Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Bolton, Central and Western MA

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1. Mumbai Spice

4.3

Awesome(202)

$$$$

• Indian • Back Bay

Booked 4 times today

We are committed to using fresh, minimally processed meat in an effort to offer healthy food. Our food is made from scratch, so some dishes may take longer than others to prepare. Our food is free of MSG and any artificial additives or preservatives. We use vegetarian base in our vegetarian dishes, not chicken or fish stock. All our food is prepared in 100% pure, cholesterol free, zero trans-fat vegetable oil. For your convenience, parking is validated after 6pm for the duration of an hour and a half in the Whole Food Garage.

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2. Less Than Greater Than

4.8

Exceptional(1081)

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• American • Hudson

Booked 17 times today

21+. Speakeasy, classic-style cocktail bar offering upscale food and unique drinks. Both indoor and patio seating available for an intimate, luxurious experience.Please note that our phone number is an answering service only. For a faster response, please email: drink@lessthangreaterthan.com

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3. Wemmys kitchen and lounge

4.8

Exceptional(842)

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• American • Marlborough

Booked 32 times today

Recognized locally for its upscale dining experience and curated wine dinners, Wemmy’s offers a warm, modern atmosphere that appeals to every guest. Guests enjoy a stylish bar, thoughtfully crafted dishes, and personalized special events tailored to their needs. From winning “Best Upscale Dining Experience” in the Marlborough area to being featured on Phantom Gourmet, Wemmy’s has become a premier destination for date nights, celebrations, and private events in the heart of Marlborough.

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4. La Royal

4.6

Exceptional(250)

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• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 46 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

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5. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(385)

$$$$

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 41 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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6. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2559)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 45 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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7. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.6

Exceptional(4155)

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• American • Back Bay

Booked 134 times today

Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

8. The Mercantile

4.6

Exceptional(1209)

$$$$

• American • Worcester

Booked 92 times today

Serving up New American Tavern Cuisine in our two-floor full-service restaurant and bar, equipped with two 50-seat bars, world-inspired snacks and entrees, brick pizza oven, private event space, and an open rooftop patio that offers views of downtown Worcester and City Square. Located next to the DCU Center and minutes from Polar Park, we’re a natural choice pre and post-game.*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio. Please note the patio request in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.**The rooftop is open Wednesday-Friday 4 PM - close. Saturday & Sunday 12 PM - close.***Public parking is available at The Mercantile Center Garage with direct access to the restaurant on Level 3A.

9. Blue Ribbon Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(725)

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• Sushi • Back Bay

Booked 51 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located near Fenway Park in Kenmore Square, serving outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion, including nigiri, sashimi, and chef-crafted maki rolls, all made with a selection of fresh fish flown in daily from the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and local New England waters. The sushi bar selections are complimented by grilled mains including A5 Wagyu offerings. Our curated beverage list features a variety of sake selections, Japanese micro-brews, wines from California and Europe, premium Japanese whiskey and an assortment of imaginative house cocktails.

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10. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2586)

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• American • Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We apply a 6% Kitchen Admin Fee to all checks that exclusively benefits our Back of House staff, who by MA law may not be included in the tip pool.

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Ramachandra Murty
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2026
The dishes are top-notch. Service is good. Excellent dinner experience.
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The Maharaja$$$$• Indian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Penelope
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2026
I have been to this location with my friends before and had a lovely time, so when I booked a family dinner, I knew I was in good hands. The food was as delicious as always, and staff were very attentive to our larger party. We had a fantastic time, and I will be going back again!
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wagamama, prudential center, boston$$$$• Pan-Asian• Back Bay
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4.1
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RobertoGold
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 30, 2026
Great family environment Indian restaurant. Try the Murgh Korma and the Chicken Tika Masala!
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Nirvana: The Taste of India$$$$• Indian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Michael
Greater Boston •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2026
The overall experience was pleasant. My only criticism is regardless of what you order all dishes come with the same brown sauce. It looks the same. It tastes the same. It really reduces the distinction between the dishes. It’s still wonderful food.
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The Treasury$$$$• Indian• Burlington
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4.1
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Sandra
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 28, 2026
This was my second time eating dinner at Rassa. Everything, the food, the service, the ambiance, was excellent. The food is both from Northern & Southern India, both vegetarian & non vegetarian, which made the choices unlimited for taste & flavor.
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Rassa Boston$$$$• Indian• Waltham
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4.5

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