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    Candela Cucina

    Italian
    Closed11AM - 8:45PM
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    FOOD

    Starters

    • Charred Tomato Soup

      garlic croutons, olive oil, parmigiano
      $8.00+
    • Zuppa Toscana

      italian sausage, potatoes, kale, creamy broth
      $8.00+
    • Crispy Mozzarella

      fried fresh mozzarella, vodka sauce
      $14.00
    • Cacio E Pepe Arancini

      panko-crusted risotto, cracked pepper, pecorino sauce
      $14.00
    • Burrata & Peaches

      burrata, heirloom tomatoes, candied walnuts, peaches, arugula
      $18.00
    • Whipped Ricotta

      pistachio pesto, poached pears, honey, rosemary focaccia
      $15.00
    • Giant Meatball

      pork and beef, pomodoro, polenta, pecorino
      $16.00
    • Zucchini Fries

      herb-breaded zucchini, parmigiano, lemon-truffle aioli
      $12.00
    • Sizzling Shrimp Scampi

      garlic lemon sauce, grilled focaccia
      $20.00
    • Calamari

      fresh from pt. judith, crispy fried, spicy peppers, salsa rossa
      $18.00
    • Mussels Arrabiata

      spicy garlic chile tomato broth, grilled focaccia
      $18.00

    Pizza

    • Classico Pizza

      pomodoro, mozzarella
      $15.00
    • Margherita Pizza

      fresh mozzarella, basil, crushed tomato, olive oil
      $16.00
    • Bianco Pizza

      ricotta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, rosemary, truffle honey
      $17.00
    • !!! Chicken Caesar Pizza !!!

      grilled chicken, lemon-garlic dressing, mozzarella, topped with romaine, pecorino romano
      $18.00
    • !!!Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza!!!

      mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic drizzle
      $20.00
    • Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

      mozzarella, vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano
      $18.00

    Salads

    • Caprese

      heirloom tomatoes, torn mozzarella, basil, arugula, balsamic
      $16.00
    • Tricolore Greens

      arugula, radicchio, frisée, parmigiano, green olives, walnuts, lemon and olive oil
      $12.00
    • Caesar

      chiffonade romaine, lemon garlic dressing, parmigiano crisp
      $13.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      panko-breaded chicken, arugula, tomato, parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette
      $22.00
    • Strawberry Arugula

      strawberries, farro, arugula, almonds, ricotta salata, strawberry basil vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Chopped Italian

      salami, spicy peppers, olives, fennel, gem lettuce, parmigiano vinaigrette
      $18.00

    Sandwiches

    • Candela Burger*

      house tri-blend, provolone, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, griddled brioche, served with parmesan truffle fingerlings
      $19.50
    • Chicken Caprese

      grilled chicken, melted fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli, griddled ciabatta, served with lemon dressed arugula
      $19.00

    Entrées

    • Pan-Roasted Salmon*

      pistachio pesto, golden raisins, roasted cauliflower
      $32.00
    • Swordfish Puttanesca

      olives, tomato, capers, tuscan kale, preserved lemon, roasted potatoes
      $36.00
    • Scallop Risotto

      pan-seared scallops, asparagus tomatoes, basil, english pea risotto, crispy prosciutto, balsamic
      $38.00
    • Veal Soprano

      pounded bone-in veal chop, with provolone, crispy prosciutto, vodka sauce
      $44.00
    • Sicilian Tuna*

      pan-seared, saffron, white beans, castelvetrano olives, shaved fennel, blood oranges
      $38.00
    • Brick Chicken

      pan-seared statler chicken, agrodolce peppers, crispy polenta, broccolini, lemon pepper sauce
      $25.00
    • Veal Chop*

      16oz grilled chop, marsala jus, crispy prosciutto, sage butter, roasted fingerlings, broccolini
      $44.00
    • NY Strip Steak*

      12oz brandt farms, gorgonzola butter, asparagus
      $44.00
    • Filet Mignon*

      8oz, garlic butter, broccolini, truffle mashed potatoes, bordelaise
      $48.00

    Pasta

    lobster, crispy prosciutto, corn, cherry tomatoes, brandy-infused cream, lobster broth, fresh pappardelle
    • Lasagna

      100 layers, 3 cheeses, pomodoro
      $22.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      veal, pork, tomato, parmigiano, rigatoni
      $22.00
    • Spicy Chicken Sausage

      broccolini, housemade hot italian chicken sausage, garlicky pecorino sauce, fresh gemell
      $24.00
    • Cacio E Pepe

      fresh bucatini, house-made pancetta, cracked pepper and pecorino sauce
      $22.00
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano
      $20.00
    • Linguini & Clams

      littlenecks, confit chili, garlic white wine sauce
      $30.00
    • Sunday Gravy

      wild boar sausage, meatball, pork shoulder, tomato-red wine sauce, over fresh pappardelle, topped with black pepper ricotta
      $28.00
    • Shrimp Con Limone

      lemon, garlic butter, house-made ricotta cavatelli
      $28.00
    • Spicy Lobster

      $38.00

    Classics

    • Chicken Parmesan

      melted stracciatella, rigatoni, vodka sauce
      $24.00
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      breaded eggplant, provolone, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, basil, rigatoni
      $20.00
    • Sole Piccata

      panko-crusted, capers, creamy lemon white wine sauce, mashed potatoes
      $28.00
    • Chicken Francaise

      egg battered chicken, lemon, white wine, garlic butter, capers, parsley, fresh tagliatelle
      $24.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      pan-seared chicken, sautéed artisan mushrooms from fat moon farms, mashed green thumb farms potatoes
      $24.00

    Desserts

    cherry gelato, chocolate ganache, pistachio whipped cream
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Bomboloni

      warm italian donuts rolled in sugar
      $12.00
    • White Chocolate Strawberry Cannoli

      whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry crumble
      $12.00
    • Spumoni Sundae

      $13.00
    • Tiramisu

      lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese, cocoa
      $12.00
    • Death By Chocolate

      6 layered chocolate cake, chocolate chips, whipped cream
      $12.00
    • Limoncello Sorbet

      candied lemon sorbet, limoncello drizzle
      $11.00

    Sides

    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Side Truffle Mashed Potatoes

      $8.00
    • Side Roasted Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Side Creamy Polenta

      $6.00
    • Side Sautéed Kale

      $6.00
    • Side Sautéed Broccolini

      Garlic and chili
      $8.00
    • Side Asparagus

      $8.00
    • Side Sauce

    • Wedge

      diced pears, toasted walnuts, little gem lettuce, creamy gorgonzola dressing
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Side Tricolore

      $7.00
    • Truffle Parm Fingerlings

      $8.00

    Kids

    • KID PASTA

      with butter or tomato sauce
      $8.00
    • KID GRILLED CHICKEN

      with broccolini or mashed potatoes
      $9.00
    • KID CHICKEN CUTLET

      with broccolini or mashed potatoes
      $10.00
    • KID LINGUINI + MEATBALLS

      beef and pork meatball, tomato sauce, pecorino romano
      $10.00
    • KID PIZZA

      pomodoro, mozzarella
      $10.00

    LUNCH MENU

    Pick Two

    • Pick Two

      $20.00

    TOGO DRINKS

    TOGO Beverages

    • Coke Can

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke Can

      $3.00
    • Sprite Can

      $3.00
    • San Pellegrino Aranciata

      $6.00
    • San Pellegrino Limonata

      $6.00
    • San Pellegrino Blood Orange

      $6.00
    • Pellegrino Small

      $5.00
    • Pellegrino Large

      $8.00
    • Acqua Panna Large

      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday1:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    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, crafted with the finest ingredients.

    Location

    72 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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