Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Leith

35 restaurants available nearby

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1. Thai Express Kitchen

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Edinburgh

Booked 10 times today

Our first ever dine-in restaurant! Thaï Express is a new take on traditional Thaï Cuisine. Packed full of flavour, with unique twists and fusions based on your favourite Thai dishes! We offer a whole new extensive menu and dining experience, whilst sticking to our roots with our traditional open kitchen. With Halal, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan options there is a variety for everyone to enjoy. Customers can choose a protein and then add spice levels based on a preference from mild to very spicy. If you have not tried us already...don't be shy and give it a THAI!

2. The Basement

4.7

Exceptional(1300)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 24 times today

Do you love tacos, fajitas guacamole and all things Mexican? Come join us underground! We’ve got a masivo collection of tequila and mezcal waiting for you to try. And when it comes to cocktails, there’s plenty on offer but you can’t go wrong with a margarita!🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food, last sitting for under 18s is 8pm🐶 Dog-friendly in our bar & outdoor areas🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

3. Paloma

4.6

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Leith

Booked 9 times today

Paloma - a neighbourhood taco spot opening in Leith this summer.Inspired by the flavours of Mexico, we'll be serving up hand pressed corn tortillas, sharing plates & a delicious range of cocktails. This bright & airy restaurant is located in the heart of Leith. Big flavours, buzzing atmosphere & great service...

4. Whiski Rooms

4.5

Awesome(2364)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 14 times today

Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.

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5. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(4626)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 91 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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6. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Hanover St. We look forward to welcoming you! The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night! 40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

7. The Huxley

4.5

Awesome(864)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Westend

Booked 34 times today

The X marks the spot to the hottest place in town. Pop on down for a spot of breakfast, some people watching or after work drinks.Dive into our food menu that features both hearty dishes and tasty small plates, perfect for any time of day!Sip on local draught beers, explore wines from around the world or get adventurous with our creative, experimental cocktails.Whether you're here for a full meal or just to unwind with a drink, we've got the laid-back atmosphere and delicious options to make every visit memorable.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food🐶 Dog-friendly️🍽 Last food orders 9.45pm⚽️ We show sport🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍸 Drinks only bookings welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 9 or more

8. Pho Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(662)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Edinburgh

Booked 1 time today

Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.95

9. The Olive Branch

4.5

Awesome(1013)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 11 times today

Located on the corner of Broughton Street and Broughton Place, on the edge of the New Town is the Olive Branch. With its large windows and relaxed atmosphere it’s the perfect place to enjoy great food as you watch Edinburgh go by.

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10. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8

Exceptional(509)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night!40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

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lorraine
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Pho. Lovely Vietnamese food. Served well. Generous portions.Friendly staff. Authentic environment. Will def be back!
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Pho GlasgowPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Merchant City
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4.5
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Darrell
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
My wife is a coeliac and front of house was very knowledgeable which is most reassuring.
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Pho EdinburghPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Edinburgh
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4.5
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ChristopherH
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2024
Good welcome, really nice variety of food and sticking well with the Northern Indian theme. Spicy curry was excellent and we liked the servers.
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The DhabbaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Glasgow
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4.5
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Glasgow/Lanarkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2024
Excellent food, and friendly staff. Would definitely go back here again.
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Dakhin - GlasgowPrice: Moderate• Indian• Glasgow
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4.3

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Thai Express Kitchen

2. The Basement

3. Paloma

4. Whiski Rooms

5. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

6. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

7. The Huxley

8. Pho Edinburgh

9. The Olive Branch

10. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

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