Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Chelsea

472 restaurants available nearby

1. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 179 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.

A photo of Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village restaurant

2. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(316)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 173 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.

3. SAPPE

4.6

Exceptional(61)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Greenwich Village

Booked 152 times today

SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.

4. Piggyback NYC

4.5

Awesome(92)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chelsea

Booked 27 times today

Asian inspired bar food coupled with traditional favorites making it perfect for quality shares to go around the table. Drinks range from a rotating draft list and wine selection to craft cocktail offerings.

5. 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.

6. Lulla

4.5

Awesome(198)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chelsea

Booked 34 times today

At Lulla, find Modern-Italian fare fused with a quintessential New York worldview! Within the bustling heart of Chelsea, be transported to a distinctly New York-Italian hideaway.Your new classics await…

A photo of Quality Italian - New York restaurant

7. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6115)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 187 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. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 221 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.

9. The Smith - Nomad

4.6

Exceptional(5828)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 234 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.

A photo of TAO Downtown - New York restaurant

10. TAO Downtown - New York

4.5

Awesome(7102)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chelsea

Booked 100 times today

Designed by Rockwell Group, TAO Downtown offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests descend into a multi-level space. The subterranean restaurant, located in the heart of Chelsea, is intended to look and feel as if it has been there for decades and only unearthed recently to reveal the artifacts within. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter a long corridor with a dragon scale patterned screen and Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

E
EllenVIP
New York City •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful food, Good combination of szechuan and more americanized chinese food, making it a good alternative for groups that want both. Warm service.
More info
川雲涧 Sky Pavilion NYCPrice: Expensive• Sichuan• Hell's Kitchen
•
4.6
H
Horst
Munich •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of the best indian cuisine we ever enyoyed ! Full recommendation !
More info
Cloves Indian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Indian• NoMad
•
4.7
S
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.
More info
Lagos TSQPrice: Expensive• West African• Theater District
•
4.1
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
5pm reservation. Promptly seated. Great service. Staff made great recs on mains. Moo dang puffs were a terrific starter. Loved our experience. Highly recommend.
More info
SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
•
4.7
E
ElenaVIP
New York City •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
A friend introduced me to this restaurant over the summer and it’s been one of my favorites whenever I come back to NYC to catch up with friends. I love the explosive flavors, delicious cocktails, and the music they played had me bopping my head while eating. Ray was a great waiter checking in to make sure I was enjoying my meal and had everything I needed. I always enjoy my dinners here because the staff is wonderful and gives excellent recommendations.
More info
Piggyback NYCPrice: Moderate• Asian• Chelsea
•
4.5

Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Chelsea

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

472 restaurants available nearby

1. Soothr

2. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

3. SAPPE

4. Piggyback NYC

5. Bad Roman

6. Lulla

7. Quality Italian - New York

8. Nobu Fifty Seven

9. The Smith - Nomad

10. TAO Downtown - New York

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable