Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Chestnut Hill

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BostonBoston Metro SouthBoston Metro West

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AllstonArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBrightonBrookline

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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239 restaurants available nearby

1. Bianca

4.5

Awesome(740)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 26 times today

Bianca is a modern American restaurant and bar in Chestnut Hill that specializes in wood grilling, wood fire pizza, and a variety of dishes inspired by global flavors and cuisines. Bianca means a clean slate, a virtual white plate primed for delicious expression and ready to transport you to far off places. From classic dishes done with care to the truly unique, Bianca presents a luxe dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere that is as comfortable as our own homes. Owners Chef Tim Cushman and Restaurateur Nancy Cushman are the husband & wife team behind James Beard Award Winning o ya and Hojoko in Boston.RESERVATION POLICY: If you need to cancel, notify 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid a $15 per person cancellation fee. Children 12 & under must have an adult(18+) at the table. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties larger than 6.Our patio is open seasonally. We do not take patio reservations, but will seat reservations at the next available patio table if requested.

2. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(126)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 31 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

3. Toro

4.7

Exceptional(88)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • South End

Booked 59 times today

Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.

4. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(869)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 75 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

5. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2293)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 41 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

6. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7190)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 83 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

A photo of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway restaurant

7. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway

4.4

Awesome(129)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 31 times today

LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR FENWAY is a funky neighborhood joint located on Brookline Avenue in Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.Reservations for Red Sox home games and concerts at Fenway Park are very limited, we reserve most of the restaurant on a first come first serve basis those days.

8. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(648)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 84 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center restaurant

9. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.6

Exceptional(3569)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 156 times today

Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

10. Cosmica

4.4

Awesome(720)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • South End

Booked 23 times today

A South End neighborhood spot serving next level Mexican specialties and vacation cocktails. Located at the Revolution Hotel, Còsmica is the latest venture by Wildlife Hospitality, the team behind The Beehive in Boston. We are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion and Boston's theater district.

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Victor
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everyone was fantastic and the food delicious. The value for the money was awesome.
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Nirvana: The Taste of IndiaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Terri
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The current menu continues Silver Dove's consistent perfection with new innovative flavor combinations. Afternoon Tea at Silver Dove is delightful and joyous.
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Silver Dove Afternoon TeaPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Faneuil Hall
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4.8
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Alexandra
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A very good special Chinese restaurant different from the most of Chinese restaurants that we are used to! More flavorful, more spicy, very interesting dishes
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Yunnan KitchenPrice: Moderate• Chinese• South End
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4.7
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Eva
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
What a lovely dining experience we had. The fish was so fresh and delicious. The food and drinks menu was creative and well-executed, and the service was perfect.
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MoecaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.8
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Chukwudi
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
Menu makes prices confusing but service was good giving the state of busy affairs.
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Wagamama - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• Asian• Back Bay
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4.5

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