Restaurant Rumi offers you a culinary experience of the Silk Road that once crossed Central Asia and the Middle East. A route that linked cities, oases and markets... great traditions, formidable kingdoms.
The Silk Road was also the route of spices, generous in fragrance and flavor. We invite you to be inspired by the spirit of the travelers, merchants and pilgrims who, for centuries, exchanged goods, riches and important cultural elements. A spirit of discovery and openness. We aim to create a hospitable atmosphere conducive to meaningful encounters. A setting in which to take the time to restore oneself in the sense of regaining strength and meaning.
As far as possible, our cuisine favors local, organic and sustainable agriculture. All the meat we serve is halal.
Rumi is described as a warm, inviting spot with beautiful décor and a Middle Eastern vibe, where generous portions, flavorful mezze and main courses, and fresh ingredients meet attentive, friendly service. The atmosphere is cozy and often lively, sometimes enhanced by live music and a charming terrace garden, making it suitable for intimate dinners as well as groups and celebrations. Guests repeatedly note excellent service, accommodating staff, and good value for the quality, with dishes ranging from hummus and halloumi to lamb shank and merguez highlighted as standouts. The tea service, desserts, and overall balance of sweetness and spice add distinctive touches, and the space feels welcoming to families and friends alike. Overall, Rumi emerges as a reliable go-to for diverse flavors, a festive yet comfortable ambience, and a dining experience that invites return visits.
We heard about this Mediterranean halal restaurant & my friends & I had to try it! We really enjoyed the food & the service by Mr. Shaker. He was very welcoming & took great care of us. Must try their octopus & fried haloumi. The ambiance was quite cozy with tribal decor. They have a beautiful terrace garden for summer brunch. We will be returning soon!
Je vais au Rumi pour mon brunch d'anniversaire depuis environ 5 ans, en plus de quelques soupers ici & là... & je viens d'y passer la soirée du nouvel an. C'est à chaque fois une expérience tellement agréable, autant sur le plan de la nourriture que du service, & l'ambiance est inégalée. Le seul hic, c'est qu'il n'y a plus le magnifique gâteau chocolat-cardamome, qui était la cerise sur le... gâteau d'une soirée au Rumi! En attendant qu'il ne réapparaisse sur le menu, je recommande fortement le Djaj meshwy, la kefta, le labneh & les aubergines farcies.
Jan 3, 2025
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This restaurant is a real gem! A delicious fusion of north African & middle east cuisines. I have had both brunch & dinner there. It is really rare to find a good brunch restaurant that offers reservations & thus no lineups! The service is very friendly & the server helped us with some special dietary restrictions to make the meal excellent for everyone. A refreshing menu in a intimate setting in the middle of the plateau. Highly recommend. 2 or 3 stairs at the entrance for accessibility.
We used to visit Rumi every so often before Covid & loved their brunch. We came recently to see that their menu has changed. The food is not as tasty as before. Naan break is even worse than store bought. So sad.
I've been going to Rumi for over 15 years. I've celebrated birthday & other special occasions. It used to be my go to place for brunch, especially in the summer. However, since the pandemic the quality has gone down quite drastically. I went there last night & I am afraid to say it may be my last time. It is just not anywhere close to being on par with what it was. With the huge selection of excellent restaurants in the city, it doesn't make sense for me to keep going to a place hoping it'll be as good as it once was. It's very unfortunate as I know how hard it has been for restaurants to keep their staff but I just can't spend $120 & walk away so disappointed. Service was good, as usual.
Dec 9, 2023
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On a passé une agréable après midi, les plats étaient très bons, le service impeccable le serveur était gentil & souriant. Je recommanderai volontiers pour un brunch ou souper.
toujours délicieux! depuis plusieurs décennies ce resto demeure mon préféré. Un endroit vraiment different & chaleureux pour diner savoureux & que dire du brunch...ou lala!
Dec 12, 2022
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Nous avons été bien reçu par un personnel charmant dans une ambiance chaleureuse, le repas était excellent & la note plus que raisonnable.
Une expérience agréable, un brunch du dimanche entre amis que nous avons étiré en prenant tranquillement le thé.
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We love coming to Rumi for brunch in the summer. Such a wonderful change from most brunch menus & so fresh & delish. Service was (as usual) great with our waitress yesterday. The heat kept a lot of people away so we really appreciated the staff letting us stay as long as we wanted at our table under the shade of a tree on the terrace. Chill people are the BEST! One of Montreal's most charming neighbourhoods too. So grateful that Covid has not shut this resto down, like so many other eateries in the city.
I love this restaurant. The terrasse is beautiful, the food is fantastic & the service is on point. I have been for dinner & recently for brunch, I was pleasantly surprised & can't wait to go back!
Jul 12, 2021
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J'ai essayé Rumi tant pour le brunch que pour le souper : tout est absolument excellent. Cuisine savoureuse, de haute qualité, qui fait voyager. Bonne sélection de vin (bio, nature, etc.). Service très courtois.
