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    La Candela

    3.7 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tony A.

    This is the second Candela restaurant I have visited, the first one is in Hicksville ,I believe that this one is better, the service was excellent, they were always around ready to help, the place itself was nice and clean with pictures and sounds of Perú giving it a good ambiance, the food was great, enjoyed the whole experience, I had the special of the day, grilled octopus, delicious and everyone else in the party enjoyed their choices

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    Melissa V.

    Love this chain! Love that they are expanding! We originally found the first candela in Hicksville which is a much larger space. Then when we moved to Commack we knew about the Candela is Huntington, also a wonderful and large space. Now they opened this spot, with AMAZING FOOD. They have their liquor license and they are up and running. If you want to taste good Peruvian food, it's a must go! The Ceviche Mixto tasted perfect and finished everything. The fish was so fresh! The stuffed avacado con crema and chicken in the middle was so dressing and light to eat. Our dinners, so much food and enough to take home if you don't finish. To end off we have a tiramisu cake and took home our favorite, alfajore cookie. Go try their food!! If you want the best Peruvian food on Long Island, this is it!!

    Chicken Chaufa #delicious.

    I will start with Absolutely delicious food. See picture of my delicious chaufa. The ambiance is very welcoming and the service was excellent. Overall I will definitely recommend.

    White meat quarter chicken with rice and beans - $12

    White meat quarter chicken with rice and beans - $12 Was really good and you definitely can't beat the price!

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    The food was absolutely amazing and the service was top-notch! Each dish was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was just fantastic.

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    2 years ago

    We stopped by after a long flight and on our way home. Found this little spot. Tasty food great service and good portions.

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    2 years ago

    The restaurant was clean and the food and service was good, but it is over-priced and they don't have a lunch menu.

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    4 years ago

    We got takeout and the food was great! I loved the flavor of the pollo saltado and the papa las huancaina were also very yummy.

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    3 years ago

    The food was delicious and the prices are reasonable. Loved the entertainment as well. Overall just a great dinner experience

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    3 years ago

    Love this spot! Great staff, very good food, and the ambiance is fun and family friendly.

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    4 years ago

    Worth a visit. Great service and good food. The lemon pizco was delicious! Will definitely go back

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    4 years ago

    Great lomo saltado and ceviche! Green sauce is very good but it is spicy. Will definitely get again.

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    4 years ago

    I just went there, their sign said closed, door was open and unlocked, no lights... A Friday night at 6PM, something is wrong.

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    Small gem in an easy to miss parking lot. I must say this is very close to true Hawaiin Poke. The…read moremarinated fish is excellent. Probably my favorite part is that they have kale noodles! Those are just always awesome. Topping options are limited, but rightfully so. Sauce options are a fair variety. Their utensils come in this little packet of paper with chopsticks, a fork and napkins in there. Very nicely done. The bowls are filled to the brim and pack a great amount of flavor. The location itself is small, but you really dont need much. They have online ordering which is perfect. Ordered online and food was ready before the time they said it would be (unlike other places). Do give this place a try and share your opinion

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    The food was very good. The owner was there on the floor to ensure everything g was going smoothly…read more I had an Aperol Sprits and we shared the veal parmigiana and creamed spinach. Both were excellent. I'm glad my cousin doesn't have my appetite because I sure finished more than my portion of that creamed spinach. It may have been the best I ever had. The only negative for me was the bread served at the table was mediocre - but the olive oil dipping sauce was excellent as well.

    What a bummer !!!…read more Before writing this review, I made sure to come back several times, on Friday nights, to see if my experience was just a one-off. Unfortunately, things have definitely changed. The vibe that once made this place special just isn't there anymore. On a Friday night, the atmosphere feels flat, and even the lighting could use some work (Too Bright) it would benefit from being dimmed to create a more inviting and energetic setting. The staff doesn't seem as engaged as they once were, and sadly, the food isn't hitting the same either. The biggest disappointment, however, has been the music. The DJs don't seem to know how to read the crowd. When most of the room is sitting down and barely even bobbing their heads, it's probably time to switch things up and get some energy flowing. The one bright spot is Mike behind the bar. He's still on point, keeps the drinks coming, and provides the level of service that keeps customers happy. I truly enjoyed this place in the past, which makes it even more disappointing to see it heading in this direction. I'm hoping management takes notice and brings back the atmosphere that made people want to keep coming back.

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    La Candela - peruvian - Updated September 2026

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