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PortaBella Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1253 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

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What 1,253 people are saying

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

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  1. SaritaM

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious; the service was lovely; and it was more quiet than other restaurants in Carmel. Not super quiet, but you could hear yourself talk. The fish was extremely fresh and everything was delectable. We went twice in one weekend it was so good.
  2. StephenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. It definitely had the ambiance of a upscale restaurant.
  3. LeahL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I love this place, 10/10 would highly recommend. BLUE CHEESE BURGER IS HEAVENLY
  4. DavidR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside on the patio and had the most amazing lunch with our two kids (11 & 13). We all enjoyed every mouthful and the service was excellent!
  5. NickE

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We came to Carmel for my wife’s dinner. I chose this restaurant because it was rated as one of the best Italian on Open Table. We thought that it was pretty average. The dressing on the beet salad was pretty heavy and oily, and our entrees, sand dabs and the salmon were good but not exceptional. Wine selection was good, and the pistachios ice cream was excellent. Setting was nice but felt a bit like a tourist trap,
  6. Epicurean

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love this place. The food was delicious. I had the blue cheese burger and it was done perfectly. Such a cute atmosphere. We sat outside and enjoyed every moment. Great cocktails and excellent service as well. Our server was kind enough to bring water for our doggie. They even have a doggie menu! We will definitely be dining here again.
  7. JDMD

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very welcoming and kind staff. Food was delicious! The corn and crab bisque is a must!
  8. mom2two

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ham & cheese croque was fabulous, although dressing on salad was not very good. My husband orders a crab bisque which was tasty but lacked enough pieces of crab. His mushroom avocado burger was quite good. My daughter’s pappardelle bolognese pasta was fresh and tasty. The pasta with pomodoro sauce was also good but not as tasty as the bolognese pasta
  9. NapTownFoodie

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic short rib and scallop meal. Great service!
  10. HakimReza

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    One of our perennial favorites. Pet friendly covered and heated patio. We and pups arrived today in a downpour that would have stymied many places. Reliable menu and good wine selection. Try the Corn and Crab Bisque. It's the best in the city.
  11. Bsanguin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very memorable Carmel dining experience. Ambience was warm and greeting, service was excellent as was the meal. A very nice touch was Ismael, who roamed table to table playing guitar and lovely singing. We will be back.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best mushroom risotto. Fabulous dining experience.
  13. MikeD

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely late lunch with friends: relaxing service not rushed at all, excellent food, wine, dessert and a surprise treat with our dessert of a delicious port wine. This will be a repeat on future visits to Carmel!
  14. CraigM

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just one of many amazing restaurants in Carmel but, we don't miss this one while we're in town. Consistently the best.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous!! Excellent food and atmosphere.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing food! The atmosphere was fantastic and had a nice warm feel to it!
  17. Chicago123

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate outdoors; heat lamps were effective. Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cozy atmosphere & the food was amazing.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had lunches there before and they were good. Had dinner for the first time it was very good had that Osso Buco lamb and others we were with loves their meals as well.
  20. ConnieM

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the wait staff was terrific. Hope we get to visit again!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted with wine and did not have to wait. Everyone worked so quickly to sit and get our food. The service was exceptional. We were asked frequently how everything was going by the waitresses. The food was great. There was even live music.
  22. JacobR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place to eat with a significant other. The place was dimly lit, noise was moderate, food was delicious, and the service was great.
  23. JerryW

    New England

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were exceptional! The menu is pricey but what isn't.
  24. AndreaC

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so pleasantly surprised by our overall enjoyment of our dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. Food, ambience, and the strolling musician was the icing on the cake!~
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant we’ve been to in a while. Every dish was outstanding which is very unusual
  26. Elbow

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best service at Porta Bella than at any restaurant in recent memory. The food was also superb. Overall great meal!
  27. Long

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine. Everything we ate was simply amazing. For starters we had the prawns and octopus. Our entrees were scallops,and grilled king Salmon. Apple tart was our dessert of choice.
  28. BriannaC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing!
  29. KurtR

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Carmel.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our dinner! The mushrooms risotto was wonderful, as well the tagliatelle à la bolognese. The pecan pie and the chocolate lava cake were delicious too. Best Italian restaurant in Carmel.
  31. Mark

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice people, excellent food, wonderful ambience! Always my “go to” in Carmel
  32. JoeD

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was cozy, humble and staff was very attentive. The food was excellent and I will definitely come again.
  33. Theo

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The evening was perfect! Dinner was exceptional. Thank you!
  34. Vorgomona

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a New Year’s Eve dinner, and had a fabulous time and a fabulous meal. The food was excellent. Celebratory hats and crowns were available and there was music for the evening which was just lovely. The atmosphere fit the occasion exceptionally well
  35. Tippy

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service and atmosphere.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going there for our wedding anniversary 12/31 for the past 9 years.
  37. KathleenW

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and hospitality were all excellent. Thank you for making our anniversary dinner extra special.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family dinner. Welcoming, warm atmosphere. Food was delicious. Service was prompt. We will definitely return.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first trip to Carmell. This restaurant was recommended to me as a “must” for this visit. It is charming and delightful! The food was delicious and the service great. At our table we had Caesar salad, prosciutto appetizer, carbonara, sand dabs, roast chicken, and lobster ravioli. All were delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant to families, dates, and special events.
  40. LorcanM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and appetizers, guy came around playing the guitar and singing. Lots of fun.

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 4.6 stars by 1253 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for PortaBella Restaurant

Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Carmel

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm

  • 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

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