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.
Jeannie B.
Loved the intimate atmosphere and the live music of live guitar turned big band (I love big band) later that night. We ordered two glasses of wine, an appetizer, 3 entrees. I ordered the pepardelle and my husband the chicken parmigiana. We had the mussels for apps which was divine. We got bread to dip in the sauce which was very tasty. However, we were both disappointed with our entrees. My sauce was pretty salty to taste. I tasted the chicken parmigiana which was a huge dish but it lacked taste. I was really hoping to like this place because of its ratings. I've been to other 5 star Italian restaurants that live up to the ratings so coming here I had high hopes. I do have to say their Mac & Cheese is the best I've tried. Prices are pretty high so I was expecting a lot out of my dishes.
Susan H.
We live in Carlsbad and make trek down to chill at the bar with some amazing food and music.
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.
Lauren B.
Live guitarist Thursday to Sunday with very intimate seating. We had a reservation at the restaurant, but they offered to seat us here if this is what we wanted. It was super cute but the lighting is a little bit overbearing with the blue and red lights to set the vibe. There's also a disco ball which kind of feels out of place. It's great that they offer this option to check out this location. It looks like every couple except for one stayed for their meal here. Their service was friendly and efficient. Also, the menu is the same at both locations. We ordered: Butternut Brie appetizer, beef Wellington, and seafood squid ink fettuccine, bottle of rose for dining in. To go, we ordered the banana cream pie. How we felt about our dishes:5/5 - butternut Brie appetizer was flavorful. Too much for two people, but can't wait to reheat it for the next day. This is a must get!5/5 - banana cream pie is huge, not overbearingly sweet, and so yummy. It has a thick crust which is lined with chocolate. 3/5 - beef Wellington sauce was super flavorful. If there wasn't a sauce, this dish would be a 1/5. The beef appeared to be cooked medium rare, however, with the lighting, it was so hard to see how it was cooked. The cut of meat was fairly tough. The vegetables on the plate were amazing and carried the dish. 4/5 a seafood fettucine had a lot of seafood. Two scallops, two large shrimp, and plenty of clams and mussels. I thought this dish would've been different so when it came out, it was not what I expected. A lot of seafood for this pasta dish. If you want a creamy pasta sauce, this is not the dish for you.Our waitress was super sweet and included a few truffles for us as we were celebrating our anniversary. Those truffles were yummy. This is a great spot for a date (probably too romantic for a first date) or if you just want to listen to some live music while enjoying a meal.I understand the vibe they're creating, but the lighting felt a bit weird. We were directly under the blue lighting, the other side was under the red lighting. This also explains why the photos we took are mainly blue hued. Would I go again? Yes! But to try their short ribs, catch of the day, cocktails, and other dessert. I would not order the same entrees again, but I would def order that appetizer every time!
Erin Sanborn
Everything you love about the Red Door in a cozier and cooler atmosphere. Great service, great food and great cocktails!
Jodi S.
Had reservations for the larger restaurant next door, but they were very accommodating and let us start with a drink here while we waited for our table. Ended up staying here for dinner because the vibes were great and it honestly felt more intimate. Cute disco ball, purple mood lighting, and live music- how could you not want to stay?!They have the same food menu and bring it over from the kitchen at Red Door. Fried calamari had a great golden crispy layer and prepared like a large french fry. The chipotle dip was good. The bucatini was filling. very fresh tomato sauce that was sooooo good. Tiramisu served in espresso cup was super cute and a wonderful light dessert.
mattdrouin1
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.
Shawn P.
Such a cool small bar find in Mission Hills. Attached to the very popular Red Door Restaurant is a smaller, cocktail lounge bar with room for maybe 25 people. Was the perfect night cap after an impromptu dinner in MH. Even had live jazz music being played to close out the the night. Connor our bartender was super knowledgeable about the drink menu and even curated something off-menu. Big plus. Very impressed with the service and ambiance and would recommend for anyone looking for a nice drink in a smaller/intimate setting while visiting the area.
Paula S.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Chateaubriand is amazing! Everything we have had here is amazing. Super friendly service, live music, great vibe. Our go to date spot. What more could you ask for?
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...
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.
Loved the intimate atmosphere and the live music of live guitar turned big band (I love big band) later that night. We ordered two glasses of wine, an appetizer, 3 entrees. I ordered the pepardelle and my husband the chicken parmigiana. We had the mussels for apps which was divine. We got bread to dip in the sauce which was very tasty. However, we were both disappointed with our entrees. My sauce was pretty salty to taste. I tasted the chicken parmigiana which was a huge dish but it lacked taste. I was really hoping to like this place because of its ratings. I've been to other 5 star Italian restaurants that live up to the ratings so coming here I had high hopes. I do have to say their Mac & Cheese is the best I've tried. Prices are pretty high so I was expecting a lot out of my dishes.
We live in Carlsbad and make trek down to chill at the bar with some amazing food and music.
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.
Live guitarist Thursday to Sunday with very intimate seating. We had a reservation at the restaurant, but they offered to seat us here if this is what we wanted. It was super cute but the lighting is a little bit overbearing with the blue and red lights to set the vibe. There's also a disco ball which kind of feels out of place. It's great that they offer this option to check out this location. It looks like every couple except for one stayed for their meal here. Their service was friendly and efficient. Also, the menu is the same at both locations. We ordered: Butternut Brie appetizer, beef Wellington, and seafood squid ink fettuccine, bottle of rose for dining in. To go, we ordered the banana cream pie. How we felt about our dishes:5/5 - butternut Brie appetizer was flavorful. Too much for two people, but can't wait to reheat it for the next day. This is a must get!5/5 - banana cream pie is huge, not overbearingly sweet, and so yummy. It has a thick crust which is lined with chocolate. 3/5 - beef Wellington sauce was super flavorful. If there wasn't a sauce, this dish would be a 1/5. The beef appeared to be cooked medium rare, however, with the lighting, it was so hard to see how it was cooked. The cut of meat was fairly tough. The vegetables on the plate were amazing and carried the dish. 4/5 a seafood fettucine had a lot of seafood. Two scallops, two large shrimp, and plenty of clams and mussels. I thought this dish would've been different so when it came out, it was not what I expected. A lot of seafood for this pasta dish. If you want a creamy pasta sauce, this is not the dish for you.Our waitress was super sweet and included a few truffles for us as we were celebrating our anniversary. Those truffles were yummy. This is a great spot for a date (probably too romantic for a first date) or if you just want to listen to some live music while enjoying a meal.I understand the vibe they're creating, but the lighting felt a bit weird. We were directly under the blue lighting, the other side was under the red lighting. This also explains why the photos we took are mainly blue hued. Would I go again? Yes! But to try their short ribs, catch of the day, cocktails, and other dessert. I would not order the same entrees again, but I would def order that appetizer every time!
Everything you love about the Red Door in a cozier and cooler atmosphere. Great service, great food and great cocktails!
Had reservations for the larger restaurant next door, but they were very accommodating and let us start with a drink here while we waited for our table. Ended up staying here for dinner because the vibes were great and it honestly felt more intimate. Cute disco ball, purple mood lighting, and live music- how could you not want to stay?!They have the same food menu and bring it over from the kitchen at Red Door. Fried calamari had a great golden crispy layer and prepared like a large french fry. The chipotle dip was good. The bucatini was filling. very fresh tomato sauce that was sooooo good. Tiramisu served in espresso cup was super cute and a wonderful light dessert.
Excellent experience; would highly recommend the beets as an appetizer and the beef Wellington as an entree. Definitely worth the extra cost.
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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.
Such a cool small bar find in Mission Hills. Attached to the very popular Red Door Restaurant is a smaller, cocktail lounge bar with room for maybe 25 people. Was the perfect night cap after an impromptu dinner in MH. Even had live jazz music being played to close out the the night. Connor our bartender was super knowledgeable about the drink menu and even curated something off-menu. Big plus. Very impressed with the service and ambiance and would recommend for anyone looking for a nice drink in a smaller/intimate setting while visiting the area.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Chateaubriand is amazing! Everything we have had here is amazing. Super friendly service, live music, great vibe. Our go to date spot. What more could you ask for?
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...