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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.8 (1897)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Basque, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Father's Day Dinner at Valentina

    $20.00 - $88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Spoil him right? Three-course dinner. Sorted. Valentina's favorites, Dad-approved. Great flavors, classic vibe. You bring Dad, we'll do the rest. Sound good? Want something more relaxed? Bar or sidewalk: same great food, a la carte. No bookings, no fuss.
    Father's Day Dinner at Valentina Photo
  • Father's Day Brunch at Valentina

    $20.00 - $50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Spoil him right? Two-course brunch. Sorted. Valentina's favorites, Dad-approved. Great flavors, classic vibe. You bring Dad, we'll do the rest. Sound good? Want something more relaxed? Bar or sidewalk: same great food, a la carte. No bookings, no fuss.
  • Mother's Day Brunch at Valentina

    $20.00 - $50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ready to really spoil her? Go all out with our two-course brunch menu – a hit list of Valentina's absolute favorites. We'll bring the killer flavors and the perfect vibe, you just add the bubbles. Sound like a plan? Feeling more low-key? Hit the bar or sidewalk for the same deliciousness, a la carte, no strings (or reservations) attached.

What 1,897 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
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests love the "relaxed but delicious" atmosphere, perfect for celebrations or casual nights out. The tapas and seafood dishes, especially the mussels and sea bass, receive high praise. The restaurant's "great wine selection" and knowledgeable staff enhance the overall experience, making it a must-visit spot.

1,897 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dining experience. Celebration for my wife’s birthday with family. Couldn’t have been more perfect.

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  2. Amanda VIP

    Mexico City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh & delicious tapas. 3 of us shared 4 smaller dishes, 2 entrees, and crema catalon. Loved everything.

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  3. David

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a Mother’s Day celebration. Sharing tapas is always a good way to start. Oysters, clams, ceviche, and blistered peppers are a great way to start the meal. My wife and daughter had the seabass, which was perfectly cooked. I tried wienerschnitzel which was amazing. The atmosphere and service is great, they really make you feel welcome and appreciated.

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  4. silvio VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was here for a champagne tasting! Food and service were great! I will be back .

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  5. Meghan

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for our anniversary expecting it to be a pleasant experience based on the amazing reviews we read! The host that checked us in was very sweet. Unfortunately, once we were seated, it took 15 or so minutes before we were waited on. Our waitress was a bit short with us and was not very helpful. The tapas were good, but the main dishes were not anything to write home about, especially for the price.

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  6. Richard

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner and service. We don't come here often, but when we do, we expect and receive delicious food and attentive care from the staff. Can't wait to return and try different menu items.

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  7. Emily VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My most favorite place ever- great food with the best flavor, amazing vibe and good drinks

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  8. Kathy VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! We have visited this area every year from Colorado for the past 3 years and this restaurant has become one of favorites. The staff is great and the food is excellent.

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  9. Rosella VIP

    Austria48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant great food and service ! Coming back for shure!

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  10. Amanda VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was fabulous and very attentive. We forget her name but shoutout. Had dirty blonde hair and her suggestions were ::chefs kiss:: Food We had sausage, bread, octopus, crudo, seabass, seafood rice. Had basque cake and fried dough as it was my partner’s bday. The octopus and crudo were our favourite. Sea bass was okay, too much dill and hard to finish Atmosphere The entire vibe set up back into Spain. It was so cute and the candles were adorable. We sat at the patio inside(outside). Bathroom was a vibe and appreciated the plants

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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1897 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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