Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Melbourne CBD

162 restaurants available nearby

1. Mesa Verde

4.6

Exceptional(374)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 23 times today

Finding harmony between authenticity and originality is something that first ignited the flame at Mesa Verde back in 2013 and continues to feed it today. While it’s fairly evident that an affinity for Mexican food and agave spirits is at the helm of what we do, our city’s rank on the culinary frontier has brought with it a particular nose for experimentation. So, since we’re very literally in the heart of Melbourne up here on the sixth floor of Curtin House, high above the city’s jugular Swanston Street, we feel it’s our responsibility to highlight what Mexican dining (and drinking) looks like in the eyes of the modern Melburnian. $10 Margaritas 4pm - 6pm daily.

2. Pinchy's

4.5

Awesome(131)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Melbourne CBD

Booked 29 times today

Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.

3. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(591)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

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4. Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 35 times today

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

5. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 37 times today

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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6. Thai Tide - Melbourne CBD

4.5

Awesome(221)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Melbourne CBD

Booked 8 times today

Regional Thai Restaurant | Local Produce | Australian and International Wines | Classic Cocktails | Grilled Over FireLocated in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Thai Tide offers an authentic Thai dining experience, perfect for casual dining, date night, business lunches, corporate dinners, after-work gatherings, and hosting events. We serve signature dishes like Patthalung Fried Chicken, Braised Beef Massamun Curry, and Charcoal Grilled Porterhouse with Thai Chilli Relish. Whether it's a casual meal or a special occasion, pair your dish with a curated selection of Australian and international wines or Thai-inspired cocktails. Open seven days for lunch and dinner, Thai Tide provides a unique culinary journey for every occasion.

7. Guhng The Palace

4.5

Awesome(9)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Melbourne CBD

Guhng The Palace is a chic Korean Charcoal BBQ restaurant in the Melbourne CBD that specialises in the delicious flavours of charcoal barbecue. With a modern dining space and atmospheric interior on McKillip Street, this Melbourne eatery first opened in 2010 and has proven a city favourite ever since. Top-quality ingredients is what makes Guhng’s food so tasty and we’re a particular fan of their barbecue meat selection – Wagyu cube roll, Angus rip fillet, sweet soy sauce Black Angus beef ribs and spicy pork belly. Fresh seafood and vegetables are also on offer for charcoal grilling, as are a tempting range of tapas, noodles, salads and rice dishes. A leading Asian restaurant in the Melbourne CBD, Guhng The Palace is well worth a visit.

8. Makan

4.7

Exceptional(612)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Makan is an Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD by Tasia & Gracia Seger, the winner of television cooking show My Kitchen Rules 2016.The word Makan in Indonesian simply means eat. It's also used as a salutation or invitation to eat. Makan celebrates the different elements Indonesian cuisine; a fusion of vibrant, colourful ingredients, intensely flavoured dishes, and the people who come together and share it. With a warm ambiance creating an intimate retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Makan is an exciting discovery of tempting flavours and a contemporary take on authentic dishes.

9. French Saloon

4.8

Exceptional(350)

Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 146 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

10. Shoya Melbourne

4.6

Exceptional(41)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where. Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

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Nav
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Such an incredible environment with even better food and the staff are exceptional! They didn’t rush us, even though we were running slightly late due to waiting for a family member and they provided excellent quality care and service. Highly recommend.
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Kata KitaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Angelica
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Amazing food, delicious cocktails and nice service. Great value the bottomless brunch. Get prepared for the chicken if you like spicy food 🥵
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Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Damien
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Great food experience with wonderful food and drinks. Well priced too!
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Kan Eang by Thai CulinaryPrice: Expensive• Thai• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Ethan
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Staff were all very sweet and made sure we were looked after. Food was delicious with good value portions and drinks were great.
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Benzina CantinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Preston
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4.3

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162 restaurants available nearby

1. Mesa Verde

2. Pinchy's

3. Serai Kitchen

4. Straight Outta Saigon

5. Meatmaiden

6. Thai Tide - Melbourne CBD

7. Guhng The Palace

8. Makan

9. French Saloon

10. Shoya Melbourne

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