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Rumi

Mile-End
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 10 pm
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Rumi Mile-End, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
Middle EasternMoroccanTurkishMediterraneanPersianHalalGrillBrunchCateringTasting Menu

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.

We give priority to fresh, local produce.

Amenities, services & more

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Reviews for Rumi

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Review Summary

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.
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1 Review
4.5

Service du prêt pour emporter excellent, ponctualité & fraîcheur au rendez-vous. Toutefois, même si savoureux & raffinés, mezzés froids en petites portions. En fait, il s'agit d'un resto qui reste assez cher mais qui demeure original & de qualité.

Jan 29, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

This restaurant has a nice, relaxing ambience, friendly service & a very beautiful interior decoration according to its name, the wonderful poet RUMI. The food is delicious, esspecially if you are into mezze, lamb & mouth-watering rice dishes like me! Plates such as MALIK ("king") are served in an eye-catching oriental manner. The mint tea makes a wonderful dessert (& there are more sweet choices if you have a sweet tooth). There was a mixed laid back crowd eating there, I d say perfect for any occasion whether group, families or couples. The only suggestion as it gets colder is to make sure to close the doors as it was getting really chilly in the evening (terrasse was still open & waiters served inside & outside on this September evening).
I warmly recommend RUMI 💖

Sep 12, 2020
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1 Review
5.0

J'adore ce resto de quartier! Les mezze froids sont incroyables...& la tajine était succulente!

Jul 30, 2020
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1 Review
4.5

Très belle ambiance, plats & mezzes délicieux.

Feb 10, 2020
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1 Review
4.5

Wonderful ambiance. The meat & mezzes were very well prepared. The rice was overly seasoned with saffran, & the vegetables were not well spiced (as compared to previous visits to this establishment). Pleasant & courteous server. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Jan 19, 2020
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1 Review
5.0

Great atmosphere, wonderful food & charming staff. The flavours are so complex & different, so many choices even fir vegetarians. I love the mezzes & could make a meal if those alone. Will definitely return.

Sep 9, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

bel accueil, ambiance chaleureuse & plats délicieux, mention spéciale pour les mezzé.

Mar 15, 2019
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4.5

Cannot recommend enough! It was my second time at Rumi & everything was delicious: the cold mezze, the hot mezzes & the vegetarian dish (roasted eggplant). With piping hot morrocan tea, I couldn't ask for more!

Nov 19, 2017
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1 Review
5.0

A beautiful, cozy space with friendly staff & delicious food. Their Dal soup was a true standout, & each of the mezze plates we had were just right. Dessert was decadent & if like mint tea, don't miss theirs.

Nov 4, 2017
AtomicDude
3 Reviews
5.0

Everything was great. The mezzes were really good, the juices were delicious & the main plates were exceptional. The chicken & the lamb were very well presented & they were delicious & the rice was so good, it separated nicely & it was aromatic & perfectly seasoned.

There was this one thing that I found particularly amazing though:

A couple of backpackers walk in, with a bunch of bags & they sit on a pretty nice table, close to a window. When their waitress comes see them they tell her they just want to drink something & they ask her what the cheapest item on the drink menu is, they order a tea.
The owner was there. When the waitress went make that tea, he walks right to them & greets them, with the biggest smile I've ever seen. They told him they were just travelling & seeing Montreal.

His reaction amazed me:

From a relatively expensive place on the Mile End, I would probably (sadly) expect some attitude towards cheap customers, but he was so nice & so kind to these guys. He told them than travelling was a great thing, he told them if they ever needed anything he'd be happy to help, he told them not to hesitate to come see him if they encountered any difficulty during their stay in Montreal. What a difference from other "fancy" restaurants where you get half food & half attitude!!

Regardless from the food I'd totally go back there again just because they're amazing people. Not to mention the food *IS* really good.

Dec 30, 2016