The Red Door

Name: The Red Door
Address: 741 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92103
Telephone: (619) 295-6000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2971 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood 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
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Local Farm Salads

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

Dinner

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

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUSD 25.00
Bolognese style
PappardelleUSD 25.00
Slow braised red wine meat ragu'
Seafood FettuccineUSD 34.00
Mussels | calamari | scallops | shrimp | clams | squid ink fettuccine
OrecchietteUSD 25.00
Sausage | mushroom | pearl onions | brandy cream
CavatelliUSD 25.00
Farm to fork | tomato | aged pecorino
GnocchiUSD 25.00
Basil pesto | string beans | roasted peppers
Ravioli
Preparation change daily
- MP
Bucatini*USD 25.00
Fresh tomato | basil | aged pecorino

What 2,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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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 22 November 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 12 November 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 12 November 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 9 November 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 8 November 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 3 November 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 3 November 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.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ravioli

Bucatini

Start & Share

Soup*USD 10.00

Vegan NachosUSD 14.00

Brussels and Bacon*USD 15.00

Roasted Beets & Burrata Cheese*USD 16.00

Veal Meatball*USD 17.00

Fried Calamari & KaleUSD 18.00

Carlsbad MusselsUSD 19.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 19.00

Butternut BrieUSD 16.00

FlatbreadUSD 19.00

Cashew Crusted WingsUSD 19.00

Meat Lover's MacUSD 16.00

Local Farm Salads

Thin Shaved Brussels Sprouts*USD 14.00

Harvest Salad*USD 14.00

Kale Caesar SaladUSD 14.00

Farm-To-Fork*USD 14.00

Arugula*USD 14.00

Dinner

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 25.00

Vegan Quinoa*USD 28.00

Free Range ChickenUSD 35.00

Free Range Chicken ParmesanUSD 40.00

Short RibsUSD 40.00

Lamb ShankUSD 40.00

Beef WellingtonUSD 48.00

Seared Scallops*USD 40.00

Fresh Catch*USD 40.00

Risotto*

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUSD 25.00

PappardelleUSD 25.00

Seafood FettuccineUSD 34.00

OrecchietteUSD 25.00

CavatelliUSD 25.00

GnocchiUSD 25.00

Ravioli

Bucatini*USD 25.00

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