18 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Oak Park

1. Lavergne's Tavern

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Berwyn

Booked 1 time today

Lavergne’s Tavern opened in June, 2016 at the corner of Windsor and East Avenues in the old Garv’s Inn location, a staple in Berwyn since the ’60s. The tin ceiling and hardwood floors are restored, and the storied Garv’s Inn bar is rebuilt from scratch using reclaimed black walnut. A combination of high-top bar seating and lower tables help keep the atmosphere friendly to both families and those looking to join a date or friends for a night out.Led by Executive Chef, Mark Downing, the menu is accessible but elevated. Items are priced from $6-$9 for shareable appetizers to entrées at around $14-$16. The Italian Beef Egg Roll, filled with Italian beef, giardiniera, spicy queso, Monterey jack cheese, and au jus dipping sauce is, in one customer’s words, “life changing.”

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2. Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

4.8

Exceptional(2022)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 73 times today

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company serves it's award winning thin-crust artisanal pizzas with fresh and unique ingredients.

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3. Barcocina - Lakeview

4.1

Excellent(948)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 14 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.

4. Hawksmoor Chicago

4.4

Awesome(303)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 45 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.

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5. Sunda New Asian – River North

4.6

Exceptional(7398)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 38 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.

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6. RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar - Fulton Market

4.7

Exceptional(725)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 34 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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7. RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.8

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

Booked 58 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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8. Tsukiji Sushi & Sake Bar

4.6

Exceptional(262)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Town

Booked 4 times today

Tsukiji is a family owned Latin Japanese restaurant. The owners Sam and Jessy are 100% involved in running the restaurant. Their goal is to serve you the best sushi in town and make you feel at home when you dine in at Tsukiji.A thorough process starts with the freshest seafood and the best ingredients. Our experienced chefs transform these ingredients into the best dishes with new and refreshing flavors and textures.Since we took over Tsukiji, we have introduced a number of fusion rolls where we combine Japanese and Latin flavors. Ask us for Lime Fusion, Spicy Fusion, Hamachi Fusion, Tuna Jalapeno and Guacamole Fusion. We also have Tropical, a delicious roll with fried plantains.We are also known for our authentic Japanese cuisine where we aim to serve the freshest fish. At Tsukiji you can enjoy dishes like Okonomiyaki (Traditional Japanese Seafood Pancake), Ikebukuro, Ramen and Udon.We invite you to visit us to experience our warm atmosphere and our unique art of cooking.

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9. Oggi Trattoria- Chicago Ave

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Town

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Oggi Trattoria!Family owned and operated, Oggi makes every guest that dines here feel like they are part of the family, too.In Italian, Oggi means “today,” and there’s no time like the present to be in the moment, enjoying a meal of fresh and delicious Italian food in the company of loved ones. The menu offers un classics like Grilled Octopus, Calamari, or Baked Clams as starters to whet the appetite. Pastas include favorites from house-made Gnocchi to Spaghetti Carbonara, Fettuccini Alfredo, and Lasagna. Meat dishes range from seafood and pasta dishes (try the Gamberi Alla Diavolo, linguine with a spicy shrimp and tomato sauce) to Saltimboca made with chicken or veal. Oggi’s menu features a wide range of pizza: both stuffed and thin crust, build-your-own or traditional. And it wouldn’t be an Italian family dinner without their homemade Tiramisù and Cannoli to finish off the meal. Come prepared to eat, and enjoy like you’re truly one of the family.

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10. RAMEN-SAN Deluxe - Streeterville

4.7

Exceptional(164)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Streeterville

Booked 27 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 and dinner and late-night dining.

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1. Lavergne's Tavern

2. Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

3. Barcocina - Lakeview

4. Hawksmoor Chicago

5. Sunda New Asian – River North

6. RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar - Fulton Market

7. RAMEN-SAN - River North

8. Tsukiji Sushi & Sake Bar

9. Oggi Trattoria- Chicago Ave

10. RAMEN-SAN Deluxe - Streeterville

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