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Candela Cucina, New Bedford, MA

Candela Cucina

4.6
4.6
227 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
72 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6264

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 35 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 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    New Bedford
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 227 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
  • 4.4Value

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 delights with "outstanding service" and a "beautiful ambiance." Known for its "delicious food," such as the "best chicken parm in the south coast" and "creamy lobster risotto," the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the attentive staff and delectable homemade pasta.
227 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing .. from the food, service and atmosphere!

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  2. Anna VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was very good and the service was great. We will definitely be back. Thank you to our server, Dylan, he was great!

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  3. Stacey VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish I could give this review more than 5 stars! Everything was fantastic. We usually sit at the bar and this was our first time dining at a table since the restaurant was reopened. Ray our server was outstanding. Everything he suggested was amazing. Highly recommend the Italian chopped salad as an app. We both got parm for our entree and being from the Boston area originally, we both agreed that it blew away anything we ever got in the North End. I was skeptical about the vodka sauce/red sauce combo but it was so delicious I actually asked for sauce to go!!! Finally, Ray recommended the pistachio martini for dessert and it was also the best Ive had! I couldnt possibly recommend Candela any more, by far the best Italian I have had since moving to the South Coast!

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  4. Susan

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Pleasant atmosphere as well.

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  5. Tina VIP

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it here!!! They have the best voldka sauce and I’ve eaten at a lot of places and hands down theirs is a 10

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  6. Margaret VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, Simple Friendly and DELICIOUS. Nothing NOT to order here.... Great new addition to the New Bedford cuisine

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, everyone really enjoyed it. However, our server was very slow with everything we ordered - beverages before the meal, entrees, after dinner coffee and dessert - we waited an exceptionally long time for each of these with no explanation or apology.

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  8. Rico VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. It’s nice to have such a great Italian restaurant in the city.

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  9. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The ambiance is very nice. Our server was very attentive, the place was busy but our meals were served in a timely manner. Everything was excellent!

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  10. Mike

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and the service was excellent. Hannah our waitress was very attentive throughout our dinner with friends.

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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 227 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Additional information

  • Area
    New Bedford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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