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$14.00Cacio E Pepe Arancini
panko-crusted risotto, cracked pepper, pecorino sauce$14.00Burrata & Peaches
burrata, heirloom tomatoes, candied walnuts, peaches, arugula$18.00Whipped Ricotta
pistachio pesto, poached pears, honey, rosemary focaccia$15.00Giant Meatball
pork and beef, pomodoro, polenta, pecorino$16.00Zucchini Fries
herb-breaded zucchini, parmigiano, lemon-truffle aioli$12.00Sizzling Shrimp Scampi
garlic lemon sauce, grilled focaccia$20.00Calamari
fresh from pt. judith, crispy fried, spicy peppers, salsa rossa$18.00Mussels Arrabiata
spicy garlic chile tomato broth, grilled focaccia$18.00
Pizza
Classico Pizza
pomodoro, mozzarella$15.00Margherita Pizza
fresh mozzarella, basil, crushed tomato, olive oil$16.00Bianco 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$20.00Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
mozzarella, vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano$18.00
Salads
Caprese
heirloom tomatoes, torn mozzarella, basil, arugula, balsamic$16.00Tricolore Greens
arugula, radicchio, frisée, parmigiano, green olives, walnuts, lemon and olive oil$12.00Caesar
chiffonade romaine, lemon garlic dressing, parmigiano crisp$13.00Chicken Milanese
panko-breaded chicken, arugula, tomato, parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette$22.00Strawberry Arugula
strawberries, farro, arugula, almonds, ricotta salata, strawberry basil vinaigrette$16.00Chopped Italian
salami, spicy peppers, olives, fennel, gem lettuce, parmigiano vinaigrette$18.00
Sandwiches
Entrées
Pan-Roasted Salmon*
pistachio pesto, golden raisins, roasted cauliflower$32.00Swordfish Puttanesca
olives, tomato, capers, tuscan kale, preserved lemon, roasted potatoes$36.00Scallop Risotto
pan-seared scallops, asparagus tomatoes, basil, english pea risotto, crispy prosciutto, balsamic$38.00Veal Soprano
pounded bone-in veal chop, with provolone, crispy prosciutto, vodka sauce$44.00Sicilian Tuna*
pan-seared, saffron, white beans, castelvetrano olives, shaved fennel, blood oranges$38.00Brick Chicken
pan-seared statler chicken, agrodolce peppers, crispy polenta, broccolini, lemon pepper sauce$25.00Veal Chop*
16oz grilled chop, marsala jus, crispy prosciutto, sage butter, roasted fingerlings, broccolini$44.00NY Strip Steak*
12oz brandt farms, gorgonzola butter, asparagus$44.00Filet 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$22.00Rigatoni Bolognese
veal, pork, tomato, parmigiano, rigatoni$22.00Spicy Chicken Sausage
broccolini, housemade hot italian chicken sausage, garlicky pecorino sauce, fresh gemell$24.00Cacio E Pepe
fresh bucatini, house-made pancetta, cracked pepper and pecorino sauce$22.00Rigatoni Alla Vodka
vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano$20.00Linguini & Clams
littlenecks, confit chili, garlic white wine sauce$30.00Sunday Gravy
wild boar sausage, meatball, pork shoulder, tomato-red wine sauce, over fresh pappardelle, topped with black pepper ricotta$28.00Shrimp Con Limone
lemon, garlic butter, house-made ricotta cavatelli$28.00Spicy Lobster
$38.00
Classics
Chicken Parmesan
melted stracciatella, rigatoni, vodka sauce$24.00Eggplant Parmesan
breaded eggplant, provolone, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, basil, rigatoni$20.00Sole Piccata
panko-crusted, capers, creamy lemon white wine sauce, mashed potatoes$28.00Chicken Francaise
egg battered chicken, lemon, white wine, garlic butter, capers, parsley, fresh tagliatelle$24.00Chicken 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$12.00White Chocolate Strawberry Cannoli
whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry crumble$12.00Spumoni Sundae
$13.00Tiramisu
lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese, cocoa$12.00Death By Chocolate
6 layered chocolate cake, chocolate chips, whipped cream$12.00Limoncello Sorbet
candied lemon sorbet, limoncello drizzle$11.00
Sides
Side Mashed Potatoes
$6.00Side Truffle Mashed Potatoes
$8.00Side Roasted Potatoes
$6.00Side Creamy Polenta
$6.00Side Sautéed Kale
$6.00Side Sautéed Broccolini
Garlic and chili$8.00Side Asparagus
$8.00Side Sauce
Wedge
diced pears, toasted walnuts, little gem lettuce, creamy gorgonzola dressingOUT OF STOCK$13.00Side Tricolore
$7.00Truffle Parm Fingerlings
$8.00
All hours
| Sunday | 1:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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
