Valentina

4.8

1795 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary European

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.
we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Basque, Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 943-6686
Website
http://www.restaurantvalentina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Henri Ñol
Catering
Please contact us for private events and catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events and catering.

Location
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Cross street
Europa
Parking details
Street parking only.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving at Valentina
$15.00 - $88.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Valentina is offering a classic Thanksgiving dinner along with some of our most popular options from our dinner menu, including ostras and milanesa de cerdo. Our Thanksgiving Plate, loaded with turkey breast and dark meat, with stuffing, green beans, mashed potato, sage gravy, and cranberry sauce will be the star of the evening and perfectly paired with wine selections from our sommelier. Adults Prix Fixe Menu- $88 Kids Menu Available- $15

What 1,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Valentina offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service," ideal for date nights and special occasions. Guests rave about the intimate ambiance and tapas-style menu, featuring standout dishes like octopus carpaccio and patatas bravas. Despite some noise complaints, "the vibe is great," making it a favorite spot in San Diego.

1,795 Reviews

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Robert
San Diego
240 reviews
vip
5.0
240 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There are always many ways to praise Valentina, but in few words it is one of the best, if not the best, dining experiences in all of San Diego county.
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Dave
Montana
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. Welcome, service, food, ambiance and value. Great flavors in all the small plate dishes we selected
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Gina
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love Valentina! We ordered their beyond yummy baguette, actually two of them. ;). Then the mussels and sea bass. Everything was absolutely delicious. With this said, our server could have stepped it up a bit. He seemed annoyed that we asked for tastes of wine, and, our rezie was at 5:00, so they were not busy. He did not self correct his ‘attitude’ throughout our dinner. This is the first time after many years of dining here that I have experienced something like this. One other note is while the sea bass entree was beyond delicious, it was an extremely small piece of fish. If you have not dined with Valentina, you must do so. The room is quaint and buzzing with lively energy!
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Lucy
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
They changed the churros, the new recipe is not as good
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Stephanie
Las Vegas
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Normally vey good - but the mussels were kinda gross (our table had two orders and it was something that we all noticed, like they weren’t fresh)
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Nic
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great unique food and service, great selection of wine
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Dawn
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely girls night out. The food is always fabulous and last night was no exception. But what stood out to me was the way our server gave us space to catch up. He didn’t rush us or interrupt. He just let us enjoy one another’s company. An expert at reading the room for sure.
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Stacie
Miami
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner. Loved the menu selections. Delicious!!
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Janet
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with excellent service. Love the tapas menu.
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Natalie
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibrant, warm, romantic and delicious. What else could you ask for in a mid-week date night.
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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1795 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Europa
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Basque, Spanish
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking only.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Henri Ñol
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantvalentina.com/
Phone number
(760) 943-6686
Catering
Please contact us for private events and catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events and catering.

Valentina

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving at Valentina

Menu

What 1,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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