Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lawrenceville

52 restaurants available nearby

1. The Vandal

4.6

Exceptional(628)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Lawrenceville

Booked 7 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"

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2. Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Lawrenceville

Booked 1 time today

Step into a culinary journey through Turkey at Ottoman Delights, where every meal is a celebration of rich heritage and vibrant flavors. Our cozy, elegantly appointed space evokes the warmth and charm of traditional Turkish hospitality, with intricate mosaics, plush textiles, and ambient lighting setting the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. Our menu is a tribute to Turkey’s diverse regions, featuring a delectable array of dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients.

3. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2852)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 25 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.

4. Gi-Jin

4.8

Exceptional(864)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Gi-Jin is a gin and raw bar that re-imagines the sushi experience where we marry global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style.Our intimate space operates on a reservation-only basis for parties ofno more than FOUR (4) people per table and ONE/TWO per seating at our counter.Online reservations are always open with real-time availability.Each reservation seating is designated 2 hours per booking.We do not allow any outside alcohol. if you have a request for a specific beverage please email info@gijinpgh.com prior to your visit and we will try our best to bring it in!

5. Golden Gai

4.8

Exceptional(43)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Point Breeze

Booked 20 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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6. City Works - Pittsburgh

4.4

Awesome(988)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 35 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.

7. Kaya

4.7

Exceptional(2674)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Downtown

Booked 25 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.

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8. The Abbey on Butler Street

4.4

Awesome(1050)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lawrenceville

Booked 8 times today

Here at The Abbey, we believe in family and quality. We pay our family well and believe in nothing but the best products. We offer only the finest in food and service. This is reflected in everything we offer. We hope you appreciate the atmosphere and personality we provide.We offer 90 minute service at all of our tables in The Vesper Dining Room and Patio. After dinner we invite you to continue to socialize at The Parlour Bar or in The Coffee House Lounge. We know that your 'family' time is important, and we support it. Feel welcome to enjoy your time with us.Hope to see you soon!

9. Alla Famiglia

4.9

Exceptional(949)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Side

Booked 48 times today

Alla Famiglia has been delighting local and traveled guests in this very same location for over two decades. This "diamond in the rough" is conveniently located on the hilltop of Pittsburgh's South Side. Boasting a fine dining atmosphere, its family owned and operated, and promises to deliver a consistent product with every visit. You will be greeted and treated like family, as you enjoy homemade scratch Italian specialties, an award winning wine list, and complex scratch cocktails. Dine in an old world atmosphere under paddle fans, exposed brick, antiquities from all around the world. Six unique and interestingly decorated dining rooms comprises the character of this institution which started with just 8 tables, 25 years ago. Choose from daily provisioned fishes and exotics from the sea, dry and wet aged Prime beef, tender milk fed veal, and homemade maccheroni are just some of the choices you will have to select from. Crown the evening with our pastries prepared on site.

10. Yuzu Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(225)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Yuzu Kitchen brings a experience unique to the 'burgh. Our focus is to use the highest quality ingredients we can obtain and serve ramen, dons, and wok fired stir fry amongst other east asian fare to the highest of standards. We are strong believers that high quality ingredients lead to a better end product in both food and drink. With a hip and fun atmosphere our casual dining room fills with the sound of hip hop and R&B. Drawing in a wide range of diners; from college students and patrons of the arts to couples out on a night on the town. Within walking distance to many downtown attractions from Market Square to Heinz Hall. Come join us before a show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse or a game at PPG Arena!

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. The Vandal

2. Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant

3. SOBA Lounge

4. Gi-Jin

5. Golden Gai

6. City Works - Pittsburgh

7. Kaya

8. The Abbey on Butler Street

9. Alla Famiglia

10. Yuzu Kitchen

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