The Red Door

4.7

3013 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

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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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
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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 3,013 people are saying

The Red Door reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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.

3,013 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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 3 days 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 on 8 March 2025
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 on 8 March 2025
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 2 March 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 2 March 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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FAQs

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 3013 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 7 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 booking

About this restaurant

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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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