Valentina

4.8

844 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

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
$41 to $100
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

Location
U 5 2 Market St, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548
Neighborhood
Merimbula
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, View, Wine

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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.

What 844 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

New South Wales
Best Service
New South Wales
Innovative
New South Wales
Romantic
New South Wales
Good for special occasions
New South Wales
Australian
Capital Region
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Valentina in Merimbula offers an "amazing food experience" with impeccable service and a stunning atmosphere. Known for its "incredible food and excellent service," this restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best ambience" and "beautiful views" over the lake. A must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining adventure.

844 Reviews

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AntheaC
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG it was so good. The food was amazing, the cocktails were a 10/10 (the jalapeño margarita-esque cocktail was the real star). We ended up going twice even though we only had two nights in town. Absolutely loved it.
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Steve
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a brilliant find in Merimbula! Valentina was a beautiful experience from the ambience, the service and most of all the food. We couldn’t fault a thing
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Niki
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ticks all the boxes ✔️ … outstanding food, service, atmosphere and undoubtedly the best view in Merimbula!!
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Benita
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience of magnificent food & service. The best meal I have had at a restaurant for a while. I only wish I could have tried every dish. Only comment, I feel the wine list was a little limited in some varieties with some a tad expensive for what they were. I had as a main the blue eyed cod which was cooked to perfection & served artistically. I struggle a little with the fact this dish was $52 for a very small piece of cod & sides extra, which were necessary. If I lived closer I would be a frequent diner at this restaurant. Congratulations & well done to all the staff & chef.
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bloss
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were both fantastic. Service was perfection, relaxed and welcoming. Not over attentive but just the right amount. Super keen to come back. Deserving of more than one hat. x
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Alysha
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and a beautiful space. A meal to remember!
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Anna
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious! Everything!! including my cocktail. More expensive than I usually do so will be kept for special occasions only but I will most certainly be back. Service was excellent as well. Lovely staff, not intrusive, just spoilt us rotten. Found the music rather loud - prefer it to be background and quieter rather than quite so loud. Lovely spot. Marvellous evening. Thanks Valentina.
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Alison
Sydney
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food and top notch service - an all round beautiful experience and we’ll be back again and again.
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Jasmine
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining experience of my life!!! Everything about this restaurant is so special. The food was so fresh and utterly divine. Highly recommend getting the snapper and the scallops. The service was impeccable. Staff were super friendly and helpful with wine choices. The atmosphere was so inviting - the gorgeous interior design, vibey music and moody lighting really added to the whole experience. The view overlooking the water is also incredible if you manage a to score a table by the glass wall. Our booking was quite late but the view before or during sunset would be amazing. Overall 11/10 experience.
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Suzy
VIP
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always, midnight mousse is to die for
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Valentina is rated 4.8 stars by 844 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

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Merimbula
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
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, View, Wine

Website
https://valentinamerimbula.com/
Phone number
0407 717 499

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Valentina

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Additional information

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Experiences

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

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What 844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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