Valentina

4.8

1861 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood 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.

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Location
810 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2073
Phone number
(760) 943-6686
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Regional Spanish (Basque), Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking only.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Henri Ñol

What 1,861 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Valentina offers "amazing" food and "excellent" service in a cozy, inviting atmosphere, perfect for date nights or celebrations. Known for its diverse tapas menu, standout dishes include the "smashed artichoke" and "Basque cake." While noise levels can be high, the vibrant setting and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,861 Reviews

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Jeanette
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine selection. Everything we had was delicioso: oysters, shrimp, sea bass, pork schnitzel, and custard.
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David
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoy this restaurant. The chef has great creative dishes and the staff is fantastic.
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Tanya
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our server and rest of the staff. Relaxing environment and knowledgeable team. We will return.
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Stp616
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, and knowledge and attentive server. Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining in at Valintina, and it couldn’t have gone better. Our server David took such good care of us✅
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience again. Delicious food and great wine and atmosphere.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time - from out of town - and found this to be a great place. Waiter was excellent and food was great. Always great to find new places to visit!
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Tom Janice
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef background here. Monday night first time visit. Greatly exceeded my expectations! Super energy as the place was crowded. Server was knowledgeable and professional. Tapas came out incredibly quick, well presented and flavor packed, temperatures appropriate. Impressive. Will definitely return.
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Laura
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress really made our night and the food was delicious
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Maria
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly…this place is amazing! The service and the food can not be beat. They got the ambiance right too. The chipirones are my favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are lucky enough to dine here, you are in for a real treat.
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Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1861 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

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(760) 943-6686
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Regional Spanish (Basque), Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking only.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Henri Ñol

Valentina

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Private dining

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