Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lake Forest

33 restaurants available nearby

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1. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7

Exceptional(1311)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Lake Forest

Booked 78 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of Lake Forest’s lively Market Square District. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations. Please be advised that we do not hold an indoor reservation for all patio reservations. We cannot guarantee a table inside if you wish to move.

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2. Francesca's Intimo

4.5

Awesome(1685)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Forest

Booked 31 times today

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

3. Longitud315

4.7

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highwood

Booked 14 times today

Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience... Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors... TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

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4. Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.4

Awesome(41)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bannockburn

Booked 2 times today

WELCOME TO NATIVO MEXICAN CUISINE SERVING UPSCALE MEXICAN FUSION We’re thrilled to spice up your life with our new location in Bannockburn.Nativo is an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere in Bannockburn. Nativo Mexican Cuisine offers delicious food, tasty cocktails and a hip vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Serving up both traditional, and non-traditional Latin cuisine that incorporates flavors from all around the world. Dive into our vibrant world of flavors with exclusive dishes like our Mango-Chili Tacos and signature Margaritas.

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5. SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Highwood

4.8

Exceptional(220)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Highwood

Booked 9 times today

Thank you for choosing SLYCE, where pizza is our passion. We have preserved the art of making hand crafted artisanal coal fired pizzas. Our mission is simple: Have a simple menu that allows us to focus special attention to every ingredient that comes into our building. We choose and use the best quality ingredients possible. We do not believe in premade, mass produced food. We source locally grown or raised products whenever possible and use one of the cleanest natural burning resources to heat our ovens. At SLYCE less is more, as our fresh ingredients are delicately placed, not piled on, to create a perfectly balanced pie. Our dough is made in house daily, hand stretched to order, and baked next to a burning pile of coal giving it a thin, bubbly crust with charred edges and leopard spotting on the bottom. So sit back and relax, as we hand craft you one of your favorite, perfectly charred pies.

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6. City Works - Vernon Hills

4.4

Awesome(822)

Price: Expensive

• American • Vernon Hills

Booked 30 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

7. Di Pescara

4.5

Awesome(5684)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northbrook

Booked 80 times today

A contemporary favorite on the North Shore, Di Pescara specializes in meticulously selected, seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and a satisfying range of Italian and global specialties. The setting is modern, with animated, lively dining rooms, private party rooms, and an intimate, well-stocked bar. Chef-Partner Francis Brennan brings a modern approach to traditional dishes with results such as Ginger BBQ Salmon, Oven Roasted Fish, and house made Gnocchi. With both innovative specials and small bite desserts, Di Pescara will satisfy all appetites any day of the week. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we offer convenient carryout and boast 3 private dining rooms seating 14 to 140 people.

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8. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(2896)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Lincolnshire

Booked 51 times today

Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting fromscratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine.At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chiliesand spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of oursignature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like KungPao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour PineappleShrimp, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu PadThai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet orspicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, ourmenu has it all.

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9. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.5

Awesome(1915)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 35 times today

- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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10. P.F. Chang's - Northbrook

4.0

Excellent(495)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Northbrook

Booked 9 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Deneen
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was AMAZING and the food super yummie...perfect for meal spot before WICKED!!
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Lincoln ParkPrice: Expensive• American• Lincoln Park
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4.3
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MIchele
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. The food was all delicious.We ordered from both the regular and special Thanksgiving menu. Our food took longer than expected due to an unexpected glitch, but our server, Audrey, and the management took very good care of us. We had so much fun enjoying the lively atmosphere. I can't wait to return. Thanks for being open on a holidsy.
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Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.6
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Dianavip
Chicago / Illinois •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time and we liked the freshness of all the plates: very nutritious green salad with a delicious vinaigrette dressing, freshly breaded chicken Parmigiana, spice Arrabiata pasta.
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Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
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4.6
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Fumiovip
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Great beer quality and variety. Service level needs to be improved
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City Works - SchaumburgPrice: Expensive• American• Schaumburg
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4.3
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Sandra
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
The service was amazing. Quick and attentive. From appetizers, drinks, and meal everyone was on top of it. Our waitress spoke English and Spanish which was nice, and she explained their specialties and provided great suggestions on drinks. Two reasons why I did not give more stars, the food needed more flavor, the Salsas that came with the meals were way too spicy, and it was a bit pricey. I would give it another try, maybe try some different dishes.
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Sayulita Taco, Mariscos and Tequila BarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Rolling Meadows
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4.9

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33 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

2. Francesca's Intimo

3. Longitud315

4. Nativo Mexican cuisine

5. SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Highwood

6. City Works - Vernon Hills

7. Di Pescara

8. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

9. Rosebud - Deerfield

10. P.F. Chang's - Northbrook

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