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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.8
4.8
1795 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    US$15.00 - US$88.00 per person

    28 Nov 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

Menu

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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

  1. Dave

    Montana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Robert

    San Diego

    239 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    239 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Gina

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Lucy

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 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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  5. Nic

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 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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  6. Stephanie

    Las Vegas

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  7. Dawn

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  8. Stacie

    Miami

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Loved the menu selections. Delicious!!

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  9. Janet

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  10. Natalie

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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
  • Area
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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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