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.
I've been enjoying Rumi Restaurant & its courteous personnel for about a decade. Each time, the special combination of food (tastes & fragrances) & ambience (lighting, music, & decorations) offers an exceptional & delightful treat of a sensory wonder. One is given a genuine taste of the Islamic world under the aegis of the restaurant's patron, the great sage Rumi, which in turn touches something truly universal in the human state. Never disappoints!
Feb 21, 2022
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Ordered an abundance of meze dishes for a table of 7, to expand variety & increase deliciousness & reduce the strain of individual ordering. Don't forget pots of tea & wine. Plus charming, efficient, friendly service. Great meal.
J'adooooore ce resto. Le staff est accueillant & sans stress. La bouffe à un cachet qui me fait rêver à de prochains voyages. Le décor & l'ambiance feutrée sont chaleureux & calmant, tellement bien en ces temps, disons, un peu chaotiques. Les bières locales sont dans mes sélections préférées. Les vins sont à découvrir. Seule critique : le pain nan est trop sec, peut-être leur façon de l'apprêter est-elle différente. J'espère y retourner bientôt :)
The food & service were excellent. However, considering the reopening of restaurants at 50% capacity because of the pandemic, I did feel that the tables next to us, that were occupied, were too close & it made us uncomfortable. More than half of the tables were unoccupied, but the two next to us were. We wore our masks when not eating.
Feb 3, 2022
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La formule Rumi est très séduisante. La pandémie a réduit le menu, ce qui est regrettable. Par ailleurs, lorsqu'il y a beaucoup de monde, comme hier soir, la qualité du service diminue fortement. C'est regrettable aussi.
Dec 3, 2021
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