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: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, tlc, mayo-clinic, slow-carb
Currently open
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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Dumplings - $10: Chef's selection of dumplings Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $11.5: roasted wild mushroom, pickled organic fresnos, ginger soy glaze, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - $8.5: garnished with sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
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, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jambalaya Pasta - $22.5: chicken and pork andouille sausage, wild-caught shrimp, antibiotic-free chicken, holy trinity, campanelle pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza - $17: butternut squash, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onions, organic kale, raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Spiced Carrot Cake - $10: vanilla mascarpone mousse, candied oranges, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Rosé Sangria - $12: la vieille ferme organic rosé, pineapple, lime
- Espresso Martini - $14: prairie organic vodka, borghetti espresso liqueur, organic espresso
- Blueberry 75 - $11: lyre’s sparkling, seedlip grove 42, lemon
- Bloody Mary - $12: tito’s handmade vodka, organic tomato, house spice blend, lemon
- Common Bond - $15: high west double rye, apple, lemon, chai
- Smoke Show Old Fashioned - $17: high west double rye, honey syrup, bitters, hickory smoke
- Grapefruit Martini - $14: prairie organic vodka, grapefruit, lime, thai basil
- Juniper Rose - $15: empress 1908 elderflower rose gin, giffard pamplemousse, grapefruit, lime, thyme
- Ginger Margarita - $14: tres agaves organic reposado, fiorente elderflower, ginger honey, orange, lime
- 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
- Citrus Skinny Margarita - $13: lunazul blanco tequila, cucumber, mint