Visited Valentina's for a birthday lunch. I've tried to go for dinner before but the wait time was long. I am glad we were able to go for lunch when it was less crowded. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The service was fantastic. Our server was attentive and checked on us often throughout the meal. The bread with olive oil was a fantastic start. I ordered the rigatoni bolgnese as my meal. I loved it! The dish had amazing flavors and the burrata on top was a nice touch. We also tried the lemon tart creme brulee for dessert. The entire meal was delightful. read more

Really beautiful setting. Especially when the weather is nice. Patio is open and the restaurant basically becomes open air too. They even have shades in case the sun gets too bright. We ordered arancini to share with a couple glasses of wine. The arancini was just okay. Marinara on the side was also a bit basic. They gave us complimentary focaccia. Excellent! Would've been better warm but still was nice to dip in the oil. For entrees, I got the bucatini and clams, my friends got the goat cheese ravioli and the cacio e Pepe. My friends didn't care much for their food but I really loved the bucatini and clams! Beautifully presented and they give you a dish for the empty shells. We also shared tiramisu. Prob one of the best things to get here! Service was good. They were attentive despite how busy it was. I'd prob come back for the pizza or to sit at the bar. It's definitely a really nice place to hang out. read more

See all

Celebrated my baby sister's 21st birthday at Valentina's and we had a great time! Cameron Mitchell delivers once again! Top notch service! Our server was very attentive and made her feel very special. We were given 2 plates of the complimentary focaccia bread, which was freshly baked and paired beautifully with the olive oil. We ordered the veal meatball to share, which was a table favorite for sure. The meatball was so flavorful and had a nice subtle kick to it. For our main course, we ordered 4 dishes. Our server offered us a myriad of substitutions/changes if we so chose, but we declined most, opting to have the dishes as intended. But, we really appreciated how open the kitchen was to any changes. To start with, we had the lamb gnudi- this was so unique, the lamb was tender and dish was so delectably creamy! The gnudi were so soft like little pillows. The veal pappardelle was so hearty and filling. The bucatini and clams- we were offered shrimp with it, which was the right move. The dish was buttery but also with a slight kick. The seafood was perfect with it. And finally, the chicken parm. This was the most standard of the 4 main courses, but no less fantastic. We were all very full from apps and dinner, but given that it was my sister's birthday, she received a complimentary dessert. She got the tiramisu, which was a solid classic tiramisu. The only thing we would have liked with the tiramisu was more even soaking of the ladyfingers. Half was perfectly soaked, the other half was on the dry side. Otherwise, a wonderful tiramisu overall. The marscapone was perfect consistency. Overall, we loved our dinner here, and we are very glad to have tried it out. Looking forward to being back! read more

See all

We came for my birthday because I wanted mussels and enjoyed some delicious food. Everything was very good, the vibes are cute, I was able to get a cute cocktail. Our waitress was absolutely adorable and took incredible care of us. If I had to comment on anything, it felt very crowded. We were sitting at a table by the window, and I felt like I was sitting in the tables next to ours, laps. read more

See all

This restaurant almost earned five stars from me. He came here to celebrate two birthdays and we had a wonderful evening and excellent excellence. You may wonder why it didn't get five stars, so I will start out with that. You came with a person who has Parkinson's and a walk getting out of the car and walking does not have ballet and when people pull up to it it's on a busy street and on a short street corner. Parking directly outside the restaurant isn't very effective. Parking around the corner makes it very hard for anybody to go around the corner. There's no valet so you can't just get out of your car and have somebody park your car which would've been the ideal situation and lack of valet is the only reason why this location does not get a five star rating for me When you enter the aesthetics are wonderful it just has great lighting. Beautiful chandelier is a lovely bar that has booths and regular tables. The booth are quite comfortable and roomy easily fitting six people. We had a reservation. I'm unsure why we were put out a booth. I'm sure that was due to the person who made the reservation and didn't clarify we needed a table so getting the person Parkinson's into the booth was a bit of a challenge. However, as I said, they have plenty of chairs and seating accommodate a handicap. Person would've been no problem. Had we just explained that our large party needed a table completely on our fault. The server stored our guest walker, so they didn't hinder the aesthetic with the dining room nor pose a problem which we appreciate appreciated We ordered a couple appetizers: veal meatball, muscles and arancini. I'm not sure which was the best all excellent. The meatball is huge definitely enough for six people to have a little taste. The entrees we ordered were: swordfish, lasagna, pasta with clams, eggplant parm, and a salad with blackened shrimp. The eggplant was huge. Was devoured with lots of "this is delicious", same with the clam dish. The swordfish plates weird. The huge plate makes it look small but I assure you, its filling and also delicious, the lasagna... meh. The salad is more a large side salad- I added shrimp. If it wasnt for the complimentary bread I would have still been very hungry from just the salad. However it did taste good. We got three desserts: tiramisu, chocolate cake and lemon tart. All excellent. The tiramisu is huge enough for two, three people. Truly enjoyed are dinner. Thomisina was our server. Highly recommend her, too. She was very attentive and fun. Excellent service all around. Will go back. read more

See all

If you're craving Italian, or a delicious meal with a prime aesthetic in general, you need to make Valentina's your next stop! Their service is phenomenal & they'll make sure you have an incredible experience and wonderful meal! The Spicy Radiatori is absolutely unreal! The pancetta and marinara with the spice is the perfect pasta flavor & adding the meatball is the game changer to making this meal absolute perfection!! need to get an uber refreshing cocktail as an accompaniment to your incredible meal; and this is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience! Go stop on by soon! read more

See all

I could not have been more impressed with my family's dining experience at Valentina's. First off this restaurant is gorgeous and the ambiance was lively and perfect for a date night or a nice dinner with friends or family. Our waitress Shenita was the best waiter we have ever had. She created such a special experience for my parent's birthday by providing great recommendations and overall being so kind. Lastly, the food was so delicious. Everything we had was fantastic. The bread was so good we got two baskets. If you like calamari definitely get the frito misto. The meatball appetizer and the spicy radiatori were our top favorites. We can't wait to go back again soon! 12/10! read more

See all

We came here to celebrate our friends birthday, and it was the right choice taking in consideration that it was a special occasion, once we entered to the restaurant, everything was clean and the decoration is precious, the service, starting for the host is really good. We sat down. We had a couple drinks and some appetizers, fried calamari, deep fried risotto and we had complementary bread with olive oil, everything tasted good. Then we ordered our food and for my family we ordered the calzone , pasta à la vodka with chicken and a pizza. The only dish that actually highlighted the evening was the pasta la vodka, the calzone, and the pizza were just average, and to be honest, I was expecting an explosion of flavor, but this wasn't the occasion. I would love to have something else to say about this restaurant, but to be honest, it wasn't anything spectacular judging by the prices you are paying. read more

Valentina's - Pasta a ALLA VODKA - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

See all

Valentina's is my favorite restaurant in Bridge Park. The ambiance is very upscale and decadent. The food is delicious. I was let down by the service this time around. It seemed like our waitress really wanted to be done with her shift and wanted to get out of there. Within the span of 10 minutes, she came up to our table asking what we would like to eat for our main course, when we had just got done looking at the drink menu and were looking at appetizers. When it came time to box our meals, it was like she had a sigh of relief and had them boxed with our check within the minute. It just felt rushed when we wanted to get drinks, eat, and catch up with the rest of our group. This restaurant is expensive, so rushing us through our meal felt disrespectful. Unfortunately, I am a sucker for the food, so I will be back! read more

See all

It became my favorite happy hour so far. They have a good food and drinks happy hour menu and you can sit any where at the restaurant. Of course Friday is packed. If you don't have a reservation and don't get there before 5pm, you might not get a seat until close to 6. Service is always good. read more

Valentina's - Frito, shrimp, pizza and arancini - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

For starters, the space is beautiful! Both the indoor and outdoor dining areas are tastefully decorated and very warm and inviting. My group of four was lucky to get a space on their patio. We made our reservation through OpenTable, which I recommend doing because even on a weeknight, they are busy! The service is impeccable. Some of the friendliest and attentive staff I've seen at a restaurant yet. I tried the Hugo cocktail which was my fave when I used to live in Europe. It was tart and refreshing. For my meal I went with the goat cheese ravioli and it was delectable and an excellent portion. I also loved the fresh bread that accompanied the meal. 5/5 stars! read more

Valentina's - Hugo - A tall wine glass containing lemonade with ice, garnished with a mint sprig and a straw, placed on a rustic outdoor restaurant table. The table has a patterned plate, a glass of water, a menu, and a napkin. The background shows a railing with potted flowers and a view of the street and trees outside. - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

See all

Such great service and the food was absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend the lemon tart for dessert. Save room and ask for Brian! read more

Valentina's - Bruléesd lemon tart with blueberry sauce - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Fabulous Fabulous food. Hands down. Everything was fresh and so flavorful. This is the 3rd time I have visited and it only gets better. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend getting a cup of tea. It was the best cup I have ever had. read more

See all

PANINI choice of parmesan garlic fries ITALIAN STACK | 17 salami, pepperoni, cotto ham, mozzarella, sundried tomato pesto, SPAGHE marina Pa red wine vinaigrette FOUR CHEESE | 14 read more

See all

I came here for a work dinner. The interior is beautiful and I loved that we got to sit in our own little room. We were quite a large bunch but it felt cozy. Menu is expansive. I was surprised at the versatility. My meal was excellent and so were the appetizers. Though members of my party weren't as thrilled with theirs. The salmon was a little over cooked and cold, per my boss. But my experience was excellent. I loved my meal, I appreciated the attentiveness of the staff, and I loved the zero proof cocktail offerings. I'm only deducting a star based on the experience of multiple people in my party. I would still recommend trying this restaurant if you are in town or need somewhere for a large group. read more

Valentina's - Swordfish - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Finally checked Valentina's off my bucket list tonight with my family! It was our first time, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The Bridge Park location is perfect, and the ambiance was beautiful. The food was high quality, our server gave great recommendations, and the price point was super reasonable. Service was warm and well-paced. Can't wait to come back, definitely eyeing the pizza next time! This time I went for the Hugo Spritz and Spicy Radiatori! read more

See all

Valentina's is a family favorite and on this visit two granddaughters birthday celebration destination. Our granddaughters will tell you the buttered noodles are the best. Our discovery is everything on the menu we ordered is worthy of praise. Portions are generous and well prepared. Have to recognize the staff for making sure allergy issues are addressed and food is safe for everyone. Our server Melyn made for a perfect visit. Visiting from Florida, we have always enjoyed dining at Valentina's. read more

Valentina's - Bread with dipping oil, Chicken Giardiniera, Carbonara, chocolate gelato - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

I made a reservation for lunch on a December weekday about 30 minutes before we arrived. My party of 3 was sat right away. Service was excellent throughout our meal. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese which was delicious. The burrata on top mixed into my pasta nicely. The whole dish was warm and filling - perfect for a cold December day. We also enjoyed desserts. I enjoyed the Brûléed Lemon Tart - the crunch from the brûlée and the blueberry sauce was great. read more

Valentina's - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Came on a Thursday at 3:00 pm and the restaurant was nearly empty. Our server did a great job checking in, but making sure not to too often. The ambiance is perfect for a date night or even an intimate lunch. I wish I could remember our server's name, as she was truly wonderful. She explained the menu throughly, guiding us with possible pairings, substitutions, and additions. The complementary bread is phenomenal. The flaky salt on top is my favorite. I am not usually a huge chicken parmesan fan, but I had heard from several people that it was one of their best menu items. Boy did they steer me in the right direction! It was cooked perfectly, thin and crispy. I love that it comes with both a marinara and alfredo sauce. Perfection! read more

Valentina's - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Awesome gluten free pasta. They have gluten free bread and the pasta was outstanding. Service was great. Good place to have a business meeting or meet friends. read more

I will say what a well designed restaurant. Very warm and well lit. The staff was kind and engaging. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and for the price the portion was smaller than I was hoping. The taste however was very bland. I thought I was eating grill chicken. No seasoning ,and the sauce was bland as well. There are better options here, but I would not get this dish again. I gave them a 2.5 stars but I didn't get the option to do so. read more

Food was outstanding. Service was good but the pacing was very slow on this night. We really enjoyed the Lobster Ravioli and Filet. Dessert was so delicious. Well done in Bridgepark. read more

The food was delicious. Service was excellent! And the restaurant was top quality. Great ambience. We will definitely go there again next time we're in Ohio. read more

See all

Great place! Came in for lunch on a Thursday. Asked for a table in the back and that's exactly where they put me. Really classy ambiance, though the music was a bit loud for this old man. Got through my business meeting okay nonetheless. Read a review about the Chicken Parm so I had to try it. For the second time in 2 days, and never before, it was served over pasta in an Alfredo sauce. The whole dish was delicious! The chicken was perfectly prepared with a nice layer of cheese and fresh mozzarella with marinara on top. The penne pasta in the Alfredo sauce was really good as well. I LOVE a good red sauce, but this may be my new go to! read more

Valentina's - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Upper scale restaurant. Higher end. Food is really good. I got the carbonara pasta with grilled chicken. Delicious. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance. Service was excellent. read more

Favorite CM restaurant! Love that they added happy hour throughout the restaurant. Prosciutto de parm absolutely a go to! Frito Misto as well. Came out over cooked , server immediately exchanged. A must try! Fried artichokes! Shrimp! Calamari! Asparagus! Best espresso martinis. Servers are always sweet and happy to accommodate! Beautiful restaurant! read more

I came here for a birthday lunch and everything was wonderful! I had the bucatini and clams and it was so delicious. Highly recommend! The complimentary bread was tasty, but I do wish they provided more than just olive oil to dip it in. Also the water cups are very small, so we had to refill our cups a lot. Nice ambiance and decor. Would definitely come back. read more

Valentina's - BUCATINI & CLAMS - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

I've been to Valentina's about a dozen times, sometimes bar service and sometimes table service. Each experience has been exceptional from service to the food. I highly recommend the fresh mozzarella dishes, pizza, arancini, chicken parm, veal ragú, grilled cheese panini, chicken Milanese, spicy radiatori, and the lemon tart. read more

See all

This place was so cute and had the best chicken parm I've ever had. This definitely gave me an upscale Italian kitchen vibe. It felt cozy but also posh inside. The patio had those cute French bistro chairs and tables. We did sit inside and everything about the interior was pretty. There were multiple very clean all gender restrooms which was a nice touch. Our table had the aranchni, shrimp oreganatta, bruschetta and chicken parm. Everything was rich in flavor and very fresh. For desserts we had the lemon sorbet which was absolutely amazing and an affogato. Our server was warm and attentive. Overall just a great experience. I actually cannot wait to get back here. read more

Wonderful time for my birthday dinner tonight. I got the bruschetta and the pasta carbonara. Everything was delicious!! Of course birthday called for a free dessert - had to go with the tiramisu. It was homemade. Some of the pastas are made in house as well!! This is a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommend making a reservation on the weekends. read more

See all

We visited Valentina's on a Tuesday night to celebrate our fifty-sixth wedding anniversary. The ambiance was fine, the server (Joanie) was terrific, the Fritto Misto appetizer and lemon dessert were delicious, but the entrees were worse than disappointing. The chicken Parmesan was so overcooked that the edges were hard. And the veal Marsala's texture and flavor suggested it was pork masquerading as veal served with reheated, old potatoes. Prior visits to Valentina's have always been wonderful. But the food on this occasion was a flop. read more

All the dishes taste great but I found the portions to be very small for the price! I ordered the gnocchi for my birthday a couple years ago and was given about 6 tiny pieces of pasta in sauce. I left still hungry and I don't have a big appetite. read more

We came here on a beautiful Spring evening and decided to sit outside on their patio. The service was excellent. My dirty martini was prepared very well, and my wife liked her wine as well. For appetizers we got their meatball -- I loved it, my wife thought it was okay. For dinner we shared their prosciutto pizza. It was quite good. It was also huge. he two of us brought leftovers home. read more

Valentina's - Pizza - A baked pizza featuring a golden-brown crust topped with fresh arugula, slices of prosciutto, melted cheese, and tomato sauce. The pizza is placed on a white oval plate on a speckled stone countertop. A hand holding a fork and knife is visible in the background, along with a stack of white plates. The setting appears to be a restaurant dining area. - Italian Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Back in Dublin and had to stop at Valentina's for some happy hour specials. Ordered the usual bruschetta, shrimp, calamari and a 10 inch pizza. Our server Brian did an outstanding job of ensuring what we got was what we ordered. One of the travelers had an issue with peppers. The first pizza we ordered was a Italian pickled vegetable pizza. Outstanding!! However, it was filled with peppers. So they ordered a pepperoni pizza, on Brian's recommendation, but it too had peppers. Brian, having seen his mistake, immediately ordered another pizza without peppers. Brian went above and beyond for our party. One of the managers also stopped by to apologize for the inconvenience. Again above and beyond what we would've expected. We'll definitely make Valentina's a routine stop. If you're ever in Dublin, make sure this spot is on your stop list. read more

Horrible. Not often I go there but our take out dinner was absolutely horrible. The cheesy garlic bread was so greasy it dripped off my chin when I took a bite. The spaghetti sauce (marinara) was a little overly sweet compared to other times we've eaten there. I would not recommend take out. read more

I've seen a lot of hype about Valentina's and the 3 hour wait limit speaks to the hype even more. Thankfully we had a reservation and were promptly seated at 6:30. Valentina's has a very cozy vibe, even while being packed out. We celebrated our 5th anniversary at a little table for two and our waitress Marissa H. took great care of us! We had the meatball, burrata, chicken parm, lasagna, and finished the night with a delicious tiramisu. Everything was excellent. The flavors were on point, very well balanced. Also their bread is out of this world, the freshest focaccia I've had that didn't come from my own kitchen. I can't pick a favorite dish because it was all so good, but I will say I could probably live off of their meatballs. Honestly this was such a great experience I'm already planning my next visit; from start to finish 10s across the board. read more

See all

Today was an effort to give Valentina a second chance since unfortunately, the first time wasn't great. Here's where I stand at this point. Beautiful restaurant in the fun area of Bridgepark. The service was friendly and professional. However, it's the food that's just not memorable. None of us at my table were impressed with what we ordered. I usually rave about Cameron Mitchell's restaurants, but this one the food just isn't great. I honestly don't see myself coming back. There are just way better restaurants out there. In fact, his other Italian restaurants are better. Read through the other reviews and you will see this is a common complaint. I wish him all the best with this space, but I feel if they don't make some changes with the taste of this menu, it won't last very long. read more

See all

Valentina's is located at Bridge Park in Dublin. Located in walking distance to the Mooney Parking Garage (free to park). The restaurant is packed tight with tables throughout. Very, very loud in the dining area and bar. We were lucky enough to get a table in the corner behind the bar, and it was very quiet. Facing out towards the bridge providing some great views. Ok, let's get back to the food and experience. The service and staff seemed very stressed and lacked compassion and details. Example, sat down at the table, and there were table settings that were removed, and too many were taken. It took several asks to finally get the extra place setting. One person ordered their cocktail, but the rest of the table didn't get a chance to get it in before the server walked away. That set the tone for the entire less than steller experience. Bathrooms are co-ed and towards the back of the restaurant after walking past small pathways in between tables. The bathroom was not clean, but a lot of individual rooms provided more privacy. The main dining area and bar seemed loud and not quaint or private if that is what you would expect. The food. Okay, this is a Cameron Mitchell restaurant, and only the best is what I expect. The food flavors and execution were spot on. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. I left satisfied. The prices and quality met its match. The espresso martini was cold and perfectly shaken to a crisp, stiff cocktail of pure deliciousness. Highly recommended. I can't put my finger on it, but I wasn't wowed, and I need to experience it again, and then I can truly get a good review out. The thing is, I am not sure I would be craving to go back anytime soon. read more

See all

Food was very tasty but the service was unacceptable. Took 30 minutes to get an order of soft drinks and another 30 minutes for food. Server was pleasant and said kitchen was behind but management needs to step up. Ambiance way to noisy. read more

Business meeting held at Valentina's and the service was on point. Fresh bread was sitting ready for us, dipped in olive oil and fresh cracked pepper hit the spot. The eggplant Parmesan with Alfredo instead of Marina was absolutely the best Italian dish that I have ever had. Make sure you get the meatball for an appetizer. You're not going to go wrong. Schedule your date night now! read more

See all