Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Midtown East

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1. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6072)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 225 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

2. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14430)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 134 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

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3. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6008)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 208 times today

Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.

4. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2096)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 375 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

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5. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 76 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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6. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(748)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 22 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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7. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(18055)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 231 times today

Tony's has served up some of the best old NY Italian favorites. Our cooking comes from Southern Neapolitan traditions and served up in huge family style platters that serve 2 to 3 people.

8. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(130)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 171 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

9. Ophelia

4.1

Excellent(1459)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 55 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

10. Pink Taco - NYC

4.1

Excellent(692)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Theater District

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!

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Nicole
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Naro was hands down one of the best food experiences I’ve had. The staff were amazing, the food was divine and the attention to detail was impeccable!
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NAROPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.8
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Brandee
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lagos was an experience within itself, the ambiance was great. The staff were friendly and welcoming, they had a saxophonist she was a vibe! They even had dancers who were engaging with guests! This place is a must visit, the food was good! Had an awesome time for my birthday!! Will go again!
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Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
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4.2
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
So so so so delicious. I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve been here- truly one of the coolest spots close to Penn.
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Piggyback NYCPrice: Moderate• Asian• Chelsea
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4.5
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Victoria
Phoenix / Arizona •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Nov 2024
Excellent food with many good choices. Good value too.
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Spice Symphony Times SquarePrice: Moderate• Indian• Times Square
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4.7
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Vinay
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Nov 2024
Great food and service was excellent. The group had a good time.
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Cloves Indian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Indian• NoMad
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4.7

Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Midtown East

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471 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Fifty Seven

2. TAO Uptown

3. Quality Italian - New York

4. Bad Roman

5. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

6. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

7. Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown

8. Soothr

9. Ophelia

10. Pink Taco - NYC

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