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Valentina, Merimbula, AU-NSW

Valentina

4.8
4.8
898 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian
U 5 2 Market St, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
Valentina serves up a one of a kind dining experience of over the picturesque surrounds of Merimbula lake.
Now more than ever, Valentina values the feeling of being transported. The space has been curated to satisfy all of your Mediterranean beach holiday cravings.
Floor to ceiling glass takes you outside, and the coastal produce of the lake comes inside onto your plate. 
Valentina’s dishes are designed to be shared with friends and family, served one after the other from the kitchen while diners lounge comfortably on abundant soft furnishings.
Everything about Valentina’s lulls you into a sweet long lunch holiday vibe. 

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0407 717 499
  • Website
    https://valentinamerimbula.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ash Cotter
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Experiences

  • $90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking)

    A$90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    As you are dining with us as a larger group booking, you will be dining from our restaurant tasting menu which can be viewed on our website. https://valentinamerimbula.com/tasting-menu Credit card details are required to secure this reservation. We know that plans can change, though we ask that any cancellations are made no less than 6 hours prior to your booking time. Cancellations made within this time, or failure to show up will see an automatic charge of $50 per person. Groups of 7 or more will incur a 10% service charge. This reservation is for 2 hours.
    $90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking) Photo

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What 898 people are saying

Valentina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Ambiance

  • New South Wales

    Innovative

  • New South Wales

    Australian

  • Capital Region

    Best Overall

  • Capital Region

    Best Food

  • Capital Region

    Best Service

  • Capital Region

    Best Ambiance

  • Capital Region

    Best Value

  • Capital Region

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Capital Region

    Healthy

  • Capital Region

    Hot spot

  • Capital Region

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital Region

    Lively

  • Capital Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina in Merimbula is celebrated for its "outstanding service and quality of food," providing a "beautiful setting & ambience" that rivals top dining spots. Guests adore the "stunning views," "incredible service," and a menu full of "delicious, impeccably presented food." Perfect for "any occasion," Valentina promises a "memorable dining experience."
898 Reviews

  1. Jacquie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable restaurant! Food is beyond delicious and the the whole vibe of the place feels super lush and special

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  2. Ali

    Canberra2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible night of wonderful service and truly outstanding food. Thank you to the whole Valentina team for a memorable night.

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  3. Ethel

    Cancun3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the selection wasn’t so much, each was done beautifully. We had 4 kids, they were very accommodating. Kids loved the Respberry drink, the vegetarian pasta, the potato and the cod mousse. Definitely will come again next we come to Merimbula.

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  4. Jace

    New South Wales4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and quality of food. Valentina is a must for any occasion.

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  5. Jamie

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect evening! From being greeted at the door with smiles to perfect cocktails, incredible service and outstanding food all put together in a beautifully set restaurant. Thankyou to all the staff.

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  6. Rod

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You have two serving staff that are fantastic To lighten there work load & increase your wine sales ( we would have gone a second bottle ) Leave the wine at the table in wine bucket The boys would not have to worry Rod. 0419237630

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  7. Susan

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional service and the restaurant was booked out. Delicious food with so many flavours in every dish. A well deserved one hatted restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere with fantastic views Thank you to the team

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  8. Alexis

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was so kind and warm. They were really attentive. The food was excellent and the ambience and textural elements of the restaurant was really beautiful.

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  9. Billie

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and absolutely top notch service! Such a shame to see it close, as it's a real gem of the Sapphire Coast

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  10. Rachel

    New South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a pretty good experience due to the attentive staff , stunning decor and excellent food - however we were sitting directly under a speaker and the noise level from the loud music (and people yelling over the loud music) made us rush our meal to get out of there.

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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 898 OpenTable diners.

Valentina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. New South Wales
  4. Capital Region
  5. Merimbula

Make a reservation

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

U 5 2 Market St, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Merimbula
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ash Cotter
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, View, Wine
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