Offering "a taste of Italy without the plane ticket," Valentina's Italian Bistro showcases authentic Italian family recipes at its new Orange Park home.

“When our guests walk in, we want them to have an authentic Italian experience, as if they left Florida and walked into a restaurant in Italy," owner Christopher Licata said in a news release announcing the restaurant's recent opening at 330 College Drive, located across the street from the Thrasher-Horne Center at St. Johns River State College.