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

4.5 (1111)
$31 to $50
American
4303 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92122

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • 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 1,111 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "delicious" and "healthy" cuisine. Many diners praise the "great service" and "fresh" ingredients, making it a wonderful spot for diverse dietary needs. While some mention slow service and portion size, the overall experience remains positive and enjoyable.
1,111 Reviews
  1. Tracy VIP

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was a wonderful mother-daughter lunch. The server was fantastic and the food was delicious.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Tracy! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed a fantastic mother-daughter lunch with delicious food and great service.

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  2. Fatima

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch. Parking is a bit challenging, but you can find spots on the street. I had a burger with a gluten free bun. The burger was grass fed and cooked perfectly and the gluten free bun delicious. We will eat there again.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Fatima! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and we look forward to welcoming you back despite the parking challenges.

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  3. jenny VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered arrived cold waited almost 20 min for a side of mashed potatoes slow service….

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  4. stephanie VIP

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great experience at True Food. The food is great and the service is great too. Their cork fee is only $15, so that was great too. It is one of my go-to restaurants!

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  5. Stephen VIP

    San Diego105 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Tell your kitchen staff when they add beef to something simple like a Quinoa bowl they need to cut the beef up. I had a terrible time swallowing your food. Twice it got stuck in my throat. What kind of food are you using that it would be so terribly difficult to swallow?
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 10 May 2025
    We're sorry to hear about your experience with the beef in your Quinoa bowl, Stephen, and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for bringing this to our attention; we'll ensure our kitchen staff addresses this issue to improve the dining experience.

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  6. Kristie VIP

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    it was not great and I’ve been there twice in the service has been very slow
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 9 May 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the slow service you've experienced, Kristie. Thank you for your feedback; we'll work on improving to provide a better experience. If you can give me a call so I can better understand your experience and make this right for you.

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  7. Craig

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another good experience. Quiet and comfortable in the restaurant. Service was good, as was the food. Great quality and healthy. The restaurant is in a calm part of the mall, and easy to get to from the parking garage. All around perfect for the business lunch.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 29 April 2025
    Thank you for your review, Craig! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the quiet and comfortable atmosphere, good service, and great quality food, making it perfect for a business lunch.

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  8. Marc VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was all nicely done except that the squash soup was heavy on nutmeg. Our server was pleasant but courses came haphazardly with my husband receiving soup 15 min before my app. My app and main came together. Our server did not check in with us about our apps.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 4 May 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the timing issues with your courses and the squash soup, Marc. Thank you for your feedback; we'll work on improving our service coordination.

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  9. San Diego VIP

    San Diego61 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to love dining at True Foods but sadly the quality of food has gone down hill lately! We had to send back the air-frier chicken tenders because they were cold in the middle. Overall, very mediocre food for the price.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 23 April 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the decline in food quality and the issue with the chicken tenders. Your feedback is appreciated; We will use this information to improve our food quality for future guest and for your next visit.

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  10. Katharine

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sofia was our server and she was fabulous and so sweet and attentive. We will be back because of the great food, ambiance and the staff.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you for your review, Katharine! We're delighted to hear Sofia provided fabulous service and that you enjoyed the food and ambiance. We look forward to your next visit!

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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 1111 OpenTable diners.

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

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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–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
  • 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
  • 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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