La Balena
$$$ • Italian, Pet Friendly, Vegetarian
Hours:
Junipero St, Carmel-By-The-Sea
(831) 250-6295
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La Balena Reviews
This is our favorite "GO TO" place in Carmel. Whether it's just to go grab dinner or a special occasion with guests- it's ALWAYS La Balena. The service is stellar, love the back patio atmosphere and the food is the best in town. Anna and Emmanuele are wonderful hosts.
This was our second visit to La Balena and we were just as happy as the first time. This little restaurant has a rustic Italian vibe with wine filled racks adding to the atmosphere. Our excellent dinner started with their beet salad accompanied by freshly baked bread and olive oil. My husband had the delicious hand cut papadelle pasta with wild boar ragu. I had the special short rib raviolis in a creamy Marsala sauce. Great service too.
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Best restaurant between LA and SF. Eat everything on the menu. Amazing, charming husband and wife owners who will make you believe you are in Firenze when you walk across the threshold.