Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in West Los Angeles

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Beach CitiesDowntownHollywoodSan Fernando Valley / ValenciaSouth LAWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

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Bel-AirBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodBurbankCentral Los Angeles

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1. Hermanito

4.6

Exceptional(516)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Los Angeles

Booked 24 times today

Inspired by memory, shaped by place. (Bar) Hermanito is a bar-forward, open-air neighborhood Mexican restaurant in the heart of Sawtelle. Simple, fresh food built around housemade Sonoran style tortillas. New and classic Mexican cocktails with subtle nods to the neighborhood; Japanese heritage.

A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle restaurant

2. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.9

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Los Angeles

Booked 32 times today

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.Reservation policy*We will hold your reservation for 15 min. Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

3. Ospi Brentwood

4.5

Awesome(367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 40 times today

It's time to party at Ospi. Chef Jackson Kalb wants to bring the vibe of a dinner party seven nights (and days) a week from the beloved Venice concept to Brentwood. Alongside our renowned, painstakingly handmade pasta, we now offer our signature pizza romana tonda, endless cheese pulls, and, just for Brentwood, a spritz cart during weekend brunch.

A photo of Élephante Santa Monica restaurant

4. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1482)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 213 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

5. Baltaire

4.8

Exceptional(2925)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 78 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

6. Catch LA

4.6

Exceptional(10256)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 155 times today

Catch LA combines its iconic seafood and sushi program, flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, with Catch Steak's renowned steak program. The menu, served in a streaming, shareable style, features signature dishes like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Spicy Gigli, and Cantonese Lobster alongside a curated collection of the world's best steak cuts and Japanese Wagyu cooked tableside on a hot rock. Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, the retractable rooftop haven offers a lively atmosphere, excellent service, and a unique, open-air dining room with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.

7. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2360)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 237 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

A photo of The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills restaurant

8. The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

4.8

Exceptional(2945)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly Hills

Booked 73 times today

This pinnacle social venue features panoramic views of Beverly Hills and Hollywood from 12 stories aloft. An impeccably styled garden setting, the Rooftop is among the largest of its kind in Beverly Hills. This one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed. Enjoy memorable lunches and dinners in an exceptional venue.

9. The Hideaway

4.4

Awesome(947)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Beverly Hills

Booked 69 times today

Hidden inside the Rodeo Collection in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Hideaway features a beautiful outdoor patio, intimate indoor private cabanas, and an exquisite bar. Join us for a culinary journey filled with the rich and vibrant flavors of Mexico, complemented by our handcrafted margaritas.

10. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2530)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 31 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

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Marvin
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food, drinks and service are top tier! Will Be coming back soon.
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Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
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4.7
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Edgar
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful Valentine’s Day menu. Great ambiance. Beautiful decor. Just wish there was a dance floor!
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EncantoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Los Feliz
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4.7
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Betty
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
The reservations were down but they welcomed us in. It wasn’t busy plenty of space. Our waitress was awesome and the other servers as well. As they came by to serve very helpful with our questions. We will be back. I was really hoping that Danny Trejo would have been there. But it’s okay we’ll be back awesome food awesome service thanks again.
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Trejo's CantinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Hollywood
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
LOVED everything so yummy and everyone is so kind. I will be going back soon
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Emporium ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Westwood
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4.8
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Brionna
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Went for a girls dinner. Good and healthy food for a great price.
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A Votre SantePrice: Moderate• Californian• Brentwood
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4.6

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