Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Capitol Hill

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1. Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(4980)

Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Capitol Hill

Booked 46 times today

Ambar Capitol Hill Thanksgiving Update!Dine-in will be closed, but you can enjoy Thanksgiving at home with our special takeout—available for pickup from 12-5 pm. Pre-order by 4 pm on November 26th. And don’t miss our Black Friday Brunch! Ambar Clarendon is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day! Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Capitol Hill, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines.Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

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2. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

4.5

Awesome(937)

Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

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3. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1157)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 33 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

4. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1955)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 73 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

5. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3851)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 122 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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6. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7

Exceptional(930)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 86 times today

Set in the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, The Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC’s General Post Office until 1914, The Bazaar is a multi-level destination reinvented with avant-garde and Americana-inspired decor.

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7. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(297)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 145 times today

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

8. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9549)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 98 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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9. Mi Vida, District Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(2375)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 37 times today

Chef Roberto Santibañez creates a menu inspired by Mexican street food and traditional home cooking of his country, but in a modern, elevated presentation. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as Carne Asada, a variety of Tacos, Seasonal Fish, Ceviches and other Contemporary Mexican creations.

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10. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34355)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 224 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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Pamelavip
Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was delicious. Wait staff superb. Look forward to returning.
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KILNPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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4.6
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Jimvip
Philadelphia County •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is “the place” to eat in DC - amidst the power brokers of industry & government -the atmosphere is clubby and the service impeccable. The steaks are absolutely delicious cooked to perfection and accompanied by delectable sides, like their signature creamed spinach. The Boston Clam Chowder was simply the best I’ve ever had and my filet was tender and really scrumptious
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The Capital Grille - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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Martin
Warwickshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Good experience, food was very good and servers helpful with first time Ethiopian food clients! Restaurant very pleasant but got a little noisy as it filled up later in the evening. Recommend the lamb tibs, lovely meat!
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.7
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Jordan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Salt Line never disappoints. Had a great girls night with fantastic crab dip, a great fish sandwich and delicious desserts. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind throughout our experience. Will be going back!
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4
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Kirsten
Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
The chicken Parmesan, bread and lasagna were quite tasty. I’d definitely recommend this place. The service could have been better like providing suggestions and discussing menu items. It would also have been better if the server would stop to check rather than me continuously asking for things like cutlery, pepper, refills etc.
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Fiorella Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• National Harbor
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4.2

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1. Ambar Capitol Hill

2. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

3. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4. dLeña

5. Succotash PRIME

6. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

7. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

8. Oyamel

9. Mi Vida, District Wharf

10. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

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