Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Upper East Side

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1. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6115)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 189 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.

2. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 220 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(2232)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 256 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

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4. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(953)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 48 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.

5. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(14530)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 144 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.

6. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10562)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 164 times today

Quality Meats is the best steakhouse in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Meats features modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style. The warm, industrial décor by award-winning designers AvroKO draws on cues from traditional New York City family-owned butcher shops, in the use of warm wood, stainless steel, and white marble.

7. Quality Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3104)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 149 times today

Quality Bistro is a bustling brasserie in midtown Manhattan from the team behind Quality Meats and Quality Italian. Quality Bistro offers contemporary takes on bistro classics in a whimsical space serving the best French Onion Soup and Steak Frites in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Bistro is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

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8. The Smith- Lincoln Square

4.6

Exceptional(12162)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Square

Booked 341 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

9. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 180 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.

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10. Crave Fishbar Upper East

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 23 times today

Crave Fishbar—NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant—is home to the #Oystergram Happy Hour, NYC’s best oyster happy hour deal. At home in Midtown East, Upper East Side and Upper West Side we serve creative seafood in an upscale neighborhood setting, complete with warm hospitality. Global flavors and innovative preparations highlight our sustainable seafood, heritage meats, and organic produce. Our raw bar features a daily selection of east and west coast oysters, sometimes up to twenty varieties each night. For business dinners, special occasions, and dining out just-because, we’re here to serve you a sustainable and memorable meal.

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David
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing Atmosphere, gorgeous Food delicious Took longer than expected, and they basically comped our whole meal !! They were so kind . It was Christmas Day and they were short staffed apparently. Could not have been happier. Would definitely go back. Great place for groups Had a beautiful round table
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Bad RomanPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.5
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Sha'Da
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’m very happy with my decision to go to Lagos. I celebrated my 36 birthday. There, the staff was very accommodating, the food was amazing, the vibe was very chill, but grown and sexy. I definitely will be going back.
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Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
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4.1
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Bryan
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was amazing and service was outstanding. They gave us 2 free drinks cause it took a little longer than usual and they gave us a free little desert for our anniversary! It’s the little things that matter!
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NAROPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.7
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Adrien
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Great service, great food! I got there early and was able to sit at the bar while I waited for my date, very nice touch
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Bua Thai Ramen & Robata GrillPrice: Moderate• Thai• Upper East Side
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4.3
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DavidVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Food is very good. Tends not to be crowded when we go on early end, which makes us think the quality of the food may not be widely discovered. We’ve been to about 5 Indian restaurants on the upper east side and none is better and only one possibly is as good, but the service is better at Om. I drink a lot of water and my glass never got near empty!
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OM Real Indian FoodPrice: Moderate• Indian• Upper East Side
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4.6

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472 restaurants available nearby

1. Quality Italian - New York

2. Nobu Fifty Seven

3. Bad Roman

4. Central Park Boathouse

5. TAO Uptown

6. Quality Meats

7. Quality Bistro

8. The Smith- Lincoln Square

9. Soothr

10. Crave Fishbar Upper East

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