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Valentina, Merimbula, AU-NSW

Valentina

4.8
4.8
876 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
Valentina serves up a one of a kind dining experience of over the picturesque surrounds of Merimbula lake.
Now more than ever, Valentina values the feeling of being transported. The space has been curated to satisfy all of your Mediterranean beach holiday cravings.
Floor to ceiling glass takes you outside, and the coastal produce of the lake comes inside onto your plate. 
Valentina’s dishes are designed to be shared with friends and family, served one after the other from the kitchen while diners lounge comfortably on abundant soft furnishings.
Everything about Valentina’s lulls you into a sweet long lunch holiday vibe. 

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0407 717 499
  • Website
    https://valentinamerimbula.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ash Cotter
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Experiences

  • $90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking)

    A$90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    As you are dining with us as a larger group booking, you will be dining from our restaurant tasting menu which can be viewed on our website. https://valentinamerimbula.com/tasting-menu Credit card details are required to secure this reservation. We know that plans can change, though we ask that any cancellations are made no less than 6 hours prior to your booking time. Cancellations made within this time, or failure to show up will see an automatic charge of $50 per person. Groups of 7 or more will incur a 10% service charge. This reservation is for 2 hours.
    $90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking) photo

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What 876 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • New South Wales

    Innovative

  • New South Wales

    Romantic

  • New South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • New South Wales

    Australian

  • New South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Capital Region

    Best Overall

  • Capital Region

    Best Food

  • Capital Region

    Best Service

  • Capital Region

    Best Ambience

  • Capital Region

    Best Value

  • Capital Region

    Hot spot

  • Capital Region

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital Region

    Lively

  • Capital Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentina offers a "very special experience" with "faultless" service, "incredible food," and a "lovely atmosphere." The restaurant features "beautifully presented" dishes, an "amazing venue," and "spectacular views" of Merimbula Lake. While not cheap, it is "worth every cent" and is highly recommended for "special occasions" due to its "outstanding" quality.

876 Reviews

  1. Greta

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was very good we enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend this restaurant for a enjoyable dinner

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  2. Andrew

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great fine dining experience we had at Valentinos Meriimbula. We shared 3 seafood entrees (the bbq prawns and the octopus were excellent) swordfish main and a desert. All were great, extensive wine list and very friendly staff. A great gastronomical interlude to our camping trip.

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  3. Susie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! No better restaurant in Merimbula! Food world class, service is excellent, beautiful setting & ambience. Would give any top restaurant in Melbourne a run for its money!

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  4. Cathie

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and beautiful view.

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  5. Peter

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner - food, wines, service all outstanding

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  6. Fiona

    Canberra7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely night and most of the food was delicious. Except for the swordfish with mussels, the mussels were rubbery and the sauces over powered the swordfish.

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  7. Luke

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Valentina are impeccable- we were greeted immediately at the door, shown to a fabulous table overlooking the bay, and the staff were knowledgeable about the menu contents including allergies. The food itself was exquisite, with a well-balanced menu and perfect serving sizes.

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  8. Mary

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef menu on swordfish was excellent - fresh,tangy - just right. Service right up there. Good to see locally.

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  9. Andrew

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and beautifully presented . Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. EC67

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Comprehensive wine list too. A must if you’re visiting Merimbula

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FAQs

Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 876 OpenTable diners.

Valentina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Valentina

U 5 2 Market St, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Merimbula
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ash Cotter
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, View, Wine
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