Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Commercial Drive

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BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveCoquitlam / Port CoquitlamDowntown

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113 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1065)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 85 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

2. Loula's

4.2

Awesome(194)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Commercial Drive

Booked 14 times today

WHO ARE WE?We’re the second generation of two Greek families that came to Canada to open some of Vancouver’s longest running restaurants.Now, we’re taking everything we’ve learned from them to offer a brand new dining experience.WHAT ARE WE ABOUT?Loula’s is the Greek nostalgia of our upbringing infused with modern dining trends that have intrigued us. The atmosphere and cuisine are an homage to our namesake, a woman dear to our hearts who always leaves you in good spirits with a full stomach. Expect that overwhelmingly authentic Greek experience when you step through our doors—along with a few other things you won’t expect. You’ll just have to trust us.WHERE ARE WE?We’re located in the heart of Commercial drive, a spot we feel quite at home in. If you know anything about The Drive, you know it’s warm, vivacious and a little kooky. Just like Loula.

3. Havana

4.5

Awesome(712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Commercial Drive

Booked 10 times today

Patio is seated on first come first serve basis.Havana Vancouver is inspired by the colours and culture of Old Havana, Cuba.Guests can expect a hybrid of authentic Latin flavours combined with Pacific Northwest style and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. Craft beers and an innovative cocktail program create a menu unique to the location.

4. Pax Romana

4.4

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Commercial Drive

Booked 6 times today

Pax Romana brings the quintessential European hang-out straight to Commercial Drive, the perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat. An ode to the Golden Age of Rome, the menu delivers an assortment of Mediterranean tapas, wines, and bespoke cocktails.

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5. Sula Indian Restaurant - Commercial Drive

4.6

Exceptional(100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Commercial Drive

Booked 2 times today

Since 2010, Sula has received numerous awards for it’s unique decor, traditional Indian preparations, Mughal inspired tandoori meat & vegetables in a warm indoor garden style seating

6. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 83 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

7. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2153)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 149 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

8. Social Corner Yaletown

4.6

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 124 times today

Tapas, pizza, small plates, share plates, paella, and one epic burger - there's something for everyone at Social Corner. Michelin Guide recommended, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week. Located in Yaletown on the corner of Homer and Smithe street. We look forward to hosting you.

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9. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6666)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 146 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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10. Pepino's Spaghetti House

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4.7

Exceptional(1519)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Commercial Drive

Booked 45 times today

Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!

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Stephanie
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Hello: We had a very good experience. My Diva cocktail was delish. We had a window seat which was nice to look out over Gastown. Sashimi salad was excellent great dressing. Food came surprisingly quickly and was piping hot. We ordered the chicken Kara-age the chicken inside was super tender and outside crisp and hot. The octopus Takoyaki was great dipping sauce a delicous accompaniment. The Beef Udon (Guuu'd Yaki Udon) was good that dish could perhaps have had a stronger sauce it was quite mild tho the bonito flake gave it a great flavor. We would definately come here again!
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Guu Otokomae - GastownPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Gastown
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4.2
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Barbara
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great place to enjoy the best Indian food for the best price! We’ll def be back.
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Spice Republic Indian Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• Indian• White Rock
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4.6
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Kiran
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Lake here to celebrate my mom’s birthday and it was amazing! Food and service were fantastic!
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Spice 72 Indian Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Indian• Surrey
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4.4

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