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

True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4.5
4.5
1084 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
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 1,084 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen at San Diego UTC is celebrated for its fresh, creative dishes and superb service. "Food is excellent and the service is fantastic." Guests appreciate the healthy options, especially for those with dietary restrictions. The ambiance is inviting, and the burger is particularly praised as "next level."

1,084 Reviews
  1. Martin

    VIP

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Open, airy, good food and great service in a casual atmosphere.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Martin! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and casual atmosphere.

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  2. Denise

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service after many visits and never a bad experience
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Denise! We're delighted to hear you've consistently enjoyed excellent food and service with us.

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  3. Pamela

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    They were out of a lot of ingredients - no pesto but what made it worse that we didn’t find out until at least 15-20 minutes later. There were other dishes that were also not available. No blood orange margaritas either. The server was pleasant. My lasagna was warm and by the time I finish there were cold spots in my meal which threw me off a bit. I like the concept of fresh foods but sadly will not be returning.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 7 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about the lack of ingredients and the temperature of your lasagna, Pamela. Thank you for your feedback; we'll work on improving our availability and consistency. Please give us a call so we can make things right.

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  4. Richard

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good food but limited portions. A little pricey for the choices and quantity. Service was great and restaurant was nice. Because the restaurant focuses on healthy foods, the choices for my kids seemed limited and they weren’t as happy.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 4 February 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Richard. We're glad you enjoyed the service and atmosphere, and we apologize for any disappointment with portion sizes and kid-friendly options.

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  5. Gina

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice casual dining. Definitely recommend the tenderloin and cauliflower dish. We got a side of Mac and cheese which was only a couple spoon full and practically no flavor for the price. Overall probably would try it again just not in near future.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Gina. We're glad you enjoyed the tenderloin and cauliflower dish, and we apologize for the disappointment with the mac and cheese.

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  6. lilian

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it, great service and good quality food if you’re looking for clean options.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you for your review, Lilian! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the great service and quality food options.

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  7. Raymond

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Gio was an excellent server. Made awesome recommendations.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you for your review, Raymond! We're happy to hear that Gio provided excellent service and recommendations. We hope to see you soon.

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  8. Yazmin

    VIP

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was good, but I noticed some changes in the preparation of the menu items. The hummus tastes different, and they were out of multiple items. However, the staff was outstanding!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 10 January 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Yazmin. We're glad you enjoyed the food and outstanding staff, and we apologize for the changes in preparation and unavailable items; we'll work on improving this.

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  9. Alan

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, TFK never fails to deliver. Food is excellent and the service is fantastic. Love it.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Alan! We're thrilled to hear you consistently enjoy the excellent food and fantastic service at TFK.

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  10. Sharon

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit in 3 weeks. Today there were 3 of us - I and 1 of my guests were here with me a few weeks ago- a business reunion of sorts after a decade. Today, I invited another friend who also knew my guest. Both were, or are elected officials at some time in their careers. Both times I had the Thai Peanut salad and the Doctor Mule cocktail. Both were as outstanding and flavorful as they were on my first visit. My guests were both pleased with their choices. To be honest I don’t remember what they ate. The tall ceilings make it a little difficult to hear- but not impossible. I will return.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 8 January 2025
    Thank you for your review, Sharon! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Thai Peanut salad and Doctor Mule cocktail on both visits, and that your guests were pleased with their choices. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience!

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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 1084 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 24 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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