Portabella - Carmel-By-The-Sea (CA)

5 /5 M S: What a delightful restaurant. We had reservations and were greeted warmly from the get go. The restaurant has a cozy and pleasant vibe. The food is so good, as the wine choices. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. We definitely will come again when in Carmel.

5 /5 Ola Barlik: We had dinner at Portabella with a group of four, and it was a really wonderful experience. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere and the service were pleasant. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Adi Levinshtein: My recent lunch at Portabella in Carmel was an absolute delight from start to finish. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuinely friendly service that made me feel welcome and attended to throughout my meal. The food truly stood out as exclusive and exceptionally well-prepared. The shining star of the meal, without a doubt, was the crab bisque. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed – a dish that truly elevated the entire dining experience. Portabella offers a wonderful atmosphere and an impressive menu. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable lunch in Carmel.

4 /5 H D “Juanito”: It is ones if the best reviewed restaurants in town, and there are good reasons for it. The building is charming, like a small house on the Tuscany country side. Italian food is known for its simplicity and bold flavors, you will find exactly that here. There is nothing fancy about their preparations, but the flavor combination was divine, tender meats and perfectly cooked pasta, transitional Italian at its best. If they could tune down the saltines a bit, it would be perfect.