Trina's Starlite Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

1. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.4
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

fcfc: Have the fried chicken & waffles. The hot pepper syrup makes the dish.

BDCwireBDCwire: There are restaurants ready and willing to fatten you up. Trina’s Starlite Lounge serves its chicken and waffles with hot pepper syrup. Read more.

Brandon G.Brandon Green: Mac and cheese + chorizo. That's all you need.

Multicultural Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

2. Multicultural Arts Center

8.2
41 2nd St (at Thorndike St.), Cambridge, MA
Art Gallery · East Cambridge · 6 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Saw School For Scandal here; while it is a small venue, it was well set up and comfortable for the duration of the play

Bridesign Wedding FlowersBridesign Wedding Flowers: Are you an engaged couple getting married here? We deliver pre-arranged wedding flowers directly from the flower fields: you receive fresher flowers at a lower price right at this venue! Bridesign.com

Al C.Al Chase: Beautifully restored.

Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

3. Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine

7.7
296 Beacon St, Somerville, MA
Chinese Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yu: Great for spicy food. Try the ma po tofu and the spicy fish filet with pepper and cilantro.

Constantin W.Constantin W: Very good authenic Chinese!

Constantin W.Constantin W: Very good dim sum!

Giulia is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

4. Giulia

8.5
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Collins: Pasta with Wild Boar was amazing! The chef and waiter both went above and beyond with service. Absolutely recommend this resteraunt.

Bari S.Bari Saltman: They'll make almost any of the dishes vegetarian if you ask! The bucatini and farfalle were both amazing.

ShivesaliveShivesalive: Halibut Crostini was delicious! Flatbread with ramp pesto was FABULOUS. Spearpoint oysters were on point.

Oleana is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

5. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

skyleskyle: Lovely spot in summer in the garden or in fall/winter in the lounge area which is cozy. The food is delightful but save room for the fabulous baked Alaska with perfectly burnished peaks of meringue.

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.

susan z.susan zellmann-rohrer: Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. Sultan's delight. It is the alpha and the omega. As close to chocolate as meat gets.

Helmand Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

6. Helmand Restaurant

8.4
143 1st St (at Bent St), Cambridge, MA
Afghan Restaurant · East Cambridge · 71 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: Even if you don't like pumpkin, you've got to start with it. The Kufta (meatballs) are spicy and delicious along with everything else. You can't go wrong with anything lamb

ChristianChristian: Great place. Get anything with pumpkin in it.

Pablo G.Pablo Goldbarg: Kaddo is the best appetizer ever!

Sofra Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

7. Sofra Bakery & Cafe

8.9
1 Belmont St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 104 tips and reviews

Rich A.Rich Acosta: It's worth completely leaving your comfort zone here, everything is great. If you're less adventurous start with warm buttered humus or shakshuka for breakfast. Moroccan donuts are NOT to be missed.

adam e.adam enbar: turkish breakfast.or anything else.

Boston.comBoston.com: 20-seat place with Turkish, Lebanese, and Greek fare. Try the flatbreads, Turkish breakfast, and umm-ali. The tea and coffee are also excellent, but the service can be slow and weekends are busy. Read more.

The Mad Monkfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

8. The Mad Monkfish

8.4
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Kristyn U.Kristyn Ulanday: My usual order: cranberry crab Rangoon, rising sun roll and cucumber-avocado roll. With pineapple juice. Best sushi in Cambridge.

Austra Z.Austra Zubkovs: The cranberry crab rangoon is unreal.

CBS LocalCBS Local: Good: Papaya Salad. Better: Tori Katsu with Basil Leaf. Best: Personable waitstaff and whimsical atmosphere. - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, CBS Boston Read more.

2nd Street Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

9. 2nd Street Cafe

7.6
89 2nd St (Hurley St.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · East Cambridge · 26 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Mills: The craigers was mind blowingly tasty. Super cozy interior and solid sandwiches. Not overly hip like some other places in the area. A sleeper hit.

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Don't worry if it's crowded; they take your order while you're in line and service is fast and very friendly!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Hours: 7:30 - 3, Mon - Fri, closed Sat/Sun

Toscano is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

10. Toscano

7.7
52 Brattle St (Story), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 32 tips and reviews

Heather L.Heather Liu: Authentic Italian resto in Harvard Square. Try the pastas!

Jisoo M.Jisoo Min: The tiramisu is to die for.

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Really liked this place. Very friendly staff and the recommendations for wine a e food were perfect. Had the Sauvignon blanc wine. Very nice place for a date. And the staff will pamper you :)

Qingdao Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

11. Qingdao Garden

7.5
2382 Massachusetts Ave (Btw Dudley St. And Alberta Terr.), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · North Cambridge · 25 tips and reviews

Graham W.Graham Webster: Take home some frozen pork and leek dumplings to boil up for yourself later. Cheap and hand-made!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: It's all about dumplings here—if you can't get enough at the restaurant, bring a frozen bag of 50 home.

MJ L.MJ Lee: The Lion Head is their specialty. Instead of deep fried in step one, they make it similar to dumpling fillings. Any way it's good.

House of Chang is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

12. House of Chang

7.4
282 Concord Ave (btw Walden St & Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · West Cambridge · 11 tips and reviews

David B.David B: General gao's/tso's/tao's or whatnot. Dumplings and scallion pancakes are solid.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Solid scallion pancakes

Cameron R.Cameron Ryan: Try the REAL Chinese Sweet &Sour Chicken(garlic&potatoes), pan fried Peking Ravioli, Pork Fried Rice &Beef Teriyaki. Really friendly service w/out being pushy.

Viale is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

13. Viale

7.4
502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

AngieAngie: Everything is so fresh & delicious. Crab toast, arancini, meatballs, & NY strip=amazing! The cocktails are really strong, too. Our server was great. A+.

Jeff B.Jeff Byrnes: Cocktail program is offbeat, well done, and quite fun. Go for the Ludlow for something truly different.

Michael T.Michael Troiano: Very good Italian, beyond the usual red sauce joint fare, but below the fussy highbrow stuff. The specials really were special - cocktails and pasta - and our large group felt like welcome guests.

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

14. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Luke H.Luke Henry: A close second on my list of best margarita pizzas in Boston.

Boston.comBoston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.

Bryan Y.Bryan Yeager: It smells like a campfire, even when you sit outside. Great for Forrester-watching.

Tampopo is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Peppers in Cambridge.

15. Tampopo

7.4
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 26 tips and reviews

Miraj S.Miraj Shah: No-frills, delicious tempura udon and soba. The scallion broth is light and flavorful! Good selection of appetizers. Beat the line at Sapporo ramen and go here!

Erwin C.Erwin Chuk: Keep an eye out for the daily lucky special...$6.45.

Betty F.Betty Felon: The curry here is far superior to the curry at Cafe Mami.