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Welcome to Candela Cucina. Nestled in the vibrant heart of New Bedford’s historical district, we invite you to indulge in innovative interpretations of classic Italian dishes, pizza and creative dishes meticulously prepared by our chefs and served by hospitality professionals. Whether it’s a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or a lively brunch on Sundays, Candela Cucina sets the stage for an extraordinary dining experience.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 72 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (774) 510-7901
Website: http://www.candelacucina.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: candelacucina.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Andrew W.
I visited Candela Cucina as a part of a company outing. I believe we had a set menu due to our large group size. We started out with some good appetizers. Then we moved on to main courses. I ordered the salmon! It was fresh and paired with some tasty vegetables. Then to finish off the night I ordered the tiramisu cake and espresso. Both fantastic. Additionally, the service was great our our server always made sure my drink was filled! Great spot.
… moreKaren Chadwick-Mello
Loved this new Italian restaurant in downtown New Bedford! Great food and atmosphere! A great place to celebrate something special! $$$$ but worth it!
… moreMatt Ambar
We’re back again at Candela, and as usual, we’re blown away by the incredible dining experience! We’ve been frequenting this spot often, and every visit reinforces why we love it so much. Everything on the menu tastes fresh, and the consistency is top-notch. The drinks are equally impressive.
But let’s talk about Ray – he’s the real star! Our amazing waiter, Ray, always goes above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. His service is top-notch, and his passion for the food and the restaurant shines through in everything he does. We’ve had the pleasure of having Ray as our server multiple times, and he never fails to impress. If you’re planning to dine here, ASK FOR RAY – you won’t be disappointed! He’s the secret ingredient that makes Candela truly special.
Candela is one of the best spots in the local area for authentic Italian cuisine, and we’re so lucky to have it right here in New Bedford. Why travel to Providence when you can stay local and enjoy what our community has to offer? Skip the trip and come support local – you won’t regret it!
… moreBut let’s talk about Ray – he’s the real star! Our amazing waiter, Ray, always goes above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. His service is top-notch, and his passion for the food and the restaurant shines through in everything he does. We’ve had the pleasure of having Ray as our server multiple times, and he never fails to impress. If you’re planning to dine here, ASK FOR RAY – you won’t be disappointed! He’s the secret ingredient that makes Candela truly special.
Candela is one of the best spots in the local area for authentic Italian cuisine, and we’re so lucky to have it right here in New Bedford. Why travel to Providence when you can stay local and enjoy what our community has to offer? Skip the trip and come support local – you won’t regret it!
Richard Vincent
Very inviting atmosphere. Bar area, indoor and covered patio outdoor seating. Nicely decorated with table or banquet seating. Very quit. Servers are very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious especially Chicken parm. Large wine list and custom cocktails.
Definitely worth a visit.
… moreDefinitely worth a visit.
Hannah Day
My husband and I went here for dinner last night and it was fantastic. The service is on point, food comes out quickly and the waitress we had was very nice. Drinks are amazing. I believe one of the owners was there and came to say hi to us and made sure we were enjoying everything. I will definitely be making this a choice place for a dinner date in the future.
… morePatricia Westgate
Excellent experience! From the food, atmosphere and service Dylan gave us. We highly recommend giving it a try.
… morerodrigues kerri
Whoaaa! What a great place to eat! And, lovely music in the background made it even better! Our server, Molly, was awesome! We had such an awesome time! The meals were excellent! Douglas, thanks for making a special appearance ams Selena for checking on us
… morePaul Sleight
Highly recommend! Don’t wait for a special occasion – perfect for that or any night. Looking forward to coming back soon. Food and atmosphere was 5 star. We love all of the Servewell restaurants but this is our new favorite
… moreJodin Gallo
Have been here a few times already for drinks and apps. We wanted to try out their food so went last weekend for their Sunday brunch buffet. Atmosphere is nice and well decorated. Had plenty of food options which was great. Got the mimosa tower to go with our food. All of the food was very good. Eggs, bacon, Salmon piccata and the chicken parm were some of my favorites. The prime rib was the star of the show though. Very juicy and flavorful would come back again just for that. Plus the gentleman cutting it up was very personable and fantastic service. Somehow I had room for a few bites of desert. To our surprise they had a running chocolate fountain which my wife enjoyed using some of their fresh fruit to dip. I tried a couple of their small desert cups and the tiramisu. The chocolate mouse and the lemon panna cotta both were pretty bland though. The tiramisu was more of a cake so that was a bit disappointing as it’s my favorite desert. Service wasn’t bad.
Some things I would say they could work on. Although the food was very good most of the food in the trays were barely warm/cold when eating. French toast, potatoes and green beans were cold. Chicken parm meatballs and salmon barely warm. Also the mimosa tower kind feels like a rip off. For $36 it seemed like it was maybe half a bottle of bubbles and then loaded up with ice. For $2 more we could have gotten a full bottle instead. Maybe can use some of the ice for the table water instead lol. Only other thing was that the seating is too close together. We were practically sitting right on top of the couple next to us. With people getting up and down to get food it’s too close together and couldn’t really have any private conversations. Maybe remove every other table for the 2 seaters would be much better.
Overall though it was a great experience. The updated outdoor patio looks awesome will have to come enjoy that as well. We will be back again for round 2.
… moreSome things I would say they could work on. Although the food was very good most of the food in the trays were barely warm/cold when eating. French toast, potatoes and green beans were cold. Chicken parm meatballs and salmon barely warm. Also the mimosa tower kind feels like a rip off. For $36 it seemed like it was maybe half a bottle of bubbles and then loaded up with ice. For $2 more we could have gotten a full bottle instead. Maybe can use some of the ice for the table water instead lol. Only other thing was that the seating is too close together. We were practically sitting right on top of the couple next to us. With people getting up and down to get food it’s too close together and couldn’t really have any private conversations. Maybe remove every other table for the 2 seaters would be much better.
Overall though it was a great experience. The updated outdoor patio looks awesome will have to come enjoy that as well. We will be back again for round 2.
Joseph Rezendes
My wife and I recently had dinner at Candela Cucina Restaurant for our anniversary and requested Ray as our server. From start to finish Ray made our celebration awesome. We started our dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate the occasion and Ray had great suggestions for entrees. He is definitely “the secret ingredient that makes Candela truly special”. The next time we go for dinner we will definitely request Ray again.
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