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True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC, San Diego, CA

True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4.5
4.5
1071 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Innovative
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-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 San Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in San Diego at Westfield UTC center in The Pointe, next to Soul Cycle in the Nordstrom wing. Entrance closest to La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue. 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–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat 10:30–21:00 Sun 10:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 431-4384
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Dunn
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information.
  • 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. We welcome you to explore our Group & Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee
  • Parking details
    Enter the Nordstrom parking garage off of Genessee Street. Stay left. Parking area 243.
  • Public transit
    Public transportation available thru MTC Transit, your stop is UTC.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,071 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC is a vibrant spot known for its "delicious healthy food" and accommodating service. Guests rave about the "food always fresh and creative," with standout dishes like the kale salad and vegan roasted cauliflower. The ambiance is both lively and inviting, perfect for enjoying San Diego's weather.

1,071 Reviews
  1. R

    VIP

    Dallas

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious as always. Service was terrible. Seated at 12:30 and an hour before our food trickled out sporadically. Waitress didnt refill any drinks or ask if we wanted dessert or anything else. She wasnt rude or anything just barely paid attention to us.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 1 day ago
    We're sorry to hear about the service issues during your visit, but glad you enjoyed the food. Thank you for your feedback; we'll work on improving our attentiveness to enhance your experience.

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  2. Ron

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife asked for a medium rare burger. It came very medium and we couldn't catch the eye of the server to fix it. Towards the end of the meal he returned by only offered an apology for the overdone medium which he saw.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 6 days ago
    We apologize for the issue with your wife's burger and the lack of timely assistance from our server. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work to improve our service.

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  3. Thomas

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One dish came out cold but they quick resolved the issue. Food was very tasty and we gat seated when we arrive at the reservation time. We will return again.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Thomas! We're glad to hear the issue was quickly resolved and that you enjoyed the tasty food and prompt seating. We look forward to your return!

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still one of our favorite places but shrinkflation has had an effect on portion size
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Robert. We're glad to remain one of your favorite places and apologize that our portion sizes didn't meet expectations.

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  5. Onur

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and healthy food for reasonable price. Great service and ambience.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you for your review, Onur! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the delicious food, great service, and ambience.

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  6. Denise

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    True Foods is one of my favorite restaurants. They are able to cater to my gluten and dairy allergies with healthy food options that are delicious. Their burgers are excellent, as is everything else I’ve tried. Our server today was attentive, very helpful and efficient. Highly recommend.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Denise! We're delighted to be one of your favorite restaurants and glad you enjoy our gluten and dairy-friendly options, as well as our excellent service.

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  7. Erin

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pretty good but portions are on the smaller side. My teenage boys could have eaten double. Service was excellent.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Erin! We're glad you enjoyed the food and excellent service, and we'll consider your thoughts on portion sizes.

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  8. Eileen

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food selection, awesome food, excellent service.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Eileen! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food selection and excellent service.

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  9. Kyle

    VIP

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is or of my favorite places to eat. I was pleased my 17 year old granddaughter, who is very health conscious , loved it too
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 3 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Kyle! We're delighted to hear that both you and your granddaughter enjoyed your visit to our restaurant.

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  10. Hongmei

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Truefood for 15 years now, including the fashion valley location and the UTC one. The UTC venue has great decor; many guests. The foods my husband and I ordered were great. If my kid’s food was cooked a little softer, it’d suit kids better. The venue was a bit under-staffed for the day when we were there. After we expressed our feelings of being neglected, the manager and hostess both came to apologize and tried to make up for it. The foods at the fashion valley venue probably are more kid-friendly in comparison. Overall, we appreciated the staff’s willingness to make things right for customers.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Hongmei. We're glad you enjoyed the food and decor at our UTC location and appreciate your understanding and acknowledgment of our staff's efforts to address your concerns.

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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 431-4384.

True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC is rated 4.5 stars by 1071 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 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4303 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92122

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat 10:30–21:00 Sun 10:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Enter the Nordstrom parking garage off of Genessee Street. Stay left. Parking area 243.
  • Public transit
    Public transportation available thru MTC Transit, your stop is UTC.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Dunn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 431-4384
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information.
  • 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. We welcome you to explore our Group & Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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