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Candela Cucina, New Bedford, MA

Candela Cucina

4.6
4.6
157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 67 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Candela Cucina is an upscale Italian restaurant from Servedwell Hospitality in the historic Candleworks building. Candela Cucina is not just another Italian American restaurant, Candela is an authentic Italian restaurant. Candela’s menu ranges from classic Italian dishes to innovative contemporary creations, all crafted with the finest ingredients.

This new concept from Servedwell Hospitality is in partnership with Peter Biondi. Pete has opened other Servedwell concepts and has worked at several NYC Michelin-starred restaurants. The menu is crafted and overseen by Chef Josh Riazi. Josh has been overseeing all Servedwell’s culinary development and operations since 2018. Josh has worked in several highly acclaimed restaurants; most notably, Josh was Executive Chef at Al Forno in Providence, RI. Josh is assisted by Chef Joe Melo, a Servedwell alum, who will oversee daily culinary operations at Candela.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (774) 510-7901
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Melo
  • Neighbourhood
    New Bedford
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Ambience

  • Boston Metro South

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro South

    Romantic

  • Boston Metro South

    Good for special occasions

  • Boston Metro South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Candela Cucina delights with "excellent food and service," offering a cozy and upscale Italian dining experience in New Bedford. Patrons praise the "amazing cocktails," "beautifully presented dishes," and "attentive staff." Though the restaurant can get noisy and tables are close, the "warm ambience" and "flavorful menu" make it a cherished dining destination.

157 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The dining experience was superb. We went fir restaurant night and got 4 course meal for $40 a great deal for a very high end restaurant. The waiting staff was very attentive. Only quarm was the noise was so deafening so bad had a gard time talking to my husband and vice versa.

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  2. Kathi

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in till the moment we left, everything was perfect . Some items were pricey but the quality and quantity is outstanding . My son got the chicken and kale tortellini with the Marsala and he claims it was the best yet. My husband got the chicken parm and absolutely delicious with another meal left for later , so generous portions . I got Caesar salad with shrimp and the shrimp came plentiful and warm in butter ! We started with Calamari which was crispy and perfectly done , not rubbery as it can sometimes be. Our waitress was just the best and kept checking in and keeping the water filled . We left 3 happy customers who will definitely return again soon

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  3. Wayne

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servedwell has done a great job with Candela Cucina. The menu is diverse, and different than other Servedwell establishments. From cocktails through dessert the dining experience was outstanding. We enjoyed a very personable, knowledgeable server. 5 Stars

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  4. Steve

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except the noise level was very high.

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  5. Wendy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time at Candela Cucina was perfect. We were seated immediately, and the server brought us water and returned soon to take our beverage order. The appetizers came in record time. We shared caesar salads and the fried artichoke appetizer. The salads were very tasty and the artichokes crispy with a lovely dipping sauce. Our entrees were good. I had the whole branzino again which I love. My partner had the lasagna which he liked very much. Our guest had the Chicken Parmesan and she liked it. The servings were generous. The restaurant was not packed so the noise level was tolerable. Thanks for a great evening!!

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  6. eugene

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I was at your restaurant to celebrate my birthday. We were quick to be seated and the service outstanding. The waitress was attentive but never gave us the feeling of being rushed. Had plenty of time to eat and drink . We Will definitely return for more dinning at this restaurant 😀. Highly recommended for everyone. And yes, the food was outstanding!
    Candela CucinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Eugene!

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  7. Greg

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was super loud, couldn't hear each other across the table. Salad needed salt/pepper (had to ask for it), next table had fresh parm on their salad, we didn't. Calamari sauce was smokey, very different. Drinks are expensive and just okay. Waitress took my plate to box up my leftovers but forgot to bring it out to us. It was just an OK experience, but I will take into account that it was restaurant week, thus super busy & running like a factory in the back.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had been the first week. it opened , was wonderful , all of it !!! This 2 nd visit was terrible. !!! The noise level prevented us from carrying on any kind of conversation !! We won’t be returning any time soon !, and that’s too bad, the food is wonderful. !

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  9. Madison

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining and reasonable price and even had 4 course meal deal that wasn’t bad either! Will be back!

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  10. Connie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Homemade delicious pasta. Shrimp limone is fantastic and the whipped ricotta. The cappuchino was the best I ever had. The lasagna is so flavorful with lots of cheese but no meat. Our server Jordan was the best.

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FAQs

Candela Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (774) 510-7901.

Candela Cucina is rated 4.6 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 67 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Candela Cucina

72 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6264

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    New Bedford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Melo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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