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.
Accueil & service chez Rumi sont toujours excellents. Parfait pour une pause relax à midi en bonne compagnie & au calme (rareté, ces temps-ci). Mes petites Merguez accompagnées des légumes Khudra étaient délicieuses. Je reviendrai ....le plus souvent possible.
Nourriture excellente & ambiance chaleureuse. Je recommande sans faut l'arrêt pour savourer les diverses épices & les mélanges de saveurs à tomber de sa chaise!
Nous avons été bien reçu par un personnel charmant dans une ambiance chaleureuse, le repas était excellent & la note plus que raisonnable.
Une expérience agréable, un brunch du dimanche entre amis que nous avons étiré en prenant tranquillement le thé.
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Nov 8, 2021
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Accueil chaleureux. Ambiance confortable. Service efficace. nourriture excellente, avec attention donnée aux restrictions alimentaires (vegan, sans gluten etc).
Tout bon.
Très agréable, convivial, plats variés, bons, différents de ce que l'on se cuisine chez nous. On ne se sent pas bousculé, on peut rester longtemps si on le désir. Le personnel est très gentil & conseille bien pour le vin si on demande.J'aime bien le rituel du service du thé à la menthe.
Très bon repas, service très courtois. On a juste regretté l'environnement un peu trop bruyant (le restaurant était plein) qui ne nous permettait pas toujours de bien nous comprendre ! Mais le Rumi reste une valeur sûre :)
Oct 17, 2021
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The service was excellent & the ambience relaxed & beautiful. The meze were very good but the Malik was served at room temperature rather than warm. This took a lot away from the dish since who wants to eat cold braised lamb?
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.
