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Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.
PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.
During the day, passerby on Ocean Avenue are lured in by the sight of diners happily engaged in food and conversation on the picturesque flagstone patio. At night, heady aromas and laughter waft innocuously out the famed front door each time it is opened.
Once inside, you're instantly transported to the sun countries of the Mediterranean with "La Cuisine du Soleil."
The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic.
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There's different kinds of seating everywhere. There's a section outdoors in the front of the restaurant, indoors, as well as the patio area which is covered and has heaters.
The patio area is where all of the dog owners go so their dogs and relax on the patio floor. The restaurant even gives your down a nice large bowl of water! Very dog friendly place.
I went for lunch and there was a nice menu with light and heavy foods. I opted for the light portabella sandwich with grilled veggies and fries. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
The only problem with being in the patio area is the other dogs. Some dogs aren't as quiet (or well behaved) as others so you might be surprised by the random bark here and there. Otherwise, the atmosphere was very relaxing and enjoyable.