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PortaBella Restaurant, Carmel, CA

PortaBella Restaurant

4.6 (1753)
$31 to $50
French
Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,753 people are saying

PortaBella Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PortaBella Restaurant in Carmel offers a charming ambiance with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "perfect atmosphere," making it ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, many highlight the "delicious" lobster ravioli and "creamy" Di Mare pasta. It remains a "must-go" for locals and visitors alike.

1,753 Reviews
  1. Tamara VIP

    Minneapolis85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Loved the black bean and goat cheese fritters with salsa! And the halibut and trout were delicious.

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  2. Jeff

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at PortaBella. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent.

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  3. Chris VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful dinner, we’ve been here many times before and we’ve always enjoyed it!

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  4. Fe

    San Francisco12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was subpar - fries were cold and the ham sandwich was not good

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  5. Shawna

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, intimate setting. Food was epic as was the service. I’d highly recommend

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  6. Patricia

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch experience. Service was a bit slow but not bad. Food was wonderful as usual and the ambience was perfect. Great restaurant for a special occasion.

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  7. aleah

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Celebrated my fiancé’s birthday. Scallops and risotto, amazing. Seasfood pasta, delicious! Drink were yummy and the service was perfect. They surprised him with happy birthday and baklava after dinner. Our new spot when we visit Carmel.

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  8. Sivai

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but very pricey for small servings. We ordered the lamb, short ribs, spaghetti, lobster ravioli, mushroom soup, and the shrimp. Very tasty! The room was a little tight, it’s like we’re all packed up in one area like sardines in a can. Service was good!

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  9. Angela

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

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  10. Bernice

    Munster2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience at this restaurant recommend the Beef Carpacio. The food was amazing if a bit pricey. Would definitely go back🥂

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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 4.6 stars by 1753 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Carmel

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for PortaBella Restaurant

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
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