Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Danbury, Connecticut

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1. Market Place Kitchen & Bar | Danbury

4.9

Exceptional(139)

$$$$

• American • Danbury

Booked 20 times today

Market Place Kitchen and Bar is a gem in Danbury's dining scene, offering a culinary experience that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors. As you enter, you'll be welcomed by a warm ambiance featuring beautiful 300-year-old barn wood, creating a rustic yet elegant setting. The open kitchen lets you see the chefs at work, crafting each dish with care. Chef Alex Lowe's menu showcases a commitment to local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. From the renowned rigatoni Bolognese to the surf and turf with duck fat-braised pork belly, every dish is a delightful blend of flavors. More than just a restaurant, Market Place Kitchen and Bar serves as a community hub. The bar features a selection of European wines and tap beers, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Additionally, the full-service banquet facility is ideal for corporate events and special occasions. Experience the perfect blend of flavor and sustainability today!

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2. Dolce Restaurant - Danbury

4.8

Exceptional(117)

$$$$

• Italian • Danbury

Booked 9 times today

At Dolce, Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, an experience reminiscent of fine New York dining awaits. Our selection of wines range from the California grapes to Italian vineyards. Whether an intimate dinner for two in our cozy dining room or a large group in our enclosed patio with burning fire place, a memorable culinary experience can be found at Dolce.We offer a heated enclosed patio

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3. Taco Dia - Newtown

4.5

Awesome(76)

$$$$

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 13 times today

Taco Dia is Newtown's newest hot spot! Located at exit 10 off of interstate 84. Featuring Tacos, Salads, Bowls, Burritos, Sandwiches and Small Plates. A large rectangular is the center piece offering a variety of freshly made Margaritas, Craft Cocktails, Beer, Mocktails and a Full Bar. Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm. Be sure to stop by to see all your favorite teams on Game Day!

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4. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges

4.8

Exceptional(4446)

$$$$

• American • Pound Ridge

Booked 10 times today

Please visit our website to learn more about The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges http://www.theinnatpoundridge.com/ Chef Jean‑Georges introduces his latest venture, a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York. Here, Jean‑Georges cultivates a truly seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England, whenever possible. Constructed in 1833 as a residence and serving later as an inn, the building has been painstakingly renovated to preserve as many of the original materials as possible, including four working fireplaces. Thomas Juul-Hansen designed the restaurant’s interior with a modern yet rustic sensibility; zinc and marble accent stone and reclaimed wood. The restaurant’s lighting, artfully conceived by Hervé Descottes, employs paper shades and Edison fixtures to create warmth throughout.

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5. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar | Shelton

4.6

Exceptional(493)

$$$$

• Italian • Shelton

Booked 29 times today

At Mercato, a new-school Italian restaurant, we embrace our motto: Mangia, Bevi, Ridi—Eat, Drink, Laugh. Enjoy delicious pasta, pizzas, salads, and authentic Italian dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.Join us in our warm, inviting atmosphere for a casual dinner or a special night out. At Mercato, eating, drinking, and laughing are at the heart of everything we do.

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6. Rebellion Gastropub | Danbury

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4.8

Exceptional(2)

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• Gastro Pub • Danbury

Booked 2 times today

A sports bar, but make it sexy. Rebellion gastro is a founded concept built on the belief that great food, elevated drinks, and genuine hospitality should never feel ordinary. Our menu delivers bold, familiar flavors with a modern edge, alongside craft cocktails designed to be savored. Rebellion is more than a restaurant—it’s a place to gather, celebrate, and stay awhile. Every detail, from the kitchen to the bar, reflects our commitment to quality, connection, and doing things our own way.

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7. Farmhouse at the Crossroads

4.4

Awesome(642)

$$$$

• American • Stamford

Booked 30 times today

Earth. Air. Fire. Water. The four original elements that we needed to survive. The Farmhouse at the Crossroads is a celebration of almost 150 years of old and new cuisines, traditions, and culture. Set in 4 separate dining rooms, you may find yourself surrounded by the beauty and sounds of nature in the earth room, or relax in the dark romance of the flickering flames dancing on the rock walls of the fire room. The Air room is alive with movement and light for a simple, elegant experience, while the water room will whisk you away with its waterfall and inspired decor. Our seasonal, upscale food consists of the very best ingredients and are sourced locally wherever possible. Relax and unwind as our culinary team, takes you on a refined and whimsical journey of worldly delicacies. Enjoy our 35-foot bar by our fireplace where our artisanal craft cocktails are inspired by the regional flavors and seasons and our extensive wine and liquor list can satisfy the most complex of palettes.

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8. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

3.8

Excellent(570)

$$$$

• Mexican • Ridgefield

Booked 12 times today

Our mission is to deliver a unique Latin Fusion dining and drinking experience. Tequila Escape takes great pride in our menu offerings of food creatively and freshly prepared to order from sustainable, organic, wild caught, and grass-fed and local sources. Every drink is meticulously crafted using only the freshest juices, fruits and quality ingredients. All in service to our ultimate objective: unqualified fulfillment of our guests' heart and soul. Our goal is to excite and delight each and every guest with our innovative food and drink offerings, and attention to personalized care and service. We are open daily for lunch and dinner. We also are available to cater both on and off-site events.

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9. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar | Southbury

4.3

Awesome(308)

$$$$

• Italian • Southbury

Booked 36 times today

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar, located at 690 Main Street South is open daily at 11:30 a.m.The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features a wide array of pasta, pizzas, salads, and specialty meals.Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The interior of the restaurant is comprised of iron and custom glass, reclaimed barn wood and inviting booths to complete the industrial yet rustic feel. Enjoy fresh made individual pizzas cooked in our beautiful twin wood-burning ovens!

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10. Mezzaluna Pizzeria & Restaurant - Brewster

4.5

Awesome(69)

$$$$

• Italian • Brewster

Booked 4 times today

Putnam County’s Premier Italian Restaurant Located in Brewster

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matthewGold
New York City •233 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2026
This is a very special restaurant! The food and service are absolutely wonderful!!
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Himalaya Sono$$$$• Nepalese• Norwalk
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4.9
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Ruby
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2026
This place is a must try, and you won’t regret! Everything we ordered was so delicious and unique. We loved the creativity on drinks and food. If you like spicy drinks, you can’t miss the spicy watermelon margarita - with a kick and so refreshing. The mezcalade is smoky and delicious. The duck over sushi rice is innovative and tasty, a nice balance of savory and glutinous flavors. The steak is cooked just right and so tender. Highly recommended to add grilled shrimps on salads as the it’s so juicy and perfectly grilled. Our server Eric is so friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely come back to try more items on the menu.
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Flinders Lane Kitchen and Bar$$$$• Australian• Stamford
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4.5
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BaileyGold
Washington, D.C. Area •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2026
Excellent! Great cocktails, Asian influenced dishes are wonderful, bread pudding dessert was delicious.
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Blackbird - New Canaan$$$$• American• New Canaan
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4.8
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Susan
New York City •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 28, 2026
We had an amazing meal! We shared appetizers (fried dumplings and samosa). I had a seafood curry dish and my husband had a beef dish. The staff was pleasant and attentive. I would recommend that you make a visit.
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Himalaya Scarsdale$$$$• Nepalese• Scarsdale
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4.6

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