Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Washington Heights

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1. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

4.7

Exceptional(8538)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 158 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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2. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium

4.6

Exceptional(1868)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highbridge

NYY Steak brings world-class dining to the world-famous Yankee stadium. Out of our award winning open kitchen, the finest dry aged USDA Prime steaks, five-star seafood and sumptuous desserts are presented with perfection. We have a full bar, featuring an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. Around every upscale corner, you'll find signature Yankee touches like our autographed wall of past and present players, baseball diamond-shaped dishes marked with retired Yankee numbers. Our signature steak is a 27oz long bone-in rib-eye commemorating our 27 world championships.**Please note- NYY Steak is only open for Yankees Home Game Days, all guests must have tickets to the game to enter security for the restaurant. Any questions, please reach out to Jason.Parker@nyysteak.com . For Play Off Games- reservations will not be released until game times are determined.

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3. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee

4.8

Exceptional(153)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Fort Lee

Booked 8 times today

ATTENTION: We need 48 hours' notice of any allergies/dietary restrictions to ensure we can accommodate. We are unable to do so the day of. Thank you! Sushi Kai prides itself on offering a daily tasting menu, highlighting fresh and seasonal ingredients right in the heart of Fort Lee, NJ. Have a seat at our sushi counter and let our chef’s showcase their passion for a memorable omakase experience.Our Omakase experience is $155/person. This will include a multi course seasonal tasting menu, including appetizers, sashimi, nigiri and dessert. Seating's are strictly 2 hours with seating at the bar only. Please note we do have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations made within that timeframe are subject to a $155.00 per person fee. This is non-refundable & non-negotiable. Please be aware we do allow BYOB of all types of alcohol with no corkage fee.

4. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(4760)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 58 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

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5. La savane d’Afrique

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4.5

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• African • Harlem

Booked 1 time today

From the bold flavors of West African cuisine to the spicy and aromatic dishes of North Africa, our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary traditions of the continent. We use only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, sourced from local farmers and markets whenever possible. At La Savane D'Afrique, we believe that food is more than just sustenance - it is a way to connect with others and experience new cultures. Our mission is to share the vibrant and diverse flavors of Africa with our customers while promoting sustainability and ethical sourcing

6. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3038)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 24 times today

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm. We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pmWe have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table. For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

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7. Lefkes Estiatorio - New Jersey

4.5

Awesome(1020)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Englewood Cliffs

Booked 40 times today

Lefkes emerges from Lefkes Santorini and Athens taking guests on a Mediterranean journey of flavors, offering a uniquely diverse cuisine. Inspired by traditional Greek classics combined with a modern twist, Lefkes offers the finest cuisine sourced from top purveyors and local farms. Lefkes transforms from a daily fine dining restaurant to an exclusive day and nightlife destination featuring top DJs and entertainment. Lefkes brings the energy of Santorini to any location.

8. Dagon

4.7

Exceptional(1847)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 64 times today

Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.

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9. Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden

4.4

Awesome(3521)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bronx Park

Booked 34 times today

Set among the towering pines of The New York Botanical Garden's Ross Conifer Arboretum, Hudson Garden Grill serves as a spectacular backdrop for modern farm-to-table cuisine. Featuring the bounty of New York's Hudson Valley and the surrounding hills and waters, the menu embodies the restaurants dedication to partnering with family farmers for ingredients grown, raised, and foraged locally-- with exquisite results!For inquiries, please email us at: nybg.hgg@constellationculinary.com

10. Momoya

4.7

Exceptional(434)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Upper West Side

Booked 34 times today

Momoya is the perfect place for lunch with a group of coworkers. Sit at a table and choose from a menu with Kitchen Entrées like Teriyaki, Scottish Salmon or Grass-Fed Rib Eye. Noodle dishes are served with wasabi seaweed tempura and oshinko. If you come solo or with a partner, you can find a seat at the sushi bar. The extensive sushi menu features entrées such as the eight-piece sushi, tuna roll or the 15-piece sashimi. Momoya is family friendly and has seating adequate for children. Your choice of Miso soup or salad comes with lunch specials. Beverages include an international wine list as well as specialty cocktails like the Gin Ray or the Momo splash created with peach sake, rose champagne and orange juice.If you are not able to dine-in or just prefer to dine at another location, Momoya offers both delivery and take-out options.

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Delitha
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had short ribs and sweet potatoe wedges more meat should be giving to accommodate price not enough.
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Row HousePrice: Moderate• American• Harlem
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4.3
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NadineVIP
New York City •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great birthday celebration dinner at Bad Roman. Our waiter Humberto was very attentive and efficient. Nice ambience, great food, great wines and cocktails. We ordered a variety of appetizers including the eggplant pull-a -parm , the meatballs, ribs. Very generous portions and delicious. The eggplant I thought was amazing, which came with a nice dipping sauce. We had the Il Divorzio Half and Half and the Short Rib Pappardelle which were generous,portions and tasty. We could not finish it all and took the rest home. We will definitely be back!
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Bad RomanPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.5
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Rebecca
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The approach is unencumbered by trends in modern Korean food. The flavors are direct and the textures are intelligently layered. Our server was impressively informed and spirited. I would absolutely recommend Naro for anyone interested in well-harmonized Korean ingredients.
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NAROPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.7
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malik
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
The food was really good. A few of the items we ordered were amazing, and some of the items could use a little more salt in it, but it was definitely a great place. Make sure to have a reservation because the place is really busy.
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Spice Symphony Times SquarePrice: Moderate• Indian• Times Square
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4.7
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Sha'Da
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
I’m very happy with my decision to go to Lagos. I celebrated my 36 birthday. There, the staff was very accommodating, the food was amazing, the vibe was very chill, but grown and sexy. I definitely will be going back.
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Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
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4.1

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473 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

2. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium

3. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee

4. Nice Matin

5. La savane d’Afrique

6. The Milling Room

7. Lefkes Estiatorio - New Jersey

8. Dagon

9. Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden

10. Momoya

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