The Red Door

4.8

2971 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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 2,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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The Red Door in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the chef's personal touch, making each visit memorable. Highlights include the "best chicken Parmesan," flavorful pasta dishes, and a cozy ambiance. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking fine Italian cuisine.

2,971 Reviews

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Malaya
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service was great. Head chef talked to us multiple times. 😁
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Easton
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience! The food was absolutely incredible, our server Nova was fantastic the whole night and the ambience was awesome. We could not recommend this place any more highly. This is a must go if you are a local in San Diego or just visiting! Beef wellington was delicious, the seabass risotto was possibly the best dish we have ever had.
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Hans
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely dinner at The Red Door! Excellent food, great service, and lovely neighborhood ambiance. One of our favorites!
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Cindy
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The customer service was outstanding. The chef came to our table twice to check on the food. Everything was delicious, especially the Mac and cheese appetizer. The vegetables were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. It is a small neighborhood restaurant that was very comfortable.
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Paul
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but service was just okay. We were a group of two among two other larger groups, so it was loud and we were the last taken care of. They push you right out at 9:00, too. I remember the food being better last time, but it was fine this time. It’s loud in there when it’s busy.
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Michelle
Alabama
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to The Red Door and we’ll definitely go back. Between the owner/chef coming out to greet us to the amazing food, it was an experience to remember and repeat.
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Melissa
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambience. The chef personally visits his guests and makes them feel at home. Delicious. Will be back again and again.
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Premonsdaydinp
San Diego
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food! Good portions, nice service. I’ll be coming back to try more dishes.
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Allan
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of if not the best meal we have had in San Diego in years! We travel all over the world for business & pleasure, & the meal we had was second to none! The service was magnificent. The entire staff was wonderful. They never left the finning room without taking something (dirty dishes etc) with them, and they were extremely attentive. I don’t remember ever writing a review but this was such a wonderful and surprising experience I had to take the time We live in Cardiff & it was raining, so we almost didn’t go (San Diego wimps:-), but we are so glad we didn’t wimp out. We will definitely be back..often!
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John
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! First time customer and can’t say enough about the place. We were greeted by the owner/chef at the host stand. He walked us to our table and walked us through the menu. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. Chef came back to check on us. Risotto and Burrata were beyond. Live music ambience was perfect
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FAQs

The Red Door offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 295-6000.

The Red Door is rated 4.8 stars by 2971 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Falcon Street
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ravioli

Bucatini

Start & Share

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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Make a reservation

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