Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in New Haven

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1. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2969)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

3. Villa Lulu

4.6

Exceptional(519)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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4. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1508)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

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5. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(151)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.

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6. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(278)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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7. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

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8. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(420)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

9. Atelier Florian

4.1

Excellent(740)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

10. The Anchor Spa

4.5

Awesome(54)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • New Haven

*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars. Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline. The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

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Greater Boston •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really enjoyed our meal here last evening; Went in after a film and were seated promptly (we did have reservations, a must in West Hartford Center on Saturday night); they are known for their wine list and did not disappoint, had a couple of glasses of Rioja (excellent) and my companion had her usual Chardonnay. We shared the Pea Fritters which were amazing, a very unique app with a lovely sweet sauce reminiscent of Tamarind. She had the risotto, which she really enjoyed, and I had the steak, which was very good, and a reasonable portion (no one needs to eat a pound of meat). It was served with delicious roasted carrots and mashed potatoes, also very good. We finished up with coffee/tea, and shared the yummy chocolate tart. The restaurant has a great urban vibe and is very loud. Great service and very attentive staff and management. You definitely will not regret eating here!
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Union KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Hartford
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4.6
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Cristina
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Enjoyed our time! Our server was super courteous and the food was tasty. When in town hope to return!
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Flinders Lane Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Australian• Stamford
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4.5
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New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
Chef Louis is fabulous. Everything he creates is cooked properly and tastes delicious!
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La Buena VidaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Center Moriches
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4.6

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

2. ZINC New Haven

3. Villa Lulu

4. Heirloom - New Haven

5. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

6. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

7. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

8. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

9. Atelier Florian

10. The Anchor Spa

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