Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Penn Hills

18 restaurants available nearby

1. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2853)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 9 times today

Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.

2. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(45)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

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3. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(989)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

4. Social House 7

4.1

Excellent(1041)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Social House 7; Serving a creatively crafted izakaya style menu, featuring a sushi bar and robata grill options. Join us to taste our Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails in a sophisticated, authentic space.

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5. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1202)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Point Breeze

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar!Pino's is a small neighborhood eatery tucked away in Pittsburgh's popular East End neighborhood of Point Breeze. You will often find regulars from the neighborhood and new guests enjoying dinner and drinks. With a warm decor of Italian mosaic tabletops, rich woods and colors, Pino's is a welcoming spot where Executive Chef & Owner Joseph "Pino" Mico proves there's more to Italian cuisine than just red sauce. Here you will find a merging of creative interpretations of the Italian classics as well as Mediterranean cuisine that is thoughtful and complex. Please be sure to view our most current menu offering on our website at : www.chefpino.com

6. Kaya

4.7

Exceptional(2674)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Kaya is a casual, island-inspired restaurant with colorful mosaics, tribal art and exposed brick walls that whisks customers away to exotic shores as they walk through the door. Kaya serves both traditional island dishes and American favorites with an island twist. Tropas (tropical tapas) sandwiches and entrees are all made with local ingredients and bold flavors. And with its classic preparations paired with exciting seasonal offerings, Kaya’s tropical cocktail list is like a vacation in a glass.

7. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5321)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 23 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From theyear-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit canfeel like a new and special experience.Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy,Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, housemade bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta,or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.

8. The Vandal

4.6

Exceptional(628)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 times today

Laid back neighborhood restaurant, focusing on intently seasonal food and cocktails. Small, ever changing menu ensures that you are experiencing the most exciting food in the most intimate of experiences. With respect to simplicity and execution, we try to highlight the awesome product from our local purveyors with minimal "fuss"

9. Lucca Ristorante

4.2

Awesome(1653)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!

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10. P.F. Chang's - Pittsburgh

4.2

Awesome(185)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Homestead

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. SOBA Lounge

2. Golden Gai

3. City Works - Pittsburgh

4. Social House 7

5. Pino's Contemporary Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

6. Kaya

7. Casbah

8. The Vandal

9. Lucca Ristorante

10. P.F. Chang's - Pittsburgh

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