Valentina

Name: Valentina
Address: 810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA, United States, 92024-2073
Telephone: (760) 943-6686
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1926)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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
(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.

Location
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073
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 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.

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What 1,926 people are saying

Valentina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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North San Diego
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Valentina offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "delicious tapas," including patatas bravas and seafood rice. The ambiance is "cozy yet chic," perfect for a lively evening out. The staff, like Kimmy and David, enhance the experience with their knowledge and attentiveness.

1,926 Reviews

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Saul
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fuimos 4 personas, comimos exquisito, duramos de 4 horas en restaurante Muy recomendable 👌🏻
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Robert VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Valentina! Visiting from the Tampa Bay Area, we were impressed with the delicious food and lively atmosphere. The artichoke, and the grilled octopus exceeded our expectations.
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Crystal VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kimmy and her colleague (Ben?) were exceptional. Food was off the charts as well.
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Charles
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kimmie was outstanding. Helped us in guiding us through recommendations and was overall was very kind and a pleasure to talk to. All the dishes we had were excellent.
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Katye VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is fantastic, overall. The artichoke and paella were our favorites. The octopus was a bit chewy and small for the price. We received an incorrect dish. Our server was at another table and by the time she came back, we decided not to say anything as it had been awhile. She was clearly busy. The food was very fresh. The schnitzel was a bit odd for a Spanish concept and the pork sausages were too salty and tasted canned. We would definitely come back, but it would be nice to see more by the glass options for wine. The list looks incredible for bottles.
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Brian VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite restaurant! Not the traditional tapas menu. They refer to their menu as “Basque” but it also includes Mediterranean favorites. Our party of 5 had just about all the menu including sea bass, crispy paella with seafood, croquets, green beans with garlic, gambas with garlic (dipping the bread in sauce is key), sardines, tomato toast, chimichurri steak (carpaccio) and flattened fried artichokes. Those were to die for. 2 pitchers of sangria along with all 3 of their desserts; basque cake, churros (called something else) and burnt custard (similar to crème brûlée). Going back for a few more items missed. Make reservations.
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Steven VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great tapas experience and good wine choices too. Shrimp, potatoes and fish crudo all very good.
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San
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were delighted with our initial greeting/seating by the hostess. Our waiter, David, was the perfect balance of professional , knowledgeable and friendly. He expertly guided us through the menu and paced our tapas perfectly. We will definitely chose Valentina’s again.
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Su VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, service was excellent but super noisy. However, The bathroom needs some serious attention during meal service.
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Norm VIP
San Diego21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentia is like fine dining in jeans, upscale and hip but casual and with a fairly young crowd, but also welcoming to seniors. Kimmy is a star, very attentive and any smart diner will asked to be seated among her tables.
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Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1926 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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.

Valentina

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Father's Day Dinner at Valentina

Father's Day Brunch at Valentina

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What 1,926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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