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PortaBella Restaurant, Carmel, CA

PortaBella Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1670 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.
PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.

The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-4395
  • Website
    http://www.portabellacarmel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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Menu

All of our ingredients are local and freshly picked. Corkage Fee $30

Appetizers and Soups

  • Roasted Corn and Crab BisqueUS$7.00

    Brioche croutons and chives

    • CupUS$7.00
    • BowlUS$13.00

  • Portabella Cream of Mushroom SoupUS$7.00

    drizzled with truffle oil and chives

    • CupUS$7.00
    • BowlUS$13.00

  • Hummus with Pita BreadUS$9.00

    Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar

    • Jumbo Lobster RavioliUS$16.00

      With tomato basil cream sauce

      • Prosciutto di Parma con CrostiniUS$15.00

        Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread

        • Beef Tenderloin CarpaccioUS$15.00

          truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers and arugula

          • Skewered Grilled Jumbo PrawnsUS$16.00

            Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli

            • Steamed Mussels au Vin BlancUS$17.00

              garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme and butter served with homemade fries

              • Assiette de FromageUS$22.00

                Assorted cheeses- Bleu d'Auvergne, Petit Basque, Chamembert le Chatelain, Local Goat Cheese Crottim Served with Cabernet onion jam and croutons

                Salads

                • Classic Caesar SaladUS$14.00

                  Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies

                  • Flambé Jumbo Shrimp SaladUS$18.00

                    grapefruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, orange segments, honey tarragon vinaigrette

                    • Tricolor Organic Baby Beet SaladUS$15.00

                      raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette

                      • Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese SaladUS$18.00

                        mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, honey tarragon vinaigrette

                        Sandwiches & Burgers

                        All of our sandwiches and burgers are served with our house salad or Homemade Fries

                        • Avocado Chicken SandwichUS$16.00

                          Marinated chicken breasts, Swiss Cheese, tomato, Greens, Garlic Aioli, ciabatta

                          • Croque MonsieurUS$17.00

                            traditional French ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, baked to perfection

                            • Vegetarian Croque MonsieurUS$16.00

                              mixed wild mushroom, tomatoes and basil

                              • Blue Cheese BurgerUS$17.00

                                Angus beef, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onions, greens and tomatoes

                                • Avocado Mushroom Swiss BurgerUS$18.00

                                  Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens and tomatoes

                                  Entrées

                                  • Classic Wild Mushroom RisottoUS$26.00

                                    Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano

                                    • Grilled King SalmonUS$27.00

                                      Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, Beurre Blanc chive sauce

                                      • Oven Braised Short RibsUS$28.00

                                        eight hours slow-cooked short ribs in a Merlot wine reduction, Mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables

                                        • Lemon Dijon Garlic ChickenUS$25.00

                                          Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Whole Grain Mustard lemon Sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes

                                          • Monterey Bay Sand Dabs FishUS$26.00

                                            lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes

                                            • Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al PomodoroUS$22.00

                                              With sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, basil in homemade marinara sauce

                                              • Pappardelle alla BologneseUS$26.00

                                                traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce

                                                • Linguine ai Frutti di MareUS$31.00

                                                  Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, over fresh linguine

                                                  Last updated: 8 September 2023

                                                  What 1,670 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.5
                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                  • 4.4Service
                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Monterey / Carmel

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  PortaBella Restaurant in Carmel offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food, service and ambience." Known for its "wonderful menu" and charming atmosphere, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. The restaurant features a cozy patio, excellent wine selection, and is dog-friendly, making it a "must do" when in Carmel.

                                                  1,670 Reviews

                                                  1. Katie

                                                    New York City

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined today

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    Crab bisque & lamb osso bucco were ok but linguine di mare was sub par (very stingy on the shellfish). Definitely trading on its location.

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                                                  2. HanLei

                                                    Central Coast

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Excellent meal. Food came quickly, pesto dip served with table bread was amazinggg! Pasta was perfectly al dente and all the seafood was fresh and delicious :)

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                                                  3. Lennie

                                                    San Francisco

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    The food taste good. About the service, there was no warmth and sincere hospitality from the lady host and the waiter who took our order.

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                                                  4. Michael

                                                    San Francisco

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Lunch and appetizers were absolutely delicious. Bread was amazing. Bread pudding tasted old and was not as good as what I had approx 3 weeks ago. Had to ask for coffee three times and by the time we got the coffee we were done with dessert.

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                                                  5. Amanda

                                                    Denver

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The food was delicious, especially the mushroom risotto! We will be back.

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                                                  6. Judy

                                                    Amarillo

                                                    11 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    11 reviews

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Porta Bella was a fabulous dining experience! Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff provided excellent service, and amazing food. Highly recommend this restaurant in the heart of beautiful Carmel!

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                                                  7. Julia

                                                    Central Coast

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    Very charming restaurant. Crowded/popular even on a November Monday evening. Food was delicious, good portion size.

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                                                  8. Sherrill

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    32 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    2.0

                                                    32 reviews

                                                    Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 2
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    1st strike - any restaurant that upcharges the diner for using a credit card should make that clear when a reservation is made. I didn't have enough cash so had to pay extra for the privilege of dining at this restaurant. Shame on them! 2nd strike - service was uneven and not very attentive. We waited a long time for our water and it was 20 minutes from the time we arrived before we were asked if we were ready to order. 3rd strike - the food was ok, but not great and certainly not what I thought I was getting for the price. There are better places to eat in Carmel (lots of them as we discovered on our recent trip for my husband's birthday). Don't waste your time here on marginal food and service.

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                                                  9. Demetra

                                                    San Francisco

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Cozy and elegant. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!

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                                                  10. george

                                                    Central Coast

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    As usual, an excellent all around experience Bashar and Richard added a true personal touch

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  PortaBella Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. PortaBella Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-4395.

                                                  PortaBella Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1670 OpenTable diners.

                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 44 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  Google Map for PortaBella Restaurant

                                                  Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Area
                                                    Carmel
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
                                                  • Price
                                                    $31 to $50
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    French, European
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Business Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    Street Parking
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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