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Valentina, Merimbula, AU-NSW

Valentina

4.7
4.7
881 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
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 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
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What 881 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • New South Wales

    Innovative

  • New South Wales

    Romantic

  • New South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • New South Wales

    Australian

  • New South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Capital Region

    Best Overall

  • Capital Region

    Best Food

  • Capital Region

    Best Service

  • Capital Region

    Best Ambience

  • Capital Region

    Best Value

  • 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 offers a "very special experience" with "faultless" service, "incredible food," and a "lovely atmosphere." The restaurant features "beautifully presented" dishes, an "amazing venue," and "spectacular views" of Merimbula Lake. While not cheap, it is "worth every cent" and is highly recommended for "special occasions" due to its "outstanding" quality.

881 Reviews

  1. Jace

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Daniel

    London12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice food, although the pasta with vodka was massively over sweet! Nice waiter, manager was a little unfriendly.

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  3. Lynne

    Canberra4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Lovely staff. Noise levels too high to talk but we were too busy eating to care.

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  4. Danni

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing! First time here even though we have been to merimbula so many times. It’s quite pricey but the good & service was impeccable. Best meals we have ever had!!

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  5. Greta

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was very good we enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend this restaurant for a enjoyable dinner

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  6. Derek

    New South Wales2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Review of Valentino’s Restaurant Merimbula We had high hopes for Valentino’s, given its pleasant ambiance and lovely view, but unfortunately, our dining experience was overshadowed by excessive salt and a lingering fishy smell upon entry. The service was attentive, and the staff made an effort to accommodate our concerns. However, the food itself was a letdown. The scallops were completely overpowered by salt, masking their delicate flavor. The soft-shelled prawns were not only overly salty but also had a gluggy texture, with a shell that was tougher than expected. For mains, the pasta with blue swimmer crab was inedible due to saltiness. Even after returning it for a freshly cooked dish, the dish remained overwhelmingly salty, suggesting that the crab was pre-mixed in a sauce with an already high salt content. The kingfish had a crumb coating that, once again, was far too salty, forcing me to scrape some off just to enjoy the fish itself. It seems the kitchen is relying far too heavily on salt rather than allowing the natural flavors of the seafood to shine. While the restaurant did comp part of our meal as an apology, unless they adjust their seasoning habits, they risk driving customers away. A more balanced approach to flavour would make a significant difference.

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  7. Andrew

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great fine dining experience we had at Valentinos Meriimbula. We shared 3 seafood entrees (the bbq prawns and the octopus were excellent) swordfish main and a desert. All were great, extensive wine list and very friendly staff. A great gastronomical interlude to our camping trip.

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  8. Susie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! No better restaurant in Merimbula! Food world class, service is excellent, beautiful setting & ambience. Would give any top restaurant in Melbourne a run for its money!

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  9. Cathie

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and beautiful view.

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  10. Peter

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner - food, wines, service all outstanding

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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.7 stars by 881 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 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Valentina

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Merimbula
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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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