Candela Cucina

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Cuisine: Italian, Pizza

Address: 72 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA

Phone: 774-510-7901

Hours

  • Sunday: 11:30–20:30
  • Monday: 11:30–21:00
  • Tuesday: 11:30–21:00
  • Wednesday: 11:30–21:00
  • Thursday: 11:30–21:00
  • Friday: 11:30–21:00
  • Saturday: 11:30–21:00

Menu

Starters

  • Cacio E Pepe Arancini — $16.00
    panko-crusted risotto, cracked pepper, pecorino sauce
  • Zucchini Fries — $13.75
    herb-breaded zucchini, parmigiano, lemon-truffle aioli
  • Giant Meatball — $18.50
    pork and beef, over polenta, pomodoro, pecorino
  • Zuppa Toscana — $9.25
    italian sausage, potatoes, kale, creamy broth
  • Garlic Clams — $20.75
    littlenecks, garlic, white wine, oregano, grilled focaccia
  • Crispy Mozzarella — $16.00
    fried fresh mozzarella, vodka sauce
  • Charred Tomato Soup — $9.25
    garlic croutons, olive oil, parmigiano
  • Mussels Arrabbiata — $20.75
    spicy garlic chile tomato broth, grilled focaccia
  • Calamari — $20.75
    fresh from pt. judith, spicy peppers, salsa rossa
  • Whipped Ricotta — $17.25
    pistachio pesto, poached pears, honey, rosemary focaccia
  • Shrimp Scampi — $23.00
    garlic lemon sauce, grilled focaccia
  • Burrata & Peaches — $20.75
    burrata, heirloom tomatoes, candied walnuts, peaches, arugula

Salads

  • Caesar — $15.00
    chiffonade romaine, lemon garlic dressing, parmigiano crisp
  • Chicken Milanese — $25.25
    panko-breaded chicken, arugula, tomato, parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette
  • Caprese — $18.50
    heirloom tomatoes, torn mozzarella, basil, arugula, balsamic
  • Chopped Italian — $20.75
    salami, fresno peppers, olives, fennel, cucumbers, chickpeas, little gems lettuce, parmigiano vinaigrette
  • Strawberry Arugula — $18.50
    strawberries, farro, arugula, almonds, ricotta salata, strawberry basil vinaigrette
  • Tricolore — $16.00
    arugula, radicchio, frisée, parmigiano, olives, walnuts, lemon, olive oil

Pizza

  • Margherita Pizza — $18.50
    fresh mozzarella, basil, crushed tomato, olive oil
  • Classico Pizza — $17.25
    pomodoro, mozzarella
  • Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza — $20.75
    mozzarella, vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano
  • Chicken Caesar Pizza — $23.00
    grilled chicken, lemon-garlic dressing, mozzarella, topped with romaine, pecorino romano
  • Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza — $23.00
    mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic drizzle
  • Bianco Pizza — $19.50
    ricotta, mozzarella, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, rosemary, truffle honey

Classics

  • Chicken Marsala — $27.50
    pan-seared chicken, mushrooms, marsala sauce, mashed potatoes
  • Chicken Parmesan — $27.50
    melted stracciatella, rigatoni, vodka sauce
  • Eggplant Parmesan — $23.00
    breaded eggplant, provolone, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, basil, rigatoni
  • Sole Piccata — $32.25
    panko-crusted and pan-seared with creamy lemon white wine sauce, capers, mashed potatoes
  • Chicken Francaise — $27.50
    egg battered chicken, lemon, white wine, garlic butter, capers, parsley, smashed fingerlings

Specialties

  • Veal Chop — $50.50
    grilled chop, marsala jus, crispy prosciutto, sage butter, broccolini, smashed fingerlings
  • Pan-Roasted Salmon — $36.80
    pistachio pesto, golden raisins, roasted caulilini
  • Swordfish Puttanesca — $41.50
    grilled center cut, olives, tomato, capers, tuscan kale, preserved lemon, smashed fingerlings
  • Sicilian Tuna — $43.75
    pan-seared, saffron, white beans, castelvetrano olives, shaved fennel, blood oranges
  • Scallop Risotto — $43.75
    pan-seared scallops, asparagus, tomatoes, basil, english pea risotto, crispy prosciutto, balsamic
  • NY Strip Steak — $50.50
    brandt farms, gorgonzola butter, grilled asparagus, smashed fingerlings
  • Filet Mignon — $55.25
    8oz, garlic butter, broccolini, truffle mashed potatoes, bordelaise
  • Brick Chicken — $27.50
    statler chicken, preserved lemon, agrodolce peppers, broccolini, smashed fingerlings
  • Veal Soprano — $50.50
    pounded bone-in veal chop, with provolone, crispy prosciutto, rigatoni, vodka sauce

Pasta

  • Cacio E Pepe — $25.25
    house-made pancetta, cracked pepper, pecorino sauce, house-made bucatini
  • Rigatoni Bolognese — $25.25
    veal, pork, tomato, parmigiano
  • Rigatoni Alla Vodka — $23.00
    vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano
  • Lasagna — $25.25
    100 layers, 3 cheeses, pomodoro, top with bolognese
  • Linguini & Clams — $34.50
    littlenecks, chili crisp, garlic white wine sauce, grilled focaccia
  • Shrimp Con Limone — $32.25
    lemon, garlic butter, house-made ricotta cavatelli
  • Spicy Lobster — $43.75
    lobster, crispy prosciutto, corn, cherry tomatoes, brandy-infused cream, lobster broth, fresh pappardelle
  • Sunday Gravy — $32.25
    wild boar sausage, meatball, pork shoulder, tomato-red wine sauce, over fresh pappardelle, topped with black pepper ricotta
  • Shrimp Chicken Sausage — $27.60
    broccolini, housemade hot italian chicken sausage, garlicky pecorino sauce, fresh gemelli

Entrees

  • Sole Piccata (Lunch) — $25.25
    panko-crusted, capers, creamy lemon white wine sauce, mashed potatoes
  • Veal Parmesan (Lunch) — $25.25
    breaded cutlet, prosciutto, provolone, melted stracciatella, vodka sauce, rigatoni
  • Pan-Roasted Salmon (Lunch) — $27.50
    pistachio pesto, golden raisins, roasted caulilini
  • Rigatoni Bolognese (Lunch) — $20.75
    veal, pork, tomato, parmigiano
  • Lasagna (Lunch) — $20.75
    100 layers, 3 cheeses, pomodoro, top with bolognese

Sandwiches

  • Candela Burger — $22.50
    house tri-blend, provolone, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, griddled brioche, served with parmesan truffle fingerlings
  • Chicken Caprese — $21.75
    grilled chicken, melted fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto aioli, griddled ciabatta, served with lemon dressed arugula

Desserts

  • Hazelnut Bomboloni — $13.75
    warm italian donuts rolled in sugar
  • Tiramisu — $13.75
    sponge cake soaked in kahlua with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder
  • White Chocolate Strawberry Cannoli — $13.75
    whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry crumble
  • Affogato — $13.75
    vanilla ice cream, espresso, nutella
  • Death by Chocolate — $13.75
    6 layered chocolate cake, chocolate chips, whipped cream
  • Pistachio Ice Cream — $13.75
    house-made, chocolate drizzle