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True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg, MD

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

4.5
4.5
593 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
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. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen at Rio Lakefront offers "fresh, healthy dining options" in a vibrant setting. Diners rave about the "delicious and innovative" menu, featuring standout dishes like "fantastic hummus" and "salmon curry." Service is praised as "attentive and friendly," and the "lovely outdoor seating" provides a beautiful ambiance.

593 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food has gone downhill over the years. My last three visits have been meh at best

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  2. Yasmin

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for Pi Day since they were having a pizza deal. It was delicious! Service was a little slower because of the event but they were still very attentive, did not distract from the experience at all. Loved our drinks, loved the pizza.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded today
    Thank you, Yasmin, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Pi Day pizza deal and drinks, and we appreciate your understanding of the event's impact on service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was good. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The cauliflower appetizer was great service is slow although that wasn’t bad we weren’t rushed and we had a couple hours to eat a lot of children so definitely not a place to go if you want a quiet night out with your husband Definitely a place more for families and kids at least at 6 o’clock at night on Friday

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was over-priced and underwhelming. The service was insanely slow even though they were not busy. Our drinks came to the table AFTER our food and were sickeningly sweet. Definitely not impressed.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 2 days ago
    I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the food, service, and drinks. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving these areas to enhance future visits. Please contact us directly if you'd like to discuss your visit further.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food as always was excellent, but we were first shown to a room that clearly not been cleaned since the previous customers. There were scraps of paper and broken crayons littering the floor. We were given a different table with no issue. Our server was very friendly and had honest recommendations. We didn't mind a wait for our food to be prepared but would have appreciated less delay in taking the main and dessert orders.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for the initial oversight with the seating. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and we'll work on improving the order-taking process. Look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Portia

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phoebe was an excellent server. The food was delicious. My team had a great time. Thank you!
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Portia! We're delighted to hear Phoebe provided excellent service and that your team enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Nancy

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to try True Foods because of its commitment to healthy food. The lasagna entree was good, but the Buffalo tenders were dry and the red dipping sauce was way too hot, spice wise. Also, it took quite a while for a waitress to serve our table even though we arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday and the restaurant was nearly empty. In fact, a table that was seated after we came in was offered service several minutes before anyone approached our table. Even getting the final bill took a long time. I doubt we will return.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was lacking in flavor. The service was okay, but not stellar. It was quite loud and conversation was difficult.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, and I apologize for the lack of flavor and noise level during your visit. We appreciate your input and will work on improving these areas to enhance your experience in the future.

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  9. Michele

    Washington DC122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a very nice lunch with my daughter. I had the Margaretta pizza with a nice crisp crust and was very flavorful. My daughter had the butternut squash soup which she enjoyed.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 23, 2025
    Thank you, Michele, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you and your daughter enjoyed your lunch, especially the Margherita pizza and butternut squash soup. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Christine

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu with so many healthy options! Bowls , salads and entrees.
    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you, Christine, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our menu and the variety of healthy options. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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 4.5 stars by 593 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

221 Rio Blvd 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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