Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Little Italy / University Village

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1. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2585)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 200 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

2. Gino & Marty's

4.2

Awesome(592)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 9 times today

A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Located on Green & Randolph next door to Nobu Hotel at 844 W Randolph. Join us for our Espresso Martini Happy Hour from 4 - 6pm!

3. Gibsons Italia

4.8

Exceptional(3890)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 174 times today

Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

4. Sepia

4.8

Exceptional(5337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 39 times today

Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. The stylish space is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively. The easy elegance of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for the inventive American cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's product-driven, seasonal menu showcases the purity and quality of the ingredients, letting both the ingredients and his passion for what he does shine through. Sepia celebrates tradition – with a modern twist.To book reservations of 10 or larger, please email info@sepiachicago.com!

5. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14834)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 155 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

6. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5557)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 89 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

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7. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(890)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 41 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

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8. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

4.8

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln Park

Booked 73 times today

Serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients we can find, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer.

9. Bar Mar

4.6

Exceptional(926)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • River North (Chicago)

Booked 102 times today

Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés’ brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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10. The Oakville Grill & Cellar

4.7

Exceptional(1058)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 89 times today

The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a Napa Valley-inspired restaurant in the heart of the Fulton Market District. It brings fresh ingredients, warm hospitality, and the best wines of California to Chicago. Book your table today and experience a menu inspired by The Oakville’s exclusive partnerships with California and Midwest farms, ranches, and wineries. For gatherings of 9 or more, email theoakvilleparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are also available.

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Chicago / Illinois •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was extraordinarily good. Much better than you would think. Anthony our wait person was a true professional. Worth a stop without question.
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The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Maureen
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The cocktails were a bit too sweet for me. The food is solid. The service was great. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
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4.2
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Morgan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a last minute reservation for a large party on a work trip. I had always wanted to go to an Eataly, so this worked out great that we could have dinner and explore the store. The food was pretty good, and best of all we could hear our conversation.
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Vino & - Eataly ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.2
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Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Caitlin was great and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend. Give that girl her bottle of wine! :)
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Lincoln ParkPrice: Expensive• American• Lincoln Park
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4.3
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Franklin
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
Great spot for an authentic Italian meal. Chicken Marsala is the best and Isaac makes some espresso martinis to die for.
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Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
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4.6

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274 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Chicago

2. Gino & Marty's

3. Gibsons Italia

4. Sepia

5. Girl & the Goat

6. Duck Duck Goat

7. Costera Cocina Tulum

8. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

9. Bar Mar

10. The Oakville Grill & Cellar

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