True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

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   Nancy

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Michele

   Washington DC

   122 reviews

   5.0

   122 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 2 days ago

   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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   Christine

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   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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   Craig

   VIP

   Washington DC

   38 reviews

   4.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   (4.15) ~ Very good brunch overall food & service DRINKS: ** Iced Shakerato = (4.25) Very refreshing FOOD: ** Meatloaf Sliders = (4.25) Very tasty ** Rancher's Hash = (4.25) Very good ** True Crisp'd Buffalo tenders = (4) very spicy ** Avocado Toast = (4) very tasty ** Breakfast Tacos = (4) very filling ** Farmer's Market Scramble (added avocado) = (4) very healthy * SZA CZA Caesar Salad = (3.25) pretty good, but would be better w. Romaine Lettuce vs Kale...
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 17, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Craig! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your brunch and the variety of dishes, and we appreciate your suggestion about the Caesar Salad. We look forward to you coming back!
   

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   Teri

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Our server was wonderful. Hostess was not helpful. Our table was not desirable, it sat in the middle of the room and traffic flow and too close to other tables. We asked for another table but were told there weren’t any.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 3 days ago

   Teri, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your invaluable feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your service but are saddened your seating arrangement and front door experience were lack luster. I can assure you; this is never the intention. We offer our sincerest apologies. If you have the time, I would love to connect with you personally. This will allow me to dive deeper into the details of your visit, to better ensure this does not reoccur in the future. At your discretion, you can reach me at (240) 277-3324. This is my personal cell phone number. My name is Ethan. I am the General Manager, here at True Food Kitchen, Gaithersburg. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to having you back again soon!
   

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   Soren

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Valentines Day dinner. The restaurant was full, but the staff kept everything wonderful.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 16, 2025

   Thank you for your review, Soren! We're happy to hear you had a great Valentine's Day dinner and that our staff kept everything wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   DebbieB

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful. Service was great! Ancient grains bowl with grass fed beef was five stars. Well done.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 16, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and the ancient grains bowl with grass-fed beef. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Dash

   Dallas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I have the vegetarian burger (I forget the exact name) with the sweet potato mash. The food was very good, and a fair price. The service was quite good as well. I thought the restaurant was decorated and arranged very well, and quite clean. I don’t know I would go out of my way just to visit the restaurant (we eat out only once or twice per month, so the bar is high for us), but I would definitely visit again if I were in the Rio area doing other things as well (entertainment like Dave & Buster’s or the Red Door Escape Room, or shopping like Target or Dick’s).
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on February 2, 2025

   Thank you, Dash, for your detailed review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the Plant Based burger and sweet potato hash, as well as our service and ambiance. We hope to welcome you back whenever you're in the Rio area!
   

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   Kristien

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Ths place is good for healthy options but service was slow.
   

   True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on January 29, 2025

   Kristen, we could not apologize enough for what sounds like an unpleasant experience. Here at True Food, we strive to provide each individual that walks through our doors with a dining experience that makes them feel welcome and wanting more. It is evident we missed the mark with you. If you find the time, we would love nothing more than a second chance to make this right by you. At your discretion, you can call (240) 277-3324 anytime. This is my personal cell phone number. My name is Ethan. I am the general manager here at True Food, Gaithersburg. It would be an honor to have the chance to speak with you personally, so I may meet one of our valued guests and discuss an avenue where we can welcome you back through our doors and formally apologize on behalf of myself and the team here at True Food Gaithersburg. We hope to hear from you soon!
   

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    Haroot

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We have been trying to eat healthier meals which has led predominantly to cooking at home. True Food Kitchen has lots of flavorful dishes that are very healthy and moderately priced. Lots of great drink options as well. Tried the meatloaf which was excellent. Highly recommend the charred cauliflower as an appetizer.
    

    True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on January 30, 2025

    Thank you, Haroot, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our healthy and flavorful dishes, and we appreciate your recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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