25 Essential Newark Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Newark.
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Delaware
Kid-friendly chain serving classic Italian meals & pizzas, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Perkins American Food Co.
Delaware
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Asad’s Hot Chicken
Delaware
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Newark's most persuasive fast food restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 88.8.
Perkins American Food Co.
Newark, Delaware
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Archie's Pizza
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Turkiye Kebab House Mediterranean Cuisine
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery
Newark, Delaware
Thoughtfully sourced American fare & ice cream in a cozy dining room with a fireplace.
JOJO'S DINER
Newark, Delaware
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
The Naked Olive
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fireplace, Great coffee, Great dessert.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Newark, Delaware
Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
Taqueria Moroleon
Newark, Delaware
Casual Mexican restaurant & bar featuring live mariachi bands weekly, with banquet space available.
Back Burner Restaurant & Tavern
Newark, Delaware
Long-standing New American restaurant with country-style setting, to-go counter & specialty foods.
Daddy O's Restaurant
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Morelia | Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Newark, Delaware
Upholstered booths line this relaxed eatery & cantina turning out familiar Mexican favorites.
Friendly's
Newark, Delaware
Informal chain serving signature ice cream treats alongside American classics like burgers & melts.
Amalfi Pizza
Newark, Delaware
Family-friendly menu of pizza & Italian fare in a relaxed setting with exposed brick & yellow walls.
Enzo's New York Square
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Kyushu Ramen and Dumplings House
Newark, Delaware
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Milan's Real Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
Newark, Delaware
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Crave Eatery Take Out
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights.
Chick-fil-A
Newark, Delaware
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Earl's Sub Shop
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Santa Fe Mexican Grill - Newark
Newark, Delaware
South-of-the-border style taqueria & bar plating hefty portions of Mexican favorites.
Lily Asian Cuisine
Newark, Delaware
Chinese, Thai & Japanese mains, plus sushi rolls, offered in a cozy space with easygoing ambiance.