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True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

4.3
4.3
3625 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
180 El Camino Real, Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 60 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,625 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto is celebrated for its "delicious and healthy meals cooked to perfection" with a vast menu catering to diverse dietary preferences. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff, and the restaurant's lively atmosphere. Popular dishes include the Ancient Grains Bowl and various seasonal options.

3,625 Reviews
  1. Suanne VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had another good time and very good meal. Bring back the carrot cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Suanne. We're happy you enjoyed your meal, and we'll certainly consider your request to bring back the carrot cake!

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  2. Amy VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The butternut squash soup was amazing and the lemon chicken wrap was so many tastes, flavors, crunches....even the wrap was excellent.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Amy. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the butternut squash soup and lemon chicken wrap!

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  3. Sophia

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Used to service here being on the slower side but we had a hard time finding/getting our server’s attention for 10+ min after being seated despite the restaurant not being full. Good food and value though for Easter brunch
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Sophia. We apologize for the delay in service and will work on improving this aspect; we're glad you enjoyed the food and value for Easter brunch.

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  4. Chad

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible all around. Not a big reviewer, never a negative one, but our dinner was just terrible. Food was super saucy - drowning in sauce. Daughter ordered the burger - bland and overcooked. Son got the buttered noodles - absolutely drenched in butter, and somehow still didn't taste good at all. Vibe was off - feels like a cafeteria. Waiter was friendly. Will never return
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
    I apologize for the disappointing experience with the food and atmosphere during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will work to address these issues to improve our dining experience.

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  5. Megan

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Always delicious and my kids love it too
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Megan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your kids love our restaurant and find the food delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Barbara

    San Francisco5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was delivered very late and had been sitting under a heat lamp for 30 min or so. The food was mediocre. This is NoT the True Foids restaurant that I once knew!
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 3 days ago
    I apologize for the disappointing experience with the delayed and mediocre food, Barbara. We appreciate your feedback and will address these issues to improve our service and food quality.

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  7. Nishrin

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistent great tasting and healthy food, proportioned well.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Nishrin. We're happy to hear you enjoy our consistently great-tasting and well-proportioned healthy food!

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  8. Vivian

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant offers the most delicious and healthy meals cooked to perfection. A vast variety of choices on the menu feeds all members of your family. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the GM, he was so personal he made me feel like family!
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Vivian! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious meals, variety, and friendly service from our team, including the GM. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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  9. Barbara

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We go here annually for our anniversary. This year, it was very disappointing. The drinks and appetizers were good. My entree came lukewarm at best. The waiter had a new one made for me. The second one also came out lukewarm. The waiter spoke to the manager and that entree was comped. The waiter seemed uninterested in any providing attentive service besides theventree situation. He would quickly bring items to our table and rush off. We had to flag him down to order, to get condiments, and even pay our bill! He would pass by to ask how everything was, but would not wait for our answer! The restaurant floor was messy with napkins and cutlery. It was really sad to see how much this restaurant has changed and gone downhill.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on April 8, 2025
    I apologize for the disappointing experience during your anniversary visit, Barbara. We appreciate your feedback and will address. Could you please tell me who the server was ?

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  10. Amy VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The blueberry Pancakes USED to be a dream....thick, airy buckwheat pancakes, with a a generous amount of blueberry compote on top and a dollop of greek yogurt. A generous small pitcher of pure maple syrup on the side. Presentation was mouth watering. Today I got 2 skinny gluten free (type of grain-unknown) pancakes with the blueberries mixed in the batter, 1/3 covered in greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup in a small plastic container. Absolutely ZERO presentation. Just take it off the menu if this is what you are going to serve.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on April 8, 2025
    I'm sorry to hear that the blueberry pancakes didn't meet your expectations, Amy. We appreciate your feedback and will review this dish to ensure it aligns with our standards.

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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 3625 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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