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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.8 (1939)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

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What 1,939 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina delights with its "wonderful dining experience" and "amazing food," featuring Spanish-inspired tapas and Mediterranean favorites. The "staff is warm and knowledgeable," enhancing the lively and cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" crudo, artichokes, and seafood dishes. Despite occasional noise, Valentina remains a beloved local "neighborhood gem."
1,939 Reviews
  1. Rose

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, excellent service, and quick food delivery. We ordered several share plates—wish we had a slightly bigger table, but we made it work. I brought my own wine ($30 corkage). Highlights were the seafood paella, schnitzel, and Kumamoto oysters. Would definitely come back!

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  2. Teri VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food was delicious- appetizers and rice dish are spectacular. The chicken and schnitzel are not as exciting- maybe change those out?

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  3. Matt VIP

    California Central Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food- we liked every single course we tried- all four people loved every dish. The service was spectacular, and the environment was great. We can’t wait to go back!highly recommend the paella with the crispy rice and the patatas bravas.

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  4. Sandy VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding Service was also outstanding

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  5. Dylan VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Apps and drinks were great. Sea bass and steak entrees were lacking in flavor but were cooked well

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  6. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gosh, what wasn't terrific? Wienerschnitzel, octopus, potato, artichoke, the list goes on. Service excellent. Good options for one in our party who was gluten free. Will come again!

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  7. Jena

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, we got a bunch of things to share. Was a very nice experience and staff friendly too

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  8. Dianne

    Minneapolis - St. Paul12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought friends from Tucson for dinner. Waiter was superb - he read the table accurately - found a great bottle of wine for us & checked in at the right times. We ordered four plates for the table - crudo of the day, grilled octopus, mussels, & smashed, seared artichoke & two orders of bread. OMG, the bread! All plates were enjoyed by everyone. The only niggle was with the mussels - the broth needed way more garlic. The noise level is very high - try to snag one of the tables or booths along the walls. It might help. Overall, a great neighborhood place for good food & beverage.

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  9. Mark VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eaten here three times, tried different stuff on the menu each time, not only is it consistent, but I swear it’s getting better.

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  10. Matthew

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was incredibly loud within the restaurant due to a large group. Very difficult to hear our own table members talk.

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Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1939 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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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