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PortaBella Restaurant, Carmel, CA

PortaBella Restaurant

4.6 (1791)
$31 to $50
French
Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 53 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

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What 1,791 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PortaBella Restaurant in Carmel offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The charming ambiance and attentive staff create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere ideal for romantic dates or gatherings. Highlights include the "best mushroom soup" and a lovely outdoor patio. A must-visit for flavorful Italian dishes in a picturesque setting.
1,791 Reviews
  1. Pat

    California Central Coast19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our Anniversary in Carmel at this wonderful Italian restaurant! From the moment we walked into this quaint place, we were transported to Italy! Service and food superb. A guitar player serenaded the guests was a big hit! Once they lit the candle on our table it was an even more romantic way to celebrate! Wonderful place!!

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  2. Cliff VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best scallops in a tasty risotto I’ve had in years. Perfectly prepared! Both the mushroom and crab with corn soups were delicious. I am particularly fond of sand dabs and these were served with carrots and French green beans on top of a pillow or potatoes. Outstanding. The entire evening was a treat.

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  3. Betsy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice wait staff. We were gifted 2 glasses of champagne upon arrival. The grilled salmon was delicious but I prefer a little more salt. No big deal for me to add it. My husband had the short ribs and loved it! We’ll be back for sure!

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  4. Janet

    Portland / Oregon8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! Servings were large. I had the mushroom risotto. Ate half and saved the other half for lunch! The seafood pasta at the table next to us looked amazing! The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive without hovering while letting us take our time to enjoy our wine before ordering. I will definitely be back!

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  5. Sarah

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great flavors, but not the best spot for a special occasion. Service felt a bit inattentive.

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  6. Louise

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service from the get go wasn’t good. Tried to check in earlier and noticed 4 tables in patio were open so I thought I would try to ask 30 minutes early. The host in front rudely said no come later. Definitely no seat. Asked my partner to ask 20 minutes later and the same open table 30 minutes ago we were sat at. Once sat, the waiter was not great either. Took a long time to get to us and just checked back once and another time for dessert when we said no, came back 10 minutes later with the check. Food was alright, nothing special but the service is what we would not come back for. Bummer to go there for a special occasion. Would not return.

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  7. Mike

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal,service and atmosphere. Favorite when we make it to Carmel.

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  8. Sean

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & wonderful atmosphere. Elevated casual. Staff was attentive but not overbearing. The hostess, Alexa, was very kind & we greatly appreciated her recommendations. Can’t wait to come again!

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  9. George

    Dallas - Fort Worth23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We vacation annually in Carmel and always make it a point to dine at PortaBella. We have enjoyed many different entrees from the menu as well as the bisque, which is very good. Highly recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The server had some interesting attitude seeing a table of four south Asians. That’s all I’ll say to give them the benefit of doubt.

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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 1791 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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 53 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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