Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Near North

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1. RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(12206)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 140 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

2. RPM Steak

4.7

Exceptional(6161)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • River North (Chicago)

Booked 133 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Steak is an updated take on the classic steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an award-winning wine list and a well-curated craft cocktail program. The sister restaurant to RPM Italian, RPM Steak marks the second collaboration between Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and Bill and Giuliana Rancic.

3. Tzuco

4.7

Exceptional(780)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 86 times today

Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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4. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(1295)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 141 times today

Sushi-San serves up the best sushi in Chicago made with the freshest ingredients they can find, all served with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. The bar is kept stocked with rare Japanese whisky, sake, wine and inventive cocktails. Join them for lunch and dinner.

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5. Olio e Più - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 112 times today

OLIO E PIÙ brings Italian tradition and true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the vibrant neighborhood in Chicago.As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s a place where time slows down, and conversations flow freely, just as they do in a true Italian household. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments, especially with the open kitchen concept.OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.

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6. Sunda New Asian – River North

4.6

Exceptional(7406)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 71 times today

Located in the bustling River North dining scene, Sunda offers a vibrant Southeast Asian dining experience, blending the flavors of Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond. We elevate culturally significant dishes using high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. Our beverage program includes signature handcrafted cocktails, a robust sake and wine selection, and Asian whiskies and beers. Join us for weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm, or stop by during happy hour Monday to Friday from 4-6pm featuring $6 bar bites, handrolls, and beer, $9 cocktails and wine, and $10 sake. Our venue hosts private events for occasions from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners, and we also offer catering services.

7. il Porcellino

4.7

Exceptional(4197)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 126 times today

Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

8. The Evie

4.8

Exceptional(758)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 93 times today

Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality. Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.

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9. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3211)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 64 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

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10. RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(238)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 61 times today

Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.

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Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was fantastic and our server was great. Unfortunately we were seated very close to table with someone talking very loudly. It’s crowded at the Gage and I actually think that adds to Chicago restaurant vibe but this person couldn’t stop talking. It didn’t ruin our evening but it was very annoying.
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The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Pamela
Utah •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food. Great service. This store has everything, sit down dinner, fast casual dinner, coffee, dessert bar, etc. I would come back here. Loved it.
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Vino & - Eataly ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.3
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Aryn
Oklahoma City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Romantic restaurant with delicious pasta. I highly recommend the Rolli alla Francesca and the Roasted Potatoes. The staff was welcoming and Victor provided excellent service and ensured that we had a positive dinning experience.
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Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.6
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Dagan
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Great staff and service. The food is always great.
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Lao Sze Chuan - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Chinese• River North (Chicago)
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4.1
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Maureen
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
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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278 restaurants available nearby

1. RPM Italian - Chicago

2. RPM Steak

3. Tzuco

4. SUSHI-SAN - River North

5. Olio e Più - Chicago

6. Sunda New Asian – River North

7. il Porcellino

8. The Evie

9. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

10. RAMEN-SAN - River North

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