PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

1679 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(831) 624-4395
Website
http://www.portabellacarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque$7.00
Brioche croutons and chives
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$13.00
Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup$7.00
drizzled with truffle oil and chives
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$13.00
Hummus with Pita Bread$9.00
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli$16.00
With tomato basil cream sauce
Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini$15.00
Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio$15.00
truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers and arugula
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns$16.00
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli
Steamed Mussels au Vin Blanc$17.00
garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme and butter served with homemade fries
Assiette de Fromage$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 Salad$14.00
Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies
Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad$18.00
grapefruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, orange segments, honey tarragon vinaigrette
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad$15.00
raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad$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 Sandwich$16.00
Marinated chicken breasts, Swiss Cheese, tomato, Greens, Garlic Aioli, ciabatta
Croque Monsieur$17.00
traditional French ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, baked to perfection
Vegetarian Croque Monsieur$16.00
mixed wild mushroom, tomatoes and basil
Blue Cheese Burger$17.00
Angus beef, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onions, greens and tomatoes
Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger$18.00
Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens and tomatoes

Entrées

Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto$26.00
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano
Grilled King Salmon$27.00
Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, Beurre Blanc chive sauce
Oven Braised Short Ribs$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 Chicken$25.00
Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Whole Grain Mustard lemon Sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish$26.00
lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al Pomodoro$22.00
With sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, basil in homemade marinara sauce
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$26.00
traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$31.00
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, over fresh linguine

What 1,679 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 is celebrated for its "splendid management," "delicious food," and "great service." Guests praise the "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a "must-do" dining experience. While some mention noise and occasional service issues, the "flawlessly-prepared dishes" and "lovely ambiance" ensure a memorable visit.

1,679 Reviews

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RockyP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Really great hospitality.
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Karin
VIP
San Francisco
43 reviews
2.0
43 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Portabella has been our long time favorite. This was our 25th year dining here on Christmas Eve. We have wonderful memories with our family and friends. Sadly the new management has changed the overall dining experience. The warmth and decorum is gone, and the once outstanding food is now mediocre. We will not return. ☹️
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Danelle
VIP
San Francisco
73 reviews
4.0
73 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had not been to Porta Bella in all our years coming to Carmel. We are glad we finally did. The salmon was fresh and delicious. Our server was quite competent. The atmosphere was cozy. It is a short walk to our hotel, La Playa.
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Nicole
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was very nice and the service was great. It’s a quaint little spot with a nice outdoor patio. We started with the cheese plate - which was lovely and a mushroom soup. Our main dishes were the sanddabs, seafood pasta, salmon and the bolognese pasta. Everything was delicious except for the kids pizza my nephew ordered. It wasn’t good and the waiter noticed my nephew didn’t eat any of it so he took it off of our bill (we didn’t ask). Overall nice meal and great service.
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RitaM
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve admired this restaurant while walking by it for years but we usually eat brunch and not lunch at Carmel-by-the-Sea. This time we had out-of-town relatives visiting us with their dog so I found this restaurant on Fido.com. We enjoyed the food and service at Portabella. We had a dog and were seated in the covered back patio on this drizzly day.
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Jackie
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always make sure to stop here when visiting carmel. The food is delicious, my server was wonderful. I was there with my pup, everyone was so kind to her, and it helps they have a puppy menu. The manager, Richard, was so kind to us, and absolutely delightful. We'll be back! Hugs, Jackie and Lola
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Karl
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lobster ravioli was good and so was the complimentary bread and pesto
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Izzy
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is fine, not worth the price. Portions are big
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Lisa
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening….so nice to enjoy it all, the food was excellent, the scallops were light delicate and tasty, just wish we had more than 4. We paired with the carbonara, which was very nice. They added mushrooms which actually was a nice not strong addition. The ambience was lovely, relaxing and the noise levels were low, we could actually have a quiet conversation. Strolling guitar was a nice touch too
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Katie
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
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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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 1679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.portabellacarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 624-4395

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PortaBella Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup

Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque

Appetizers and Soups

Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque$7.00

Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup$7.00

Hummus with Pita Bread$9.00

Jumbo Lobster Ravioli$16.00

Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini$15.00

Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio$15.00

Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns$16.00

Steamed Mussels au Vin Blanc$17.00

Assiette de Fromage$22.00

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad$14.00

Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad$18.00

Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad$15.00

Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad$18.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Avocado Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Croque Monsieur$17.00

Vegetarian Croque Monsieur$16.00

Blue Cheese Burger$17.00

Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger$18.00

Entrées

Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto$26.00

Grilled King Salmon$27.00

Oven Braised Short Ribs$28.00

Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken$25.00

Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish$26.00

Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al Pomodoro$22.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$26.00

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$31.00

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FAQs

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Is PortaBella Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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