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.
This place was initially known to be a very good & charming middle eastern restaurants in Montreal. But nowadays is actually a very low quality & very much expensive for what you get. Very disappointing to see how they lost their initial reputation
N'essayez surtout pas le café décaféiné, malgré ce qu'ils diront il ne l'est pas. Après deux tentatives j'ai fini par apprendre sans comprendre pourquoi il le passait quand même. :(
Dec 18, 2023
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J'adore ce resto, service sympathique & efficace, cuisine délicieuse & savoureuse, belles assiettes, très bon rapport qualité-prix. Je le recommande sans aucune hésitation.
I've been going to Rumi for over 15 years. I've celebrated birthday & other special occasions. It used to be my go to place for brunch, especially in the summer. However, since the pandemic the quality has gone down quite drastically. I went there last night & I am afraid to say it may be my last time. It is just not anywhere close to being on par with what it was. With the huge selection of excellent restaurants in the city, it doesn't make sense for me to keep going to a place hoping it'll be as good as it once was. It's very unfortunate as I know how hard it has been for restaurants to keep their staff but I just can't spend $120 & walk away so disappointed. Service was good, as usual.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
