From Our Kitchen
Classic Italian Cuisine
Enjoy traditional flavors of Italy in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, locally-sourced and the perfect complement to our vast wine cellar. Every dish is made with love and served fresh to your table on Ocean Avenue.
Soups & Appetizers
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
Brioche croutons and chives.
Cup 10 | Bowl 18
PortaBella Cream of Mushroom Soup V
Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.
Cup 10 | Bowl 18
Hummus with Pita Bread Vegan
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, and zatar.
15
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli Chef's Pick
With tomato basil cream sauce.
App 20 | Entrée 35
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers, and arugula.
19
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns GF
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, served with lemon herb aioli.
20
Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc
Garlic, shallots, parsley, and butter, served with grilled ciabatta.
22
Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, and grilled ciabatta.
19
Assiette de Fromage
Assorted cheeses — Bleu d'Auvergne, Petit Basque, Camembert le Châtelain, Humboldt Fog goat cheese crottin — served with Cabernet onion jam, fig jam, nuts, and crostini.
28
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Croutons, shaved Parmesan, and anchovies. Add chicken breast (14), grilled salmon or prawns (17).
17
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad V GF
Raspberries, mixed greens, orange segments, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, and tarragon honey vinaigrette. Add chicken breast (14), grilled salmon or prawns (17).
18
Flambé Jumbo Shrimp Salad GF
Grapefruit wedges, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cream, mixed greens, and honey tarragon vinaigrette.
23
Smoked Salmon with Pistachio Herb Goat Cheese Salad GF
Mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, and honey tarragon vinaigrette.
22
Sandwiches & Burgers
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast, Swiss cheese, tomato, greens, garlic aioli, and ciabatta. Served with house salad or homemade fries.
19
Croque Monsieur
Traditional French ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, baked to perfection. Served with house salad or homemade fries.
20
Vegetarian Croque Monsieur V
Mixed wild mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil. Served with house salad or homemade fries.
19
Blue Cheese Burger
Angus beef, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onions, greens, and tomatoes. Served with house salad or homemade fries.
20
Avocado Mushroom Swiss Burger
Angus beef, garlic aioli, greens, and tomatoes. Served with house salad or homemade fries.
20
Entrées
Classic Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto Chef's Pick V GF
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
33
Grilled King Salmon GF
Green Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potatoes, and beurre blanc chive cream sauce.
37
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al Pomodoro V
With sautéed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, and basil in homemade marinara sauce.
33
Oven Braised Short Ribs
Eight-hour slow-cooked short ribs in a mixed local mushroom Merlot wine reduction, served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
38
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken GF
Roasted Mary's organic bone-in chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard lemon sauce, and golden Yukon mashed potatoes.
31
Pasta alla Carbonara
Fresh pappardelle pasta with pancetta, mushrooms, nutmeg, cream reduction, and Parmesan cheese.
37
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs
Lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, and Yukon mashed potatoes.
34
Fresh Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce.
35
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare Chef's Pick
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, tomatoes, lobster cream broth, and basil, over fresh linguine.
39
Soups & Appetizers
Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque
Served with Brioche croutons and chives.
Cup 10 | Bowl 18
PortaBella Cream of Mushroom Soup V
Drizzled with truffle oil and chives.
Cup 10 | Bowl 18
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
Truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan, capers, and arugula.
22
Grilled Spanish Octopus GF
Served with baby heirloom potatoes and roasted bell pepper almond coulis.
25
Steamed Mussels Au Vin Blanc
Garlic, shallots, parsley, and butter, served with grilled ciabatta.
24
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli Chef's Pick
With tomato basil cream sauce.
App 22 | Entrée 38
Skewered Grilled Jumbo Prawns GF
Marinated in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, served with lemon herb aioli.
22
Prosciutto di Parma con Crostini
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, and grilled ciabatta.
20
Hummus with Pita Bread Vegan
Garbanzo bean dip, tahini, lemon, cumin, pine nuts, and zatar.
16
Assiette de Fromage
Assorted cheeses — Bleu d'Auvergne, Petit Basque, Camembert le Châtelain, Humboldt Fog goat cheese crottin — served with Cabernet onion jam, fig jam, nuts, and crostini.
29
Salads
Tricolor Organic Baby Beet Salad V GF
Raspberries, mixed greens, orange segments, sunflower seeds, Roquefort blue cheese, and tarragon vinaigrette. Add chicken breast (14), grilled salmon or prawns (17).
19
Classic Caesar Salad
Croutons, shaved Parmesan, and anchovies. Add chicken breast (14), grilled salmon or prawns (17).
18
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Salad GF
Local mixed greens, asparagus, orange wedges, pistachio, and honey tarragon vinaigrette.
23
Entrées
Monterey Bay Sand Dabs
Lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables, and Yukon mashed potatoes.
36
Oven Braised Short Ribs
Eight-hour slow-cooked short ribs in a mixed local mushroom Merlot wine reduction, served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
39
Classic Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto Chef's Pick V GF
Wild mushrooms, Arborio rice, winter truffle, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
36
Fresh Tuscan Pappardelle al Pomodoro V
With sautéed wild mushrooms, artichoke hearts, English peas, and basil in homemade marinara sauce.
36
Fresh Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Traditional slow-cooked Italian tomato-meat sauce.
37
Lemon Dijon Garlic Chicken GF
Roasted Mary's organic bone-in chicken breast, vegetables, whole grain mustard sauce, and golden Yukon mashed potatoes.
35
Pasta alla Carbonara
Fresh pappardelle pasta with pancetta, mushrooms, nutmeg, cream reduction, and Parmesan cheese.
39
Grilled King Salmon GF
Green Swiss chard, Yukon mashed potatoes, and beurre blanc chive cream sauce.
39
Lamb Ossobuco Chef's Pick
Braised lamb shank, oven roasted in red wine with fennel, golden raisins, and roasted almonds, served over potato au gratin.
39
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare Chef's Pick
Jumbo prawns, mussels, local calamari, lobster cream broth, basil, and tomatoes, over fresh linguine.
39
Lamb Tenderloin GF
Pan-seared loin, roasted baby potatoes, and vegetables in a huckleberry sauce.
39
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops GF
Served with English pea risotto and grilled asparagus in an orange cognac sauce.
39
Cocktails
Cadillac Margarita
Casa Dragones Reposado Tequila, Grand Manier, Lemon Juice, Agave
30
Spicy Margarita
Altos Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Agave, Chamoy & Tajin Rim
20
Carajillo
Liquor 43, Altos Tequila, Espresso
18
XO Fashion
Hennessy XO, Orange Slice, Luxardo Cherry
38
Hennessy SideCar
Hennessy VS, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim
20
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vodka or Altos Tequila, Kahlua, Espresso
20
PortaBella Manhattan
Maker's Mark Whiskey, Carpano Antica, Black Walnut Bitters
20
Barrel-Aged Old Fashion
Rod & Hammer's Whiskey, Luxardo Cherry, Orange
20
Irish Coffee
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Cubed Sugar, Whipped Cream
18
Chocolate Martini
Aspen Vodka, Chocolate Liquor, Bailey's
18
Mai Tai
White Rum, Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
18
PortaMary
Absolut Vodka, House Bloody Mary Mix, Olives, Pickled Cucumbers, Shrimp, Lime, Chamoy & Tajin Rim
22
Hibiscus Gimlet
Aspen Vodka, Homemade Hibiscus Syrup, Lime Juice
20
French 75
Empress 1908 Gin, Champagne, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
18
Royal Gin & Tonic
Empress 1908 Gin, Fever-Tree Tonic Water
18
Pineapple Smoke
Vida Mezcal, Pineapple & Lemon Juice, Agave Syrup, Angostura Bitters
20
Limoncello Spritz
Villa Massa, Limoncello Liqueur, Martin Miller's Gin, Fresh Mint
20
Hugel Spritz
St. Germain, Elderflower Syrup, Sparkling Wine
20
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Sparkling Wine
18
Berry Spritzer
Chambord, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Sparkling Wine
20
Sarti Rosa Spritz
Sarti Rosa Aperitivo, Sparkling Wine
20
Beer
Chimay RSV Blue Dark Ale, Belgium
12
Dolomiti, Pilsner, Italy
10
Menabrea, Amber, Italy
10
Orval, Trapist Ale, Belgium
11
Peroni, 0.0, Italy
9
Ayinger, Wheat Beer, Germany
10
Lagunitas, IPA, CA
10
Sam Smith, Indian Ale
10
Peroni, Lager, Italy
10
Sparkling by the Glass
Folktale, Sparkling Rose, Monterey County
14
Candoni, Prosecco, Italy (SPLIT)
16
Moet & Chandon Imperial, Brut Rose (SPLIT)
22
Nicolas Feullatte, Brut, Champagne (SPLIT)
25
White by the Glass
Daou Rose, Paso Robles
15
Chardonnay, Ardeche, Louis Latour, France
16
Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa
20
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France
16
Sauvignon Blanc, Illumination, By Quintesa, Napa & Sonoma County
24
Moscato, Seven Daughters, Italy
14
Pinot Grigio, Organic, Candoni, Italy
14
Red by the Glass
Carmel Road, Pinot Noir, Monterey
15
Malbec, Graffigna, Argentina
14
Merlot, Markham, North Coast
14
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles
16
Cabernet Sauv., Lion Tamer, Napa Valley
25
Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Mazetier, France
16
Tempranillo, Campo Viejo, Spain
14
Zinfandel, Old Soul, Lodi
14
Super Tuscan, Il Bruciato, Antinori
24
Sparkling Wines
Luca Paretti, Prosecco Rose, Italy
50
Mionetto, Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Brut, Italy
50
Mumm, Blanc De Blancs, Napa
55
Taittinger, Rose, Champagne, France (375ml)
55
Contadi Castaldi, Franciacorta, Brut, Italy
60
Odonata, Rose, SLH, Monterey County, 2022
75
Jean-Francois, Dautreville, Premier Cru, Reserve, Extra Brut, France
80
Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, Champagne, France
85
Taittinger, Brut, Champagne, France
90
Louis Roederer, Collection 245, Champagne, France
120
Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne
150
Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Rose, Champagne
170
Perrier-Jouet, Belle Epoque, 2016
350
Dom Perignon, Champagne, 2013
560
Special Whites
Morgan, Riesling, Double L Vineyard, SLH, 2024
45
Nivole, Moscato D’Asti, DOCG, Italy, 2022
48
Laurenz V. Friendly Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2022
50
Kettmeir, Muller Thurgau, Italy, 2022
50
Remi Niero, Eclat, Marsanne, France, 2023
55
Hugel Riesling, Alsace, France, 2023
65
Vermentino, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2025
75
Rosé
Theresa Noelle, Sta. Rita Hills, 2020
50
Miraval, Provence France 2025
55
Vino Minetta, Napa Valley, 2023
60
Guado Al Tasso, Scalabrone, Rose, Italy, 2023
65
Pinot Grigio
Joel Gott, Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2022
40
Polvaro, Venezia, Italy, 2024
45
Kettmeir, Alto Adige, Italy, 2022
48
Banfi, San Angelo, Toscana, 2024
55
Santa Margherita, Valdadige DOC, 2022
60
Sauvignon Blanc
Ramon Bilbao, Rueda, Spain, 2024
45
Borgo Conventi, Collio, DOC, Italy, 2022
45
Daou, Paso Robles, 2023
50
Rombauer, Sonoma County, 2024
55
Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, 2025
65
Sancerre Jean-Jacques Auche’re, Loire Valley, France 2023
70
Chardonnay
Bernardus, Monterey, 2023
50
Bianchi, Santa Barbara County, 2023
50
Black Stallion, Estate, Napa Valley, 2023
55
Sanford, Sta. Rita Hills, Estate Grown, 2022
60
J.Lohr, Monterey, 2023
60
Fabrice Larochette, Bourgogne, France, 2024
65
The Calling, “Dutton Ranch”, Russian River, 2023
65
Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne, Aligote, 2022
70
Famille Gueguen, Chablis, France, 2023
70
Talbott, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, 2023
75
Vino Minetta, Napa Valley, 2023
75
Domaine des Moirots-le Vieux Chateau-Montagny 1er Cru, France 2022
80
Daou, Reserve, Paso Robles, 2023
80
Jordan, Russian River, 2023
85
Rombauer, Carneros, 2024
90
Grgich Hills, Estate Grown, Napa, 2022
100
Dumol, Wester Ranch, Russian River, 2023
115
Gaja, Rossj-Bass, Langhe, Italy, 2023
185
Pinot Noir
Black Stallion, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, 2023
60
Bernardus, Monterey County, SLH, 2023
60
Chateau Buena Vista, Sonoma Coast, 2023
65
Odonata, SLH, Monterey County, 2023
65
The Calling, Russian River Valley, 2022
70
Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, 2022
75
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley-Sonoma County, 2022
80
Morgan, Doble L Vineyard, SLH, 2021
80
Masut, Estate, Eagle Peak Mendocino County, 2019
85
Russell Joyce, SLH, 2021
85
Belle Glos, Las Alturas, SLH, 2022
90
Wayfarer, Fort Ross-Seaview WFZ, Sonoma County, 2021
95
Loring Wine Company, Cortada Alta Vineyard, SLH, 2021
95
Flowers, Sonoma Coast, 2023
100
Bernardus, SLH, Rosella’s Vineyard, 2021
130
Sanford, La Riconada Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, Estate, 2018
150
Kosta Browne, Sonoma Coast, 2023
220
Merlot
Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley, 2023
60
Duckhurn, Napa Valley, 2022
75
Rombauer, Carneros, 2023
80
Stags’ Leap, Napa, 2021
85
Emmolo, by “CAYMUS”, Napa, 2021
90
Zinfandel
Mesa Del Sol, Arroyo Seco, 2021
45
Earthquake, Lodi, 2022
50
Saldo, California, 2022
56
Cline, Contra Costa County, 2019
60
Girard, Napa Valley, 2021
70
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bianchi, Signature Selection, Paso Robles, 2021
55
Daou, Paso Robles, 2023
66
Frank Family, Napa Valley, 2023
75
Sequoia Grove, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2022
75
Justin, Reserve, Paso Robles, 2022
80
Quilt, Napa Valley, 2022
85
Grgich Hills, Estate Grown, Organic, Napa, 2020
110
Brassfield Estate, Single Vineyard, Block 14, 2021
120
Newton, “Unfiltered”, Napa, 2018
145
Stags’ Leap, “Artemis”, Napa, 2022
150
Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, 2020
160
Joseph Phelps, Napa, 2022
175
Caymus, Napa, 2023
200
North Degree, Livermore Valley, 2019
230
Shafer, One Point Five, Napa, 2022
250
Lancaster, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 2018
280
Daou, Soul of a Lion, Paso Robles, 2021
280
BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve, Napa, 2020
320
Patrimony, Paso Robles, Adelaida District, 2021
450
Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa, 2022
500
Cardinale Estate, Napa Valley, 2014
625
Patrimony, Caves des Lions, Paso Robles, 2018 (Cab. Sauv. & Cab. Franc)
650
Fortunate Son, The Warrior, By Hundred Acres, 2021
750
Red Blends
Mesa Del Sol, Arroyo Seco, 2021
55
Klinker Brick, Syrah, Lodi, 2020
60
Abstract, California, 2023
65
The Prisoner, Napa, 2023
85
Ridge, Geyserville, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, 2021
90
Bernardus Marinus, Bordeaux Style Blend, Carmel Valley, 2018
95
Rowen, Sonoma County, 2019
120
Lancaster, Cuvee, Alexander Valley, 2021
130
Ink Grade, Andosol, Napa Valley, 2017
200
The Oracle, MINER, Napa, 2017
250
Monte Bello, Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2020
320
Opus One, Overture, Napa, 2021
360
Inglenook, “Rubicon”, Napa, 2012
447
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa, 2016
672
Opus One, Napa, 2019
720
Opus one, Napa, 2018
770
Opus One, Napa, 2017
820
Opus One, Napa, 2012
950
Import Reds
Vale D.Maria, Vinhas Dos Sabor, Blend, Portugal, 2021
45
Marques de Riscal, Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo, Spain, 2021
50
Swinto, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina, 2018
85
Seῆa, Bordeaux Blend, Chile, 2015
200
French Selection
Domaine Jean-Luc Maldant, Bourgogne, 2019
50
Gouleyant, Malbec, Cahors, 2020
50
Château Saint-Aubin, Medoc, 2020
55
Château Moulin De La Grangere, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2020
75
Alex Gambal, Le Deux Papis, Burgundy, 2017
80
Château De Haute-Serre, Malbec, Cahors, 2019
90
La Reserve de Malartic, Pessac-Léognan, 2018
95
Domaine Pillot, Mercurey 1er Cru, Sazenay, 2020
100
Le Carillon de Rouget, Pomerol, Bordeaux, 2016
110
Charmes de Kirwan, Margaux, 2019
120
Amiral De Beychevelle, Saint-Julien, 2018
125
Albert Bichot, Gevrey-Chambertin, France, 2017
150
Château La Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2021
155
Margaux, Josephine de Boyd, Bordeaux, 2016
160
Alex Gambal, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, 2018
350
Italian Selection
Rèmole, Frescobaldi, Toscana, IGT, 2023
45
Prunotto, Fiulot, Barbera D’Asti, DOCG 2022
65
Ruffino, Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, DOCG, 2021
75
Querciabella, Chianti Classico, DOCG, 2019
80
Pertinance, Barbaresco, DOCG, 2020
90
Libero, Lazzara Vineyards, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
100
Travaglini, Nebbiolo, DOC, 2019
110
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Promis, 2023
120
Buglioni, Il Lussurioso Amarone della Valpolicella, DOCG, 2019
120
San Podere Cristoforo – San Cristofro, Petit Verdot, Tuscany, Italy 2018
120
Ruffino , Modus Primo, Super Tuscan, IGT, 2019
150
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Magari, 2019
180
Barbi, Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019
180
Pio Cesare, Barolo, DOCG, 2018
190
Ruffino, Grepone Mazzi, Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva, 2017
200
Camartina, Querciabella, Super Tuscan, 2018
260
Gaja, Brunello di Montalcino, 2019
270
Antinori, Tignanello, IGT, 2020
320
Antinori, Guado al Tasso, DOC, 2019
350
Gaja, Barbaresco, DOCG, 2014
784
Half Bottles — White
Comte Lafond, Sancerre, 2022
35
La Sereine, Chablis, 2022
44
Rombauer, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2023
50
Half Bottles — Red
Elouan, Pinot Noir, Oregon, N.V.
44
Damilano, Barolo, Italy, 2020
55
Lucia by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Estate, SLH, 2022
60
Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021
65
Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa, 2021
240
Opus One, Napa, 2019
360
Vintages subject to change.
Kids
Steamed Rice with Chicken
15.95
Cheeseburger with Fries
15.95
Marinara Cheese Pasta
14.95
Butter Parmesan Pasta
14.95
Alfredo Pasta
14.95
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
17.95
Cheese Pizza
14.95
Pepperoni Pizza
14.95
Dogs
Burger Patty
10
Filet Mignon
28
Grilled Chicken
10
Veggies & Rice
8
Desserts
Apple Tarte Tatin V
Caramelized California raisins and walnuts with salted caramel ice cream.
17
Classic Crème Brûlée V GF
Madagascar vanilla and creamy custard.
16
Classic Tiramisu V
Italian Mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, brandy, and espresso.
17
Warm Pecan Pie V
Topped with vanilla ice cream.
17
Homemade Bread Pudding V
Homemade custard sauce, almond, raisins, and vanilla ice cream.
16
Pistachio Ice Cream V GF
Served with an almond tuile.
16
Chocolate Lava Cake V
Served with vanilla ice cream in an almond tuile.
18
Amaro & Fernet
Amaro Averna
16
Nonino Amaro
18
Montenegro Amaro
17
Fernet Branca
16
Dessert Wine
Warre’s Otima 10 Years Tawny Port
18
Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port
22
Liqueur
Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira
14
Romana Sambuca
14
Grand Marnier
16
Bénédictine D.O.M.
16
Castello Banfi Grappa
15
El Massaya Arak
13
Dorda Double Chocolate
14
Baileys Irish Cream
14
Frangelico
14
Kahlúa
14
Cointreau
14
Mozart Chocolate Cream
15
St. Germain
15
House Speciality
Limoncello House Specialty
14
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