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Rumi

Mile-End
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN11 am - 10 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Valentine's Day: hours might differ
Brunch: Sat & Sun: 11am-3pm.
Middle EasternMoroccanTurkishMediterraneanPersianHalalGrillBrunchCateringTasting Menu

About us

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.

Our Specialties

Homemade juice, Mezze, Braised lamb, Roast lamb & Middle Eastern brunch.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 70 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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Sat & Sun: 11am-3pm.
75 seats.
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Food
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on Google4.2 (1100+)
*as of 2026-02-14
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Review Summary

Rumi offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a genuine Middle Eastern vibe, where flavorful mezze and richly spiced main dishes are beautifully presented and generously portioned. Live music, traditional decor, and a charming terrace garden create an immersive setting that many reviewers describe as memorable. The service is consistently described as attentive and friendly, with staff guiding guests through shared plates and a wide range of options that suit families, friends, and couples. While a few notes mention occasional slower service or a dish not meeting expectations, the overall feedback highlights fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and hospitality that makes diners want to return. It is seen as a beloved Montreal dining destination, celebrated for warmth, vibrant flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere that suits both intimate dinners and group gatherings.
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Nous étions 25 personnes & nous avons été très bien accueilli & servis. Nous avons été averti qu'il manquait de personnel à notre arrivée mais ça n'a pas dutout affecté le service. Tout le monde a trouvé son repas délicieux. Merci encore.

Nov 29, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Le service est chaleureux & apprécié. Le jus de gingembre nous fait revenir pour nos sorties au resto.

Nov 29, 2023

Tasty exotic flavors, well presented in a very cosy yet unique decor. Thanks to the staff for their friendly service

Nov 26, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Tasty exotic flavors, well presented in a very cosy yet unique decor. Thanks to the staff for their friendly service

Nov 26, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Great evening! Thank you :o)

Nov 26, 2023
5.0

Food was amazing. We had the salmon, lamb with cherry sauce, grilled calamari & afghan pudding

Nov 25, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Food was amazing. We had the salmon, lamb with cherry sauce, grilled calamari & afghan pudding

Nov 25, 2023

Great vibe, good food !

Nov 11, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Wonderful evening. Everything was perfect, awesome. I couldn't thank you enough. Thanks a thousand times. :)

Nov 11, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.0

Beau menu, mais un peu trop de plats sucrés avec miel ou sirop d'érable & amandes & pistaches (ex. jarret d'agneau Fez). Aussi, les artichauts en entrée sont beaucoup trop fermes.

Nov 8, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.5

Il fait longtemps, plus que 5 ans, je crois, que je n'étais pas venue au restaurant & je gardais une précieux souvenir de ma dernière visite. L'expérience ne s'est pas renouvelée. Je trouvais les plats principaux plutôt ordinaires, peu savoureux & & peu attrayants pour l'oeil.

Nov 7, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.0

Ns sommes arrivees demi heure avant notre reservation. Le service" s'est faite desiree. ". Les boulettes d'agneau gouteuses mais trop solide & trop parfumee de sauvagine. Le reste du repas bonne. gout & fraicheur. Ns serons de retour sans doute & changement de place (de la table.)

Nov 6, 2023

It's a great restaurant with lots of personality! Mostly Turkish food, with some Moroccan mixed in, we went on Thursday night for a history event & went back on our own on Saturday to enjoy more menu items! The waiter even remembered us! We had a wonderful experience both times, in a clean relaxed atmosphere.The lamb is maybe the best I've EVER had! I would visit again soon, but alas, we're leaving Quebec today, & so Montréal is in the rear view mirror unless we return!

Nov 5, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

It's a great restaurant with lots of personality! Mostly Turkish food, with some Moroccan mixed in, we went on Thursday night for a history event & went back on our own on Saturday to enjoy more menu items! The waiter even remembered us! We had a wonderful experience both times, in a clean relaxed atmosphere.The lamb is maybe the best I've EVER had! I would visit again soon, but alas, we're leaving Quebec today, & so Montréal is in the rear view mirror unless we return!

Nov 5, 2023

Un grand merci pour le chef Josèphe

Nov 2, 2023
on Google

Un bon resto quoique un peu cher. L'ambiance & le service étaient excellent, mais les plats m'ont déçu par rapport au souvenir que j'en avais quand j'y suis allé la première fois.

Nov 1, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.0

La nourriture était excellente à part le pouding un peu trop sucré à mon goût.
J'ai fait une erreur pour le pourboire en donnant seulement 10%, une erreur de ma part. Le service méritait son 15 %.
Il faisait froid dans le resto, on aurait aimé plus de chaleur.

On apprécie toujours cet excellent resto.

Oct 30, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.0

Nous avons pris le tagine de poulet & le couscous. Dans le cas du tagine, le poulet était coriace, tout le contraire de ce à quoi on s'attend d'un tagine, sans goût & sec!
Le couscous était aussi très décevant!
Pour quelques dollars de plus, vous pourriez proposer une version avec poulet ce qui donnerait un peu de protéines à ce plat.
Je suis souvent venue chez vous à l'heure du lunch avec des amis & les mezze m'avaient enchantée. Quand je vais au restaurant, c'est pour goûter à quelque chose que je n'ai pas envie de cuisiner tous les jours. Mais dans ce cas-ci, il aurait mieux valu que je fasse moi-meme ces deux plats. Une cliente très très déçue!

Oct 21, 2023

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.

Oct 21, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Tout était parfait! Ma demande de table près des fenêtres comblée. Merci à Rumi.

Oct 20, 2023