We had the opportunity to dine at The Red Door in Mission Hills last night for dinner. The service was asome the waiter very attetative to us even tho was a busy night.We started with starter appetizers, the fried calamari n Kale plate with a Chipotle dip delicious ?, and flat bread with basil pest sausage n cheese also delicious ?. Our main course was free-range chicken braised, roasted potatoes mushrooms, and a marsala. Glace sauce is so delicious. Seared scallops with cauliflower Puree, carrots, squash, string beans, and bacon cooked to perfection and so delicious, and the special of the night Seared Tuna in a bed of Vegetables carrots,string beans and squash so delicious.Great place to have a good authentic Italian dinner.
CLandaV
We love this place!!! Always try to come back because the place is really amazing and cozy. You feel at home from the moment you walk in. The Chef is always there making sure you have the best dinner!!! I had the scallop risotto and I think it is the best I have ever had. The service is impeccable!!! They have a great bar too and know how to make the best cocktails!!! This is a must if you are in San Diego.
FrostySkeeter
Exquisite! Truly a great experience. We walked in and were seated right away. Food choices and drink options were perfect for us. Conversation was easy to have there. The chef visited all the tables to ensure the food met their expectations.
D3377FBpeterg
Lovely decor, surrounds and great staff who were very professional. I had the Steak Wellington which was as lovely as it appeared, deserts are amazing.
Erin Sanborn
Everything you love about the Red Door in a cozier and cooler atmosphere. Great service, great food and great cocktails!
mattdrouin1
Excellent experience; would highly recommend the beets as an appetizer and the beef Wellington as an entree. Definitely worth the extra cost.
Eric M
Every year, I visit San Diego once for business. Each time, I stay in the Mission Hills neighborhood because it is low-key, friendly, and has terrific restaurants. At the top of the list is The Red Door. On this visit, I ate at the adjoining Bar at the Red Door. The bartender was engaging, the food was terrific (as always), and the feeling homey and comfortable. I started with beets and burrata followed by orecciette. Both were delightful. I look forward to coming back next year and having a memorable evening at The Red Door.
JJ Lanza
Tonight we stopped in for appetizers and desserts. Melted Brie, meatballs, wings, beets and burrata, and two bottles of Super Tuscan's later we were onto dessert. Tiramisu and banana cream pie were the order of the day. The restaurant is known for its sticky toffee pudding, which is our go to here, but we wanted to branch out, and we were not disappointed. A wonderful evening with romantic love music to boot!
Jack Gale
Absolutely wonderful food and experience. Owner/chef checks on every table helping with dinner suggestions and follows up to make sure everything is perfect. And it was...
kristinaklinky
We chose the Red Door for our last meal of 2021 because of the reviews and of course the menu items. It did not disappoint and ended our year on such a high note! We had the truffle fettuccini, the scallops, burrata and beets, crostini, and the beef Wellington. Oh and Lava cake too! The burrata and betts was sublime. So fresh, so flavorful, just the right amount of balsamic glaze. Light yet satisfying. The pasta we ordered to share and we ate every last bite. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly al dente -- the waiter came and shaved fresh ruffles all across the top -- it was perfection. Not drowned in sauce, not over done with anything that would take away from the wonderful truffle flavor. Really exceptional. The scallops -- perfectly cooked with more risotto than you could possibly eat! All the portions were huge. The Beef Wellington?? What can you ay for a place that makes it to near perfection? First ,it's never on menus so we saw everyone in the restaurant ordering it. Second -- they did't skimp on anything. The Filet was a true, beautiful, tender filet cooked perfectly. The crust a golden brown and the madeira mushroom sauce? Amazing. Even the side vegetables -- the dreaded "mixed vegetables" were incredible. Yes. Baby carrots, squash, green beans roasted with the perfect butter and salt that they added so much to the meal. Enough butter to stop your heart but isn't this what heart's beat for? Finally, the lava cake. Delicious, fresh, perfect chocolate. I'd have gone for the toffee pudding myself but it was a perfect end to a perfect meal. Our waiter was fun, fabulous, and so wonderful. Extremely nice, accommodating, and really just made Sure the entire experience was exceptional. Great service. The owner/chef also came by within doubt his signature red sneakers to match his Red Door restaurant. A charming touch to such an excellent experience. We'll go back regularly and definitely take friends so they can see how food should be treated. Highly recommend.
Last night we went to The Red Door for dinner. As usual, everything was delicious and the service was excellent. My husband and I had a whole fish for two and our daughter had the seafood fettuccini (one of our favorite dishes there). We are so lucky to have this caliber restaurant in our neighborhood.
Nigel F
This is a gem. The service was excellent but not over the top and the food was delicious. Mains we had was scallops and beef Wellington with lovely crisp veggies. Well presented and extremely tasty. Well done
Danielle Ramirez
LOVE this spot! This is my new favorite go-to in my neighborhood. Go for the drinks and stay for the musical talent!
Jayne Cunningham
Amazing
Jay Llaniguez
Friendly staff are attentive to your needs, chef mingles with the customers, and live entertainment on the weekend. Italian fare trumps the American offerings while specialty drinks were like by the other members of my party. Overall, a fulfilling dining experience and unexpected entertainment went over the top when the live music turned into a dance party.
We had the opportunity to dine at The Red Door in Mission Hills last night for dinner. The service was asome the waiter very attetative to us even tho was a busy night.We started with starter appetizers, the fried calamari n Kale plate with a Chipotle dip delicious ?, and flat bread with basil pest sausage n cheese also delicious ?. Our main course was free-range chicken braised, roasted potatoes mushrooms, and a marsala. Glace sauce is so delicious. Seared scallops with cauliflower Puree, carrots, squash, string beans, and bacon cooked to perfection and so delicious, and the special of the night Seared Tuna in a bed of Vegetables carrots,string beans and squash so delicious.Great place to have a good authentic Italian dinner.
We love this place!!! Always try to come back because the place is really amazing and cozy. You feel at home from the moment you walk in. The Chef is always there making sure you have the best dinner!!! I had the scallop risotto and I think it is the best I have ever had. The service is impeccable!!! They have a great bar too and know how to make the best cocktails!!! This is a must if you are in San Diego.
Exquisite! Truly a great experience. We walked in and were seated right away. Food choices and drink options were perfect for us. Conversation was easy to have there. The chef visited all the tables to ensure the food met their expectations.
Lovely decor, surrounds and great staff who were very professional. I had the Steak Wellington which was as lovely as it appeared, deserts are amazing.
Everything you love about the Red Door in a cozier and cooler atmosphere. Great service, great food and great cocktails!
Excellent experience; would highly recommend the beets as an appetizer and the beef Wellington as an entree. Definitely worth the extra cost.
Every year, I visit San Diego once for business. Each time, I stay in the Mission Hills neighborhood because it is low-key, friendly, and has terrific restaurants. At the top of the list is The Red Door. On this visit, I ate at the adjoining Bar at the Red Door. The bartender was engaging, the food was terrific (as always), and the feeling homey and comfortable. I started with beets and burrata followed by orecciette. Both were delightful. I look forward to coming back next year and having a memorable evening at The Red Door.
Tonight we stopped in for appetizers and desserts. Melted Brie, meatballs, wings, beets and burrata, and two bottles of Super Tuscan's later we were onto dessert. Tiramisu and banana cream pie were the order of the day. The restaurant is known for its sticky toffee pudding, which is our go to here, but we wanted to branch out, and we were not disappointed. A wonderful evening with romantic love music to boot!
Absolutely wonderful food and experience. Owner/chef checks on every table helping with dinner suggestions and follows up to make sure everything is perfect. And it was...
We chose the Red Door for our last meal of 2021 because of the reviews and of course the menu items. It did not disappoint and ended our year on such a high note! We had the truffle fettuccini, the scallops, burrata and beets, crostini, and the beef Wellington. Oh and Lava cake too! The burrata and betts was sublime. So fresh, so flavorful, just the right amount of balsamic glaze. Light yet satisfying. The pasta we ordered to share and we ate every last bite. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly al dente -- the waiter came and shaved fresh ruffles all across the top -- it was perfection. Not drowned in sauce, not over done with anything that would take away from the wonderful truffle flavor. Really exceptional. The scallops -- perfectly cooked with more risotto than you could possibly eat! All the portions were huge. The Beef Wellington?? What can you ay for a place that makes it to near perfection? First ,it's never on menus so we saw everyone in the restaurant ordering it. Second -- they did't skimp on anything. The Filet was a true, beautiful, tender filet cooked perfectly. The crust a golden brown and the madeira mushroom sauce? Amazing. Even the side vegetables -- the dreaded "mixed vegetables" were incredible. Yes. Baby carrots, squash, green beans roasted with the perfect butter and salt that they added so much to the meal. Enough butter to stop your heart but isn't this what heart's beat for? Finally, the lava cake. Delicious, fresh, perfect chocolate. I'd have gone for the toffee pudding myself but it was a perfect end to a perfect meal. Our waiter was fun, fabulous, and so wonderful. Extremely nice, accommodating, and really just made Sure the entire experience was exceptional. Great service. The owner/chef also came by within doubt his signature red sneakers to match his Red Door restaurant. A charming touch to such an excellent experience. We'll go back regularly and definitely take friends so they can see how food should be treated. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Last night we went to The Red Door for dinner. As usual, everything was delicious and the service was excellent. My husband and I had a whole fish for two and our daughter had the seafood fettuccini (one of our favorite dishes there). We are so lucky to have this caliber restaurant in our neighborhood.
This is a gem. The service was excellent but not over the top and the food was delicious. Mains we had was scallops and beef Wellington with lovely crisp veggies. Well presented and extremely tasty. Well done
LOVE this spot! This is my new favorite go-to in my neighborhood. Go for the drinks and stay for the musical talent!
Amazing
Friendly staff are attentive to your needs, chef mingles with the customers, and live entertainment on the weekend. Italian fare trumps the American offerings while specialty drinks were like by the other members of my party. Overall, a fulfilling dining experience and unexpected entertainment went over the top when the live music turned into a dance party.
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