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True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

4.3
4.3
3568 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Palo Alto for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 272-5157
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pernell Morris
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for any Catering Inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

What 3,568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto offers "absolutely delicious" healthy dishes with a focus on freshness. The ambiance is pleasant, and the menu diverse, featuring options like edamame dumplings and citrus margaritas. While service can be slow, the "excellent ambiance and variety of choices" make it a popular spot for health-conscious diners seeking innovative cuisine.

3,568 Reviews
  1. JAM

    VIP

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My server was very caring and attentive. He waited on me with a smile that came from his heart .

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!!!! Great Food.....thanks for all the Vegan options for me and my son. Thanks for the good meat options for my husband. Ran out of Brussel sprouts but it allowed us to try the Special Pizza and the Cucumbers....and our usual Guacamole!! (Love it but liked the old crackers that use to come with it). MOST OF ALL.....LOVE the service we get. ROBERT is a WONDERFUL Waiter. Thank you so much for having him......he is so attentive and knowledgeable.

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  3. Carla

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the clean and healthy food & drink choices. So happy to hear they are getting rid of nasty toxic seed oils in their dishes!

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Manager had to take over (he was great) from server. Drinks late, chicken super dry, they brought our 10 year old’s meal early without asking. Menu looks amazing but execution on NYE was horrid. May be better on a different day
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 2 days ago
    I apologize for the issues you experienced with the service and meal execution on NYE, Robert. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! I had the Chinese chicken salad and a prickly pear drink.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Robert! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Chinese chicken salad and prickly pear drink. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Ilan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you 👍 Gregory for outstanding service. He was very attentive and with great attitude.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Ilan! We're thrilled to hear that Gregory provided outstanding service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Sophia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! We sat outside with some heaters which was perfect
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you for your review, Sophia! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and outdoor seating with heaters.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It's a large noisy place, reminiscent of a gymnasium. Today, they were very busy and it took about 40 minutes to get our food. The spaghetti squash casserole is tasty like pasta with tomato sauce and melted cheese on top. My friend had an ancient grain bowl with lots of tasty roasted veggies on top. The food is usually interesting and tasty, which is why we put up with the atmosphere. During the summer, the patio is quite lovely.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 14 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Susan. We're glad you enjoyed the spaghetti squash casserole and ancient grain bowl, and we apologize for the noise and wait time; we'll work on improving the atmosphere and service.

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  9. Fara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    128 reviews

    3.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We do lunch at true food a lot since is in our neighborhood. Food and service is still good but is bloody cold in the restaurant and for God sake’s is winter time and they should seriously make that place a little bid warmer or we’ll pick another place at the mall to have lunch.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Fara. We're glad you enjoy our food and service, and we apologize for the cold temperature; we'll address this to ensure a more comfortable dining experience.

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  10. Linda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in the Palo Alto area, True Food Kitchen is my go to for excellent food. I prefer outdoor dining; however, since it was evening, we were seated indoors. I always find indoors more noisy; but my guests were able to have a great conversation. Our waiter was just attentive enough and our food was delicious. We will return.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Linda! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and that your guests had a great conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 272-5157.

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto is rated 4.3 stars by 3568 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today

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Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

180 El Camino Real, Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stanford Mall next to Bloomingdales
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of Free Mall Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pernell Morris
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (650) 272-5157
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for any Catering Inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
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