? Wow. Couldn't finish it. And here's where the "food being thrown to us" came in- we got a side of green beans AND a side of seasoned rice AND a side of homemade potato chips (that needed salt but still). Damn. After declining dessert, they STILL brought us 6 little churros with a dark chocolate dipping sauce. WOW. Call me totally amazed. The pricing wasn't outrageous, and the food was absolutely BOUNTIFUL and yummy! The ambiance was amazing- old school in a classy way. And the service was absolutely ON POINT. Can't speak highly enough of this place! Nicely located in Ironbound and close to Newark Penn - will I come again? Yes. But I'll need room at the hotel for the leftovers! Yummy.

Wow, I cannot stop thinking about the seafood paella at Solar :-p Honestly, it's like a little…read moreocean party on your plate! everything tastes so fresh and perfectly seasoned and the seafood is so generous that you might need a bib (just saying). Every bite made me smile. The service was fantastic, too! super friendly and attentive without hovering. They made me feel welcome, like I was part of some secret, delicious club. Super cozy, relaxed, and perfect for lingering over a meal without feeling rushed. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, savor your food, and maybe even have a little conversation with your paella before it disappears. If you love seafood and a good laugh with your dinner, this place is a winner. Seriously, go hungry.

This place is awesome! I went here with a large group after a performance at NJPAC and the staff…read morewere so accommodating! The area was very nice and cozy, too! I had filet mignon served on a clay tile which was absolutely delicious and so cool! I was able to let it keep cooking as I was eating it! The burrata salad and calamari were quite good as well, and my mother enjoyed the chicken. Overall, very great experience! Read more

Their approach to cooking feels fresh and exciting. The person developing these employees deserves…read morethanks. This place welcomes you into its beautiful space. Their cooking emphasizes taste excellence. This spot had all elements in place.

So we found this little gem! From the moment we walked in…read morewe felt so welcome. The owner Mike and server James greeted us with a warm smile and handshake. It is a BYOB but we had a chance to try Spanish wine, a great gift from Mike. My husband had the lobster crepe appetizer and I had the shrimp appetizer, both were very tasty. Hubby ordered the lamb chops for his dinner and I had the beet salad. Not an ordinary beet salad, it had Spanish bacon and duck, both dishes were delicious! We had to finish it off with the homemade flan..so happy we did! My husband wanted a little taste of ice cream and Mike brought out a tasting of 3 kinds of ice cream, strawberry, coffee and some saffron ice cream..I cannot express this enough..if they have the saffron ice cream available..GET IT!! You can thank me later! We'll definitely put this on our list for a good night out! Mike also told us, they have music on Saturday nights and he might be adding some extra special entertainment in the near future!! Thank you for a great dinner and for making us feel so welcome!

Every time i come here its such a hit!!! It's definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall places…read morethat I've been coming to for about 8 years. The food is probably the closest you can get to actual Spanish tapas but what i love most about this place is that everythings got flavorrrrr For our table of 4 we got CROQUETAS with their house cured chorizo- very good POLLO FIORENTINA- chicken was so tender and packeddd with flavor! BARRIGUITA- plentiful serving for a tapa, we loved the potatoes it came with too CHICHARRON DE POLLO- flavorful chicken and easier to eat than you think TARTAR- delish but small Chipirones- sooo delicately breaded you can barely tell, was great COSTILLA A LA PLANCHA- plentiful for a tapa, we recommend cooking for longer since its traditionally a tough cut of beef SAUTED VEGETABLES- tastey and not mushy thankfully! MILLIONAIRE CAIPIRINHA for my drink. was soooo good, not too sweet and not quite as sour as a margarita, was perfect for me!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

Great food , live entertainment after 8pm Prices are…read moreamazing , service is great . I recommend and I will return for sure.

I loved that the food was authentic, it reminded me of being back in Spain again. They had items on…read morethe menu that I haven't seen at other Spanish places like callos. We loveddd it. Beautifully decorated when we came. Lowkey spot with good food and service.

My server was a friendly and thoughtful gent from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! My best to your family…read more The food highlights: - bread: hearty sized individual breads with a nice crispy outside / tops - chorizo sausage is well flavored without being oily or dry, tastes great mixed with... - the vodka rigatoni. Served al dente with a nice cream / cheese overlay - shrimp in garlic. Very nice flavor with a light garlic and olive oil taste that did not overwhelm the shrimp - rib eye : simply seasoned that really let the meat flavor rise. Rum: they had Zacapa 23 year. A good recommendation to sip along with a tremendous meal. One note: the medium rare was closer to black and blue, and the medium was closer to medium rare. It may depend on the chef, but if you are between temp levels, take the over. I could have come here for dinner every night and been very happy. Plenty of amazing looking items on the menu.

I loved the vibe of the restaurant, and the service was great. Jose was a kind and helpful waiter…read morewho made the experience even better. The bread came out first, nice and warm, which was a great start to the meal. We ordered the empanadas, and the meat was delicious, though they definitely could have used a sauce on the side. I also got the soup, which was very tasty. Unfortunately, my main dish lacked flavor. The portion size was good about six pieces but it just didn't have much seasoning. Oddly enough, the onions were the best part of the plate. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and I'd come back to try the seafood next time.

Fantastic dinner this evening at Olivo Mediterranean Fare in Pine Brook (formerly Don Pepe's…read moreSteakhouse). Very impressed with the beautiful, modern, and inviting bright and airy atmosphere; as well as the attentive, friendly, and welcoming service. Thank you to our server Tony for helping to make it a memorable dining experience. The food was outstanding! The grilled octopus and shrimp in garlic appetizers were absolutely delicious. My entree of Filet Mignon Medallions, grilled and finished with mushroom sauce was a home run. Tender, juicy, and mouth waveringly delicious!! Also came with sides of mixed veggies, saffron rice, and Spanish potato chips. Certainly would order it again. The whole Branzino, seasoned with herbs, Olive Oil, and lemon, filleted at the table, was also off the charts. The baklava w/ice cream, Crème brûlée, and cappuccinos finished off a perfect meal. I would certainly give this place a high recommendation! Thank you to Ann and Nick Grossi for the invite and enjoyable evening. 05/28/2026

Excellent service in this bright, new. Welcoming restaurant. We were HUGE fans of the now closed…read moreDom Pepe ll so we're excited to try this. We understand the new owners bought both Dom Pepe Steakhouse (this location) and Dom Pepe ll around the corner. Olivo has Mediterranean fare similar to the old Dom Pepe ll. The food was good but not great. We preferred Dom Pepe ll. The service was excellent- the best. Balanced out I gave 4 stars overall. The lobster in both mariscata and paella was tough. Shrimp were smaller than jumbo shrimp we are accustomed to. Veal francais was tender, but kind of boring. The white sangria was orange (not white) and very strong didn't taste like sangria at all. All in all good, but 3 people for lunch was $132 before tip I want than just good!

Great parking, got us a table of 4 without a reservation, service was A+, and food really hit the…read morespot. I tried a Passion Fruit Mojito which was yummy but went with suggested white wine with the entree. Ended the night sharing the delicious tres leches.

I returned after a long hiatus. Everything I tried was something I had previously tasted. The…read moreshrimp in garlic sauce, fried calamari, and Spanish sausages were all ordered as appetizers. They were similar to what I remembered from my prior visits. However, there seemed to be enough sauce this time around for both the shrimp and sausage, so the bread that was served soaked up all the remaining. The calamari was the same too; it was not crunchy enough for my liking, but still had a nice balance of breading. I had the lamb shank special again, and it was very tasty, but there was just not enough meat on the bone. It was extremely tender once again. There was also a side of vegetables that were tasty. The mashed potatoes were better than I remembered as well.

It's been awhile but this local place for Spanish cuisine is still here…read more PARKING - it's Manhattan by the tunnel but there is a garage on 39th available ENTRANCE - the bar maid greeted us with a smile and was extremely congenial. Checked our reservation and seated us promptly AMBIANCE - very rustic and Sevilla looking. They updated the decor a bit and it's nice. CAPACITY - the place is still small like 30 tables so a reservation will be needed for Friday night and weekends MENU - great choices and appetizers. You are covered for many authentic Spanish dishes SERVICE - great waiter and bus service. Never an empty glass and offered great suggestions for a few of us unfamiliar with Spanish cuisine APPETIZERS - the chorizo was fabulous. The octopus was cooked to perfection. And the shrimp and garlic sauce was amazing ENTREES - the paellas were very good. Many years ago they were a 9 out of 10 for me. I give it an 8 if 10 now. I tried the arroz con pollo which was very good as well. VINO - the Spanish wine by the bottle we tried was very good. They were out of the marquis rascal but the recommendation did not disappoint DESSERT - we had no room for more than coffee. However the list looked great. I'll try the flan next time RESTROOM - although very small, they were very clean and recently remodeled. PRICE - we had a party of 6 with 2 bottles of wine and the bill sans tip was $425. No awful at all.

"Classic Old School Spanish"…read more O muse of garlic and gambas, hear my plea, For I have stumbled, hungry, down Murray Hill's gray sea, Where neon kingdoms rise and fall each week And found a stubborn, old-world tavern that still dares to speak. Inside, the air is thick with history and Rioja dreams, Wood paneling, tiled bar, low ceilings, strong beams. The kind of room where time slows down its trot, where you'd expect a Galician uncle to slide into your spot. Here, the paella arrives like a golden, rice-clad steed, Muscles, shrimp, chorizo make for a wealthy man's feed The socarrat at the bottom? Forged in flavor and flame, You scrape every last shard, unashamed without blame The waiters glide like seasoned squires of the court, Topping off sangria, trading banter, old-school in their sport. It's not rushed, not flashy, not angled for Instagram It's more sit down, relax and have more jamón, man.