Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Northwest Philly

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1. White Dog Cafe - University City

4.6

Exceptional(5488)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • University City

Booked 59 times today

An iconic restaurant in University City since 1983, White Dog Cafe is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic, and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, and inspiring award-winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones offer charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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2. DePaul's Table - Modern Italian Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1493)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ardmore

Booked 39 times today

DePaul’s Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse has touches of Italian flavors, the finest cuts of steak, big chops, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, big salads and savory flatbreads. The 25-seat bar also features an extended raw bar area showcasing daily selections of towering displays of fresh oysters, shrimp cocktails, and other fresh seafood.A value-driven wine and cocktail program, included a curated list of wines by the bottle and glass, provide the perfect compliment to any experience. Complimentary Valet 7 days a week. Metered parking is available across the street at Schauffele Plaza or Cricket Ave Parking Garage.

3. The Butcher Bar

4.5

Awesome(1569)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 15 times today

BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

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4. Osteria Ama Philly

4.6

Exceptional(305)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Center City

Booked 22 times today

Osteria Ama is your premier BYOB Italian restaurant with locations in Chadds Ford, West Chester and now in Philadelphia. We specialize in Italian cuisine. We use traditional ways to make our homemade bread, pizza crust, pastas and use imported, authentic Italian products for our dishes. At Osteria Ama, we strive to put together delicious dishes that can be shared with our friends, family, and community.

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5. Rosa Mexicano Ardmore

4.0

Excellent(655)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Ardmore

Booked 29 times today

Located in Suburban Square, Rosa Mexicano features lively décor, and an outdoor patio, festive bar and lively dining, dining at Rosa Mexican feels like a celebration. Mexicano, which means “Mexican pink,” is as vibrant, brilliant, and bold as the elevated fiesta of the dining experience it offers. Known for tableside guacamole service and creative margaritas, Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a fun atmosphere. Our beverage program boasts over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits, and our signature Latin hospitality is delivered with warmth and professionalism. A destination born of a unique vision, at Rosa Mexicano you will experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard, who was a world traveler, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator.

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6. White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6

Exceptional(3894)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Havertown

Booked 79 times today

White Dog Cafe has been engaging its local community with award-winning contemporary American cuisine, since 1983 in Philadelphia and since 2010 in Wayne. Known for creative menus, using the highest quality farm-fresh ingredients and humanely raised meats and poultry, our menus change weekly to capture the best local, seasonal and sustainable grown foods available. Our inspiring menus are complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails served with warm hospitality.

7. SouthGate

4.8

Exceptional(427)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Korean • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 26 times today

Located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods of Philadelphia, SouthGate is a twist on the traditional gastropub. Elevating food and drink in a modern but in an approachable way, the menu and the décor of Southgate are heavily influenced by both our Korean roots as well as modern American culture, preferring to be interesting and friendly rather than trendy.The menu consists of a wide range of options, including several vegetarian meals. Popular dishes include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi burger, dumplings and buns, and assorted banchan. In addition to the delectable cuisine, Southgate offers an extensive drink menu that includes cocktails, wine, spirits and an extensive craft beer list.

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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

4.9

Exceptional(944)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Art Museum

Booked 25 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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9. El Rey - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(598)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Center City

Booked 43 times today

Inspired by the cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night. Folk art, kitchsy found objects and vintage movie posters adorn the walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

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10. Urban Farmer- Philadelphia

4.3

Awesome(2714)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Center City

Booked 28 times today

In a world of white tablecloths and subtle snobbery, we're doing something rare: being real. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours. Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive.

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CharlesVIP
Philadelphia County •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
best mexican that we've had in Philadelphia. Pozole was incredible.
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La Llorona Cantina MexicanaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• South Philly
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4.8
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RonVIP
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We dine here all the time. Food is outstanding and the service is exceptional!
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West Chester Pizza & CafePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• West Chester
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4.8
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SharonVIP
Philadelphia County •124 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Good place for a meal before a show across the street.
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Toska Restaurant & BreweryPrice: Moderate• American• Chestnut Hill
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4.6
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Nicole
Philadelphia County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
So good ! From start to finish - excellent. Understated and underrated. Service ambiance and good quality all 5 stars. We order one main dish each and a handful of mezze items and sides like beets and basmati rice and fries. The fries were good but not great and out of everything we ordered, happened to be my least favorite. King salmon was my main course and was so delicious and flavorful - there was no stopping me from finishing it. I only recently came here for happy hour and once many years ago for dinner and I have to say, it was great to be back and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend.
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Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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4.8
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Shadria
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 5, 2024
AMAZINGGGGGG I LOVED IT!!!! I made a RSVP and was running behind schedule (typical me) they were so accommodating, especially since it was Game 1 of the playoffs. Amazing service! Food! First time visiting and I most certainly will be visiting again!!!! Shadria!
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Off the Rail - MediaPrice: Moderate• Grill• Media
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4.7

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. White Dog Cafe - University City

2. DePaul's Table - Modern Italian Steakhouse

3. The Butcher Bar

4. Osteria Ama Philly

5. Rosa Mexicano Ardmore

6. White Dog Cafe-Haverford

7. SouthGate

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

9. El Rey - Philadelphia

10. Urban Farmer- Philadelphia

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