Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Boston/New England

226 restaurants available nearby

1. ArtBar

3.9

Excellent(815)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge. ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

2. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(773)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 141 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

3. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 134 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

4. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1796)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 87 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

5. Uni

4.5

Awesome(2259)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 20 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

6. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(91)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 59 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

7. Shore Leave

4.8

Exceptional(231)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 21 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and most importantly, our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you along on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE at SHORE LEAVE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks-walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Stop by for live entertainment! Shore Leave hosts The People's Karaoke most Fridays beginning at 10pm and surf rock band The Electric Heaters Thursdays beginning at 8pm. Entertainment varies so call for details!

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8. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3452)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 116 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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9. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.7

Exceptional(273)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 44 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

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10. The Vermilion Club

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Perched on the mezzanine of The Connector at Winthrop Center in Downtown Boston, The Vermilion Club is Chef John Fraser’s modern take on a classic chophouse. The space exudes a vibrant energy, making it the ideal destination for all occasions. Named after Dale Chihuly's masterpiece sculpture above our 55-foot bar, The Vermilion Club embodies a design-forward ethos conceptualized by Thomas Juul-Hansen.Chef Fraser's Mediterranean heritage shines through in the menu, featuring elevated steakhouse classics and Northeastern favorites. Beverage Director Amy Racine unveils an expansive cocktail lineup featuring over 70 meticulously curated cocktails, reintroducing classic cocktails with a contemporary twist. The pastry program is under the expert guidance of Chef Sofia Schlieben, and her large-format Stout Sticky Toffee Cake takes center stage.Welcome to the club.

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Michelle
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
An amazing spot for afternoon tea. We have been twice and both times were incredible. The fact that the whole menu is gluten free is such a great thing for those of us with dietary restrictions. The food, service and ambiance are top notch!
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Silver Dove Afternoon TeaPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Faneuil Hall
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4.8
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MichaelVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food - creative and tasty preparation. Service was excellent!
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MoecaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.8
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Stefanie
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is the best Indian restaurant in Cambridge and I don’t say that lightly! It has been there for 7 years and has been consistently wonderful! I go there as often as I can!
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Nirvana: The Taste of IndiaPrice: Moderate• Indian• West Cambridge
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JessicaVIP
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a great time at this restaurant that was very accommodating. The bartender was incredible, we received great service at our table from him. The cost of the fajitas to the portions received were a bit off, we did have to get additional tortillas and cheese, and we could’ve used more pico de gallo. The waiter was accommodating got all of these things for us. We would definitely return and it’s great for large groups, including children
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Rosa Mexicano - BostonPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Seaport
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4.2
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nancy
Greater Boston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
great creative menu, friendly & helpful server. raw fish dishes were all great. got a table for 4 when we got there early so it was more comfortable than sitting at the bar for our group.
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Moon BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Back Bay
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4.8

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226 restaurants available nearby

1. ArtBar

2. Prima

3. Bricco

4. Krasi

5. Uni

6. Contessa - Boston

7. Shore Leave

8. Buttermilk & Bourbon

9. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

10. The Vermilion Club

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