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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.8 (1905)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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 1,905 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina is a beloved dining spot known for its "delicious food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about its "intimate and lively" atmosphere, making it perfect for date nights or gatherings. Menu highlights include tapas, seafood dishes, and a diverse wine selection. The staff, particularly Kimmy and David, are praised for their attentive service.

1,905 Reviews
  1. Quinn VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter insisted that we come here for her 10th birthday because she loves the muscles so much. They were absolutely delicious, as usual, as was everything else we ordered. All of the staff were wonderful attentive and helped us celebrate her in a great way. This is one of our favorite local spots and will be back again soon. 

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  2. Peter

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was so enjoyable and had amazing ambience. The highlight was definitely the pulpo (grilled octopus) followed closely by the steak. Great place for a nice date or intimate evening.

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  3. Courtney

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! We followed his recommendations and had an awesome dinner. We did the crudo, steak, migas, gambas and pimientos. Would recommend all of them!!!

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  4. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the patatas bravas, arroz del senyoret, alcachofa, migas y setas, and bunuelos. All were yummy and well-seasoned. The service was great, attentive, and kind. The ambience was nice, intimate, and lively. I would definitely recommend coming back to try more of their dishes. My favorites were the arroz del senyoret and bunuelos.

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  5. shannon

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server and the food were so great! She recommended a chilled red wine that I really enjoyed! I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family!

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  6. Jennifer

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was DELICIOUS! Especially the tapas. It was loud so, keep that in mind. Service was also very good.

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  7. Samantha VIP

    Nashville33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food!! Overall a new favorite spot!

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  8. kelly

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentina has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots in the area—whether it’s for happy hour, a date night, or when I have friends or family in town. The food is always delicious - my favorites are the patatas bravas, pan con tomaquet, and croquetas. They also have a great wine list and a good happy hour at the bar. The atmosphere/vibe is the perfect balance between lively and intimate and the staff is the best—Candace and Isaias in particular are always so kind, attentive, and go out of their way to make every visit feel special.

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  9. Todd

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    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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  10. Amanda VIP

    Mexico City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    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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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1905 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 31 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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