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 (3038)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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

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 3,038 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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The Red Door offers an exceptional dining experience with "absolutely amazing" food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Chef Luciano's personal touch and creative dishes, like the "Lobster Ravioli" and "Beef Wellington," stand out. Despite minor inconsistencies, most guests rave about the "tantalizing menu" and "personalized attention."

3,038 Reviews

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Tom VIP
San Diego22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having been here often we are impressed that the quality is consistently high. We sat in the bar side where the live music was delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lobster Ravioli with a smooth tomato sauce. my wife loved her fresh Sea Bass which was cooked to perfection. She chose to have it over sautéed vegetables instead of the Pesto Risotto. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and seasoned just the way she likes. If you looking for a good date night with excellent food you should go to The Red Door.
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Angela
Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful. The lobster ravioli should be on any ravioli lover’s list. The Ribeye & Gorgonzola risotto - excellent. Yes, Chef. Molto bene!
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john
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience great attentive friendly service. Outstanding food. Just a great evening.
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Nita VIP
Orange County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I celebrated our 29th anniversary with Chef Luciano’s as he delighted us with his delicacies at the bar at the red door! For starters he prepared the most delicious raw Japanese scallops with grated wasabi and micro greens. Followed by thinly sliced mortadella layered on 67 year old starter light and airy flat bread with an essence of Parmesan. For the mains we shared a dish of scrumptious risotto under herbed sea bass and a plate of lobster raviolis with vodka cream red sauce. We were in food heaven along with a lovely selection of Italian reds with a dessert of chocolate truffles, strawberries, cream and a cheesecake with fresh fruit compote! Meanwhile we were enjoying live music and being treated like great friends! Absolutely recommend Red Door especially anything Chef is raving about! 🧑‍🍳💋
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Paul VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great tasting marinara, with a hint of citrus that really kicks it up. Otherwise, rather disappointing - the Veal was hard and dried out and the salad appeared as something out of a plastic bag from Ralphs. Sorry to report this, but for a main course nearing 50 bucks, one expects higher quality. A mixed experience: Good live jazz, difficult parking, fair wine prices, uncomfortable and crowded seating.
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Jane
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 6 enjoyed impeccable service and personalized attention by owner/chef Luciano. Appetizers, salad and main courses were fabulous with generous portions and superior ingredients. A truly enjoyable dinner!
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RICK
New York City86 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing dining experience. We enjoyed a long Sunday lunch at The Red Door. Kevin & Robin were most welcoming, very kind & helpful. Chef Luciano was delightful to chat with. His dishes are unique, visually appealing & absolutely delicious. Portions are very generous. Every dish from appetizers to dessert were amazing. Must try Veal Meatballs, Fried Calamari & Kale & Carlsbad Mussels. Must have the Lobster Ravioli, the Lamb Shank, Beef Wellington & The Chilean Sea Bass over Risotto. The Risotto is absolutely perfect. Please do save room for the Banana Cream Pie & the Tiramisu, all made locally. Best we ever had. Could not have had a more perfect lunch with truly great service too.
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Kim VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Master Chef and Owner Cibelli greeted us at our table and made sure we had a lovely birthday celebration for my friend. Our server Mario gave us great recommendations for dinner. The kale caesar salad was a very shareable portion as a starter. We had the scallops and the beef wellington, both of which were fabulous. Highly recommend the Red Door. It is an lovely gem in this neighborhood and so relieved that you can find parking.
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Chris VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Luciano and the team are amazing! The risotto and lobster ravioli were wonderful! A truly exceptional dining experience in San Diego!
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arnold
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic experience and service with Ryan was great. We had such a great experience and couldn’t ask for more. The squid ink seafood fettuccine was delicious as well as the mushroom and sausage orecchiette. To top it off, the banana cream pie was phenomenal!
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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 3038 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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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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