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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 667 reviews

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1.0 ★ from 2 reviews
cody-l-fox0595
07.11.2023 - 05:12

Service was bad. Meatball appetizer was over cooked. Spaghetti carbonara was flavorless and pasta was undercooked. Would not recommend. Go anywhere else for bet...

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skyler-s-office491
07.11.2023 - 05:12

Service was great, food really was not. Paid 200 bucks for unseasoned seafood risotto, coagulated carbonara, mid meatballs, chefs salad that was just 10 lettuce...

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4.3 ★ from 3 reviews
jerry-31
17.07.2023 - 21:53

Great service and food. The gnocchi was so light and was nicely complemented by the mushrooms. A bit of a splurge, but worth it. Note that indoor seating is ver...

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terry-123
17.07.2023 - 21:53

We were in Carmel on a Saturday late afternoon looking for a restaurant for an early dinner. Most places were booked for the entire night! After a while we foun...

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charlene-57
17.07.2023 - 21:53

My husband was really looking forward to eating at La Balena. Service was wonderful, and food was okay. The tomato sauce for the kid’s pasta and meatballs was u...

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