La Candela Española

Name: La Candela Española
Address: 3923 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, New York, 10308, US
Telephone: (718) 356-8798
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.30

Spanish restaurant

La Candela Española effortlessly combines a cozy ambiance with a vibrant Spanish flair, making it a popular choice in Staten Island for both lunch and dinner. With a menu offering everything from comforting paella to savory ribeye, the restaurant caters to various tastes and dietary preferences, including vegetarian options. While many rave about the quick service and delightful peach sangria, some diners have noted that flavors can sometimes miss the mark. Perfect for casual outings or romantic dinners, it welcomes families with high chairs and a kids’ menu.

Contact Info

Location: 3923 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10308
Phone: (718) 356-8798
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm
Sunday: 2-9 pm

Other Business Hours

Delivery

Monday: 4-10 pm
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-10 pm
Saturday: 4-10 pm
Sunday: 4-10 pm

Services

Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great coffee
Great dessert

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy

Groups

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Food & drink

Vibe

Paella

Seafood

Shrimp

Lobster

Sangria

Street View

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Reviews

The service is excellent, the staff is very friendly and helpful, but we definitely didn't like the food.
My daughter ordered shrimp and they didn't have any flavor or salt.
My cousin ordered paella and it didn't have any flavor.
I ordered ribay.
The cooking was perfect, but it wasn't.
It had no flavor or salt.

To start: Greeted by very friendly and beautifully dressed Maitre d.
Whom immediately took our drink order.
Drinks tasted like virgins.👎🏼 Took the waiter 20 min to take the order.
Had to be called over. Dressing for the salad, on point.
👍🏼 Sides came promptly.
Wasn't a fan of the cheesey bread. Disappeared waiter. Plates cleared by bus boy, wanted something else cleared from the table.
He literally ignores me and JUST WALKED AWAY, all the while me saying excuse me, the table next to us watched in horror as he just walked away!😯 Entree next.
However, where was the seafood appetizer?! According to whom I think was the manager (wearing jeans).
I only asked about the appetizer, not ordered it! ARE.
YOU.
KIDDING.
ME?! No apologies.
Was told it could be ordered, but then dinner would be cold. Ok entree, edible, but severely lacking taste, which is skilled, because I ordered the steak with mushrooms, butter, onions and garlic sauce.
🤦🏻‍♀️ Fish overdone. Btw this meal cost $150.
💸 Never Again.
🛑🚫