Portabella Menu

Welcome to Portabella, an exquisite Italian restaurant nestled along Ocean Ave in the picturesque Carmel-By-The-Sea. This charming eatery beautifully marries traditional Italian flavors with a cozy ambiance, perfect for a memorable dining experience.

The menu at Portabella is a culinary delight, boasting standout dishes like the Wild Mushroom Risotto, bursting with earthy flavors, and Jumbo Lobster Ravioli, elegantly paired with a rich tomato basil cream sauce. For those craving the essence of simplicity, the Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken showcases succulent roasted organic chicken complemented by golden Yukon mashed potatoes.

Each dish is crafted to highlight fresh, quality ingredients, ensuring a satisfying meal. Reviewers commend not only the food but also the warm service and charming ambiance, making Portabella a true haven in Carmel.

Lunch - Entrees

• Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken

  Roosted mary's organic chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard lemon souce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes.

  US$29.00

• Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

  Traditional slow cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce.

  US$31.00

• Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto

  Wild mushrooms , Arborio rice , winter truffle , parmigiano reggiano.

  US$29.00

• Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle Al Pomodoro

  With Sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, basil in home made marinara sauce.

  US$29.00

• Oven Braised Short Ribs

  Eight hours slow cooked short ribs in merlot wine reduction mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables.

  US$35.00

• Grilled King Salmon

  Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potato, beurre Blanc chive sauce.

  US$34.00

• Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Fish

  Lemon caper souce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes.

  US$30.00

• Pasta Alla Carbonara

  Fresh Papardelle pasta with pancetta, mushrooms, nutmeg, cream reduction and Parmesan Cheese.

  US$33.00

• Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare

  Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, over fresh linguine.

  US$37.00

Dinner

• Portabella Cream Of Mushroom Soup-BOWL

  Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.

  US$14.00

• Jumbo Lobster Ravioli

  With tomato basil cream sauce.

  US$20.00

• Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

  Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan, capers, shallots and arugula.

  US$20.00

• Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad

  Raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette.

  US$18.00

• Smoked Salmon With Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad

  Mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, honey forragon vinaigrette.

  US$21.00

• Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque - BOWL

  Served with brioche croutons and chives.

  US$14.00

• Classic Caesar Salad

  Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies.

  US$17.00

• Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns

  Marinated in olive oil garlic, emon, served with lemon herb aioli.

  US$20.00

• Grilled Spanish Octopus

  Served with heirloom potatoes, roasted bell pepper almond coulis.

  US$23.00

• Prosciutto Di Parma Con Crostini

  Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread.

  US$19.00

• Portabella Cream Of Mushroom Soup-CUP

  Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.

  US$8.00

• Assiette De Fromage

  Assorted cheeses blue d'auvergne, petit Basque chamembert le chatelain, local goat cheese crottin served with cabernet onion jam and croutons.

  US$28.00

• Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc

  Garlic,Shallots , Parsley and butter served with grilled bread

  US$22.00

• Hummus With Pita Bread

  Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zator.

  US$13.00

• Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque - CUP

  Served with brioche croutons and chives.

  US$8.00

Lunch

• Jumbo Lobster Ravioli

  With tomato basil cream sauce.

  US$18.00

• Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque-CUP

  Brioche croutons and chives.

  US$8.00

• Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

  Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan, capers and arugula.

  US$18.00

• Hummus With Pita Bread

  Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, zator.

  US$12.00

• Portabella Cream Of Mushroom-BOWL Soup

  Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.

  US$15.00

• Prosciutto Di Parma Con Crostini

  Shaved parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread.

  US$18.00

• Assiette De Fromage

  Assorted cheeses- bleu d'auvergne, petit bosque, chamembert le chatelain, local goat cheese crottim serverd with cabernet onion jam and croutons.

  US$26.00

• Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque-BOWL

  Brioche croutons and chives.

  US$15.00

• Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc

  garlic, shallots, parsley and butter served with grilled bread

  US$20.00

• Portabella Cream Of Mushroom Soup-CUP

  Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.

  US$8.00

• Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns

  Marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, served with lemon herb aioli.

  US$19.00

• Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque

  Brioche croutons and chives.

  US$11.00

• Portabella Cream Of Mushroom Soup

  Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.

  US$11.00

Lunch - Sandwiches & Burgers

• Avocado Chicken Sandwich

  Marinated chicken breasts, swiss cheese, tomato, greens, gorlic aioli, ciabatta.

  US$18.00

• Croque Monsieur

  Traditional french ham and swiss cheese sandwich, baked to perfection vegetarian option is available with portabella mushroom upon request.

  US$19.00

• Blue Cheese Burger

  Angus beef, roquefort cheese, carame ized onions, greens and tomatoes.

  US$19.00

• Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger

  Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens and tomatoes.

  US$19.00

• Vegetarian Croque Monsieur

  mixed wild mushrooms , tomatoes , basil

  US$18.00

Lunch - Salads

• Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad

  Grape fruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, orange segments, honey tarragon vinaigrette.

  US$22.00

• Classic Caesar Salad

  Croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies.

  US$16.00

• Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad

  Raspberries, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, tarragon vinaigrette.

  US$17.00

• Smoked Salmon With Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad

  Mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, honey tarragon vinaigrette.

  US$20.00

Dinner - Entrées

• Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

  Served with English pea risotto, grilled asparagus in orange cognac sauce.

  US$39.00

• Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle Al Pomodoro

  With sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, english peas, basil in home made marinara sauce.

  US$32.00

• Linguine Al Frutti Di Mare

  Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster saffron broth, over fresh red bell linguine.

  US$39.00

• Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

  Traditional slow cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce.

  US$34.00

• Grilled King Salmon

  Swiss chard, Yukon moshed potato beurre Blanc chive sauce.

  US$36.00

• Monterey Bay Sand Dabs

  Lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, Yukon mashed potatoes.

  US$32.00

• Oven Braised Short Ribs

  Eight hours slow cooked short ribs in a merlot wine reduction mixed local mushrooms, Yukon mashed potato and seasonal vegetables.

  US$38.00

• Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken

  Roasted mary's chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard sauce, golden Yukon mashed potatoes.

  US$32.00

• Lamb Ossobuco

  Braised lamb shank, oven roasted in red wine with fennel, golden raisins, roasted almonds served over potato gratin.

  US$38.00

• Pasta Alla Carbonara

  Pappardelle posta with smoked apple-wood bacon, mushroom, nutmeg, cream reduction and parmesan cheese.

  US$36.00

• Classic Wild Mushroom Risotto

  Wild mushrooms, arborio rice, winter truffle, parmigiano reggiano.

  US$32.00

• Lamb Tenderloin

  Pan-seared loin, roasted baby potatoes, vegetables, cranberry brandy port sauce.

  US$39.00