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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.7
4.7
1807 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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

  • Celebrate NYE at Valentina

    $20.00 - $88.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Make the last meal of 2024 a memorable one and join the team at Valentina for NYE dinner. Featuring a prix fixe menu and champagne specials to get festive with.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina is a charming gem in San Diego with a "phenomenal" menu perfect for date nights and special occasions. Guests rave about the "best service" and "incredible" food, including unique tapas and a fantastic wine list. The cozy, vibrant atmosphere makes it a "must-try" destination.

1,807 Reviews

  1. Chad

    VIP

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son (6) and I dined here, and while he was the only child in the restaurant, they took great care to make him feel welcome. The Ribeye was perfectly prepared and all other items complimented perfectly. Our server Kimi was fantastic and really catered to our needs and created a great experience for us.

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  2. doug

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little spot, yummy food. Try the Basque cake with ice cream for dessert. Noisy when it is full.

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  3. erin

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely incredible and staff was very nice and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Rodney

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great tasting food. Highly recommend reservations..Always crowded

    1 person found this helpful

  5. roger

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. It was a busy night and service was a bit slow. Noisy.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Tricia

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a pretty restaurant, but really loud. Food was good

    1 person found this helpful

  7. David

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made Cindy feel special with the photo and the churros with birthday candle. Server was knowledgeable, courteous and professional. Squid was perfectly prepared. Smashed artichoke were unique and delicious. Quail delicacy was amazing (ordered a second helping!) sea bass was devine and served with green beans (especially seasoned to perfection) in place of mashed potatoes French pressed coffee paired with creme burlee textured like a fine flan ….so good!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Janet

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, ambience just keeps getting better and better. Service was a little slow - place was super busy.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Dawn

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just keep coming back to Valentina. The food is always excellent. The choices are really interesting and ever changing. The service is great. It’s very loud in the main dining area, but that seems to be common these days at nicer restaurants.  The wine list is extensive and the spritz is lovely, but I would definitely welcome additional cocktail choices if they are looking to make changes.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Nikki & Josh

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Valentina. Always amazing service & food. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the perfect setting for a date night or dinner with friends. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.7 stars by 1807 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Valentina

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.
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