Isla Restaurant

Newark, CA · Filipino restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#30
of 119 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Isla Restaurant, 5720 Mowry School Rd, Newark, CA 94560
Phone
(510) 445-1602
Website
www.myislarestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

Isla Restaurant is a restaurant located in Newark, CA. It is one of 119 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Casey Roberts · Feb 2026

This place truly stands out for authentic Filipino flavors. Every dish was perfectly prepared and packed with rich, comforting taste. The pancit was beautifully seasoned, the bisteg tender and flavorful, and the adobo absolutely unforgettable. An experience that genuinely impressed me.

★★★★★ 5.0 JENIVIE · Dec 2025

Isla offers authentic Filipino cuisine featuring classic dishes crafted with traditional flavors. The sisig was expertly prepared, crispy around the edges, and bursting with savory goodness. The kare-kare pork was tender and flavorful, served with a rich peanut-based sauce and crispy vegetables. Servers are attentive, prompt, and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with cozy decor and lively music creating a welcoming atmosphere—definitely the best place to gather with friends and families for an enjoyable Filipino dining experience.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tee G · Dec 2025

Food was great. Menu had a huge selection. I wasn't impressed with their desserts. The halo-halo was served in a plastic cup. 12/06/25

★★★☆☆ 3.0 ayush kalani · Aug 2025

I visited Isla for dinner on a weekend with 4 other friends. The place was quiet busy but we had a reservation so we got seated once our whole party was there. We opted for a family style feast and everything we tried was delicious including the sauces that they provided. The one thing that was really annoying and ruined the whole experience was the loud live music. The music was so loud that we couldn't hear each other. Thankfully it happend towards the end of our meal because I was ready to leave. That loud music was unbearable. The service was fine and our food came out really fast.

★★★★☆ 4.0 juliene · Apr 2025

This was our first time dining at this restaurant. They were undergoing some construction during our visit, but that didn’t take away too much from the experience. The food overall was good—though the pork BBQ was a bit overcooked and charred for our taste. On the bright side, the halo-halo was excellent and definitely the highlight of the meal. We’re looking forward to coming back once the renovations are complete to try more dishes!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Filipino restaurantRestaurant

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