Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Chevy Chase

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Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillChevy Chase

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

220 restaurants available nearby

A photo of True Food Kitchen - Bethesda restaurant

1. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(2386)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 36 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

A photo of Corella Café & Lounge restaurant

2. Corella Café & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethesda

Booked 2 times today

Corella Café and Lounge features an all-day café experience with a focus on gourmet coffee, fresh pastries and made to order breakfast entrees. At lunch, Corella offers a unique rotisserie experience consisting of made to order salads and sandwiches with fast grab and go service as well as sit down dinning in our amazing open restaurant concept. In the evening, the lounge offers signature cocktails, local craft beers and carefully curated wines in our one of kind space. Enjoy small plates, flatbreads and entrees inside in or outside on our patio. Located in the heart of Downtown Bethesda Corella Café and Lounge offers customers a crafted and inspired dining experience. Take out dinning coming soon to Corella Café and Lounge.

A photo of Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant

3. Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • Bethesda

Booked 6 times today

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the heart of Washington DC offering a fun-filled, casual dining experience! Cherecher strives to always serve you fresh and affordable Ethiopian cuisine. This is what our customers say about us.

4. Delhi Spice

4.6

Exceptional(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Bethesda

Booked 4 times today

India has always been known as a land of spices and Asia’s largest spice market is in Delhi!! Join us as we take you through an aromatic journey of both local and exotic spices blended with the labor of love and effort put into each of our dishes, we try to bring diverse flavors of Delhi to you through the spices used to create our signature dishes.

5. PLANTA, Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(141)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Bethesda

Booked 13 times today

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be- an un-guilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Bethesda offers signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding on the plant-powered menu, offering even more in the way of Sushi, Pizza, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof the the power of plants can change the world.For Parties larger the 8, please contact hellobethesda@plantahq.comGETTING HERE: The closest private garage is just next to restaurant and can be entered from ELM Street. We are also a 5 minute walk from Bethesda Metro (Red Line)

6. matchbox Bethesda

4.3

Awesome(203)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Bethesda

Booked 14 times today

We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.Matchbox draws in passersby with oversized windows lining the sidewalk and a front-row view of the blazing pizza oven. Once indoors, the vibe remains warm and residential, as though guests are being welcomed into the Matchbox home. The design achieves this effect through elements like draperies to soften some of the more industrial edges and add texture, open shelving and wine displays, light gray wood wainscotting, and hardwood flooring throughout to lend natural warmth. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.Outdoor seating on patios along both Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street offer plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

7. Tikka Masala

4.5

Awesome(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Bethesda

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Tikka Masala, an Indian Cuisine Restaurant located in Bethesda. Maryland. Dishes are prepared by our Indian chefs in a hygienic manner with fresh ingredients. A place where a comfortable, relaxing environment provided to our customers.

8. Barrel & Crow

4.4

Awesome(1648)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 22 times today

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

A photo of Clyde's of Chevy Chase restaurant

9. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

4.6

Exceptional(5025)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Friendship Heights

Booked 54 times today

Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.

A photo of Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose restaurant

10. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 23 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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William
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cheryl was amazing as a waitress as well as the rest of the staff!!
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4
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Cathleen
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Our waitress was delightful and answered all of our questions. We highly recommend this restaurant if you want a date night with delectable food.
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KILNPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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4.5
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Cameron
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful & delicious dining experience! Shared the veggie sampler and the beef & chicken sampler - highly recommend both! Honey wine was incredible. Very happy that I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day dinner!
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.7
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LyndaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful food, especially the lamb chops and interesting appetizers. Will certainly return. One of the best Indian meals I have had in DC
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Delhi SpicePrice: Moderate• Indian• Bethesda
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4.6
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Sally
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
The food was amazing! My husband and I shared the salmon dish which had a delightful spicy pineapple sauce over mashed sweet potato and a side of Brussel sprouts. Waiter was attentive and our water pitcher was filled several times before it was emptied. Music was a bit loud and the lights from the Capital One Arena were very distracting.
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Mi Vida Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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4.6

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