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Overview & Highlights

Nestled in the heart of Castellón, Restaurante Candela is a gem in the Mediterranean culinary landscape. Located at Carrer d'Alloza, 185, 12001 Castelló de la Plana, this restaurant exudes warmth and hospitality, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. With a friendly ambiance guided by the attentive staff, including the well-regarded owner, Guillermo, diners are sure to feel welcomed from the moment they step inside.

Restaurante Candela is particularly famous for its enticing daily menu, offering a harmonious blend of traditional and modern Mediterranean flavors. Diners have raved about the culinary magic presented on their plates, with highlights including a delightful salteado de verduras topped with creamy béchamel, and a refreshing ensalada de pasta fully loaded with fresh ingredients. The variety ensures that there is something for everyone, from rich albóndigas de ternera in a traditional sauce to just-caught bacalao and the vegetarian delight of lasaña de verduras.

One of the standout features of the dining experience at Restaurante Candela is the weekly menu, which showcases an impressive array of options. Each dish is crafted with local, high-quality ingredients, infusing a sense of authenticity into each bite. The desserts, often a highlight for many, are not to be missed. Creamy natillas and decadent chocolate mousse served in charming vessels evoke delightful responses from customers, adding the perfect sweet ending to the meal.

Although Restaurante Candela does not have a dedicated website, their presence is felt through social media platforms, where they share glimpses of their culinary offerings, even if the weekly menu updates are a bit infrequent. With a price point of around 16€ per person for the daily menu, it balances affordability with quality, making it a favored stop, especially in the bustling center of Castellón.

Whether you are hunting for a casual meal or a special occasion, Restaurante Candela promises an enjoyable experience filled with genuine Mediterranean flavors, friendly service, and a cozy environment. With the voices of satisfied diners echoing their praises, it’s clear that this restaurant is a vital part of the Castellón dining scene. Whether you're revisiting cherished favorites or discovering something new, this establishment knows how to leave a lasting impression.

Comforts & Conveniences

Accessibility
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • No delivery
Highlights
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
Popular for
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Offerings
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Dining options
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
Amenities
  • Has bar on site
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Good for groups
Planning
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Difficult to find a space

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Visitor Testimonials (924)

Muy recomendable. Hemos cenado con el menú, todo incluido. El servicio atento y amable.

It helps to know Guillermo, the owner. The Wife was happy to revisit one of her favorite restaurants.

These guys are magicians with the food. The stuff is very polite. Everything form the menu worth it, don't you hesitate.

Candela es un bar de tapas y restaurante muy conocido en Castellón En esta ocasión, fuimos un día entre semana y probamos su menú semanal El menú es el mismo para toda la semana La semana del 15 al 20 de septiembre de 2025 había 5 primeros (ensalada de pasta, salmorejo, salteado de verduras, raviolis y arroz negro) y 6 segundos a elegir (albóndigas, bacalao, chuletas, salmón, lenguado y lasaña de verduras). A las 15:00h el balacao ya se había terminado Probamos: - Salteado de verduras gratinadas con bechamel y queso. Bien - Ensalada de pasta con vegetales frescos, atún y vinagreta. No es solo asta, tiene bastantes ingredientes. Está muy bien - Albóndigas de ternera en salsa tradicional. Bien, sin más - Atún Nos ofrecieron cambiar el salmón por atún y lo pedimos. - De postres, además de las 6 opciones que daban en carta había muchas más Probamos las natillas y una crema de chocolate y estaba todo muy bueno. Ambas se sirven en vasito El menú incluye pan, agua sostenible, postre o café Algún plato como la lasaña tenía un suplemento de 3€ o el lenguado de 4.50€ Comimos bien, es buena opción Sobre todo en los días que los restaurantes de alrededor no abren. No tiene página web, pero tiene redes sociales, Facebook e Instagram Aunque en ninguna de ellas publican el menú semanal actualizado desde hace tiempo Precio16€/personas. Precio del menú del día sin suplementos. Visita: miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2025

Restaurante en pleno centro de Castellón, platos elaborados con ingredientes de calidad y de la zona. 4 entrantes, plato principal, postre y cafe por 26€. El plato principal y el postre un poco escasos. Eran las fiestas de la magdalena y aún así el servicio fue rápido. Tuvimos unas pequeñas discrepancias a la hora de pagar pero con las fiestas es normal.

My wife and I had a great evening in this restaurant. The atmosphere was beautiful and the food we ordered was great. I would recommend their plate of 4 different types of cheese and pork steak to anyone.The stuff were friendly, polite. I would like to compliment the fact they didn't let us pay for the glass of wine which waiter brought by mistake, though my wife actually drank it, and we really wanted to pay. Nothing but compliments for this place. We are definitely gonna come back.

Excelente trato! Restaurante de comida mediterránea de buena calidad. Destacar el trato de los profesionales. El local es muy bonito y dispone también de terraza. Súper recomendable.

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