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True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg, MD

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

4.6
4.6
375 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Gaithersburg guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great.
Located in Gaithersburg at rio Lakefront, off of Rio Boulevard, next to Yard House.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Asian, Mediterranean

  • Phone number

    (240) 821-6660

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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

    Gaithersburg

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

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  1. timothy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent reservation service, friendliness, promptness, menu offering, food and drink preparation.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate outside-bench is very hard & we all kept shifting in our seats

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for the 5 STARS...and sorry the benches are so hard.

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Server was attentive and very pleasant, great craft cocktails, food was good but pizza overcooked and not hot

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 3 days agoAwesome! 5 Golden Stars! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us! We hope that you will stop by again soon so that we can make you the perfect pizza!

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the Hatch Green Chile Turkey Burger with kale salad and it was delicious. The service was impeccable.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 6 days agoLove it! 5 STARS!!!!

  5. SylviaO

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I met a high school friend here that I hadn't seen in 35 years! So it was very important to be able to hear each other talk. It was the perfect setting for our meeting. I also really appreciated the clear labeling of GF, vegan, etc. foods. And our server was delightful--I don't remember her name, but she bought my dessert when she found out it was my birthday. I highly recommend the place if you're interested in healthy dining at a reasonable price.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 7 days agoThank you for the review, Sylvia. Glad to hear you & your guest enjoyed your dining experience.

  6. Laura

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely outdoor setting for patio seating. Pleasant servers. Food was delicious but we were hungry again less than 2 hours later.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 29, 2023Thank you so much for your honest review! We hope that you may give us another chance to earn that 5th star!

  7. SteveM

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect, as usual (and expected). Cannot think of anything you could do differently

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for the 5 Golden Stars! We are always happy to provide excellent service to all of our guests! We hope to see you again soon!

  8. KellyC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. My mom wasn't sure if she was going to like it but she ate everything on her plate and had dessert. Our waiter was very helpful when we were trying to decide what to get. We will definitely be back.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 25, 2023Thank you Kelly! We hope to have you all back in soon!

  9. MacyF

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Super slow service. Otherwise, a lovely meal on the patio.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 25, 2023Never like to hear service was slow! Thank you for the feeback! Super excited to hear you enjoyed your meal!

  10. Stephanie

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Plenty of options for vegetarians at this healthy, seasonal restaurant with a laid-back, modern vibe. Really love their healthy salads and bowls and the lakeside location with ample outdoor seating is terrific!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 25, 2023thank you for the stars and review! We hope to have you back in soon!

  11. KarenL

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The menu is really interesting and most everyone enjoyed their food. I did not enjoy the Kimchi Bowl - but loved the edamame quac The service was slow but once they got their, they were attentive.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We hope to serve you again in the near future!

  12. VVNN

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Nice and friendly server but we had to call him to order drinks. Then had to call to order food. Eventually, the food arrived nearly 40 min after we came to the restaurant. The appetizers looked really good but lacked taste. All required extra salt to have at least some flavor.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you Peggy - we are so sorry we missed the mark on your food service - We would love to know more about your experience - you may reach s at 240-821-6660 You may and Ask for Chris or Moh

  13. AnnP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very attractive setting with a varied menu and several items for vegans. We all enjoyed our cold drinks and hot dishes, mostly bowls of one type or another. One of us found the veggie burger too salty and that’s a common issue at restaurants. Wouldn’t it be healthier to put salt back on the table for those who want salty food? The servers are great and true food kitchen is a favorite local place.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We appreciate the feedback regarding our food. We hope that you stop by and join us again!

  14. barbaraf

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice outdoor seating, delicious healthy food. Staff friendly

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 22, 2023WONDERFUL! Thank you for the lovely 5 Star review!

  15. Funn

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the outside dining. Heat lamps were great for a breezy evening. Our waitress was fabulous - very friendly and great service. The flourless chocolate cake was amazing!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 21, 2023WOW! 5 Star review! Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you had an outstanding experience dining in with us! We hope you stop by and join us again!

  16. JamieG

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Food was great! Service was terrible. Took more than an hour to get our dinner. We had two kids with us and we were just about ready to get up and leave. Restaurant was almost empty when our food finally arrived.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for providing feedback, we are so sorry we missed the mark on your service - We would love to know more about your experience - you may reach us at 240-821-6660 You may and Ask for Chris or Moh

  17. VeeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely service and amazing food! Left super satisfied on mother’s day :)

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 16, 20235 Big Stars! Thank you so much for stopping by, and we hope you stop by again!

  18. LarryM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    It was Mother's Day so it was a lot busier than normal. Still though it took about 20 minutes before we got our drinks. The food order also took a long time. The server was polite and apologized for the delays...said the kitchen was backed up.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you Larry for joining us and your patience. Appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback to allow us to improve.

  19. nadinef

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    what a wonderful Mother’s Day experience. Being outside on the patio was just a joy. As always, the food was delicious.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you Nadine! See you back in soon!

  20. UyenC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food amount was quite small. For $23 poke bowl it was not enough to fill you up at all!!!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you so much for your TRUE and honest review. We also appreciate your feedback about out pricing. We hope to serve you again soon.

  21. LynnM

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    First time visiting True Food Kitchen, and thankfully, it wasn’t too busy. Service was good, but the price point was relatively high, and the portions were small. One grain bowl (added protein), one salad, and an iced tea were shy of $50!!!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 16, 2023thank you so much for joining us - we are so happy you had a great time with us. Also thank you for providing feedback on our pricing. We hope to see you in again

  22. LYZX

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and brunch there is terrific. Love the mocktails too!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 15, 2023Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 Star review!

  23. Merlah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at True Food! The server, Dre, was very attentive, kind and polite. He also was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and made several recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 14, 2023So wonderful to hear Merlah. Thanks for recognizing Dre this way. We all agree Dre is a great asset to True Food Kitchen. See you soon.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here but surely not the last! Food was very good, interesting and very health conscious without leaving any enjoyment out. The servers very friendly, helpful and generally a happy bunch. The whole place radiates positive vibes. The only thing I would improve is the seating , maybe more booth options, for privacy and a more intimate setting, but it was still very fun. Also, perhaps offering ice cream in regular , not just vegan option would help some more folks opt for dessert here. But all in all, a great experience and will be back to hopefully repeat it soon.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 9, 2023What an amazing 5 Star review! Thank you for your honest and kind words! We hope that you dine in with us again soon!

  25. Violeteyes

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I went here for my birthday dinner, having never been here previously. I was excited to try it. It did not disappoint. Service was a little slow even for it not being too busy. We ordered teriyaki burger, ramen, kids burger and one of the rice bowls. All were excellent!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 9, 2023Your 5 Star review is very much appreciated! Happy to hear that you had a great experience on such a special occasion!

  26. SteveM

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, True Food was perfect. From the entry to the exit, an enjoyable experience. Food is very well prepared. Staff remembers your previous visits, and name. I always recommend and will continue to frequent.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 7, 2023AWESOME! Happy to have you return and continue to receive delicious food and warm hospitality! Thank you so much for the 5 Star review, Steve!

  27. RedVengeance

    Orlando

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, plessant experience, particularly, due to service and food quality.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We hope that you stop by and join us again!

  28. JosephC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was absolutely delicious and there were many excellent dishes to choose from. I will be going back for the OG Burger again soon. The only issue I had was drinks for a person with diabetes. The only choice was water.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 7, 2023Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 Star review! We truly appreciate the kind words and can't wait for you to stop by again!

  29. AnnieMD

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We're so delighted to find True Food Kitchen. Great food, the most gracious and fun staff anywhere, innovative food, and totally dedicated to meeting our gluten- and dairy-free needs!

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 1, 2023Excellent 5 Star review! Thank you so much for stopping by! We hope to see you again soon!

  30. Jtc484

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Good service and good. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a variety to choose from

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on May 1, 2023Wonderful! Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to spread the word!

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and great food! We had a great experience and will be back again.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 28, 2023Thank you so much for the review! We appreciate you stopping in and having a bite with us!

  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shawn was great, good recommendations on what to eat. Everything was delicious.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 30, 2023WOW 5 Golden Stars! Thank you for the review! Sean is an excellent server! Happy his recommendations TRUEly amazed you!

  33. Samah

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food, took care of our two toddlers who loved the pancakes! our server Kevin was attentive, responsive and very professional

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 26, 2023Thank you for the stars! Hope to have you back in soon!

  34. SarahC

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    I enjoyed my meal very much. My companions, though, found their food too spicy — they got bowls.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 24, 2023thank you for joining us and thank you for the feedback on your meals - we hope to have you back in soon

  35. susang

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Never received the appetizer we ordered.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 24, 2023We sincerely apologize that you did not receive your desired appetizer. We hope that you will give use another chance to give you that 5 Star worthy experience!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had the opportunity to eat outside on a beautiful low humidity spring day. We were with friends and have patronized True Food in different parts of the country. Great food! Started feeling health only after the first bite

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 23, 2023WOW! Amazing review! Beautiful atmosphere paired with great food and friends! Thank you for the 5 Stars! We hope to see you again!

  37. LISAS

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The restaurant was bright and modern. The food was delicious and the server was attentive. My only complaint was the noise level was high enough so that it was difficult to hear the conversation at the table.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 24, 2023Thank you for your review. We do our best to provide a comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We hope that you will give us another chance to earn that 5th Star.

  38. SusanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another outstanding meal and great experience with the sweet breezes of a perfect evening.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 17, 2023WONDERFUL! We are happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with us!

  39. Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food took too long. One entree was side dish size. Ordered chicken with it but it didn't come. Burger was good, but sweet potato hash was heatlamped to death...not edible.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 19, 2023Certainly sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your True Food Kitchen experience. Please reach out at your convenance @ 2408216660. My name is Chris, I am certain we can make this right. Looking forward to hearing back soon.

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great, and the setting was lovely.

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on April 19, 2023WOW!!! 5 STARS!!! Thanks for the wonderful review!

FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 821-6660.

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront is rated 4.6 stars by 375 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

221 Rio Blvd 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Gaithersburg

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Asian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (240) 821-6660

  • 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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