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Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lakeview / East Lakeview

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A photo of BITES Asian Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1141)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 8 times today
Located in Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, BITES is a casual, yet stylish and comfortable restaurant with tropical bar featuring modern Asian cuisine that combine familiar mid-western flavors with Asian ingredients to create new and exciting dishes. The result is a unique dining experience that you can't find anywhere else. Let BITES take you on a culinary tour of Asia. Enjoy our food with a variety of cocktails, beer, wine and sake while catching up with friends and family. BITES is a fun place to be and is perfect for both casual dining and special occasions - date night, girls/guys night out, birthday party, bachelor/bachelorette party, baby shower, etc. Start or end your night right at BITES!
A photo of ISTMO Oaxacan Cuisine restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(81)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lake View
Booked 19 times today
We celebrate the culinary connections between the Oaxacan region in Mexico and a neighboring international cuisine. It highlights the vibrant flavors, traditional techniques, and unique ingredients of Oaxaca, while also incorporating elements and influences from a neighboring culinary tradition.Meet Carlos Lopez Muñoz, a culinary virtuoso hailing from the vibrant tapestry of Oaxaca, Mexico. His gastronomic odyssey began in the heart of his family's kitchen, weaving a narrative steeped in the rich culinary tradition of "El Istmo."
A photo of Mia Francesca restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2610)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 13 times today
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
A photo of Wood restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2094)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 11 times today
From the kitchen to the bar, everything we serve is defined by a passion for exploring unique flavor combinations. Wood is more than a name: our wood-fired oven is at the heart of it all, enhancing a dynamic menu of small-plate, American fare, made with the peak midwest farm produce each season has to offer. Though the dishes regularly change, they are defined by a few constants: meat is butchered in-house from humanely-raised animals; vegetables are drawn from local family farms; and all pastas and sausages are freshly made. Lead by our talented Executive Chef Devin Kreller, who is a 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, Chef Devin uses French-dominated cooking techniques combined with multicultural inspirations such as Asian and Italian to create new dishes. Located in the heart of Chicago Boystown, we're known for our brunches, and house butchered meats. Come see why our restaurant has been around for 12 years. For reservations over 10 guests, please call us at (773) 935-9663.
A photo of Rollapalooza restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(364)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 2 times today
COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.
A photo of Barcocina - Lakeview restaurant
4.4
Awesome(965)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 20 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.
A photo of SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(227)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Lincoln Park
Booked 117 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.
A photo of Summer House - Chicago restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7985)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 227 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.
A photo of il Carciofo restaurant
4.5
Awesome(232)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 112 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
A photo of Mirra restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(151)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 26 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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  • niyatiVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was great, service was excellent too. But very irresponsible of the management to not post anything on their website that there will NOT be a Bollywood DJ night on Valentine’s Day when they specify that Friday’s and Saturday’s are DJ nights on their website. That is misleading information! We reserved a late table to experience the Bollywood music only to find out that they won’t do that on Valentine’s Day which was on a Friday! Also, the management needs to better prepare of train their front desk staff who attends calls and makes reservations. She was rude, she didn’t bother to get the entrance area cleaned by someone when I told her that the floor so slippery from all the snow and muck that people bring in. The restaurant needs to be more respectful and responsible to the customers who decide not to cancel their reservation when the weather is so bad.
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    Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
    4.4
  • Andy
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service and great food! We loved the Chicken Vesuvio and the Chicken Limon. They also have great desserts!
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    Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
    4.6
  • Kendall
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food we had at Mia Francesca’s was great, but what really set it apart was the service. Ben was a fantastic waiter: extremely kind, personable, and offered stellar menu recommendations! We are very glad we chose Mia Francesca’s for our Valentine’s Day celebration and especially grateful to Ben for going above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely night out.
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    Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.6
  • JONATHANVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 5, 2025
    As always this is our go to Indian in Chicago. Attentive staff and excellent food. Thank you!!
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    The Indian Garden - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.4
  • Cherie
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 3, 2025
    It was a quiet Sunday. We had the Mushu and Kung Pao chicken. Very delicious. Servers were attentive but not annoying. Will go back!
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    Lao Sze Chuan - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Chinese• River North (Chicago)
    4.3
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