Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown

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1. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2305)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 129 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

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2. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6817)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 98 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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3. Reflections The Garden Terrace - Rosewood Hotel Georgia

4.3

Awesome(65)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Reflections The Garden Terrace returns as Vancouver’s premier rooftop restaurant after a full renovation and reimagination. Celebrating the lush landscapes of the city, Reflections envelops guests in vibrant greens, natural wood tones, and abundant plantings. The entire space is bathed in year-round sunlight, thanks to the new, fully retractable roof. Indulge in global tapas, weekend brunch, garden-inspired cocktails, and wines from British Columbia and beyond. Our beverage program has been crafted from the regions of the province to take guests on a curated mixology journey.

4. Acquafarina

4.7

Exceptional(317)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. This is Italian dining at its finest, served with old-world elegance and modern flair. Take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle into our captivating dining room with its soaring Salinger’s and 5,000 bottle wine cellar. Private bookings for large groups are available by request and can be hosted in our intimate upstairs dining room with a private bar or on our all-season covered heated patio with a retractable roof, making it ideal for winter gatherings and perfect for summer soirées.

5. JOEY Bentall One

4.7

Exceptional(513)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Bentall One offers a trendy and upbeat atmosphere in the heart of the business district downtown. It is set against brick mosaic, reclaimed neon signage and dramatic chandeliers, with a bar opening to the patio. As the official test kitchen for JOEY Restaurants, be the first to try the latest menu items here.

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6. JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver

4.7

Exceptional(83)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Stadium District

Booked 12 times today

We’re Crazy About Ramen! JINYA is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. From its customizable menu to sleek interiors, JINYA Ramen Bar presents a contemporary Japanese dining ideal for lively social gatherings for all ages.

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7. The Georgia Bar & 1927 Lounge - Rosewood Hotel Georgia

4.7

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

The Georgia Bar offers perfectly balanced cocktails and small bites and other special experiences. Relax amidst a suave ambiance of dark wood paneling, a marble-topped bar, and a classic color scheme of copper and forest green, accompanied on select evenings by live musical guests.The lobby features a rotating lineup of live entertainment on select evenings

8. Brass Fish Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 5 times today

A grandiose yet earnest tavern playing host to an izakaya and stylish parlour room located inside of Vancouver’s iconic Marine Building on Burrard. Its modern pub menu includes classic and contemporary dishes as well as a considered bar program best enjoyed over happy hour and live music.

9. Locanda dell'Orso

4.7

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Modern Italian restaurant, local to downtown VancouverLocanda dell’Orso is inspired by the old legend of the Innkeeper and the Bear. Here you’ll find the ambiance of a warm Italian home, built on the promise of a welcoming and indulgent culinary experience throughout. Fresh pasta made in house daily, with dishes found across Northern and Coastal Italy, ingredients are sourced locally from small farms and imported especially from the Italian regions from which they are best known.

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10. Kamei Royale Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(466)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Traditional and new? Yes we have them both.Established in 1976, Kamei Royale was the first Japanese restaurant to introduce the now famous BC Roll and various original sushi dishes found in Vancouver. Presenting the largest counter-top sushi bar and an exhilarating Robata grill showcasing the chef's skills. Kamei Royale has renovated and renewed itself again in 1990. Bringing forth a brand new bar lounge and Tatami rooms the massive floor space can easily accommodate up to 200 tour groups. Also, with the karaoke lounge now bustling, everyone can enjoy our popular drinks and dishes while singing away to the latest songs ranging from every corner of the planet!

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Natasha
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
This was my first time at this restaurant and it was amazing. The staff were friendly and all the food options were delicious! Thank you!
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Guu Otokomae - GastownPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Gastown
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4.3
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Tina
Vancouver / British Columbia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
Great service, great food, will definitely return
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Spice 72 Indian Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Indian• Surrey
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4.3
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AishaVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
the food is extremely good. the service is fast and servers are so kind. They made my daughter like butter chicken :). The place is also clean. as they took over the restaurant from the prior owners, the ambiance is heavy and inside is too dark. They may want to change it. But we will go there and order home again for sure
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Spice Republic Indian Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• Indian• White Rock
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4.5

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