117 Best Spicy Food Restaurants In Washington Square

117 restaurants available nearby

1. Talula’s Garden

4.8

Exceptional(10967)

$$$$

• American • Washington Square

Booked 95 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

2. Morimoto

4.8

Exceptional(5954)

$$$$

• Japanese • Center City

Booked 26 times today

Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.

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3. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

4.5

Awesome(2822)

$$$$

• Italian • Old City

LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!

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4. Barra Rossa – Philadelphia

4.3

Awesome(2261)

$$$$

• Italian • Center City

Booked 17 times today

Barra Rossa is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. The lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing a meal with friends or family, or for a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 40 Italian wines served by the bottle, glass or half glass. Begin your meal with a sampling of Italian meats, cheeses and olives. Next, try several of our signature hot and cold small plates. Then, choose from a selection of our wood-fired pizzas and pastas, or one of our signature entrees. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm and Friday/Saturday night 9pm-11pm!Creative and traditional dishes are brought to life with local and fresh ingredients. An extensive wine and specialty cocktail list pairs with each dish to complete the dining experience.

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5. P.J. Clarke's at the Curtis

4.6

Exceptional(634)

$$$$

• American • Old City

SINCE 1884, We've been serving up the same things: fresh food, frosty drinks and good, old-fashioned conversation. We could talk for hours about our history, our star-studded cast of diners, blah blah blah. But, for now, that's beside the point. Grab yourself a stool at the bar and order a cold one.Come in once, we'll know your name.Twice, we'll know your order.Three times, and you're family.

6. Bleu Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(511)

$$$$

• Japanese • Center City

Welcome To Bleu Sushi Japanese Restaurant!Bleu Sushi brings the rich culinary arts of Japan right to Center City, Philadelphia. Recognized as being a premier BYOB restaurant with the best sushi in Philly, Bleu Sushi gives a fresh take on Japanese cuisine. No wonder customers everywhere have deemed Bleu Sushi the best sushi in town. Furthermore, we are constantly thinking of new food and ideas at Bleu Sushi, thats where the Bleu Bot comes into play. We want to enhance our customers contact-less pick-up experience during the pandemic while implementing a little humor. With that said, our mechanical robotic arm and our outdoor dining patio are all here, ready to serve our beloved clienteles.

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7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(9755)

$$$$

• Asian • Old City

Booked 111 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

8. Mei Mei

4.3

Awesome(618)

$$$$

• Chinese (Taiwan) • Old City

Booked 14 times today

Mei Mei offers a modern twist on traditional Asian dishes, paying homage to the family traditions of owner, and executive chef, Jay Ho, who was born in Taiwan.Dishes on the menu include Fried Rice with Taiwanese Pork Sausage, Korean Fried Chicken Bites, Scallion Pancakes, and Miso Caesar Salad. Join us for brunch every Sunday. *Dinner menu will not be available on Sunday.

9. El Vez

4.6

Exceptional(6083)

$$$$

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 78 times today

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

10. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(7766)

$$$$

• Spanish • Old City

STARTING 8/15/22 WE WILL BE OPEN on MONDAYS!!! Help us kick off Mondays with a "POWER HOUR" Happy Hour from 5-6pm Mon thru Fri and $75.00 Pitcher & Paella special every Monday. Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (must be ordered 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal SangríasPrivate Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 12 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

Best Spicy Food Restaurants in Washington Square

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117 restaurants available nearby

1. Talula’s Garden

2. Morimoto

3. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

4. Barra Rossa – Philadelphia

5. P.J. Clarke's at the Curtis

6. Bleu Sushi

7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

8. Mei Mei

9. El Vez

10. Amada PHL