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Candela Cucina, New Bedford, MA

Candela Cucina

4.6
4.6
178 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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
  • Website
    https://www.candelacucina.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Melo
  • Location
    72 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6264
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 shines as a true gem in New Bedford, offering a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is "warm and cozy," complemented by standout dishes like homemade pasta and whipped ricotta. While noise can be high, the "attentive staff" and "generous portions" keep guests returning for more.

178 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve Silverstein has hit the jackpot AGAIN> what would we do without him?

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  2. Timothy VIP

    Massachusetts4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Beautiful decor. Great service and excellent food. Very loud due to crowd noise, but I guess that is a good sign for a business.

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  3. Melissa

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is excellent! Food is good. We’ve been there twice and I find the food very salty. The Bolognese is good but, penne isn’t the right vessel as lots of meat isn’t properly caught by this pasta.

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  4. James VIP

    Rhode Island121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at the newly renovated restaurant so we noticed many changes in the decor and table layout. Very attractive and positive improvements, I’d say. Our server, Jordan, was professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. He assisted us in the wine selection and helped us to a winner. Our appetizer was absolutely delicious and my spouse/I shared it—whipped Ricotta cheese with pistachio pesto and pear, along with focaccia bread. She had a swordfish entree…excellent, if not a touch overcooked. I had a special item-Wild Boar chop with endive, small onions and a delicious grain whose name escapes me. Very tasty and both entrees were large so we took home food to enjoy. No room for dessert… We were even provided with complimentary limoncello since our entrees took extra time for preparation! Overall, a wonderful meal on a cold and blustery evening. I recommend a visit soon.

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  5. Daniel VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great renovation from the old candelworks and carmines

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  6. Kim

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Scrumptious food. Phenomenal service. Highly recommend!

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  7. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was superb. The food. The server. The atmosphere and especially the manager who made sure we had an excellent experience.

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  8. matthew VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Fantastic server. Our second time dining, and we will be returning often !!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were excellent. We tried three of the pasta dishes and we all enjoyed them. We shared desserts and the pistachio ice cream and tiramisu were amazing. Expresso martinis were delicious as well.

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  10. Beth VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    absolutely deliciouos lunch and very good veggie selections

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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 178 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 PM
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Candela Cucina

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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