Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Berkeley

118 restaurants available nearby

1. ZINO

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Berkeley

Booked 18 times today

A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.Vegetarian menu available.For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.

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2. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4.2

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Izakaya) • Berkeley

Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.

4. La Marcha

4.6

Exceptional(1212)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Berkeley

Booked 10 times today

La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.

5. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1751)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 10 times today

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

6. Skates on the Bay

4.6

Exceptional(7448)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 75 times today

Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.

7. Agrodolce

4.3

Awesome(1441)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 2 times today

From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

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8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley

4.5

Awesome(88)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Berkeley

Booked 13 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Portland, and Berkeley

9. A16 Rockridge

4.4

Awesome(2361)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 11 times today

A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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10. three.one four pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(156)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 14 times today

We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.

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Dorothy
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Terrific food with creative, fresh ingredients. Service was well timed & friendly. We had a wonderful evening at three.one.four pizzeria.
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three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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4.6
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MarshallVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Festive, fun vibe with good food, drinks and service. What more could you want over the holidays? A bit pricey and lots of stairs though.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- BerkeleyPrice: Expensive• Thai• Berkeley
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4.5
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Denise
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a choice to sit outside or inside - I think either would have been lovely but we chose outside and sat around the fire table - between the fire table, heat lamp and cozy blankets, the temperature was perfect even on a somewhat chilly night and you could not beat the wonderful atmosphere. It was our first time here but will not be the last.
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.7
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Suko
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Food was delicious and we enjoyed exploring dishes we had never had or even heard of before. The waiter was patient, friendly, and knowledgeable, and made sure we were well informed on any usual aspects of a dish (like the Litti Chokla being very dry by design). The prawn pepper fry were fantastic, and the mutton ahua was so spicy but so good. The bread under the beef rib eye really needs to be cut with kitchen shears and not a steak knife, but it's so good (soaking up all the yummy steak flavors) that I have ordered it every time I eat here. The cocktails were lovely.
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PippalPrice: Moderate• Indian• Emeryville
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4.3
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 6, 2024
Good Nepali/Indian food. Helpful and friendly service.
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Mount Everest RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Indian• Berkeley
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4.2

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118 restaurants available nearby

1. ZINO

2. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4. La Marcha

5. Juanita & Maude

6. Skates on the Bay

7. Agrodolce

8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley

9. A16 Rockridge

10. three.one four pizzeria

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