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.
Excellent restaurant ! tout y est savoureux; une belle harmonie de textures & saveurs, odeurs. & le plaisir de souper sur la belle terrasse joliment éclairée dans ce quartier paisible.
Nous allons à ce restaurant depuis plusieurs années & nous sommes toujours aussi satisfaits à chaque visite. On adore leurs mezze, pouding afghan, thé marocain, jus de gingembre etc.
Belle atmosphère à l'intérieur & la terrasse est vraiment agréable pendant la belle saison.
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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We've been going to Rumi for years now, it's an old favorite. We have had some nice birthday parties & other get-togethers here. I had not been since the COVID-crisis started. We caught a table near the window this time & tasteful plexiglass divisions had been suspended to isolate the tables. The terrasse was well occupied on this slightly chilly end-of-summer evening. The service was very attentive, the food was delicious as always, & we found a good & reasonable bottle of wine on the wine menu. I love their mezze & was sad to see that they did not offer the mixed mezze option any more. We opted for the hodja with some naan bread instead & it did not disappoint. We also shared a kibbeh &, again, it was incredibly good. The main, a chicken & rice dish, was good but the mezze are the real star at this restaurant.
RUMI est depuis longtemps, notre resto préféré pour un dépaysement & une expérience différente des autres restos. Nous célébrons l'été sur leur jolie terrasse depuis plus de 15 ans. C'est toujours le fête 🤗!
Nourriture excellente, service ok, mais le resto a besoins d'amour, terrasse un peu surcharge de tables.
Expérience positive on y retournera car les plats en valent la peine
Aug 9, 2021
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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!
Saveurs toujours délicieuses & accueil ramassage très sympa, en attendant le plaisir de se retrouver dans leur salle chaleureuse & la belle terrasse ombragée
Très bon restaurant, nous y allons depuis des années, jamais déçus. Tout est bon!
Parfait à emporter, chaleureux l'hiver,& quel bonheur de profiter de leur terrasse fleurie l'été!
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 💖
