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: 4.7

4.7

3001 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

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

Local Farm Salads

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

Dinner

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

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUS$25.00
Bolognese style
PappardelleUS$25.00
Slow braised red wine meat ragu'
Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00
Mussels | calamari | scallops | shrimp | clams | squid ink fettuccine
OrecchietteUS$25.00
Sausage | mushroom | pearl onions | brandy cream
CavatelliUS$25.00
Farm to fork | tomato | aged pecorino
GnocchiUS$25.00
Basil pesto | string beans | roasted peppers
Ravioli
Preparation change daily
- MP
Bucatini*US$25.00
Fresh tomato | basil | aged pecorino

What 3,001 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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The Red Door offers an exceptional dining experience with "magnificent food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the chef's personal visits to tables, enhancing the "intimate and welcoming atmosphere." The restaurant is praised for its "fresh ingredients" and "generous portions." Perfect for special occasions, it promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

3,001 Reviews

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Francisco
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing, bursting with flavor and perfectly prepared. Every dish was a delight, from the appetizers to the main course. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and efficient. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for top-notch food and exceptional service.
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Manny
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have lived in San Diego for 4 years now and have tried many italian restaurants. We made the choice to celebrate Valentine’s day here and it has snuck its way into our top spot in terms of Italian in San Diego. The food was amazing, Ryan was our server and was super helpful all night and to top it off the owner and head chef Luciano brought our food to us, shook our hands, and continued to check in on us. A 10/10 experience with great food and amazing natural flavors across the board. We will be back plenty!
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Sebastian
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
yummy! service was great, food was fresh, and the ambience was stellar.
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Michael
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Valentines Day dinner ever! Our server had amazing recommendations and the beef Wellington lived up to the hype
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Fidel
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Can’t wait to come back again.
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Stephanie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was recommended by a friend and it exceeded our expectations! There were 6 of us and were seated at a high top in the bar area. There was a gentleman playing piano behind us which was lovely. The service was awesome, the food absolutely delicious and fresh and the icing on the cake was the owner/ chef, went to each table, introduced himself and spoke about the specials. You can tell he is passionate about his customers and serving the highest quality food. I would highly recommend this restaurant❤️❤️❤️ Ps…. The short ribs were to die for!
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Mark
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. Our waiter, Kevin, was a gentleman, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The food, prepared by Chef/Owner Luciano, was absolutely delicious, and the soft, live background music created the perfect ambiance. This is a must-try experience! Thank you again, Luciano and Kevin, for such an amazing evening! Mark
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Alfred
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great local spot with fantastic food and great service.
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Sogra
VIP
Austin
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have been meaning to check out this restaurant for a while. We happened to be in the area so decided to reserve and go. Love the easy availability on open table and the peace of mind of guaranteed seating. The food was good however the price was outrageous especially for lunch. $65 for beef wellington, $18 for an appetizer was just too much. Service was great and the restaurant was not at all busy, maybe because we went around 2:30pm on a Sunday. The tiramisu and cappuccino were delicious. Overall, it was just ok
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James
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. couldn’t do Italian food better. The service was top-tier, and the overall experience was impeccable!
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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 3001 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Falcon Street
Neighbourhood
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

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Soup*US$10.00

Vegan NachosUS$14.00

Brussels and Bacon*US$15.00

Roasted Beets & Burrata Cheese*US$16.00

Veal Meatball*US$17.00

Fried Calamari & KaleUS$18.00

Carlsbad MusselsUS$19.00

Steamed ClamsUS$19.00

Butternut BrieUS$16.00

FlatbreadUS$19.00

Cashew Crusted WingsUS$19.00

Meat Lover's MacUS$16.00

Local Farm Salads

Thin Shaved Brussels Sprouts*US$14.00

Harvest Salad*US$14.00

Kale Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Farm-To-Fork*US$14.00

Arugula*US$14.00

Dinner

Eggplant ParmesanUS$25.00

Vegan Quinoa*US$28.00

Free Range ChickenUS$35.00

Free Range Chicken ParmesanUS$40.00

Short RibsUS$40.00

Lamb ShankUS$40.00

Beef WellingtonUS$48.00

Seared Scallops*US$40.00

Fresh Catch*US$40.00

Risotto*

Red Door Hand Crafted Pasta

LasagnaUS$25.00

PappardelleUS$25.00

Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00

OrecchietteUS$25.00

CavatelliUS$25.00

GnocchiUS$25.00

Ravioli

Bucatini*US$25.00

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Make a reservation

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