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An Italian table in Newark's Ironbound

An Italian table in Newark's Ironbound

Five Corners Ristorante is an Italian kitchen and cocktail bar at 10 Wilson Avenue, in the heart of Newark's storied Ironbound. Handcrafted pastas, hearty classics, and a curated wine list come together beneath the hand-painted brick façade.
Pasta made with intention

Pasta made with intention

From a silky carbonara finished with egg yolk and pecorino to rustic hearty classics, every plate is built to honor the craft, not to hurry it.
The cocktail side of the table

The cocktail side of the table

Signature cocktails at Five Corners are as considered as the food, drawing a loyal following in their own right. The bar is a genuine destination, where a creative and diverse menu of drinks complements every corner of the Italian table.
A curated wine selection

A curated wine selection

The wine list is chosen to complement the food rather than compete with it — a curated selection of Italian and international bottles suited to the occasion, whether a celebration or a quiet weeknight dinner.
Noticed by the press

Noticed by the press

Eater NY named Five Corners among the best restaurants in Newark, noting that genuine Italian cooking is a distinctive voice within the Ironbound's Iberian and South American landscape. The Newarker Magazine put it plainly: "Five Corners Ristorante gets pretty much everything right."
A growing Newark restaurant family

A growing Newark restaurant family

Five Corners is part of a Newark family of concepts: Sihana Café, the art-filled Ironbound coffee spot (est. 2020), and Sihana Bistro, which opened downtown in 2025 with Mediterranean and Georgian flavors. Three tables, one shared commitment to the city.