Rumi serves an authentic collection of Middle Eastern, Moroccan, and Turkish dishes crafted with traditional spices and cooking methods. The menu features hearty tagines, tender kebabs, and aromatic couscous prepared with fresh vegetables and slow-cooked meats. Each plate reflects the culinary depth of the Mediterranean and North African regions, focusing on bold flavors and vibrant textures. Patrons encounter a wide array of vegetarian options alongside classic charcoal-grilled proteins served with warm pita and house-made dips. The atmosphere emphasizes comfort, utilizing warm lighting and communal table arrangements to facilitate a straightforward dining experience. This establishment remains dedicated to showcasing the heritage of its cuisine through consistent preparation techniques and carefully sourced ingredients that define the core of its diverse and flavorful menu offerings for all visitors.
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Rumi is widely celebrated for its authentic and flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine, with many patrons praising the fresh ingredients, generous portions, and unique, aromatic dishes. The restaurant features a warm, inviting atmosphere complemented by beautiful decor and a charming terrace, making it a popular choice for both intimate date nights and lively group gatherings. While most guests highlight the attentive and friendly service as a key part of their positive experience, occasional feedback points to minor inconsistencies in pricing or service fluidity, yet the overall consensus remains highly favorable, with many visitors considering it a neighborhood gem that they look forward to revisiting.
Wha an amazing discovery! This place is a little hidden gem, full of good juju & amazing flavours! Lamb kafta, mixed rice & djaj meshwy were incredible. The meat
literally melted in the mouth & the rice was cooked to perfection & paired amazingly with almonds & raisins. Mint tea was authentic & beautifully served. Cannot recommend this place enough!
We love this place, it's on our'short list' food is great, they're accommodating for family including our 3yo, & the ambience is unbeatable. Highly recommend! Get the cardamom tea to share, you won't be sorry!
It was amazing! As soon as you enter, you feel in the Middle East, the decoration is beautiful, the atmosphere is calm but also with joy. The staff very kind!! We are definitely coming back because we want to try more things.
We ordered the hummus with pesto & naan bread, Beirut beer, Kefta beef & agneau & some baklava for dessert. We paid around $115 + tips
The portions are big, we didn't finish our plates so we asked for a box to take home.
Everyone was having a beverage with mango & tea, I will try that next time.
Feb 1, 2026
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Shaker & the team service was excellent & the food was sweat, earthy & almost poetic. The Rez is tender it falls of the bone & the teas are authentic as described
I ate so well yesterday 😋
I was genuinely surprised by how generous the food portions were. The dishes were flavorful & tasty, with a beautiful balance of sweetness, salt, & seasoning.
The decor & lighting immediately immerse you in the restaurant's traditional ambiance. There were live performers playing traditional music, which made the experience even more special.
We also had the traditional tea service, which left me in awe-it was such a beautiful & intentional moment.
The earthy flavors, generous portions, rich tastes, decor, & music truly transported me into their world & culture. I believe it's Persian, though I wish I had confirmed because the experience was unforgettable.
They absolutely nailed their vision & mission.
Our server, Shaker, was great! The food was very good, though I have to admit that I preferred last time I was there (pre-2020). Maybe the Daal recipe is different now? Honestly, if I had never been to Rumi before, I would be giving it 5/5 stars. The labneh, ginger juice, Morrocan mint tea, & babaganoush were stellar. Still 100% a lovely experience & would recommend Rumi to everyone!
I came here for my birthday.
The staff is very nice & friendly.
I liked the mixed countries of this food.
I am picky when it comes to middle eastern food since I am one & theirs was delicious.
They make great Lebanese Iranian food.
I loved the fez which is lamb.
My friends loved the kafta karaz & djaj meshwi.
We had many appetizers such as babaghnouj
homous batata calamari merkez with naan bread.
I jad a small pot or Moroccan tea & a glass of Iranian tea. Those are great.
I wish they had the pita bread & kibbeh with meat.
Must visit place
Came here for supper one evening & it was fantastic! The braised Lamb Shank is expensive but very worth trying; falls off the bone & melts in your mouth. Great tea, delicious everything. Wonderful meal for sharing! Will probably be coming back to try their breakfast 😋
Absolutely delicious food & drinks. We only tried non-alcoholic but they had some incredibly refreshing juices & satisfying teas. The food was also really fresh & came quickly. The best babaganoush I've ever had! We tried the fish, lamb special & chicken djaj & they were all excellent!
Always a pleasure to dine at Rumi's. Fairly priced, the food was delicious with fresh ingredients & portions a good size, we love the eastern atmosphere & the service was friendly & efficient. The Moroccan tea to finish is a must! All in all Rumi's is a perennial favourite. We will of course be back.
