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PortaBella Restaurant, Carmel, CA

PortaBella Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1743 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Ocean Ave and Monte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 38 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 1,743 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 atmosphere and consistently delightful dining experiences. Guests praise its "excellent service" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like lobster ravioli and mushroom risotto. The ambience is cozy and welcoming, making it a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings. "Highly recommend" for a memorable meal.

1,743 Reviews
  1. James

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding food and service. Noise level was extreme. Its popularity was impressive. We were inside in the front. Outside or in the back would have been better.

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  2. Daniela

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful location. We were greeted with a smile as we entered and seated right away as we had a reservation. Food was amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Gene

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always make it a point to eat at PortaBella's on every trip to Carmel. The food is delicious! The location is very easy to get to and in the middle of the town. The service wasn't bad, but this time it was not as friendly or inviting as it has been in the past. I chatted with my neighboring tables and it was a great night of dining.

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  4. Jason VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The linguine di Amare was fire!!!!! If you are ever in Carmel, get this.

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  5. Caroline

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and such good food! The atmosphere was so lovely and everyone was so attentive. The crab bisque and pesto bread were a favorite. Will definitely be back

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  6. Kevin

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful restaurant. Food was excellent. We sat on the patio out front.

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  7. Diane

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Charming ambience, excellent service, and really good food!

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  8. Lori

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lovely stop. Three of us enjoyed each of our entrees. The wine temp was spot on, the atmosphere was just what we needed after a long drive. I highly recommend Porta Bella.

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  9. David

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. Really enjoyed dinner here.

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  10. Daniel

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    escaped for a day in Carmel, stumbled upon this beautiful italian restaurant downtown Carmel..cute looking restaurant w ambience. Di Mare was 11/10, very creamy. Bread was hot and the sauce was pesto/avocado w a kick of spice 🌶️ to it.

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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 1743 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
8:30 PM
Booked 38 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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