The Red Door

4.7

3017 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

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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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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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 3,017 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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The Red Door delights with "delicious food" and exceptional service, featuring hand-made pasta and perfect Beef Wellington. Chef Luciano's personal table visits enhance the warm ambiance. Standout dishes include seafood fettuccine, flatbread, and scallops, complemented by live music. A must-visit gem in San Diego for any occasion!

3,017 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at the Red Door several times. It is quietly one of the underrated restaurants in San Diego. All of the dishes we have had have been good. Some of the dishes I recommend are the Beets and Burrata, the lobster ravioli, the Chateaubriand and the daily risotto. Service is always attentive and the owner/chef Luciano will generally come out and greet each guest at some point. The ambiance is quiet. It is a great place to have a dinner where you can hear each other talk. I highly recommend trying Red Door.
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Lisa
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was fine...I have had better seared scallops. My husband had seafood fettuccini, they do give you a LOT of seafood, but all in shells so be prepared to get a little messy getting the clams and mussels out of the shells. Fettuccini could have been more flavorful. The "pizza" appetizer was good...sausage was delicious but did not taste the pesto. We went for our anniversary (noted on reservation) and there was not one word when we checked in for our reservation. Had chocolate lava cake for dessert...outside was relatively dry, was expecting a more chocolatey rich dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were delicious and as an added bonus we got to see a proposal right in front of us! 🥂
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Doug VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Know where to park and when to go, and this little gem is simply the best restaurant in San Diego.
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Mark
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very quaint and great service. We love this place!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant! Love the seafood fettuccine!
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Joseph VIP
San Diego141 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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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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 3017 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 5 times today

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

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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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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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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