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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.7
4.7
1804 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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 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.

Experiences

  • Celebrate NYE at Valentina

    US$20.00 - US$88.00 per person

    31 Dec 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

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What 1,804 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.

1,804 Reviews

  1. Rodney

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. roger

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  3. Tricia

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  4. David

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 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!

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  5. Janet

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 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.

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  6. Dawn

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 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.

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  7. Nikki & Josh

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 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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  8. andrew

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really disappointed. This place came highly recommended. Won't go back.

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  9. Heather

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time to Valentina and we’ll definitely be back! This time it was for Thanksgiving dinner and it was fantastic! Three course pre-fixe menu, but the options for the courses had a TON of variety. The ambiance, service and attention to detail was fantastic! Thank you to the Valentina team for hosting such a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! See you again soon!

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  10. Dave

    Montana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.7 stars by 1804 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 24 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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