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.
The dining experience at Rumi blends warm ambiance, generous portions, and a rich mosaic of Middle Eastern flavors that many reviewers describe as authentic and inviting. Dishes like mezze and mains are praised for their depth, with several notes on fresh ingredients, thoughtful seasoning, and creative twists that still honor tradition. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, with a welcoming atmosphere and occasional live music that enhances the mood. The terrace, decor, and overall value receive frequent compliments, making it a favorite for family gatherings, celebrations, and casual dinners alike.
Les repas étaient trop salés lors de nos deux visites dans votre restaurant. Cela dégrade le plaisir gustatif. Cette fois-ci, les entrées que nous avons choisies étaient particulièrement salées.
La nourriture est bonne, cependant nous nous attendions à de la cuisine plus raffinée, correspondant davantage aux prix & au décor.
I had high expectations of this place but they weren't all met
To be fair the service was excellent, we got our order ready in less than 15 minutes & the atmosphere is great, crowded & a bit noisy but still nice
The decorations are cozy
About food:
I ordered the muhammara, it was delicious & on point but 10$ for a very small mini plate & u need to order the bread separate for 3$
I also tried the KHoudra plate it honestly lacked flavor & the veggies was undercooked, this is a main dish but it definitely doesnt fill u up i dont recommend it it was bland
The fatoush was not as it should be, barely one piece of tomato in the whole bowl & it was all lettuce!
Anything on the menu was overpriced it just felt to me like a rip off
My friends went 2 years ago & said 2 cold mezzas were offered with the plate but now u need to buy them separate for 10$ each. Thats a disappointment.
We had a wonderful evening at Rumi Restaurant. I was in the habit of going there very often the past twelve years or so (it was my favourite restaurant in Montreal), but the last two times I was there (over six months ago), I noticed a decline in the quality of the food & ambience. This last time, I was delighted to find the old Rumi! Thank you for offering us a unique culinary experience, together with a taste of a traditional Islamic decorative ambience. Absolutely wonderful! The only negative point I can mention from last night was the music: instead of consistent traditional Islamic/Sufi music, there was a mixture with jazz that I found off-putting. The traditional Islamic/Sufi music is MUCH better & well-suited to the ambience Rumi uniquely offers.
Dec 31, 2022
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Le Rumi demeure un endroit de choix, tant pour la beauté de son décor que pour l'affabilité des serveurs & la grande qualité de ses mets. En bref, on s'y sent bien & on y est bien.
Avec les meze froids & chauds , on peut constituer un repas genre tapas. Cuisine du moyen-orient revisitée.
Belle décoration.
Deux entrées se sont avérées pas assez relevées. La pastilla au poulet était aromatique quoique un peu sèche. Le riz basmati avec raisin & oignons était excellent.
Les deux côtelettes d'agneau (entrée) servies sur une purée de légumes étaient excellentes mais un peu chères 23.$ Pour ce prix, nous aurions pu prendre un repas principal de poulet
Nous avons pris des bières de microbrasserie québécoise excellente.
L'été on peut manger dehors sur la terrasse.
Service rapide & très cordial.
Feb 28, 2022
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I've been enjoying Rumi Restaurant & its courteous personnel for about a decade. Each time, the special combination of food (tastes & fragrances) & ambience (lighting, music, & decorations) offers an exceptional & delightful treat of a sensory wonder. One is given a genuine taste of the Islamic world under the aegis of the restaurant's patron, the great sage Rumi, which in turn touches something truly universal in the human state. Never disappoints!
J'adooooore ce resto. Le staff est accueillant & sans stress. La bouffe à un cachet qui me fait rêver à de prochains voyages. Le décor & l'ambiance feutrée sont chaleureux & calmant, tellement bien en ces temps, disons, un peu chaotiques. Les bières locales sont dans mes sélections préférées. Les vins sont à découvrir. Seule critique : le pain nan est trop sec, peut-être leur façon de l'apprêter est-elle différente. J'espère y retourner bientôt :)
Décor chaleureux, le Malik est un plat copieux, goûteux & bien présent.
. Le jus d'hibiscus & menthe est délicieux. les 2 couples avons bien aimé notre repas.
Je connais Rumi depuis longtemps, aussi bien le restaurant que le personnage
Soufi ,puisque je suis d'origine turque.
Le décor & la variété des plats ont changé un peu dans le bon sens. Par contre
le plat Maliki ( épaule d'agneau )
n'a pas la richesse ( en viande ) d'aurénavant.
Merci quand même.
