Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in River North (Chicago)

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1. RPM Italian - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(12179)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 112 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(6130)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • River North (Chicago)

Booked 96 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.

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3. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(1281)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 112 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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4. Sunda New Asian – River North

4.6

Exceptional(7398)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 63 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.

5. Ema - River North

4.7

Exceptional(4531)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 90 times today

A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.

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6. Mercadito - River North

4.6

Exceptional(6256)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 61 times today

We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic modern cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.Mercadito's lounge is nestled in the lower level of Mercadito. It offers a speakeasy-style experience with a chic and exclusive ambiance. The space features banquet-style booths and dim lighting that enhances the elegant wood furniture, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Once inside, guests can enjoy the full Mercadito menu, with the same delectable cuisine and beverages that our restaurant is known for.

7. Hawksmoor Chicago

4.4

Awesome(302)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 68 times today

Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, where we bring our acclaimed steakhouse experience from the UK to the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. Our ethos is simple: ‘Buy the best and let it shine.’ We serve all-natural, pasture-reared, dry-aged beef from US family-run farms, cooked over charcoal and seasoned simply with sea salt. Our seafood, sourced from trusted Northeastern fishermen, is prepared with equal care.In our 16,500 sq ft space, featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from the Golden Age of Travel, Hawksmoor is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re stopping by for cocktails, a casual lunch or a special celebration, we make sure you leave full and happy. We also offer private dining for groups of 10 to full venue buy-outs for 500—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.And don’t miss our Sunday Roast: dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy—something like a Thanksgiving dinner every Sunday.

8. Bar Goa-Chicago

4.2

Awesome(121)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 20 times today

Bar Goa is a clubby Indian Restaurant and Cocktail bar in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located in the party district on Hubbard Street, Bar Goa transports Chicagoans year-round to India's sunny southwest coast, a region known for electronic music, and beautiful beaches. Diners can expect incredible seafood dishes, delicious Indian favorites & a robust vegan and gluten free menu.

9. il Porcellino

4.7

Exceptional(4173)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 106 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.

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10. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3197)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 26 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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Chicago / Illinois •71 reviews
5.0
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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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5.0
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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 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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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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Meredithvip
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •18 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
The service started out strong, then petered out. Our meal, however, was quite good, and we would most likely return.
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Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.6

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274 restaurants available nearby

1. RPM Italian - Chicago

2. RPM Steak

3. SUSHI-SAN - River North

4. Sunda New Asian – River North

5. Ema - River North

6. Mercadito - River North

7. Hawksmoor Chicago

8. Bar Goa-Chicago

9. il Porcellino

10. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

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