Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in East Nashville

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

Nashville

Neighborhoods

Belmont / HillsboroBerry HillDonelsonDowntown / SobroEast NashvilleEdgehill

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

84 restaurants available nearby

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1. Emmy Squared - East Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • East Nashville

Booked 3 times today

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local beer & wine selection.**Join us for Brunch Saturday and Sunday mornings!**

2. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 60 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. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 25 times today

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

4. Pelato

4.7

Exceptional(563)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 135 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.

5. 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.

6. Maiz De La Vida

4.8

Exceptional(238)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 40 times today

Maiz de la Vida Restaurant brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh Heirloom corn based Mexican cuisine to Nashville. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and agave-based cocktails. Chef Julio Hernandez a James beard Emerging chef 2023 & best chef Southeast 2025 nominated first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

7. House of Cards

4.7

Exceptional(6224)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 52 times today

House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com. Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.

8. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(5682)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 134 times today

The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(8197)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 78 times today

The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.

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10. The Henry - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(345)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 113 times today

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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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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown / Sobro
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4.7
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KathleenuVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Nice overall, the portions were not that great for a $34 piece of salmon, and was supposed to be medley rice and it was white rice
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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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