Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Upper West Side

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1. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.7

Exceptional(30350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 405 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

2. Bad Roman

4.5

Awesome(2479)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 222 times today

A new lively, modern Italian restaurant from Quality Branded.

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3. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(976)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 36 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.

4. Quality Meats

4.7

Exceptional(10687)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 130 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.

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5. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6233)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 168 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.

6. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6281)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 215 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.

7. Twin Tails

4.7

Exceptional(268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Upper West Side

Booked 113 times today

Quality Branded's new Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, now open nightly in Columbus Circle.

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8. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 159 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. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

9. TAO Uptown

4.5

Awesome(14630)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 81 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.

10. Becco

4.6

Exceptional(28800)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 150 times today

Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

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Nicole
Atlanta •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything was great! Food was outstanding. Drinks were delicious. Service was excellent. Music was great. Only “complaint” was the fact that our table was extremely close to the tables beside us. We will definitely go back!
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4.2
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New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good food and good value, would go back! Was busy the entire time we were there!
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4.3
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San Diego •18 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
For lunch, the food was great but extremely slow.
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NAROPrice: Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.6
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MarieC
Maine •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Authentic dishes which were exotic to American palates. In the back of the extensive menu, they had “American Chinese” offerings which were familiar to us. The food was absolutely delicious! Basic wine offerings, but they were just fine. Service was very good. Ambiance was very bright lighting, and loud acoustics. That being said, we completely enjoyed our experience.
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4.4
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TomaszVIP
New York City •36 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
very good / excellent classic Indian at reasonable price
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4.3

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