Petit Valentien – French
Petit Valentien invites diners into a charming space where the elegance of a French bistro harmoniously collides with the vibrant, communal spirit of Ethiopian tradition. The air carries the tangy scent of house-fermented irsho mother dough, as guests gather over colorful platters of spice-laden stews served atop pillowy, hand-torn injera. As evening falls, the kitchen shifts toward refined French classics, offering a sophisticated yet soulful journey that celebrates the artistry of two distinct culinary worlds under one roof.
1114, State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 +18059660222 https://www.petitvalentien.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Petit Valentien
Dairy-Free at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Lunch/Dinner Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Petit Valentien
Petit Valentien in Santa Barbara has 4 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Ethiopian Brunch
Served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
- Ethiopian Brunch Platter - $18: Traditional yet ever-evolving Ethiopian dishes served with Injera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
French Cuisine
Available Tuesday-Friday for lunch and Tuesday-Sunday for dinner.
- French Lunch/Dinner Selection - $25: Exquisite French cuisine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Kits
- Injera Cooking Kit - $35: Irsho Mother dough, 2 bags of Teff flour, and instructional guide Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irsho Mother Dough - $12: Live yeast for fermenting Teff flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Petit Valentien
- Is Petit Valentien dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Petit Valentien has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter.
- What can I eat at Petit Valentien on a dairy-free diet?
- Injera Cooking Kit, Irsho Mother Dough and Ethiopian Brunch Platter carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Petit Valentien have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Injera Cooking Kit and Irsho Mother Dough.
- Is Petit Valentien gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
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