Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in North Center

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1. Basant Modern Indian

4.7

Exceptional(447)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • North Center

Booked 21 times today

Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

2. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(113)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 82 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

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3. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7917)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 275 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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4. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

4.8

Exceptional(196)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln Park

Booked 147 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.

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2664)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 364 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.

6. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7316)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 139 times today

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

7. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8104)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 119 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

8. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5607)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 136 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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9. Barcocina - Lakeview

4.3

Awesome(953)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 15 times today

Barcocina is a progressive Mexican concept showcasing twists on original Latin flavors. The menu emphasizes shared plates to give our guests the ultimate Eat, Drink, and Socialize experience. Barcocina offers a one of a kind drink menu that features sweet, smoky, and spicy takes on classics, as well as innovative mixology.

10. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(368)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 33 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

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Katie
Central Kentucky •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Mia Francesca was fantastic! The food was flavorful and priced as expected. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The manager came over and said hey and asked how everything was. I would come back again if back in Chicago
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Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.6
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Mamadou
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service. Love the atmosphere and the overall design of the place. Get rid of the kids and dim the lights a bit and this could be one the finer places in the city.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Lincoln ParkPrice: Expensive• American• Lincoln Park
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4.4
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Terry
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Dropped in to our favorite spot while in Chicago. We are always greeted like family and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The pasta is fresh and full of flavor. I had my favorite Linguini Vonogole which is always wonderful blend of light, balanced flavors, garlic, clams and EVOO! Always leave OGGI feeling the glow from great food and wonderful community!
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Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
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4.6
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Christel
Montreal / Quebec •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Good time, great choislce, good service from John.
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Angry Crab - Wicker ParkPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.6
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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
It was quiet and small but we had so much fun! They have BYOB and the person that helped us was wonderful she’s so nice!
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Kin Sushi and Thai CuisinePrice: Moderate• Sushi• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.3

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307 restaurants available nearby

1. Basant Modern Indian

2. Mirra

3. Summer House - Chicago

4. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

5. Aba - Chicago

6. RL Restaurant

7. Mon Ami Gabi

8. Duck Duck Goat

9. Barcocina - Lakeview

10. Akahoshi Ramen

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