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Don Quijote, Valparaiso, IN

Don Quijote

4.6
4.6
297 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Don Quijote Restaurant, the heart of Spain in the heart of Valparaiso,
making friends for the last 35 years!
Serving typical Tapas, home made desserts and traditional Sangria as well as a great selection of Spanish wines for 35 years.
If for any reason you are unable to make a reservation, please give us a call so we can accommodate you .

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rivero
  • Catering
    Full or Drop off catering available for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Valparaiso, IN
  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave.
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street (three hours limit until 5:00PM). After 5:00PM, Free parking on the street and in the city parking lot, next to the restaurant on Michigan avenue.
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 297 people are saying

Don Quijote reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 2.9Value

NoiseModerate

297 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They always perform to exceed expectation. Love the place

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  2. Pike2013 VIP

    Detroit27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food ! Very tasty and professionally prepared in their unique way! Service was prompt and courteous while also offering suggestions ... and this is good as much of the menu is detailed and some not in english. :) Highly recommended

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  3. VinceB

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner, service was very good, and atmosphere pleasant. Complimentary after dinner port was excellent. At coat check owner assisted with the donning, old school courtesy / manners rarely seen today. 👍

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great music, personal attention. Don’t know why we don’t go more often. A wonderful evening.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing dining experience! The warm welcome begins once you enter. The staff is pleasant and engaging. Chef Carlos and Chef Elena deliver a memorable Spanish culinary adventure reminiscent of a night on the town in Madrid. They clearly make sure that the food, service, and ambiance exceed all expectations. The tapas are authentic. The croquetas, the tortilla, the pulpo are as tasty as any in a Spanish bar. The paella valenciana is plentiful, piping hot, and filled with chicken, shrimp, mussels and bacalao. Don’t give up the socarrat without a fight. Save room for the flan. It will blow you away. Que aproveche!

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  6. TimothyI

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and authentic Spanish cuisine. Also it was the first time a chef came out and shook my hand. I can't believe I didn't hear about this place sooner.

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  7. Zagreek58

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for dinner. Have gone there in the past. This time Presentation was ordinary, crab cakes were mostly filler not much crab. The “shrimp dish in the shell” were not in their shell. Sauces were just so so. My scallops still had the beard attached! Very disappointing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time at DQ. Food was outstanding. My wife and I tried a variety of tapas plates. Then split the blackened sea bass fish specialty. Our waiter, unfortunately, was little lagging. Couples who were seated after us, were already served their wine and table appetizer before our waiter asked us for drinks or appetizers. And then seemed perturbed if we asked for wine recommendations or a selection.

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  9. JohnJ

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have driven by the billboards for years and have always said “we should go there some day”... last weekend was “some day”. My wife was born in Spain and lived there into her 20s. She could not say enough good things about our evening. Everything reminded her of home. We had tapas and a dessert and they were all excellent. Next time we will try the entrees. The restaurant was a hour drive for us and worth every minute. This will be one of our regular restaurants going forward.

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  10. ConnieC

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and generous portions. True Spanish meal start to finish. They make you feel like family

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FAQs

Don Quijote offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 462-7976.

Don Quijote is rated 4.6 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Don Quijote

119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Valparaiso, IN
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street (three hours limit until 5:00PM). After 5:00PM, Free parking on the street and in the city parking lot, next to the restaurant on Michigan avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rivero
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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