8 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Newark

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1. Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Newark

Booked 6 times today

Discover an authentic taste of Mexico at Santa Fe Mexican Grill, nestled in the heart of Newark, Delaware. Whether you're craving traditional tacos, sizzling fajitas, or innovative fusion dishes, our menu brings a flavorful journey to your plate. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and offering a warm, vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion – from casual family dinners to celebratory events. With handcrafted margaritas and a variety of tequilas to choose from, Santa Fe provides the perfect escape for dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Experience Newark's premier Fun Mexican destination today!

2. Home Grown Café

5.0

Exceptional(502)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 7 times today

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

3. Caffe Gelato

4.4

Awesome(1853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newark

Booked 22 times today

Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room. Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).

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4. Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(904)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Newark

Booked 5 times today

Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant is an authentic tapas restaurant specializing in seasonal tapas, Spanish wine & family style entrees. With a warm atmosphere & upbeat Spanish music, this vibrant restaurant will transport you to Seville, the capital of tapas.

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5. Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list. Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service. Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

6. At The Rail

4.3

Awesome(611)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newport

Booked 4 times today

Indoor & Outdoor dining available. At the Rail offers a contemporary American cuisine with an array of creative menu items. Come enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at our dramatic antique bar from 1904 or enjoy an award-winning view from our Veranda deck, which overlooks our championship golf course. We're OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and we can't wait to welcome you. Our dress code is smart casual/country club casual, we ask that no hats be worn in the dining room during dinner.Sunday Brunch is available from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM weekly. Please call ahead and make your reservations. Happy Hour is available Monday Through Friday 4PM-6PM (BAR AND DECK AREA ONLY)

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7. Vincente's Restaurant - Delaware

4.7

Exceptional(1305)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to VincentesAt Vincente's we offer a very unique dining experience called the walking menu. If you don't see anything you want to try on the written menu,then have Our Executive Chef come over and create a dish just for your own personal dining pleasure. After dinner, enjoy one of Vincente's many fine homemade desserts.

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8. Nordstrom Grill – Christiana Mall Newark

4.4

Awesome(153)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Newark

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (302) 613-6000 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark

2. Home Grown Café

3. Caffe Gelato

4. Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

5. Valle Cucina Italiana

6. At The Rail

7. Vincente's Restaurant - Delaware

8. Nordstrom Grill – Christiana Mall Newark

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