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Valentina, Encinitas, CA

Valentina

4.8
4.8
1855 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (760) 943-6686
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,855 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

1,855 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Tom Janice

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Laura

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Maria

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Joanne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and definitely not our last. We went for our anniversary and the restaurant was perfect, the ambience was really lovely and the service was excellent. The food was outstanding, everything we had was so good from the olives, artichoke, shrimp fresh warm bread to the sea bass. We’ll definitely be back !

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  6. Walter

    VIP

    San Diego

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for tapas. Great variety, flavorful and spicy

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  7. William

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite restaurant in North County. Basque Cake is tremendous. Seabass the same. Ham appetizer and pastas bravas are delightful. Ask to sit in Kimmie’s section. She’s great.

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  8. Dr Kerry A

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kimmy was knowledgeable and accommodating. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was great

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  9. Robert

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We attended a Valentine's Day special meal where the only remaining reservation was at 9pm. That's a bit late for seniors, and later staff graciously moved us from 9 to 5pm. So thankful and it set the tone for the entire evening. Food was delicious. David, our waiter, was great. Courses came and departed as if choreographed. This dinner was only our second time at Valentina's. This time was a real step up and a most pleasurable experience.

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  10. Ken

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for Valentine’s Day. Perfect choice and ambiance. Easily the best artichoke dish we’ve ever had. The steak and schnitzel were very delicious as well.

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Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 1855 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Valentina

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Europa
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Regional Spanish (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
  • 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.
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