True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food as always was excellent, but we were first shown to a room that clearly not been cleaned since the previous customers. There were scraps of paper and broken crayons littering the floor. We were given a different table with no issue. Our server was very friendly and had honest recommendations. We didn't mind a wait for our food to be prepared but would have appreciated less delay in taking the main and dessert orders.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for the initial oversight with the seating. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and we'll work on improving the order-taking process. Look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Portia

   Washington DC

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phoebe was an excellent server. The food was delicious. My team had a great time. Thank you!
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 28 February 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Portia! We're delighted to hear Phoebe provided excellent service and that your team enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Nancy

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We were excited to try True Foods because of its commitment to healthy food. The lasagna entree was good, but the Buffalo tenders were dry and the red dipping sauce was way too hot, spice wise. Also, it took quite a while for a waitress to serve our table even though we arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday and the restaurant was nearly empty. In fact, a table that was seated after we came in was offered service several minutes before anyone approached our table. Even getting the final bill took a long time. I doubt we will return.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was lacking in flavor. The service was okay, but not stellar. It was quite loud and conversation was difficult.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your feedback, and I apologize for the lack of flavor and noise level during your visit. We appreciate your input and will work on improving these areas to enhance your experience in the future.
   

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   Michele

   Washington DC

   122 reviews

   5.0

   122 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a very nice lunch with my daughter. I had the Margaretta pizza with a nice crisp crust and was very flavorful. My daughter had the butternut squash soup which she enjoyed.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you, Michele, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you and your daughter enjoyed your lunch, especially the Margherita pizza and butternut squash soup. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Christine

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing menu with so many healthy options! Bowls , salads and entrees.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 17 February 2025

   Thank you, Christine, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our menu and the variety of healthy options. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Craig

   VIP

   Washington DC

   38 reviews

   4.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   (4.15) ~ Very good brunch overall food & service DRINKS: ** Iced Shakerato = (4.25) Very refreshing FOOD: ** Meatloaf Sliders = (4.25) Very tasty ** Rancher's Hash = (4.25) Very good ** True Crisp'd Buffalo tenders = (4) very spicy ** Avocado Toast = (4) very tasty ** Breakfast Tacos = (4) very filling ** Farmer's Market Scramble (added avocado) = (4) very healthy * SZA CZA Caesar Salad = (3.25) pretty good, but would be better w. Romaine Lettuce vs Kale...
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 17 February 2025

   Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Craig! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your brunch and the variety of dishes, and we appreciate your suggestion about the Caesar Salad. We look forward to you coming back!
   

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   Teri

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Our server was wonderful. Hostess was not helpful. Our table was not desirable, it sat in the middle of the room and traffic flow and too close to other tables. We asked for another table but were told there weren’t any.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 22 February 2025

   Teri, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your invaluable feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your service but are saddened your seating arrangement and front door experience were lack luster. I can assure you; this is never the intention. We offer our sincerest apologies. If you have the time, I would love to connect with you personally. This will allow me to dive deeper into the details of your visit, to better ensure this does not reoccur in the future. At your discretion, you can reach me at (240) 277-3324. This is my personal cell phone number. My name is Ethan. I am the General Manager, here at True Food Kitchen, Gaithersburg. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to having you back again soon!
   

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   Soren

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Valentines Day dinner. The restaurant was full, but the staff kept everything wonderful.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 16 February 2025

   Thank you for your review, Soren! We're happy to hear you had a great Valentine's Day dinner and that our staff kept everything wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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    DebbieB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful. Service was great! Ancient grains bowl with grass fed beef was five stars. Well done.
    

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 16 February 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful review, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and the ancient grains bowl with grass-fed beef. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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