Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Madison South

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1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5587)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 82 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

2. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland

Booked 36 times today

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

3. Oma's Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 34 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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4. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(7924)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Northeast Portland

Booked 66 times today

Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

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5. Metropolitan Tavern

4.3

Awesome(649)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Metropolitan Tavern – Metropolitan Tavern, on the top floor of Hotel Eastlund is where you’ll find contemporary dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Come and enjoy Metropolitan Tavern’s inventive “small plates”, shareable boards, Entrees, variety of fresh hand stretched artisan pizzas, and more. Modern yet casual restaurant and bar with patio seating and spectacular views of the city.

6. Magna Kusina

4.8

Exceptional(128)

Price: Moderate

• Filipino • Southeast Portland

Booked 14 times today

Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wines Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.

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7. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Portland Hawthorne

4.6

Exceptional(89)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Southeast Portland

Booked 5 times today

Cheers for the New Year together. Please come join us for a FREE EXPERIENCE OF FARMHOUSE STYLE NIGHT MARKET from Fri DEC 29th - Sun DEC 31st for all the reservations.Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients by Chef-Owner, Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home-cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers, Panang Neau, Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Basil Bomb, Volcano Cup, and many more. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Portland, and Los Angeles

8. Street Disco

new

4.6

Exceptional(11)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Southeast Portland

Booked 16 times today

Street Disco is a constantly evolving restaurant and natural wine bar by Rising Star Chef Kyle Christy and his team. Starting as a pop up and becoming an industry favorite all over Portland Street Disco finally opened their doors in the Fall of 2022 in the Foster-Powell neighborhood of Portland.Menu changes frequently, expect oysters, plenty of veggies, tinned fish, rotating meat dishes and plenty of things grilled over charcoal. Natural wines from all over the world rotate their way through our glass pour and bottle list as well as seasonally driven cocktails and house made kombucha.Our food and wine are curated but the vibes are always welcoming. The playlist is always a highlight. Check for our frequent pop-ups and collabs. Chef: Kyle ChristyGeneral Manager: Maya CarlileWine Director: Ang D'OcchioSous Chef: Bakari Berry

9. Mi Cava & Cocina

4.4

Awesome(134)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Southeast Portland

Mi Cava & Cocina family has been in the restaurant industry for 30+ years, although it has been a different concept than MI CAVA & COCINA, our passion for quality food and drinks is unparalleled. Mi CAVA & COCINA is a very long-planned project that took years of development; from looking for the perfect location which will make an impact on the community, to finding the perfect team to create an amazing menu and be confident that we can deliver exceptional service. From multiple short trips around the Northwest to the very long tiring trips to Mexico seeking inspiration, to countless hours creating the recipes that made it to the menu.Mi Cava & Cocina is contemporary cuisine inspired from areas South of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest. We will be working with ingredients directly from the source to ensure freshness and sustainability.

10. Lucca

new

4.6

Exceptional(545)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Portland

Booked 32 times today

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Gado Gado

3. Oma's Hideaway

4. Salty's on the Columbia

5. Metropolitan Tavern

6. Magna Kusina

7. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Portland Hawthorne

8. Street Disco

9. Mi Cava & Cocina

10. Lucca

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