Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in South Orlando

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Nami

4.8

Exceptional(404)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Lake Nona South

Booked 27 times today

Nami’s contemporary Japanese concept sparkles with European elements in its approach to the modern dining experience. Discretely positioned in Lake Nona’s art-forward Wave Hotel, the world-class culinary team collaborated to bring a one-of-a-kind menu served in an imaginative and beautifully designed dining room. Plan ahead Thursday - Saturday evenings for a captivating culinary journey, with our 10-seat Chef's Counter experience, curated by Michelin-Star Restaurant Chefs Freddy Money and Jason Beliveau.The cocktail bar offers elevated mixology in its precise and beautiful cocktails. But have you heard of Nami Nights? As the night evolves, the cocktail bar and dining room become one to create a lounge-like retreat with in-house DJ led vibes, Champagne service and special late night menu offerings. Friday and Saturday evenings after 10pm.We politely request all guests be respectful in their choice of attire and elevate when dressing for Nami, while adhering to our guidelines.

2. BACÁN

4.7

Exceptional(1165)

Price: Very Expensive

• Latin American • Lake Nona South

Booked 42 times today

Come dine with Michelin Guide awarded Chef Guillaume Robin at the Fabulous Wave Hotel. Influenced by the many flavors of Central and South America, and centered around a dramatic open theater kitchen, BACÁN is elevated yet approachable, innovative, and just a little bit unexpected.To ensure the most sophisticated experience, we politely request all guests be respectful in their choice of attire while adhering to the following guidelines. For gentlemen we consider tank tops, sleeveless shirts, ripped jeans and flip flops too casual for our restaurant. Ladies are encouraged to wear dresses and skirts, casual dress pants, or jeans (no rips) with a stylish top. All guests should refrain from wearing ball caps, team athletic wear or clothing with offensive language. Any guest denied entry due to our dress code can be accommodated immediately or in the future after adhering to our attire guidelines.For larger party reservations, please email us at dining@lakenonawavehotel.com.

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3. Nona Blue Modern Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(2502)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Orlando

Booked 29 times today

“This is food the way we like to eat,” says Joe Davi, Founding Partner at Nona Blue.Davi and Bill Bona, also Founding Partner at Nona Blue, saw American dining trending toward smaller portions with different tastes; sharing at tables had always been an option, now it was being encouraged. As the vision for Nona Blue began to come into focus, Bona and Davi began crafting their “Shareables” menu, featuring items that can be passed among an entire table or serve as a meal for a single guest.

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4. Park Pizza & Brewing Company

4.8

Exceptional(647)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Orlando

Booked 4 times today

Park Pizza & Brewing Company is a family-friendly restaurant in Lake Nona fostering a communal atmosphere with shared seating and friendly service. An upbeat gathering place for pizza and craft beer lovers, alike, Orlando residents and visitors can enjoy crisp salads, delicious wood-fired pizzas, and house-brewed beer in the dining room, at the bar, or under the palm trees on the patio. Pizza offerings include the classics as well as unique specialties like the Pepperoni Picante, Bleu Bird and Hawaiian-style Big Island. Brewed in house, craft beer offerings include the always-on-tap IPA, Standard Lager, Belgian Wit, Blonde Ale, along with other seasonal favorites.

5. Tempo + Grace

3.9

Excellent(19)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lake Nona South

Booked 2 times today

Tempo + Grace Handcrafted Kitchen, where culinary excellence meets ethical sourcing. Nestled in the heart of Lake Nona South, our restaurant is dedicated to serving locally sourced, sustainability crafted, and always fresh food. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest ingredients. Join us on a flavor journey here at Tempo + Grace Handcrafted Kitchen.Parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic gratuity of 20 percent.

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6. Tabla Indian Restaurant - Lake Nona

4.7

Exceptional(124)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Lake Nona South

Booked 1 time today

Tabla Indian Restaurant featuring authentic Indian, Indo Chinese and Thai Dishes is finally Open in Lake Nona! We offer Indoor and Outdoor seating with pet friendly patio. You can also Order Online at www.tablacuisine.com. We are located in Lake Nona Landing right next door to Jeremiahs. We are newly remodelled, refined and elegant ambience serving delicious food.For Gift Cards, please visit:https://bit.ly/3wnSiqm

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7. TARTINI Pizzeria and Spaghetteria

4.9

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pine Castle

Booked 1 time today

Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria is a rustic and fresh concept bringing the best quality with unique flavors that only oak wood can bring, fresh products made at home and a feeling of family for anyone that would like to become part of the Tartini family.

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8. Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(127)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown Orlando

Booked 36 times today

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails is Mills area’s newest dining and nightlife concept. Playfully yet eloquently named, Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails got its inspiration from the idea to ‘hangout and throw some shade in conversation’ while paying homage to the history of its building, previously The Lamp Shade Fair, well-known by locals for over 50 years. The Asian-influenced tapas style menu showcases seasonal and local provisions of the Orlando community in innovative dishes that Executive Chef for Thriving Hospitality, Ryan Stewart, has meticulously developed.Lamp & Shade's comprehensive beverage program features riffs on tiki classics tying back to the influential Asian roots of cocktails, pairing nicely with Chef’s selection of Asian inspired faire.

9. Primo

4.5

Awesome(1595)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 32 times today

We are honored that Primo has been designated a Recommended Restaurant in the inaugural Florida 2022 MICHELIN Guide. Led by award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, our restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, featuring organic produce and a carefully crafted wine list. The menu focuses on the farm-to-table experience with seasonal highlights including produce, honey and eggs sourced from on-premises Primo Garden and Whisper Creek Farm in addition to Mick's Farm and Frog Song Organics in the local community. All seafood is also locally sourced from Florida waters, including clams from Cedar Key, white shrimp and squid from Cape Canaveral, and Snapper, grouper, and other seasonal catch from Ponce Inlet. Mountain Trail Farm in Clermont, FL provides Primo with whole pigs, which are prepared several different ways. Primo also has a long-standing relationship with Lake Meadows Naturals in Ocoee, FL for chicken and ducks.

10. Sushi Saint

4.7

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown Orlando

Booked 16 times today

Visit our website sushisaint.com/omakase to book our new $100 8-seat Omakase experience. Sushi Saint, located in Downtown Orlando's Creative Village inside the Brew Theory brewery, is a temaki hand roll bar & sushi lounge by Michelin-starred chef Michael Collantes. Each hand roll is made fresh and handed one-by-one to ensure its consumed in its freshest state. Sushi Saint features many beers on tap manufactured on-site, a selection of low ABV sake-based cocktails and sake by the glass.Made-to-order hand rolls are prepared with the finest global selection of premium seafood, at both the temaki bar and sushi lounge. The lounge menu is designed to elevate date nights and intimate group outings with DIY hand rolls, nigiri platter and other small bites.Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are recommended for the 12-seat temaki bar for a more personalized experience in front of the chefs.We accept all major credit cards and are a cashless facility.

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Blayne
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Over all, our experience was outstanding! We were sat quickly, and the food and drinks were fantastic. Was expensive, but worth it.
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Sarah
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
This was my first time at Bosphorous, and I am already excited to go back! We shared many appetizers and small plates to get to try a bit of everything.
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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Turkish• I Drive / Sand Lake
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Yazmin
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
OMG! Absolutely delicious! I love spicy food but not everything has to be made spicy. They ask what your preference is for most entres. The staff was friendly and attentive and the service was great! We’re definitely going back to try more dishes.
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Tabla Indian Restaurant - Winter ParkPrice: Moderate• Indian• Winter Park
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4.9
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DK
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 21, 2024
Delightful food and awesome service. Kaushal gave us his undivided attention and was great. Very pleasant and courteous team members, great ambiance and a huge variety of tasty vegetarian choices. Highly recommended
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Tabla Indian Restaurant - Lake NonaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Lake Nona South
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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Nami

2. BACÁN

3. Nona Blue Modern Tavern

4. Park Pizza & Brewing Company

5. Tempo + Grace

6. Tabla Indian Restaurant - Lake Nona

7. TARTINI Pizzeria and Spaghetteria

8. Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

9. Primo

10. Sushi Saint

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