Great owners, good service, better than average food. Small, off the beaten path but close to everything.

This is a small neighborhood Italian restaurant. There aren't many of these left. I live several hundred miles away but when I am back in town visiting family this is a 'must' place for us to eat. Their pizzas are excellent. And their lasagna --...More

A friendly neighborhood place with excellent pizza. The Old Fashion Tomato Pie is outstanding. Frank's famous appetizer, which has artichokes, red peppers, and mozzarella, is also very good. They do a big takeout business, and tend to underestimate the time that they will need to...More

Candela's is the local Italian BYOB hotspot off the beaten path in the Lawrence suburb. It's a small space on a neighborhood block with a private lot but we had no problem parking on the street. It's a pretty little place with a few tables...More

Stopped by here for lunch with the family. The place itself is small, wasn't impressed by the fact that it was near empty. Many booths, not many tables, they had to put two together to accommodate 6. Ordered antipasto, not true to Italian style. Cut...More

Candela is by far the most family oriented Restaurant and Pizzeria in the area. The dinning area is small but that does not take away from the family relaxed feeling you get when you come in. People saying how to their neighbors at the back...More

Recently ate here with more daughter who lives on the area. The staff are great, very welcoming, polite and made sure we had everything out entire dinner. The restaurant is a little older, but it was clean and wasn't too loud. The menu offered a...More

Family owned. Makes you feel that you are eating at a relatives house, owner comes out to greet you and talk to you,pizza has a thin crust,tastes amazing

This place is a neighborhood gem. Casual, homey, and solid standard Italian fare, this byob is a welcome place if you need great food but don't want a overly fancy place. I've been twice and know I'll keep going back. Waitstaff and kitchen staff are...More

I've placed and order for 2 pies, one plain and other veggie for pick up. They said it will be ready in 20 min, I arrived after 20 min and they were taking it out of the oven which is great. Nothing worst than cold...More