Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County

Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Washington Square

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

120 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Talula’s Garden restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(13535)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 162 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.
A photo of Morimoto restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6847)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 63 times today
Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.
A photo of Craftsman Row Saloon restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1235)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Blooming Garden Pop Up. This season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the ultimate flavors and ambiance as the warmer weather is ready to move in. Visit us for a lovely day in our Garden and experience a visual and palate-stimulating sensory experience.Our year round Iconic Burgers, Milkshakes and other Sandwiches such as our Doritos Mozzarella Sticks, French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich are always on the menu as we continuously change it up seasonally. Every moment can be magical time to share experiences with family and friends so check back for our other seasonal pop ups. Proudly featured on Good Morning America, The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!
A photo of Red Owl Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1517)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old City
Booked 16 times today
Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.We look forward to seeing you soon!
A photo of Umami Steak and Sushi Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(144)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Old City
Booked 5 times today
At UMAMI STEAK & SUSHI BAR, we spotlight this taste as we combine traditional Japanese techniques with premium fish and steaks to bring you a delicious dining experience.
A photo of Bleu Sushi restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(626)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 2 times today
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.
A photo of Kotosushi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(116)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Washington Square
the comfort of their own home. Experience the essence of Japan at Koto Sushi, located in Philadelphia's Jewelers' Row. Our restaurant provides a serene setting to enjoy the freshest sushi, sashimi, and a variety of Japanese dishes. We pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques to create each meal. Our menu features classic nigiri and maki rolls, as well as unique signature creations, catering to both sushi lovers and newcomers alike. Our friendly staff is ready to help you find your new favorite dish. In addition to sushi, we offer delicious entrees like hibachi, teriyaki, and tempura, all prepared with care and presented beautifully. Koto Sushi is ideal for romantic dinners, gatherings with friends, or a solo culinary escape. We also provide online ordering and takeout for those who wish to enjoy our cuisine at home. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that transports you to Japan.
A photo of Mawn restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(113)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cambodian • Bella Vista
Booked 10 times today
Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.
A photo of Buddakan - Philadelphia restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(11495)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 100 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.
A photo of Mercato restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2007)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Center City
Booked 22 times today
Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Bradley
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. It was sufficiently quiet that we were able to talk throughout lunch without shouting.
    More info
    Sura Indian BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Center City
    4.6
  • Jen
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Very good restaurant. Cocktails were tasty and the mezze was really good. Great service. Would certainly come back.
    More info
    Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
    4.8
  • Debbie
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 25, 2025
    Out to dinner with 5 friends - ordered all different dishes on the menu so we could try a variety of things. We shared everything. The flavors, the textures, the presentation - all were amazing. Each dish had distinctly unique and delicious tastes. The cod dumplings were tender and delicious, the bao buns were flavorful and tasty, the orange chicken parm - cooked perfectly with that hint of orange that made it tingle (in a good way) on your tongue. The brisket was simply amazing - falls apart on the fork and is the tastiest brisket I've ever had in my life. Each dish brought out different flavors and textures and were all delicious. 5 out of 5 for sure! Oh - and the server was astute, delightful, helpful, present and available when desired and responsive!!!
    More info
    DaVinci & YuPrice: Expensive• Italian• South Philly
    4.2
  • PatriceVIP
    Philadelphia County •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 23, 2025
    We had a fabulous dinner for my daughter’s birthday! The service was incredible and the food was amazing! Their margaritas were delicious!!!
    More info
    La Llorona Cantina MexicanaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• South Philly
    4.9
  • MiriamVIP
    Philadelphia County •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 6, 2025
    We’ve been going there for years. I wasn’t happy about the food last time. There must be a new chef because it was again worth going to. BUT previously the always allowed us to order happy hour while sitting at a table. (Disabled and can’t sit on bar stools). They said the policy it to not allow it now. We’re neighbors. It’s a shame.
    More info
    Veda - Modern Indian BistroPrice: Moderate• Indian• Center City
    4.4
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo