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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.7
4.7
1813 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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 1,813 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
  • 4.4Value

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.

1,813 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the shrimp, smashed artichoke, steak tiraditos, potatoes bravas, mushrooms, pan tomate, and fresh bread, and for dessert the gateau basque. It was all delicious! And our server recommended good wines.

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  2. Steph

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a gem of a place! Love the unique lowkey style. Yummy food that doesn’t try to hard and has all the flavor you could ever ask for. Don’t get me started on how exquisite the oysters are! Just don’t tell toooooo many people about this place- it’s a well loved neighborhood treasure.

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  3. Robert

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a good selection for a date night out while on a big family vacation in Encinitas. Our server was very friendly, knowled,and attentive. The ambiance was somewhat rustic but a very keen eye for detail. We started with the beef tartare special and it was a great start to a fantastic experience. Everything was delicious. Great restaurant.

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  4. Beth

    VIP

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place! Fantastic food, cool ambience!

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  5. Sandy

    VIP

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimmy is the best😊 We love the food, drinks and ambience at Valentina. One of our North County favs.

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  6. Steven

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimmy was our server and was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and provided us with great recommendations and loved the wine she suggested. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Chad

    VIP

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  8. doug

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  9. erin

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    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

  10. Rodney

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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

FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.7 stars by 1813 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 29 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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