Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Hillside

156 restaurants available nearby

1. Mesa Verde

4.6

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 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. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 14 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.

3. Kata Kita

4.7

Exceptional(277)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!

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4. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(84)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 34 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

5. Cha Ching

4.5

Awesome(412)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

6. Rin Sura

4.7

Exceptional(441)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Brunswick

Booked 2 times today

Brunswick's newest dinning establishment offering a range of unique Thai cuisine and signature cocktails.Modern Thai cuisine & craft cocktails lie in store at this stylish restaurant with a bar.

7. Ototo

3.8

Excellent(379)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

Discover a hidden gem beneath the city streets at our contemporary Asian restaurant. Located underground, our venue boasts a full bar and an exquisite menu that promises a fusion of flavors. Delight in the Chef's Tasting Menu, a curated selection of favorites. Savor dishes like Kingfish Sashimi with truffle ponzu, or popular wagyu tataki. Dumpling enthusiasts can relish our diverse range, while main courses feature delights such as 48-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs and Signature 14-Day Dry Aged Duck. Don't forget to pair your meal with creative cocktails from our bar. Complete your journey with decadent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Pandan Creme Brulee.

8. The Q Rooftop Bar

3.9

Excellent(115)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

Elevate your senses at The Q. Perched above the bustling city streets, The Q is a place of duality. Exclusive, yet inclusive. A reimagined club lounge experience to relax in during the day, and a pulsing energetic bar at night. A place of small plates and big experiences. Where you can sit back and enjoy a signature cocktail, Quincy Sling style, with a view over the Melbourne skyline. The Q possess an effortless confidence that’s both adaptable and approachable, a place where you can be you. Where individuality is encouraged. Floating high in the sky it is the very essence of elevation and sophistication. Soon!

9. 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.

10. Salted Egg

4.5

Awesome(552)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...

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Chalana
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came here for the second time and it did not disappoint. We had the feed me menu and we were stuffed towards the end. The entire experience was made more memorable by our lovely server Katherine! She was so friendly and attentive and made the entire experience more pleasant. Will definitely be returning for a third time!
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Bodega UndergroundPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Priyanka
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was delicious and the service was fantastic! We were a large group of 11 and a few had dietary requirements … everything was catered to well. They also accommodated for split bills which is not usually common for larger groups. We had the $49 set menu which was good value for money with a lot of variety. The team were friendly and seemingly calm although the place was packed.
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Kata KitaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Maria
Melbourne •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was nice enough! Great drinks. The food was ok. Nothing amazing but a good local hang.
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Benzina CantinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Preston
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4.3
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Erin
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and service, we'll be back again!
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Kan Eang by Thai CulinaryPrice: Expensive• Thai• Melbourne CBD
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4.4

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156 restaurants available nearby

1. Mesa Verde

2. Serai Kitchen

3. Kata Kita

4. Johnny's Green Room

5. Cha Ching

6. Rin Sura

7. Ototo

8. The Q Rooftop Bar

9. Guhng The Palace

10. Salted Egg

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