Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Madison

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AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchJapanesePizzeria

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GoodlettsvilleNashville

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DonelsonEast NashvilleGermantownGoodlettsvilleHendersonvilleTalbot's Corner

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Calabria Brickoven Pizzeria Goodlettsville restaurant

1. Calabria Brickoven Pizzeria Goodlettsville

4.8

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Goodlettsville

Booked 1 time today

Here at Calabria Brick-Oven Pizzeria we create something truly special that would allow the world to try authentic pizza. Our pizza dough is made from scratch daily using an old recipe and cold fermented up to 72 hours, giving it time to develop a unique flavor. Our pizzas are 100% handmade to order and baked in our brick wood fire oven at a heat of around 750°F to 850° F degrees. This intense blast of heat locks in all the natural flavors, creating a soft and chewy in the middle and charred crust on the outside. Calabria Brick-Oven Pizzeria is the perfect atmosphere – whether it be a business lunch, date night, a large family celebration, or corporate event. No matter the occasion, we have the perfect space for you. Our full bar provides a vibrant venue for an evening out with friends.

2. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 58 times today

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

3. Pelato

4.7

Exceptional(564)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 139 times today

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com. Outdoor dining available year-round in our enclosed, covered, & heated patio. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions.20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts. Due to high demand, tables are subject to a 2-hour limit.

4. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 21 times today

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5. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 31 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

6. O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(2176)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Germantown

Booked 66 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

7. Bad Idea

4.5

Awesome(65)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 26 times today

Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than aself-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries ofSoutheast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’syears, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarelyfind poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 JamesBeard Awards.

8. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1692)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 46 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

9. Germantown Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Germantown

Booked 30 times today

Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 19 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

A photo of The Chop House - Hendersonville restaurant

10. The Chop House - Hendersonville

4.7

Exceptional(1705)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Hendersonville

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to The Chop House® restaurants, where we strive to provide each guest with friendly service in an inviting environment. Our service and our food is guaranteed!Established in 1992 by Mike Connor with the help of family and friends, The Chop House® has become one of the premier casual restaurant concepts in the Southeast, with 12 locations spread across 4 states.Our number one goal is to provide a superior dining experience to every guest. We do this by providing guest-obsessed service and generous portions of delicious food using the freshest ingredients.

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Dawn
Las Vegas •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our service was fantastic n and spot on! Food was so delicious and wonderful mix of traditional flavors with modern flair.
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KathleenuVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
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City Tap House-NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.5
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Joanie
Philadelphia County •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
We love the food at 615Chutney--it's well-prepared and delicious. Our issue (as non-20-something adults) is the 'order your food and drinks on your phone' system that makes the ordering process more complicated for the diners. While our server, Mohamed, was a gem and assisted us, we found out too late that we could still request a printed menu and either submit our orders online or through our server. (The website is not helpful for parties who want to order as a group and try a variety of items, or compare one menu item to another, since it only displays one or two at a time on a phone screen.)
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615ChutneyPrice: Moderate• Indian• Bellevue
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4.7

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