The Red Door

4.7

3012 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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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Location
741 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103
Phone number
(619) 295-6000
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Local Farm Salads

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

Dinner

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

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

Lasagna$25.00
Bolognese style
Pappardelle$25.00
Slow braised red wine meat ragu'
Seafood Fettuccine$34.00
Mussels | calamari | scallops | shrimp | clams | squid ink fettuccine
Orecchiette$25.00
Sausage | mushroom | pearl onions | brandy cream
Cavatelli$25.00
Farm to fork | tomato | aged pecorino
Gnocchi$25.00
Basil pesto | string beans | roasted peppers
Ravioli
Preparation change daily
- MP
Bucatini*$25.00
Fresh tomato | basil | aged pecorino

What 3,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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The Red Door in San Diego is a culinary delight, offering "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Chef Luciano's personal touch and the friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "phenomenal Italian dishes," "great live music," and a cozy setting. Perfect for special occasions or a charming night out.

3,012 Reviews

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Joseph VIP
San Diego141 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu and service as usual. The eggplant was SUPERB.
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Meredith VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing pasta dishes. I can’t rave enough!!! Textures, flavors, presentation…everything made me happy. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego.
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JimR VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Hand made pasta was fantastic, with excellent attention to detail. Live music was a real treat.
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Hans VIP
Los Angeles23 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As usual, we had a wonderful time at the Red Door. We enjoyed the food, and Chef Luciano's hospitality is always delightful.
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LindaG
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I heard so much about the Beef Wellington, so really wanted to try it, but was a little disappointed, since the meat was a little too rare for me and I had to spit out a bunch of pieces because it was very chewy. Other than that, the flavor was delicious and the music was very nice.
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PurpleStreak
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came on a Friday evening and were seated on the Bar side. There was a pianist/keyboardist providing live music the entire time. The short ribs were so tender and tasty, and the serving was generous. I had the beef Wellington (one of the few places I can get it) and it was cooked perfectly. It came with a side of vegetables, which were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Just the right texture. While our entrees were delicious, two things really stood out to me that evening- the spicy pepper infused gin cocktail and the chocolate lava cake. I was surprised that the texture of the cake was light and fluffy, yet it was full of rich dark dark chocolate. I can’t remember the name of the cocktail, but it was so yummy and refreshing. It’s definitely spicy. The chef came by and checked on us a few times. It’s definitely a locally run restaurant with lots of TLC and locally sourced.
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LindaE VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional food, cocktails and service! It's our favorite neighborhood place.
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HeidiS
Houston32 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place and great food. Have loved this place for a long time now!
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racheld VIP
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, warm inviting restaurant, great service. We always enjoy spending dinner here!
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donna
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire dining experience was amazing. We were greeted kindly at the door and seated almost immediately. We did make reservations, so this was expected. From there, our server immediately attended to our drink needs and provided the nightly specials. The food was AMAZING!! There were 4 of us in our party and we each had vastly different meals. Beef Wellington, Orrechiate, Sea Bass Risotto and Scallops. All of the food arrived together, hot and it was absolutely delicious! And I couldn't leave out dessert which was outstanding. Highly recommend!!
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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 3012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 295-6000
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

The Red Door

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Soup*$10.00

Vegan Nachos$14.00

Brussels and Bacon*$15.00

Roasted Beets & Burrata Cheese*$16.00

Veal Meatball*$17.00

Fried Calamari & Kale$18.00

Carlsbad Mussels$19.00

Steamed Clams$19.00

Butternut Brie$16.00

Flatbread$19.00

Cashew Crusted Wings$19.00

Meat Lover's Mac$16.00

Local Farm Salads

Thin Shaved Brussels Sprouts*$14.00

Harvest Salad*$14.00

Kale Caesar Salad$14.00

Farm-To-Fork*$14.00

Arugula*$14.00

Dinner

Eggplant Parmesan$25.00

Vegan Quinoa*$28.00

Free Range Chicken$35.00

Free Range Chicken Parmesan$40.00

Short Ribs$40.00

Lamb Shank$40.00

Beef Wellington$48.00

Seared Scallops*$40.00

Fresh Catch*$40.00

Risotto*

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

Lasagna$25.00

Pappardelle$25.00

Seafood Fettuccine$34.00

Orecchiette$25.00

Cavatelli$25.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Ravioli

Bucatini*$25.00

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