The location is unique, and the dining room small but intimate. You feel like you are supporting local, and the chef even made table visits. The food was delicious, and many options available
Jim Good
Ten of us from Georgia, Texas, Arkansas had just attended a Marine Corps Boot Camp graduation. The 2 young Marine graduates wanted a good Italian meal. We decided to give The Red Door a try as it is a very short drive from MCRD. For an appetizer we chose the Flatbread. We had a variety of choices, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Seafood Pasta, Ravioli among other things. Everything was delicious & prepared perfectly. Our wonderful server was Robin. She was very polite, professional & just a Sweetie. Definitely a 5 Star dining experience!
This is our second time eating at Red Door. Both the food and service were excellent. The chef personally came out and checked on every time both this time and during our prior visit.
Carolyn
Disappointed all around. Food was mediocre at best. Flavor profile was decent. But Arugula salad was soggy - like it had been sitting in its dressing overnight. And clams were overcooked. Place was cute with some funky design. But smelled like a stale bar.
Debi
We had a lovely lobster lunch. Not typically a red sauce lover, but this sauce was amazing. Great service. Neighborhood gem. We will come back for dinner next time.
Jen Ryman
Beef Wellington was amazing, my pasta with sausage was divine! Our server did a great job explaining wines. Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nate
One of our favorite restaurants. Great food, ambience and Luciano is the most personable chef you'll ever meet. Highly recommend!
shawn parcells
Amazing fresh pasta. House cured meats. Well balanced cocktails. And our server was engaging and very knowledgeable
Great service and atmosphere. Owner came out to say hello and shake our hands. Food was delicious as well. Went on a weekday after a conference, and really enjoyed the specials (lobster ravioli and prosciutto flatbread) as well as the squid ink pasta (huge portion). Only thing I’d change is swapping out the dessert, I found the tiramisu to be quite dense. Overall a fantastic find, would be great for date night. Apparently they also serve food next door Thu - Sun with live music so will check that out too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tyler Yezerski
Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. I try to go here once every few months and every time I do I regret waiting so long. Romantic but not over the top, well priced, probably the best Italian food in all of San Diego. No other restaurant can compete with the level of care, attention, or passion of the chef Luciano who’s is as friendly as he is skilled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Seared Scallops, Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce, Lamb Shank with Risotto, Orecchiette with Sausage and Mushrooms, Surf and Turf
Callie Keylor
The best Italian food I’ve had in San Diego! great atmosphere, friendly chef and waiters, and DELICIOUS food with new specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Dan Olsen
Simply amazing. The food, staff, atmosphere all top notch. Even a table side magic trick to end the night. It’s not often that you hug the server and bartender on the way out. But that’s the kind of place this is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surf and Turf
Amy Cameron
We enjoyed food at the Bar next door and could not speak higher of the staff or food. It was absolutely amazing!”
The location is unique, and the dining room small but intimate. You feel like you are supporting local, and the chef even made table visits. The food was delicious, and many options available
Ten of us from Georgia, Texas, Arkansas had just attended a Marine Corps Boot Camp graduation. The 2 young Marine graduates wanted a good Italian meal. We decided to give The Red Door a try as it is a very short drive from MCRD. For an appetizer we chose the Flatbread.
We had a variety of choices, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Seafood Pasta, Ravioli among other things. Everything was delicious & prepared perfectly. Our wonderful server was Robin. She was very polite, professional & just a Sweetie.
Definitely a 5 Star dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Lasagna, Ravioli, Seafood Fettuccine
A meeting with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our second time eating at Red Door. Both the food and service were excellent. The chef personally came out and checked on every time both this time and during our prior visit.
Disappointed all around. Food was mediocre at best. Flavor profile was decent. But Arugula salad was soggy - like it had been sitting in its dressing overnight. And clams were overcooked. Place was cute with some funky design. But smelled like a stale bar.
We had a lovely lobster lunch. Not typically a red sauce lover, but this sauce was amazing. Great service. Neighborhood gem. We will come back for dinner next time.
Beef Wellington was amazing, my pasta with sausage was divine! Our server did a great job explaining wines. Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Great food, ambience and Luciano is the most personable chef you'll ever meet. Highly recommend!
Amazing fresh pasta. House cured meats. Well balanced cocktails. And our server was engaging and very knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce, Lasagna, Lamb Shank with Risotto, Seafood Fettuccine, Chicken Marsala, Gnocchi
Delicious food and wonderful service. We had a lovely date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great service and atmosphere. Owner came out to say hello and shake our hands. Food was delicious as well. Went on a weekday after a conference, and really enjoyed the specials (lobster ravioli and prosciutto flatbread) as well as the squid ink pasta (huge portion). Only thing I’d change is swapping out the dessert, I found the tiramisu to be quite dense. Overall a fantastic find, would be great for date night. Apparently they also serve food next door Thu - Sun with live music so will check that out too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. I try to go here once every few months and every time I do I regret waiting so long. Romantic but not over the top, well priced, probably the best Italian food in all of San Diego. No other restaurant can compete with the level of care, attention, or passion of the chef Luciano who’s is as friendly as he is skilled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Seared Scallops, Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce, Lamb Shank with Risotto, Orecchiette with Sausage and Mushrooms, Surf and Turf
The best Italian food I’ve had in San Diego! great atmosphere, friendly chef and waiters, and DELICIOUS food with new specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Simply amazing. The food, staff, atmosphere all top notch. Even a table side magic trick to end the night. It’s not often that you hug the server and bartender on the way out. But that’s the kind of place this is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surf and Turf
We enjoyed food at the Bar next door and could not speak higher of the staff or food. It was absolutely amazing!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surf and Turf
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