Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Adelaide City Center

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1. Olive

4.6

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Adelaide City Center

A Mediterranean fusion from Morrocco to the Middle East.A place where flavour, fun, family and friends come first.Group Bookings welcome. Please note:During dinner service, bookings of seven or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.During lunch service, bookings of 10 or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.Please visit our website directly to make your booking - www.oliverestaurant.com.au

A photo of Coal Cellar + Grill restaurant

2. Coal Cellar + Grill

4.6

Exceptional(231)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Adelaide City Center

Booked 10 times today

Coal Cellar + Grill, Hilton Adelaide’s signature restaurant, is at the height of dining sophistication in the heart of the city.With a focus on South Australian produce, the modern grill menu is a food and wine enthusiast’s playground! The menu has a balance of seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes including the show-stopping signature tomahawk steak – served with grilled vegetables and a selection of homemade sauces.Complement your meal with a wine from the impressive glass-encased cellar, home to over 500 wine labels including bold Shiraz’s from the world famous Barossa Valley to crisp Clare Valley Rieslings!Unique to Coal Cellar + Grill are three private dining rooms which surround the restaurant. These rooms are perfect for small private dinners to cocktail functions or working meetings. The Lobby Lounge is the perfect setting for pre or post dinner drinks, a relaxing coffee, tapas and cocktails.For large groups we offer an alternate menu – contact us for more information.

3. Erato Teppanyaki

4.8

Exceptional(84)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Adelaide City Center

Booked 4 times today

Modern Japanese teppanyaki, sure to surprise and delight.Let us wow you with our fresh take on Japanese Teppanyaki cooking. By bringing together our skills in Teppanyaki with modern Japanese sensibility, we aim to create a new culinary experience. We want your dining experience to extend beyond the food. Our restaurant is set in a former bank where you can marvel at the high ceilings, sit amongst marble and gaze at the gold motifs that emulate the feeling of a royal palace. Sit back and immerse yourself in the excitement of Teppanyaki in a sophisticated setting at Erato Teppanyaki.

4. Gondola Gondola

4.5

Awesome(289)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Adelaide City Center

Booked 8 times today

Gondola Gondola: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asian Flavors Located in the heart of Adelaide, Gondola Gondola presents a modern twist on Southeast Asian cuisine, drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of Vietnam, Thailand, and more. Step inside to experience a warm atmosphere with a sleek design and vibrant artwork. The open kitchen allows you to see the chefs at work, preparing each dish with care. The menu is a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Begin with small plates like the salt and pepper eggplant or garlic stem stir-fry. For larger dishes, savor the tender beef short ribs infused with cinnamon and lemongrass or the fresh king tiger prawns served with young green rice crust and sweet chili sauce. Complete your meal with the perfect beverage pairing, enhancing your dining experience at Gondola Gondola. Join us for a feast that celebrates the bold flavors of Southeast Asia.

5. Rue de Siam

4.6

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Adelaide City Center

Booked 5 times today

Rue De Siam is Adelaide's Newest Thai French Fusion Bar and Restaurant, with a 1950’s theme located on 29-33 Bank St, Adelaide. Named in honour of the street Rue de Siam, in Brest, France. The name comes from the arrival of three ambassadors sent by King of Siam in 1686.

6. The Lost Dice

4.7

Exceptional(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Adelaide City Center

Come and experience the excitement of playing board and tabletop games with friends while indulging in delicious food and drinks at our Board Game Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Adelaide. This cool and fun space offers a vast library of over 500 unique games for you to play while you order drinks, cocktails, and scrumptious food prepared by our award-winning chefs without interrupting your game. Don't miss out on our exciting events such as dice making, learning to play Dungeons and Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League, magic shows, MTG, board game drop-in nights and more! We also have a retail shop with a selection of RPG books, mini-dices, and Dungeons and Dragons for your viewing pleasure.

7. 8020BK

4.7

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Adelaide City Center

Booked 4 times today

8020BK is a contemporary Thai eatery of 80% Thai and 20% Fusion from BK- Bangkok, Thailand.Thai food is the food we most enjoy eating and creating. It is more than just food but it is long life passion. We love the flavors and working to bring out the best combination of hot, sweet, sour and salt.Most of our menu is designed for sharing and have wide range of dishes from across menu. The menu is inspired by Thai food and fusion with South East Asian. We use the freshest seasonal produce available and authentic sauces and relishes are made in house.

8. 99 Gang Social

4.7

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Adelaide City Center

Booked 5 times today

99 Gang Social - American inspired diner serving burgers and tasty shared plates designed to be shared with your gang. Accompanied by havana inspired cocktails and a wine list showcasing the best of what South Australia has to offer. Have dinner with your Gang and boogie in your seat while you listen to DJ's play hip-hop and rnb classics! Thirsty Tiger - Our new Tropicana inspired cocktail bar. Serving tropical cocktails, frozen margaritas and daiquiris, sake, minimal intervention wines and a delicious bar menu. You will find mini slider burgers on the menu, a shared wagyu steak and more tasty snacks! Book Thirsty Tiger upstairs from 99 Gang Social to escape the hustle and bustle of Hindley Street. Welcome to Paradiso!

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9. TUTTO Cucina + Bar

2.8

(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Adelaide City Center

Booked 2 times today

A nod to the retro Italian staples that we grew up with and loved, reviving the Italian table spread. Serving up old and new home-styled classics redone with a little wink and nod, we make everyday Italian into something 'grande speciale'.

10. Longplay Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(107)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Adelaide City Center

Booked 6 times today

Longplay Bistro is the summation of the things that we enjoy - a casual, sometimes rowdy environment in which to eat good bistro food, drink great wine and listen to records with friends and family. Longplay Bistro pairs touchstone, well seasoned bistro fare from Calum Horn with a feature wine list and considered hospitality that caters to both fast casual and extended stay diners. Join us for a good time and a long time!

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DaleC
Adelaide •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a wonderful little place. Cocktails spot on & food absolutely delicious. Loved the crispy rice, amazing. Staff lively and very attentive to your needs. Very short wait for food and came out a great pace. Serves are large. Will definitely be on our return numerous times list.
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Gondola GondolaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Adelaide City Center
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4.5
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Jennifer
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Richard was a fantastic chef, the meal was wonderful and the kids menu even worked for my extremely fussy eater who usually only eats nuggets and chips !
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Erato TeppanyakiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Adelaide City Center
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4.8
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Ashleigh
Adelaide •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
We did the feed me. They were able to cater for 4 different dietary needs. Serves were generous! Food was great! Thank you!
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RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Adelaide City Center
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4.6
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Paula
Adelaide •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
The atmosphere was wonderful. We ordered the steak, and they were both cooked to our preference and were very tender. Service was excellent!
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Coal Cellar + GrillPrice: Expensive• Australian• Adelaide City Center
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4.6
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Chris
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Excellent food and service. Staff were particularly good.
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OlivePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Adelaide City Center
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4.6

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