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Valentino Italian Bistro

Simpson Bay Yacht Club, sxm, St Maarten-St Martin
0115995443405
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Price range: RM0 - RM151
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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71% Recommend
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Boston, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We were a little set back when we walked in at 7:00 and we were the only ones in the restaurant. This was a gem of a find. Wonderful homemade pastas, many of my high maintenance guests ordered off the menu or asked for something special and they were very accommodating. Salads, entrees, desserts, wine, grappa and coffee and creme... More

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Long Island, NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We have been coming to St. Maarten for 10 years and should have known better, but...We were on our way to eat at one of our favorite Italian restaurants in the Maho area but it was closed (it was a Sunday night). So we headed back toward our timeshare and still in the mood for Italian food decided to stop... More

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California, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We heard about this place from our italian friends living here on the Island. We just ask "where can we find a place to eat like our grandmothers cook?" The answer was quick and easy. The only place is "Valentino", tipical italian restaurant in the heart of Simpson Bay. Home made delicious fresh pasta and arancini (very rare to find... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My husband and i had a dinner at Valentino restaurant, it was excellent, the evening was perfect espacially eating my favorite italian dish veal parm, ceasar' dressing AMAZING !My husband had sea food pastas,it is something not to be miss>

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MA
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66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

My husband and I would split rate this restaurant. He would give it a "very good". We have dined here twice before on a previous trip. It was so good, we went back a 2nd time. We went this time and was greeted by a closed door which was unusual, but it seems the waiter/host/bartender was one person that night... More

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Marigot, Guadeloupe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Italians living abroad, exciting and not always easy...but it was Valentino Restaurant that gave me the best opportunity to enjoy my Italian culture during an evening when I wanted to offer to my dear mother a true Italian experience. The best choice! Great fresh homemade pasta, antipasti with excellent selections, a wonderful Italian wine from S.Antimo (Toscana) and a cozy... More

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Wilmington, DE
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37 reviews 37 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We heard about Valentino's from our hotel owner and decided to give it a try. As we entered there was a table of six people who told us to try the lasagna. After having dried out lasagna at Izy's I ordered the lasagna so I could compare. There was absolutely no comparison! Valentino's lasagna is absolutely delicious. We went to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

I like this place for 2 things,theh e food is excellent,eggplantparm is my favoritem wine selection aswell... I ve bee there twice,my friends were very happy to discover that place

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Belle Harbor, NY
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Valentino's is a must go to in St. Maarten. Ricardo and Linda are gracious and welcoming hosts who, with their new chef, serve wonderful classic Italian meals. I have gone there twice a week every trip to ST M and those trips are three times a year for the past 6 years. The menu is somewhat small, but the selection... More

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Brentwood
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Since I am of Italian descent, I find it difficult to find an Italian restaurant that makes food to my liking. This one is definitely on the list, which is rather short! We both had pasta with a bolognese sauce, perhaps the best I've tasted in a restaurant. The waiter was very attentive and the owner made sure that we... More

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