Best Spicy Food Restaurants in Northwest Philly

120 restaurants available nearby

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1. Booker's Restaurant and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1208)

$$$$

• American • University City

Booked 82 times today

Booker’s Restaurant and Bar is West Philadelphia's latest gathering spot, an urban bistro serving up New American comfort food with Southern flair. Enjoy a glass of bourbon, wine, or beer as you explore our eclectic menu, made for the diverse community we serve. Omnivores, vegans, kids, and adults alike will all find something to love at Bookers, so join us for our famous weekend brunch, our daily happy hour, or dinner and drinks. Our mouth-watering dishes, our comfortable vibe, and our neighborly service will give you a meal you won’t soon forget.

2. Trattoria Carina

4.8

Exceptional(858)

$$$$

• Italian • Center City

Booked 57 times today

Trattoria Carina is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant from the same family as Pub & Kitchen, focused on providing delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere at a great value. Located on the corner of 22nd and Spruce, it’s a charming and easygoing 32-seat trattoria, whose name means “Little Darling” in Italian. The menu changes seasonally, but always features a variety of homemade pastas and classic Italian dishes made up of the freshest ingredients. Trattoria Carina has a small bar program, featuring Italian wines by the glass, seasonal beer options, and a selection of cocktails including Negronis and Aperol spritzes. Should guests choose to BYO, there is no corkage fee. Trattoria Carina is open seven days a week for dinner starting at 4:30 PM.

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3. White Dog Cafe - University City

4.6

Exceptional(4952)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • University City

Booked 66 times today

An iconic restaurant in University City since 1983, White Dog Cafe is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic, and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, and inspiring award-winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones offer charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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4. Rosa Mexicano Ardmore

4.2

Awesome(343)

$$$$

• Mexican • Ardmore

Booked 47 times today

Located in Suburban Square, Rosa Mexicano features lively décor, and an outdoor patio, festive bar and lively dining, dining at Rosa Mexican feels like a celebration. Mexicano, which means “Mexican pink,” is as vibrant, brilliant, and bold as the elevated fiesta of the dining experience it offers. Known for tableside guacamole service and creative margaritas, Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a fun atmosphere. Our beverage program boasts over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits, and our signature Latin hospitality is delivered with warmth and professionalism. A destination born of a unique vision, at Rosa Mexicano you will experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard, who was a world traveler, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator.

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5. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

4.5

Awesome(1440)

$$$$

• French American • University City

Booked 40 times today

Located in University City, Louie Louie is an American bistro with a French inspired menu offering seasonal, ingredient-inspired dishes based on a classical combination of flavors. House-made pastries and an extensive beverage program highlighting wines by the glass and bottle as well as seasonal specialty cocktails and craft beers add to the dining experience. The décor pays homage to Art Nouveau and European cafes with a touch of the 1970s. Traditional wood tones, reclaimed subway tiles, tried and true black and white marble stones as flooring and wainscoting and blue and buttery leathers, fabrics and patterns bring color and graphic identities to the space. The Lounge offers custom lux seating, perfect for gathering with friends for cocktails and snacks. Outdoor seating reminiscent of French cafes is the ideal spot for dining and people watching.

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6. White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6

Exceptional(3340)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Havertown

Booked 62 times today

White Dog Cafe has been engaging its local community with award-winning contemporary American cuisine, since 1983 in Philadelphia and since 2010 in Wayne. Known for creative menus, using the highest quality farm-fresh ingredients and humanely raised meats and poultry, our menus change weekly to capture the best local, seasonal and sustainable grown foods available. Our inspiring menus are complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails served with warm hospitality.

7. The Butcher Bar

4.5

Awesome(1338)

$$$$

• American • Center City

Booked 12 times today

BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program.

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8. El Rey - Philadelphia

4.6

Exceptional(435)

$$$$

• American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 33 times today

Inspired by the cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night. Folk art, kitchsy found objects and vintage movie posters adorn the walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

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9. Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore

4.0

Excellent(1942)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Ardmore

Booked 19 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Ardmore is located in the Suburban Square upscale open-air mall and farmers market. Conveniently close to Villanova University, Lower Merion High School, and Haverford College, our restaurant has dine-in, carry out, and delivery options to serve-up our creative cuisine any way you like it.

10. Winnie’s Manayunk

4.3

Awesome(101)

$$$$

• American • Manayunk

Winnie's has been a staple of Manayunk for decades! Known for our made-from-scratch menu, our crave-inducing brunch, our fresh and hearty soups, and our warm and personal service we give to our guests!Winnie's is located in the heart of Manayunk and we are committed to giving our patrons the freshest ingredients from locally sourced vendors. Whether it's our award-winning brunch or a relaxing night out with family or friends, we hope you enjoy our food as much as we enjoy making it.

Best Spicy Food Restaurants in Northwest Philly

Price

Cuisine (20 of 85)

120 restaurants available nearby

1. Booker's Restaurant and Bar

2. Trattoria Carina

3. White Dog Cafe - University City

4. Rosa Mexicano Ardmore

5. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

6. White Dog Cafe-Haverford

7. The Butcher Bar

8. El Rey - Philadelphia

9. Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore

10. Winnie’s Manayunk

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