The Red Door

4.7

2981 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 295-6000
Website
http://www.thereddoorsd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luciano Cibelli Chef/Owner
Catering
Offsite catering for small casual gatherings.
Private party facilities
SPECIAL EVENTS & UNIQUE OCCASIONS Catering & Events are opportunities for us to work closely with our guests & occasions for us to share our dedication to celebration in exciting new ways. Our menu is from our farm, our dedication is to the experience. We love this stuff. info@thereddoorsd.com

Location
741 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103
Area
Mission Hills
Cross Street
Falcon Street
Parking details
Metered and two hour parking all around Monday through Saturday 8AM to 6PM. Ample free street parking available. Parking available in the US Bank lot after 6. Private lot on NW corner of Falcon and Washington.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Soup*US$10.00
White cannellini bean | sage tomato broth
Vegan NachosUS$14.00
Cacao sea salt | chili tortilla chips | cashew cheese sauce | seasonal pico de gallo
Brussels and Bacon*US$15.00
Roasted sprouts | pistachios | carmelized onions
Roasted Beets & Burrata Cheese*US$16.00
balsamic syrup | basil olive oil
Veal Meatball*US$17.00
Tomato port wine | sage
Fried Calamari & KaleUS$18.00
Chipotle dip
Carlsbad MusselsUS$19.00
Garlic tomato riesling broth | fennel pollen
Steamed ClamsUS$19.00
Garlic confit | riesling | house made toasted focaccia
Butternut BrieUS$16.00
Pear | spiced butternut squash | onion | cranberry | pecans | triple cream brie
FlatbreadUS$19.00
Basil pesto | housemade sausage | fontina cheese
Cashew Crusted WingsUS$19.00
Cashew crusted free-range wings | red curry glaze
Meat Lover's MacUS$16.00
Bacon | gruyere | fontina | aged cheddar | nduja sausage

Local Farm Salads

Thin Shaved Brussels Sprouts*US$14.00
Mashed avocado | sunflower seeds | feta cheese
Harvest Salad*US$14.00
Garden fruits & vegetables from our harvest of the moment | chef's house dressing
Kale Caesar SaladUS$14.00
parmesan toasted focaccia | black pepper | citrus hummus spread | radishes
Farm-To-Fork*US$14.00
Sautéed veggies of the moment | basil pesto
Arugula*US$14.00
Pear | candied pecan | gorgonzola cheese | cashew dressing

Dinner

Eggplant ParmesanUS$25.00
Baked fresh mozzarella | tomato basil
Vegan Quinoa*US$28.00
Pumpkin puree | pearl onions | mushrooms | kale | turnips | citrus EVOO emulsion
Free Range ChickenUS$35.00
Braised breast | mushroom | marsala demi glace | roasted potato
Free Range Chicken ParmesanUS$40.00
fresh tomato | basil | spaghetti
Short RibsUS$40.00
Bourbon BBQ | caramelized onions | polenta
Lamb ShankUS$40.00
Braised lamb | butternut squash risotto | gremolata | port wine sauce
Beef WellingtonUS$48.00
Seared tenderloin | mushroom duxelle | puff pastry | mushroom madeira | veggies
Seared Scallops*US$40.00
Cauliflower purée | carrots | squash | red onions | turnips | thyme | bacon
Fresh Catch*US$40.00
Catalina offshore | beet purée | roasted vegetables | beurre blanc
Risotto*
Preparation changes daily
- MP

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUS$25.00
Bolognese style
PappardelleUS$25.00
Slow braised red wine meat ragu'
Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00
Mussels | calamari | scallops | shrimp | clams | squid ink fettuccine
OrecchietteUS$25.00
Sausage | mushroom | pearl onions | brandy cream
CavatelliUS$25.00
Farm to fork | tomato | aged pecorino
GnocchiUS$25.00
Basil pesto | string beans | roasted peppers
Ravioli
Preparation change daily
- MP
Bucatini*US$25.00
Fresh tomato | basil | aged pecorino

What 2,981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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The Red Door offers a charming dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Chef Luciano's personal touch elevates the experience, as he often greets guests and checks on their meals. Standout dishes include Beef Wellington and lobster ravioli. Despite occasional slow service, it's a "must-visit" for those seeking fine Italian cuisine.

2,981 Reviews

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David
San Diego
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a favorite of ours for special occasions. It never disappoints and the banana cream pie for desert is a must.
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Jim
VIP
San Diego
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed Red Door in the past and we decided to spend have our Christmas Eve dinner there. Unfortunately there wasn’t a second thought to decor… not a touch of Christmas in the restaurant and it just felt like a regular evening. It was very disappointing. We assumed there would have been a special ambiance for the holiday. It would have been best going elsewhere.
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Dawn
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner! The Beef Wellington was excellent. Banana Cream pie was fantastic! My only suggestion would be to have non-alcoholic drink options. Dry Secco is perfect or some of the great beers . It would just be nice and make it special.
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Marc
San Diego
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as always - special Christmas menu was seafood heavy and amazing. Perfect place!!
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Tracie
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice experience at The Red Door. Food was delicious and the chef came by to greet us. Our server was really attentive and well mannered. Love the jazz music playing in the background.
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Kathy
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was excellent. Some in our group had Salmon and others the short ribs. All excellent. Brussels sprouts are delicious. Chef/owner Luciano came out and introduced himself-nice touch! We will go back
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Jechri
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great as soon as I got in the door, Ryan and the other staff were super friendly. We were told the specials and checked in throughout the meal. The food was what I expected, beef Wellington was yummy and the lamb shank fell right off the bone. Risotto was the right texture and was flavorful. I really enjoyed my steamed veggies too as they were perfectly buttery and seasoned.
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Susan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. The food is delicious and the service fantastic. Great atmosphere in both the ‘jazz cafe’ and normal restaurant section. I take all my friends here.
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Jane
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend! We enjoyed the calamari and kale and mussels, ravioli was spectacular, the scallops and lasagna and Salads and DESSERT
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Robert
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the beef wellington. It was the reason I went to The Red Door. The waiter warned me that they have trouble consistently cooking the wellington properly. I thought that was weird, but I gave it a chance anyway. Half of my filet was cooked perfectly. The other half was undercooked. Most of the pastry was undercooked.
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The Red Door offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 295-6000.

The Red Door is rated 4.7 stars by 2981 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

741 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Falcon Street
Area
Mission Hills
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered and two hour parking all around Monday through Saturday 8AM to 6PM. Ample free street parking available. Parking available in the US Bank lot after 6. Private lot on NW corner of Falcon and Washington.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luciano Cibelli Chef/Owner
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thereddoorsd.com/
Phone number
(619) 295-6000
Catering
Offsite catering for small casual gatherings.
Private party facilities
SPECIAL EVENTS & UNIQUE OCCASIONS Catering & Events are opportunities for us to work closely with our guests & occasions for us to share our dedication to celebration in exciting new ways. Our menu is from our farm, our dedication is to the experience. We love this stuff. info@thereddoorsd.com

The Red Door

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ravioli

Bucatini

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Soup*US$10.00

Vegan NachosUS$14.00

Brussels and Bacon*US$15.00

Roasted Beets & Burrata Cheese*US$16.00

Veal Meatball*US$17.00

Fried Calamari & KaleUS$18.00

Carlsbad MusselsUS$19.00

Steamed ClamsUS$19.00

Butternut BrieUS$16.00

FlatbreadUS$19.00

Cashew Crusted WingsUS$19.00

Meat Lover's MacUS$16.00

Local Farm Salads

Thin Shaved Brussels Sprouts*US$14.00

Harvest Salad*US$14.00

Kale Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Farm-To-Fork*US$14.00

Arugula*US$14.00

Dinner

Eggplant ParmesanUS$25.00

Vegan Quinoa*US$28.00

Free Range ChickenUS$35.00

Free Range Chicken ParmesanUS$40.00

Short RibsUS$40.00

Lamb ShankUS$40.00

Beef WellingtonUS$48.00

Seared Scallops*US$40.00

Fresh Catch*US$40.00

Risotto*

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUS$25.00

PappardelleUS$25.00

Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00

OrecchietteUS$25.00

CavatelliUS$25.00

GnocchiUS$25.00

Ravioli

Bucatini*US$25.00

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