Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge
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Housed in what was once a sporting-goods store, Mompou preserved the exposed brick walls, copper ceiling and added recessed lights. Transformed it into a restaurant in 2005, it was named after the... Read More
Housed in what was once a sporting-goods store, Mompou preserved the exposed brick walls, copper ceiling and added recessed lights. Transformed it into a restaurant in 2005, it was named after the Catalan composer and pianist Federico Mompou. New for 2018 are Flamingo Nights on Sundays kick off at 6pm; the first series featured Grammy award winner Hernan Romero. Some credit Mompou for redefining and elevating the restaurant scene in Newark's Ironbound District. Combining great food, wine, and a lively calendar of live performances, Mompou has been garnering attention on both sides of the Hudson. Piquillos rellenos, small smoky peppers stuffed with chicken and shrimp, often a seasonal delicacy, is a must to order.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Newark's Best Nightlife: "Arrive during happy hour to pay half for tapas. Other nights do make reservations."
- Best for Newark's Best Nightlife Because: Three reasons: headliner entertainment, the tapas, and the fully stocked bar with more than 100 types of wine and eight microbrews.
