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True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

4.3
4.3
3588 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Vegan-friendly
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 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:30–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Stanford Mall next to Bloomingdales
  • Parking details
    Plenty of Free Mall Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,588 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto is a health-focused gem offering "delicious, clean, and flavorful" dishes with a creative menu including vegan options. Known for "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere, it provides a vibrant dining experience. Some guests note slow service during busy times, but the fresh, wholesome ingredients shine.
3,588 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious avocado toast, lemon BB muffin, - GREAT service by Jorge
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Nancy! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the delicious avocado toast and lemon BB muffin, along with Jorge's great service. We look forward to your next visit!

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  2. Anthony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have eaten at True Food Kitchen for many years but the experience tonight was way below past performance. The service was slow and abrupt. The food was way below previous quality. For example the cauliflower is supposed to be warm and crispy and was cool and mushy. The Poke bowl was very salty and lukewarm. The ambience was even louder than usual making it very difficult to have a conversation. We won't go back for a while and hope this review helps the restaurant owners realize their quality is slipping dramatically.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 5 days ago
    I apologize for the disappointing experience with the service and food quality, Anthony. We appreciate your feedback and will address these issues to improve our standards and provide a better experience in the future.

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  3. Adam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    If you get seated at the tables immediately outside of the bar near the hostess stand and the kitchen pickup counter, you will have Uber Eats and Door Dash drivers standing near you waiting for their pickups while you are eating. It was that way the entire time we were there. Get a table farther away if you can.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Adam. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delivery drivers and will work on improving the seating arrangement to enhance your dining experience.

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  4. Suzie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m more than a fan of true food I’ve been their number of times and the service is excellent. All the servers are genuine caring they all have smiles on their faces and the gentle manager. I’ve seen him multiple times always expediting food greeting his customers he is down to earth so approachable. The food is excellent. I had lasagna with the pesto. Oh my goodness I was so happy. I also had the edamame dumplings along with my favorite chop salad And the butternut squash soup! I love True Food! I feel at home and always welcomed!!!
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 2 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Suzie! We're thrilled to hear you feel at home with us and enjoy our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant. Love the food. Love the service. We usually have Robert and really like him. He was off and our waiter tonight was Dylan. Very nice waiter. Saw him working hard…large party behind us and he was even picking up and cleaning tables. Our HUGE disappointment was that the guacamole is now off the menu. We have been ordering this every time we come here for the last seven years.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 2 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our restaurant and staff, Debbie. We're sorry to hear about the removal of guacamole from our menu and appreciate your feedback; we'll certainly consider it as we review our offerings.

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  6. Narimane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The coffee machine was not working . Service was too slow and food was too expensive
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 2 February 2025
    I apologize for the inconvenience with the coffee machine and the slow service, Narimane. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving our service and pricing to enhance your experience.

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  7. Ghyrn

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Slow service. Could use more staff and/or more attentive / frequent staff monitoring their tables.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Ghyrn. We apologize for the slow service and are working on improving staff attentiveness to enhance your dining experience.

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  8. Ravi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been regular guests at True Food Kitchen Palo Alto. The food generally continues to be very good with delicious and natural choices. However, service quality seems to have deteriorated. This time, they brought the appetizer without giving us plates. When they brought the main dishes the person delivering them didn't want to remove the empty appetizer plate first and there was barely room on the table for everything. The main dish didn't have the added tofu we had requested and our server had to go get it from the kitchen. It seems they are short staffed and not able to provide the required attention. This has happened the last couple of times, it's not an isolated occurrence.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 29 January 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Ravi. We're glad you enjoy the food, but we apologize for the service issues you've experienced; we'll address these concerns to improve your future visits.

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  9. Margaret

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice selection. Including vegan choices. Not too pricey.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 26 January 2025
    Thank you for your review, Margaret! We're glad you enjoyed our selection, including the vegan options, and found our pricing reasonable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Kenneth

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant appeared to be understaffed. The food was good, and our waiter was as well, but he was taken care of a lot of different tables.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on 2 February 2025
    Thank you for your review, Kenneth! We're glad you enjoyed the food and appreciated your waiter's efforts despite the busy environment. 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 3588 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 09:30–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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