Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in New Haven

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1. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2990)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 19 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

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2. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.6

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)

3. Villa Lulu

4.2

Awesome(558)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(306)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 28 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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5. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.4

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

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6. Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Chilean inspired 🇨🇱 wine & tapasFeaturing: local wine, wine flight tastings & live music

7. Atelier Florian

4.1

Excellent(754)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

8. The Anchor Spa

4.5

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars. Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline. The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

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9. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1228)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 53 times today

We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.

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10. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(594)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 17 times today

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

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Philip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience from being greeted to the waiter. Just exemplary food and service!
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Flinders Lane Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Australian• Stamford
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4.8
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Sue
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love Union and visit there every time we're in the area. Whether our party is large or small, we receive excellent service and have never had anything less than a wonderful meal. I highly recommend Union and the wine bar, Crush, right next door.
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Union KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Hartford
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4.7
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TERESA
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Had a wonderful dinner for my husband's birthday last night. We loved everything and definitely come back . The food was incredible.The service with our waitress was excellent. She was absolutely fantastic. The chef Luis was as always very attentive and so friendly and made sure we got exactly what we want .Everything was amazing !
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La Buena VidaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Center Moriches
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4.6

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