PortaBella

Carmel By The Sea, California · $$$ · Italian

Nestled on Ocean Avenue in Carmel, Porta Bella Restaurant is a charming and romantic haven, blending elegant indoor dining with a picturesque flagstone patio perfect for al fresco meals. By day, the patio buzzes with lively conversations and fresh, locally-inspired Mediterranean cuisine, drawing in passersby. At night, the inviting aromas of regional dishes from Italy, Southern France, and Spain, paired with an excellent selection of California wines, spill out each time the famed front door opens. Open daily from 11:30am to 9:00pm (until 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays), Porta Bella offers a warm, sophisticated ambiance and vegetarian-friendly options, making it a must-visit culinary gem.

Menu (69 dishes)

• Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad — $23.00
• Alfredo Sauce Pasta — $14.95
• Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio — $22.00
• Jumbo Lobster Ravioli — $22.00
• Prosciutto Di Parma Con Crostini — $20.00
• Hummus with Pita Bread — $16.00
• Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
• Grilled Spanish Octopus — $25.00
• Pasta Alla Carbonara — $39.00
• Classic Creme Brulee — $16.00
• Cheese Pizza — $14.95
• Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Salad — $23.00
• Monterey Bay Sand Dabs — $36.00
• Cheeseburger with French Fries — $15.95
• Steam Rice with Chicken — $15.95
• Marinara Cheese Pasta — $14.95
• Butter Parmesan Cheese Pasta — $14.95
• Chicken Alfredo Sauce Pasta — $17.95
• Pepperoni Cheese Pizza — $14.95
• Grilled King Salmon — $39.00
• Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port — $22.00
• Warre's Otima 10 Years Tawny Port — $18.00
• Grand Marnier — $16.00
• Romana Sambuca — $14.00
• Benedictine D.O.M. — $16.00
• Luxardo Amaretto Di Saschira — $14.00
• Kahula — $14.00
• Castello Banfi Grappa — $15.00
• El Massaya Arak — $13.00
• Dorda Double Chocolate — $14.00
• Baileys Irish Cream — $14.00
• Frangelico — $14.00
• Cointreau — $14.00
• Mozart Chocolate Cream — $15.00
• St. Germain — $15.00
• Limoncello — $14.00
• Amaro Averna — $16.00
• Nonino Amaro — $18.00
• Montenegro Amaro — $17.00
• Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns — $22.00
• Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc — $24.00
• Classic Caesar Salad — $18.00
• Assiette De Fromage — $29.00
• Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad — $22.00
• Avocado Chicken Sandwich — $19.00
• Croque Monsieur — $20.00
• Vegetarian Croque Monsieur — $19.00
• Blue Cheese Burger — $20.00
• Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger — $20.00
• Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto — $33.00
• Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish — $34.00
• Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad — $19.00
• Oven Braised Short Ribs — $39.00
• Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare — $39.00
• Chocolate Lava Cake — $18.00
• Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken — $35.00
• Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle Al Pomodoro — $36.00
• Fresh Pappardelle Alla Bolognese — $37.00
• Warm Pecan Pie — $17.00
• Classic Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto — $36.00
• Lamb Ossobuco — $39.00
• Lamb Tenderloin — $39.00
• Pan-Seared Sea Scallops — $39.00
• Apple Tarte Tatin — $17.00
• Classic Tiramisu — $17.00
• Homemade Bread Pudding — $16.00
• Pistachio Ice Cream — $16.00
• Fernet Branca — $16.00