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True Food Kitchen

4.4(1,055)
Restaurant

About

True Food Kitchen at UTC San Diego offers a spacious, eco-conscious setting with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking landscaped walkways. Its menu focuses on anti-inflammatory, seasonal ingredients with plenty of vegan and gluten-friendly options, making it a smart choice for health-minded business lunches or relaxed team dinners.

The venue accommodates groups comfortably and provides attentive service in a bright, airy space with natural materials and high ceilings. Convenient valet and self-parking add ease for corporate guests coming from nearby offices, UCSD, or the Torrey Pines corridor.

Best for

  • Healthy team lunches & casual client meetings
  • Outdoor patio dining for relaxed business dinners
  • Group catering for wellness-focused events

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Anti-inflammatory, plant-forward menu
Food Philosophy
Anti-inflammatory, plant-forward menu
Built around Dr. Andrew Weil's anti-inflammatory food pyramid, the menu features whole foods, seasonal produce, and plant-forward proteins with multiple vegan and gluten-friendly options. This focus delivers health-conscious fare that appeals to a
Patio with views of landscaped walkways
Outdoor Space
Patio with views of landscaped walkways
The patio offers outdoor seating overlooking the center's landscaped walkways, providing a comfortable setting for meetings or relaxed dinners in an open-air environment.
Open, airy dining room with natural materials
Atmosphere
Open, airy dining room with natural materials
Inside, the dining room balances natural materials and comfortable seating with high ceilings, creating a spacious, relaxed environment suitable for both quick bites and longer meals.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 1,055 reviews