PortaBella Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to PortaBella, a charming wine bar in Carmel, CA, offering a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. With vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to a variety of dietary preferences. The menu boasts a selection of exquisite lunch starters, salads, sandwiches, and burgers, such as the Lobster Ravioli and Avocado Chicken Sandwich. Customers rave about the cozy ambiance, excellent service, and delectable dishes like the Mushroom Soup and Short Ribs Linguini. The outdoor seating welcomes furry friends, making it a dog-friendly spot for all to enjoy. Overall, PortaBella stands out for its outstanding food quality, warm hospitality, and inviting atmosphere, creating a memorable dining experience for guests. Visit PortaBella for a taste of authentic flavors and a touch of Italian nostalgia.
Lunch Appetizers and Soups
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque Lunch
Brioche croutons and chives.
Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup Lunch
Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.
Hummus with Pita Bread Lunch
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar.
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli Lunch
Served with tomato basil cream sauce.
Prosciutto Di Parma con Crostini Lunch
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread.
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio Lunch
Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers, and arugula.
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns Lunch
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli.
Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc Lunch
Garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme, and butter served with homemade fries.
Assiette de Fromage Lunch
Assorted cheeses blue d'auvergne, petit basque, chamembert le chatelain, local goat cheese crottim. Served with cabernet onion jam and croutons.
Classic Caesar Salad Lunch
Croutons shaved Parmesan, anchovies.
Flamb Jumbo Shrimp Salad Lunch
Grapefruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, orange segments, honey tarragon vinaigrette.
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad Lunch
Raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad Lunch
Mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, honey tarragon vinaigrette.
Lunch Salads
Lunch Sandwiches and Burgers
Avocado Chicken Sandwich Lunch
Marinated chicken breasts, Swiss cheese, tomato, greens, garlic aioli, and ciabatta.
Croque Monsieur Lunch
Traditional french ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, and baked to perfection.
Vegetarian Croque Monsieur Lunch
Mixed wild mushroom, tomatoes, and basil.
Blue Cheese Burger Lunch
Angus beef, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onions, greens, and tomatoes.
Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger Lunch
Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens, and tomatoes.
Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto Lunch
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Grilled King Salmon Lunch
Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, Beurre Blanc chive sauce.
Oven Braised Short Ribs Lunch
8 hours slow-cooked short ribs in a Merlot wine reduction, Mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables.
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken Lunch
Roasted Mary's organic chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard lemon sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes.
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish Lunch
Lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes.
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle Al Pomodoro Lunch
Comes with sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, basil in homemade marinara sauce.
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese Lunch
Traditional slow cooked Italian tomato meat sauce.
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare Lunch
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, over fresh linguine.
Lunch Entrees
Dinner Appetizers, Soups, and Salads
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque Dinner
Brioche croutons and chives.
Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup Dinner
Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.
Grilled Spanish Octopus Dinner
Served with heirloom potatoes, roasted bell pepper almond coulis.
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio Dinner
Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers, shallots and arugula.
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli Dinner
Comes with tomato basil cream sauce.
Prosciutto Di Parma Con Crostini Dinner
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread.
Hummus with Pita Bread Dinner
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zatar.
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns Dinner
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli.
Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc Dinner
Garlic confit, shallots, parsley, thyme and butter served with grilled bread.
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Salad Dinner
Local mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, pistachio, honey tarragon vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad Dinner
Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies.
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad Dinner
Raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette.
Assiette De Fromage Dinner
Assorted cheeses blue d'auvergne, petit basque, chamembert le chatelain, local goat cheese crottin. Served with cabernet onion jam and croutons.
Oven Braised Short Ribs Dinner
Eight hours slow-cooked short ribs in a merlot wine reduction, mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato, and seasonal vegetables.
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Dinner
Lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, and Yukon mashed potatoes.
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken Dinner
Roasted mary's chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard sauce, and golden Yukon mashed potatoes.
Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto Dinner
Wild mushrooms, arborio rice, winter truffle, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Pasta Alla Carbonara Dinner
Pappardelle pasta with smoked apple-wood bacon, mushroom, nutmeg, cream reduction, and Parmesan cheese.
Lamb Ossobuco Dinner
Braised lamb shank, oven roasted in red wine with fennel, golden raisins, and roasted almonds served over potato gratin.
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese Dinner
Traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce.
Lamb Tenderloin Dinner
Pan-seared loin, roasted baby potatoes, vegetables, and cranberry brandy port sauce.
Grilled King Salmon Dinner
Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, and beurre blanc chive sauce.
Linguine AI Frutti DI Mare Dinner
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster saffron broth, and over fresh red bell linguine.
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops Dinner
Served with English pea risotto, and grilled asparagus in an orange cognac sauce.