Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Cole Valley

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1. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1879)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 47 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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2. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3238)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 45 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

3. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(471)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 100 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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4. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.9

Exceptional(55)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

5. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(867)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 53 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4200)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 70 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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7. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9138)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 140 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

8. Z & Y Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(314)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 10 times today

Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office of the Consulate General of China in San Francisco.Z & Y Restaurant is an award winning and Michelin Guide recommended San Francisco Chinese restaurant which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.San Francisco residents, as well as tourist and dignitaries from all around the world come to Z & Y Restaurant for business lunch, dinners, special events and to order our fast and reliable Chinese take out.At Z & Y Restaurant, we prepare delicious Chinese cuisine that is full of flavor. We consider ourselves to be the best Chinese food restaurant around and with one bite from our amazing menu, we are confident you will feel the same. We invite you to come in and become a new loyal customer.

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9. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(250)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 26 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

10. Altamirano

4.7

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 7 times today

NOW OPEN! Altamirano Restaurant & Bar is a new Peruvian restaurant, conveniently located in the NOPA neighborhood of San Francisco. Open the door to a spacious bar that flows seamlessly into the luxe dining room, with the exhibition kitchen in full view. Meander outside to the dynamic outdoor dining courtyard, featuring a fire pit, ample seating, a bar, and a TV to watch your favorite sports teams. Led by a team of culinary and hospitality professionals, service is comfortable yet elevated. Overseen by Chef Carlos Altamirano and led by Chef Eric Chumacero, the menu is a modern take on the flavors of Peru. Bold tastes and unique preparations will delight your senses and pop on your palette. Drinks highlight traditional Peruvian ingredients but with a contemporary twist. We can't wait to welcome you soon!

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EricVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Base Camp never disappoints! You can't go wrong with any curry and definitely add the spicy cauliflower and garlic naan.
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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Carlos
Tahoe / Reno Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Here’s the revised review: I had an excellent experience overall at Elena’s! The drinks were fantastic, and the atmosphere was perfect. The bartender was awesome—super attentive and friendly. The busboys were amazing, going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Honestly, they gave me better service than my waitress, who wasn’t quite on the ball. While her service left something to be desired, the rest of the staff really stepped up and made it a great night. Big thanks to the team at Elena’s for making it memorable!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Sharon
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Thai food! The staff are all very friendly and helpful!
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Thai• Mission District
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4.5
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Brent
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great! Staff was awesome and the atmosphere was fantastic! Just what you would expect from a San Francisco experience! Great job guys!
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Matador - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5
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Anne
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious spicy food and very fresh clams in tasty broth. Cumin lamb was flavorful. Attentive servers and will come again to try other dishes.
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Z & Y RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6

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176 restaurants available nearby

1. Che Fico San Francisco

2. State Bird Provisions

3. Elena's

4. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

5. Dalida

6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

7. Kokkari Estiatorio

8. Z & Y Restaurant

9. Angler San Francisco

10. Altamirano

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