Valenca Restaurant

Always great food! Never disappoints! If you haven't discovered yet, Valencia restaurant serves an uplifting Portuguese pizza experience! I had the privilege of trying it yesterday for the first time and it was absolutely phenomenal. The regular cheese pie was a symphony of flavors with the sauce and cheese perfectly in harmony. Then, I savored the CR7 Ronaldo pizza, which came with eggs and olives, and it was truly delightful!

Food was good. Bread was kinda hard. The meat was kinda dry. The pasta was kinda watery. Was honestly expecting more from the reviews. But overall if I lived in the neighborhood it’s not a bad place to eat with good prices. Got the meat sample platter so tried a bit of everything. They make the chips at the restaurant which is cool.

From the outside, Valenca looked like a great choice — the reviews seemed solid, and we were looking forward to a nice dinner. Unfortunately, the experience quickly went downhill after walking through the door. We were greeted by a hostess who looked like smiling might physically hurt her. Not exactly a warm welcome, but we gave it the benefit of the doubt. We started with the octopus appetizer on our waiter’s recommendation — not bad so far. Then came the main courses, and everything unraveled. I ordered the dry-aged ribeye. The waiter disappeared for about five minutes, came back with a different menu, and suggested a steak that was nearly double the price. When I asked if it was dry-aged, he confidently said yes, even though it wasn’t listed that way anywhere. That was a flat-out lie. The steak arrived charred on the outside and raw in the center — completely inedible. I sent it back, and when it returned, i attempted to try a piece but it was full of fat and cartilage that not even my knife could cut through. My wife ordered a fish special that tasted several days past its prime — i tried one bite and it was enough to turn my stomach. We each took maybe two bites of our meals before asking for the check. No one came to apologize. The waiter vanished, and two busboys actually argued over who was going to present the dessert menu. I politely waved them off and asked again for the bill. To top it off, we were charged full price for everything, and not a single person acknowledged our complaints or poor experience. I never expect a free meal, but I do expect honesty and basic respect. We still left a $20 tip out of courtesy, but I left wishing we had never walked in. Bad food, bad service, bad attitudes, bad evening. Thanks for nothing, Valenca. Wish i could give negative stars. P.S maybe you should fix the many spelling errors in your menu, seafood not seaffod

Came to Valenca restaurant for date night. Everything was great from the food to the service. The crab cakes is a must try super good. I can't recall the dessert name but it was delicious. Great atmosphere. Will definitely come again and yes i recommend this spot if you around,you won't regret it. Reservations a must.

Our family has been coming to this wonderful Portuguese restaurant for years — for birthdays, family gatherings, and most recently for my wife’s grandmother’s 90th birthday, and again after her peaceful passing for her repass. This place has always held a special meaning for us. The food is consistently delicious — authentic Portuguese flavors, cooked to perfection every time — and the staff could not be more kind or attentive. During such emotional times, they treated our family with warmth, patience, and genuine care, making everyone feel comforted and welcome. It’s rare to find a restaurant that not only serves incredible food but also feels like home. We’re deeply grateful for the memories shared here and will continue coming back for many more family moments. 🇵🇹♥️

Love it! Food was good, big portions, staff is so helpful and nice! The crème brûlée with berries were the perfect combo! Just visiting but will definitely come back!

My uncle picked this place to celebrate my sons 15 birthday and it was a very familiar and warm experience! We loved it! Thank you to all the team! Todo delicioso!! La pasamos muy bonito! Gracias