Candela Cucina
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: Italy.
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- Address
- 72 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Phone
- (774) 510-7901
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PMFri–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PMSun 10 AM–9 PM
- Website
- candelacucina.com
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on OpenTable
The menu
What to order
- Lasagna
- Rigatoni Bolognese
- Cacio e Pepe
- Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Oscar
- Linguini & Clams
- Sunday Gravy
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: Italy.
Recognition history
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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Details
- Cozy
- Lively
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Business Dinner
- Brunch
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Private Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Waterfront
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Family Style
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- 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
- 10 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Upscale yet cozy Italian restaurant set inside New Bedford’s historic Candleworks building, with two warm dining rooms, a bustling bar, and a large covered patio creating a lively, convivial atmosphere that still feels comfortable for dates, family meals, and groups.