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Portabella in Carmel is a four star Mediterranean restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms. This place is good for groups. Diners found the food great.
3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is just ok.Had lunch here. The decor is nice and they offer al fresco dining, but it was too cold for that when I was there.Got a corner banquette table in the main room, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The husband and I swung by Portabella after searching for a late night spot to grab some dinner. We weren't disappointed.I thought the whole restaurant was incredibly charming. The whole cottage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were recently married in Carmel, so we had our rehearsal dinner at PortaBella. Everything went perfectly. The food came out in a timely manner and it was delicious. All of our guests commented on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really charming experience. Menu is eclectic - pan-Mediterrean, I would say. The paella was surprisingly good, and the portions generous. Before dinner, we sat at the small bar to have drinks, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given my experience here 4 stars except for this:I ordered a Grey Goose Vodka gimlet. They made the gimlet with well. I watched them do this. The waiter said to the bartender "It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Porta Bella is a charming place with a storybook cottage feel. We had excellent service and a great time. The seafood paella was delicious and tasty, the crab cakes divine. They have indoor/outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We randomly stopped here while walking around town. The staff was very friendly, answered all questions and willing to help. The lobster bisque was amazing and they had a mushroom bisque that was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely freaking adorable!!We passed this place the day before, and the patio was packed! Looks absolutely like a french countryside home, so wanted to try to come by prior to leaving town...had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here not too long ago and it was a prefect way to start off the day. We had a small thing of soup that's no longer on the menu. It was some kind of seafood base soup. I'll edit this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A charming indoor/outdoor spot with great ambiance.Had a tasty lunch that included; Crab and roast corn bisque with sourdough croutons Cream of mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice ambiance. The wait staff was friendly and fast. If it's a nice day, sit outside and people watch!I wouldn't suggest ordering appetizers, as you don't get very much (stick to the free bread...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like a 3.5*but the server was a little hurried and...i got he sense that he wasn't too interested in us since we weren't drinking. So. I had the scallops; very juicy, tasty and flavorful. 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have very fond memories of PortaBella.!! I love that it's dog friendly, and the service here is hard to beat. We were met at the door where our host even went so far as to block the rain with his...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand all the rave reviews about this place. It was just ok. Well, the service was good and attentive. The atmosphere was cute and cozy. However I felt bad for people sitting by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a homey and cozy restaurant, featuring countryside italian, spanish, and french cuisine. services were professional and attentive. i recommend the following menus:- Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque-...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good dog-friendly pick-especially if it's cold out. They have a covered patio in the back that is so covered you are really eating inside. This area is usually filled with dogs and everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I randomly stopped in Carmel with our dog, so we were definitely sucked into this restaurant when an older gentleman (host? owner?) in a charming tweed jacket greeted us as we walked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best retaurant out in carmel! i think! because it has a cute curb appeal with lil garden...the outdoor sitting is great, but it was too cold so we moved indoor! with our pooch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3 stars for food and a 5 for service. The owners of the place personally greeted us when we got there and were even extra friendly to my son and dog (and yes, brought him his...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have continued to come to this restaurant for special occasions when we we are in Carmel. It's very charming and romantic and they have GREAT seafood. I highly recommend the Salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this restaurant for food and services. After enjoying our walk at Carmel City Beach with our dogs, we were doing a quick run of window shopping on Ocean Ave a bit and came across this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here during our first day of our Weekend Getaway with the Pooches. We had planned to go to another restaurant for lunch, but they were closed. We looked at the handy list we had picked up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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When we arrived a Portabella, the owner was sitting at a table with a glass of wine. He welcomed us and showed us to our table. They have a front patio, inside dining room as well as a dog friendly back patio....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This *really* is the most prettiest picture-esque postcard worthy romantic place to eat. They have outdoor seating in the front and back but it was chilly so we sat inside. Did I mention how frikkin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won't lie. We ate here because it was the closest place to where we parked the car, and we were starving. This was our first time in Carmel (and part of the BF's first trip to the USA), so we had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My choice for lunch when I'm down in Carmel.They've got great service with nice food, however be careful because the portions are HUGE, esp. for the dessert items.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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This is a cute little place ( but what isn't cute in Carmel) with a European menu. The have a nice selection of wine and the owner will be happy to suggest to you what would go best with your meal. The salads...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed and embarrassed when I brought my friends here for dinner on a spontaneous Carmel trip. I suggested PortaBella because it had been rated 4 stars on Yelp, but I think that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2nd time we ate here I was contemplating a martini when the waiter looked at me and swear to god, said, "we have sapphire, how about dry and straight-up w/ 2 olives?" seriously? is this guy good or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After it was recommended by our hotel reception desk staff, we decided to give it a try. And we do not regret it! As it was a cool night, we opted to sit inside. We sat in the back room, which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Carmel..this restaurant is also pretty good! It's always busy we make a reservation in advance. It's a dog friendly restaurant and the food is always pretty good!
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give this place more stars but we ate off the Merlot menu so I don't really know how this place's food is. The waitress, Patty, was extremely friendly and gave us some good ideas for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice atmosphere and beautiful little house, however, the food is very unimpressive.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very crowded on Saturday night. We had to wait about an hour to get our entrees but the waitress made it up to us by buying us a half-bottle of Frog's Leap wine. The waitstaff was pleasant and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here for dinner on a Sunday evening with our 2 dogs and got seated right away in their back patio. It was a chilly night, so the patio was heated just right. Server was good and food was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful setting and interior (except back patio is drab, needs TLC). Take your friends here or have a romantic lunch or dinner. Cute bar area. This is an historic setting in Carmel where Sades used...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1 star because they have an enclosed back area for dogs with heat. 1 star for food. Service was fine. We had the mushroom napolean. ??? I was very confused, there was a layer of eggplant, some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went to carmel for my bf's birthday in december and we narrowed down our choices between here and nico, and we picked nico, i was determined to come here the next time i was in carmel, and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, both for special events (rehearsal dinner and family reunion). Both times I thought the owner, who greeted our party, and the waitstaff were wonderful. I had the lamb for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate to review this gem since it would be nice to have it all to ourselves...however, civic duty calls! If you eat in one restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula, stop here. Why:great food,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Service, Food and Location.On a nice sunny afternoon, we landed on the Main drag in Carmel. We stopped by a few places, sniffing and smelling aromas from the different kitchens and landed up at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for service. 4 stars for food. So how about 4.5?Our server was excellent. I wish I could remember his name. We had an early dinner here last week. We ate here specifically b/c we had our dog...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What a great find for a spontaneous lunch. Walked into a few restaurants in downtown Carmel and none seemed all that appealing. Decided on Porta Bella because they had outdoor seating available....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
me, one of my best friends, my wife and one of her best friends flew down to carmel for the afternoon (courtesy of my most excellent pilot friend) and we just decided by chance to go here. it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only restaurant in Carmel that has an indoor area where you can dine with your dog. Perfect for those rainy beach days. The food is great, the service is excellent, one of our favorites!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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We had Christmas dinner for six at Portabella. It has been highly recommended in some publications but also dismissed as a chain tourist trap locally. It has a nice location on Ocean Avenue, a charminig patio...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service: friendly but not good.Food: decent but not good.Seating: looks nice but feels cramped.The weirdest thing happened here. We were eating our food, and this huge dog head appeared next to our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I picked this place for lunch partly based on positive reviews here, but mostly on the fact that their menu had a crab and corn bisque on it, and one of my goals for this trip was to find and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, let me say that I don't get up to Carmel quite as often as I'd like. It is one of my favorite places in the world. When I do go there, I make it a point to try new restaurants, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, my review is going to be biased because I have a huge crush on my server, but part of the reason I have such a crush is because of the service (the other part is because he's fucking gorgeous). My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portabella is a lovely Mediterranean restaurant on the main road just a few blocks up from the beach. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with great service and excellent food. We have come here to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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you cannot help but notice the bright blue tablecloths out in the garden patio of this immaculate european restaurant. entrees like veal san domenico or chilean sea bass are perfectly complemented by a huge...
wcities.com - user review
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my wife and i stopped here for lunch on a sunday. fantastic! the food was great and offered some very.....
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