La Candela Espanola - Staten Island

Shoutout to La Candela . Great service and food was so fresh and delicious. Didn’t have food like this for a long timeFood: 5/5

Order take out. Food was great. Frank, the bartender, mixes a great sangria.Food: 5/5

We love it here!!We ordered shrimp ajillo and baked clams for an appetizer. Both were delicious.For dinner we shared paella Valenciana. It was also delicious.Sangria was excellent!!Food and service were also both excellent.

This is a frequent place for my family. My parents have become friendly with the wait staff. The food is excellent and the servers are pleasant and accommodating. I love going to here.Food: 5/5

La Candela Española is a fantastic restaurant that serves some of the best Spanish cuisine I've ever tasted. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was struck by the warm and inviting ambiance of the place. The decor is tasteful and elegant, and the staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating.But of course, the real star of the show here is the food. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious, from the traditional tapas dishes to the main courses. The ingredients are clearly fresh and of high quality, and the chefs clearly know what they're doing in the kitchen.One standout dish for me was the paella, which was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of saffron and a generous helping of seafood. The flavors were bold and complex, and it was clear that a lot of care had gone into preparing the dish.I would highly recommend La Candela Española to anyone looking for an authentic taste of Spain in a welcoming and charming environment. The food is excellent, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is simply delightful. I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes!