PortaBella Restaurant exterior showing the fairytale cottage as viewed from sidewalk on Ocean Avenue with moss on roof, blue sky and the award-winning flowerscape.

Private Dining in Carmel

A Picturesque Place to Celebrate

For parties of 15+ people, PortaBella Restaurant is the perfect venue on the Monterey Peninsula to enjoy Italian cuisine and warm hospitality in a timeless atmosphere.

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Group Menus

Host A Beautiful Event

The Idyllic Setting for Every Occasion

Our Private & Exclusive Dining Experiences are tailored to your preferences.

Oven-Braised Short Ribs in in a mixed-local-mushroom Merlot wine reduction, served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes, carrots, and green beans on a white plate.

Corporate

Meals & Retreats

Inspire clients and celebrate teams with a memorable PortaBella experience.

A brightly lit room of set tables, wooden chair tops, white tablecloth, and empty wedding glasses. Blurred greenery is visible through a distant window.

Weddings

Rehearsals & Receptions

Honor couples and rejoice with guests in a fairytale venue perfect for wedding parties.

A trio of desserts on a wooden table, featuring Chocolate Lava Cake topped with a respberry and powdered sugar served alongside vanilla ice cream topped with a raspberry in an almond tuile, atop a square white plate decorated with red and brown drizzle. On the left is Warm Pecan Pie atop a square white plate topped with vanilla ice cream and a raspberry with matching decorative drizzles. Next to it is Homemade Bread Pudding in a homemade custard sauce with red decorative drizzle and two raspberries beside it.

Milestones

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Celebrate life with a meal and an experience that’s sure to be special.

Assiette de Fromage served on a wooden serving board atop a wooden table. The serving features 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.

Groups

Travel & Tour

Enjoy a timeless experience for parties of up to 100 people in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Curated for Groups in Carmel

Private & Exclusive Experiences

Choose the fixed-price or tasting menu that suits your occasion – and tailor it to your party’s preferences.

Prix Fixe

Floral Private Experience

$95 per guest

Our classic 3-course menu curated for fresh flavors and seamless service.

  • Soup or Salad + Select Entrée + Dessert
  • Dietary Accommodations Available
  • Dedicated Event Director

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Prix Fixe

Vernal Private Experience

$110 per guest

Our signature 4-course menu curated for fresh flavors and seamless service.

  • Soup + Salad + Choice Entrée + Dessert
  • Dietary Accommodations Available
  • Dedicated Event Director

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Chef’s Tasting

Petaline Tasting Experience

$125 per guest

Our premium 5-course menu curated for fresh flavors and seamless service.

  • Starter + Soup + Salad + Premier Entrée + Dessert
  • Dietary Accommodations Available
  • Dedicated Event Director

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  • 15+ Guest Minimum
  • $45 Optional per Guest Wine Pairing
  • 25% Deposit to Confirm Date
  • 20% Service Charge + Tax

Subject to applicable venue fee. All menus are customizable – share allergies, dietary needs, or special requests with your inquiry.

Our Venue

A Lovely Space for Your Party

From 15 to 100 guests, our Event Director will help you customize our fairytale cottage to your preferences.

15+ Guests

Private Dining Experience

Enjoy a group setting in our fairytale cottage amidst the bustle of the daily atmosphere.

  • Best for client dinners & celebrations
  • Coursed service with restaurant energy
  • Comfortable fit for smaller gatherings

47+ Guests

Exclusive Dining Experience

Enjoy a group setting in our fairytale cottage tailored specifically for your event.

  • Buyouts from 47 up to 100 guests
  • Dedicated coursed service throughout
  • Built for full-room energy

Choose Your Setting

PortaBella Garden Room shows wooden chairs, tables set with white tablecloths, silver wear and wine glasses. A flagstone floor. Wooden beans make up the ceiling which also allows natural sunlight from above. Greenery is scattered across the walls and ceiling.

Romantic · Up to 22 Guests

Garden Room

A sun-dappled sanctuary of climbing ivy, limestone walls, and a rustic flagstone path.

A wide view of the Fireside Room with grand entrance open, two tables are set in the near ground and a long booth is set for a large party near the room's hearth. Thr room glows in yellow amidst a flagstone path. A display shelving of spirits and wine resides near the hearth.

Classic · Up to 34 Guests

Fireside Room

Beyond our cottage’s grand entrance, escape to blooming jasmine and a warm country hearth.

A wooden floor, barrel-vaulted ceiling, a singular framed photo of a cottage hangs on the wall between two lights emanating yellow light. below is two booths, featuring blue seat cushions, and grey cushioned backs. The booth tables are back to back with tan table cloths, white napkins, empty wine glasses, and silver wear. Six additional tables set the same throughout the two rooms are surrounded by wooden chairs with black seats.

Traditional · Up to 24 Guests

Tuscan Room

The heartbeat of our restaurant, where a historic barrel vaulted ceiling glows amidst candlelight.

PortaBella Restaurant profile view showing Floral Courtyard and Beautiful Door grand entrance. Flagstone pathway and moss-covered roof on cottage.

Charming · Up to 16 Guests

Floral Courtyard

Nestled in our award-wining flowerscape, an inviting, open-air space with views of iconic Ocean Avenue.

Our Process

Bringing Your Idyllic Experience to Life

01

Start the Conversation

Provide details about your gathering using the form below, or connect directly with our Event Director. Let us know your preferred date, guest count, and the atmosphere you’re hoping to create.

02

Curate Every Detail

We’ll transform your ideas into an event to remember by guiding you through menu selection, timing, music, and décor to ensure the event is uniquely yours.

03

Enjoy the Moment

From the first hello until the final farewell, our Event Director will orchestrate an idyllic experience tailored to your party’s specifications.

Share Your Vision

Let’s Plan Your Gathering

Provide a few details about your party of 15+ and our Event Director will respond promptly with availability and a sample menu.

  • Enjoy Our Warm Artisan Bread and Homemade Pesto
  • Experience An Acoustic Serenade Beginning at 5:30 PM
  • Locally-Sourced, Traditional Italian Cuisine
  • Streetside Parking Available
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