True Food Kitchen – Mediterranean
Sun-drenched and vibrant, this wellness-focused sanctuary invites diners into a bright, modern space where the air is scented with roasting seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs. Artfully plated bowls of wild-caught shrimp and vibrant market salads share the table with charred butternut squash pizzas and aromatic jambalaya, each dish celebrating the natural brilliance of peak-season ingredients. The experience offers a refreshing approach to dining where every bite feels both deeply nourishing and celebratory, right down to the final forkful of moist, spiced carrot cake.
180, El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94304 +16502725157 https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at True Food Kitchen
Dairy-Free at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mediterranean Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mediterranean Hummus and Blueberry 75. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blueberry 75, Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Grapefruit Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blueberry 75, Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Grapefruit Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mediterranean Hummus and Citrus Skinny Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Market Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mediterranean Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Blueberry 75 and Common Bond. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blueberry 75, Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Ginger Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at True Food Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Jambalaya Pasta | 110.5 g | 80.7 g |
| Asian Wild-Caught Shrimp Bowl | 89.2 g | 39.3 g |
| Seasonal Market Salad | 98.8 g | 25.3 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza | 127.6 g | 23.2 g |
| Spiced Carrot Cake | 44.8 g | 14 g |
| Smoke Show Old Fashioned | 17.8 g | 12.2 g |
| Mediterranean Hummus | 14.3 g | 10.4 g |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts | 9.4 g | 8.5 g |
| Moscow Mule | 46.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Juniper Rose | 13.6 g | 5.8 g |
| Pomegranate Mojito | 16.7 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Mediterranean Hummus - $12: Hummus served with seasonal accompaniments Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings - $10: Chef's selection of dumplings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $11.5: roasted wild mushroom, pickled organic fresnos, ginger soy glaze, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - $8.5: garnished with sage Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Bowls
- Seasonal Market Salad - $15: honey roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, organic mixed greens, pistachios, feta, medjool dates, creamy tahini apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Wild-Caught Shrimp Bowl - $24: regenerative black rice, roasted wild mushrooms, edamame, snap peas, pickled organic fresnos, cilantro, thai basil, scallions, ginger soy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak Frites - $32: Verde Farms organic 100% grass-fed NY strip, peppercorn sauce, True Crisp'd Air-Fried French Fries, simple salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya Pasta - $22.5: chicken and pork andouille sausage, wild-caught shrimp, antibiotic-free chicken, holy trinity, campanelle pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza - $17: butternut squash, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onions, organic kale, raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Spiced Carrot Cake - $10: vanilla mascarpone mousse, candied oranges, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Rosé Sangria - $12: la vieille ferme organic rosé, pineapple, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $14: prairie organic vodka, borghetti espresso liqueur, organic espresso
- Blueberry 75 - $11: lyre’s sparkling, seedlip grove 42, lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bloody Mary - $12: tito’s handmade vodka, organic tomato, house spice blend, lemon
- Common Bond - $15: high west double rye, apple, lemon, chai Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Smoke Show Old Fashioned - $17: high west double rye, honey syrup, bitters, hickory smoke Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Grapefruit Martini - $14: prairie organic vodka, grapefruit, lime, thai basil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Juniper Rose - $15: empress 1908 elderflower rose gin, giffard pamplemousse, grapefruit, lime, thyme Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Margarita - $14: tres agaves organic reposado, fiorente elderflower, ginger honey, orange, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Moscow Mule - $13: tito’s handmade vodka, fever-tree blood orange ginger beer, lime
- Pomegranate Mojito - $13: don q rum, pomegranate, lime, mint
- Spicy Pineapple Margarita - $14: ana maria rosa tequila, fresh jalapeño, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Citrus Skinny Margarita - $13: lunazul blanco tequila, cucumber, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about True Food Kitchen
- Is True Food Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. True Food Kitchen has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mediterranean Hummus.
- What can I eat at True Food Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mediterranean Hummus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does True Food Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mediterranean Hummus.
- What is the highest-protein dish at True Food Kitchen?
- Jambalaya Pasta, at roughly 80.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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