Candela Cucina

Candela Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Bill

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Terrific experience overall. Our waitress Brianna was very knowledgeable & made great suggestions. Food was outstanding & the ambiance was amazing. Couldn’t have been more satisfied & will definitely be a repeat patron.
   

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   Gretchen

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We were early and sat at the bar with Nico as our server. He was very pleasant and made a delicious cocktail. We ended up staying at the bar for dinner with Nico. He was very attentive, but not intrusive. Our meals were delicious. I had them chicken parm, husband had the lamb shank and friend had the steak. All were wonderful. We all had cappuccinos which were delicious as was the bread pudding. We highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   Dave VIP

   Greater Boston29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Dylan was our friendly attentive server. Food excellent
   

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   Diane VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a great experience here - the food was exceptional and our waitress was terrific. And it is a comfortable and charming environment. We will make it a “go-to”.
   

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   Cristina VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   A truly amazing restaurant that serves excellent quality food and always provides exceptional service.
   

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   David

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Beautiful restaurant, great service and really enjoyed the food.
   

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   Peter

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Phenomenal meal - thank you. Most memorable Italian for me in a long time - well done!
   

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   Michael

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Finding the appropriate accolades for our experience at Candela Cucina is challenging. To begin, we entered the restaurant with open minds and a blank slate; and that slate was superb from the structure with its immense hand hewn beams and stone walls to the sublime decor especially the artwork of Meg Roberts that included a lifesize painting of a young Sophia Loren bordering the kitchen doorway and Italian noblemen on other walls. The choice of colors and even the wallpaper in the restrooms were simply perfect. Next comes the service provided by Amanda and others that was seamless and accommodating in every way. They performed as a well rehearsed group of Chamber music musicians and never missed a note. The food, from the delicious focaccia to the crisp and lightly dressed Caesars and onto the tender and exquisite Calamari was more than satisfying. The ample entrees including a special Lasagna, Chicken and Kale Ravioli in Marsala sauce and the Cacio e Pepe were delightful and filling. Beyond all of that high praise, there were detailed touches such as a birthday card for my wife that accompanied a creamy Tiramisu that was topped with a chocolate medallion with Happy Birthday on its face. We discussed the Meg Roberts paintings with the manager, Peter, who was affable and welcoming in every sense of the word. We are smitten with Candela Cucina--and with good reason.
   

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   Ginny VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Just come to this gem of an Italian restaurant. Everything about it, visually, is elegant. The drinks are excellent. The food, spectacular. The bruschetta was heavenly, we’ve never had better. The duck was tender and delicious, as well as the veal. We indulged in the bread pudding and it was well worth it. This was our fourth time at Candela . We’ve not been disappointed yet.
   

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    Marsha

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

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

    Delicious Veal Parmesan! Tender veal with a crust full of flavor & wonderful tomatoes over pasta. A generous portion too. Excellent, friendly service, cool lighting in a historic space with comfortable seating. Go! You’ll love it!
    

    Candela CucinaResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you, Marsha. We are so glad you enjoyed our veal and look forward to your next visit!
    

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