Candela Cucina

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   Laura

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful first impression! Never disappointed by ServedWell restaurants!
   

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   Richard

   Greater Boston

   19 reviews

   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We arrived at our reservation time we’re seated within 5 minutes. The new decor was well done although the seating seemed crowded with tables very close. We were seated in the patio area which was bit cold but our excellent waiter Ray quickly upped the heat. We chose the bolognese and duck confit for dinner. The bolognese arrived barely warm but again Ray took care of it. My 2 duck legs were good although a bit too well done. In total we were not iverky impressed.
   

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   Preston

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Staff was very attentive. Couldn't have had a better experience.
   

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   Mary

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent 10 out of 10 , we sat at the bar and our bartender/ server G went above and beyond already made reservations for Feb 8 🥰
   

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   Cristina

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great, from drinks to appetizers to dinner and desserts. I highly recommend.
   

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   Cynthia

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   was my second visit. The first visit was outstanding! I expected the same for the second visit This was terribly disappointed. We were seated at the very back of the porch directly across a very busy server's station. Due to the constant back-and-forth of servers, the noise from the station, and times when several servers were congregated close to us, we were never able to relax. There should be no tables in such close proximity to a work area. Second, the meal
   

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   Matt

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The dishes were prepared to perfection. Excellent atmosphere, food and service. Perfect for upscale Italian dining without having to leave New Bedford.
   

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   Ginny

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Old world , Italian ambience. Delicious food. A wonderful group of people taking care of us. We never felt rushed. The duck was a bit chewy but still very tasty. The lasagna was yummy, the pasta was perfect. The fettuccine Nero was absolutely divine. My husband wished for white, linen tablecloths, however , everything was quite elegant. The desserts were fabulous/ homemade pistachio ice cream that melted in our mouths! And a light and fluffy, authentic , delicious tiramisu . We made reservations to return in a few weeks. Be sure and check out Steve Silversrein’s latest restaurant.
   

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   Dave

   Greater Boston

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and excellent service. This is what we expect from any of the Served Well Hospitality restaurants.
   

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    Patricia

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    If you want a fine dining experience, then go to Candela Cucina in downtown New Bedford. This was my second time at C.C. and I once again experienced an awesome evening. Let's start with the service, fantastic. My friends and I had a delightful waiter who took care of our every wish! He made the evening fun! This time, we sat out in the patio room, a great spot with lots of ambiance. The paintings just seem to fit the decor so naturally. Heard it was Suzanne from the Art Museum who chose the paintings, a way to have a professional atmosphere representing the artistic flavor of New Bedford! Now onto the food! In a word, yummy! My friends enjoyed the large meatball and cheese as suggested by the waiter, loving every bite! Their main course was mouthwatering. I chose the NY strip and was not disappointed. It was cooked just as I like it, nice and rare! It was accompanied by fingerling potatoes and a vegetable. We shared a birthday dessert of the homemade donuts melted in our mouths. Go there, you will love it! Good drinks too!
    

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