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True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

4.3
4.3
3595 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
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  • 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.

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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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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 3,595 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

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  • 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.
3,595 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food....best service.....my favorite restaurant. Thank you Robert for being the best at what you do. You are a great representative of True Food Kitchen. They are so lucky to have you. Love coming in and seeing you working there!!
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Debbie for the 5 star review and commending Robert's service! We look forward to your next visit.

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  2. Sara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is still pretty good but the service makes you feel like you're in a factory. This was dinner, not lunch, but I felt rushed the whole time.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 1 day ago
    Sara thank you for bringing this to our attention; we do not want our guests to feel rushed during their visit. We will coach our team members on this and we look forward to seeing you another time.

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  3. caroline

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Great-tasting food, and table service good. Book ahead.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Caroline! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and we appreciate your tip about booking ahead.

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  4. Gregory

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Serviceable, but just not very delicious. Service was entirely lackluster, from the seating host to the wait staff. Nobody who wrks there seems to be having a very good time.
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 5 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about your experience with the service and food, Gregory. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving these aspects to enhance your next visit.

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  5. Judy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was quite busy and even though we had a reservation, we felt very rushed by the server and the food was really mediocre this time.

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  6. Ernest

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good selection of organic and all natural foods. Service is slow though and portions are on the smaller side.

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  7. Sundar

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food but I think the chocolate chip cookie dessert wasn’t completely dairy free as they suggested since I felt discomfort after so reducing one star
    True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Sundar. We're glad you loved the food, but we're sorry for any discomfort caused by the dessert. We'll review this with our team to ensure accuracy in our menu descriptions.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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 on 11 February 2025
    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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  9. Anthony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    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 on 9 February 2025
    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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  10. Adam

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    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 on 12 February 2025
    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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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 3595 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 100 times today

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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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 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, 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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