Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Long Island City

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1. Skybar - LIC

3.9

Excellent(10)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Long Island City

Booked 32 times today

Sitting high above the New York skyline, glowing in the heart of Long Island City, Skybar is a vibrant rooftop lounge retreat. With panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, hand-crafted cocktails, small plates, and electrifying music setting the scene. Come to Skybar and experience the energy of the city that never sleeps!

2. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6073)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 224 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

3. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2098)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 358 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

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4. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(750)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 27 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

5. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14431)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 117 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

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6. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 79 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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7. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6010)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 197 times today

Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.

8. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 161 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

9. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3160)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 121 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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10. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(872)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 93 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - FridayLUNCH: 12pm -5pmSaturday & SundayBRUNCH: 11am - 5pmIn addition, our outdoor Express Cafe, is open daily from 8am to 5pm. *For parties of 10 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com **Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

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Rena
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service at Baba was exceptional. The preparation was beautifully executed and service was attentive and professional. I wish that they were open for a longer time.
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Flex Mussels - UESPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Tanish
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible Thai food unlike any other Thai food I have had personally. I had the Chicken Khao Soi noodles which were absolutely incredible. They have a pretty limited vegetarian menu but what they do have is also very very good. The value for the food at a Michelin star restaurant is unparalleled.
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Nicole
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Naro was hands down one of the best food experiences I’ve had. The staff were amazing, the food was divine and the attention to detail was impeccable!
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NAROPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.8
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Brandee
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lagos was an experience within itself, the ambiance was great. The staff were friendly and welcoming, they had a saxophonist she was a vibe! They even had dancers who were engaging with guests! This place is a must visit, the food was good! Had an awesome time for my birthday!! Will go again!
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Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
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4.2
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5.0
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4.8

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471 restaurants available nearby

1. Skybar - LIC

2. Nobu Fifty Seven

3. Bad Roman

4. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

5. TAO Uptown

6. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

7. Quality Italian - New York

8. Soothr

9. BONDST

10. Central Park Boathouse

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