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Rumi

Mile-End
4.6$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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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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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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4.0

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.

Oct 18, 2021
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4.5

Très bonne nourriture & excellent service. La salle est très bien décorée, le seul bémol est qu'il y faisait très chaud.

Oct 18, 2021
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5.0

Sympathique, délicieux, impeccable, j'y retournerai volontiers.

Oct 17, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

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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5.0

Je reviens au Rumi apres 3 ans & je suis tres content de retrouver les très bons plats & la bonne ambiance.

les plats sont tres bons, les desserts exquis & l'equipe est tres sympatique ...ce qui ne gâche rien.

on n'est jamais déçu au Rumi

Oct 4, 2021
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4.5

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?

Oct 2, 2021
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5.0

It's always good food & good service.

Sep 28, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Une vrai plaisir 🤩

Sep 26, 2021
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3.0

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.

Sep 13, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent repas & service.

Sep 11, 2021
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4.0

Good service & okay food . Have wanted to go for years. Some pleasantly good surprises: butternut squash dish; halloum. But some very big disappointments: grilled chicken on fat touch was tough & over cooked. Lamb main was very salty. Chicken in puff pastry: the pastry was tough. For the price I hope to find a better Iranian restaurant as it is a cuisine I love.

Sep 9, 2021
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4.5

Not the first time I go to Rumi; in fact, it is one of my favourite restaurants! Food is good, interesting menu, & service is first-class.

Sep 9, 2021
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5.0

Excellent repas & service hors pair. Gardez-vous une petite ( pas trop petite!) place pour la crème glacée, à elle seule, elle vaut le détour!

Sep 6, 2021
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5.0

Food & service were both excellent !!! highly recommend

Sep 3, 2021
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5.0

Excellent service - excellente nourriture!

Aug 30, 2021
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5.0

We had a very pleasant evening on the balcony, as requested. Our server was delightful & added to our enjoyment. The food was very good, including appetizers, mains & desserts. We shared an excellent & reasonably priced bottle of organic wine. Thank you, Rumi!

Aug 30, 2021
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5.0

Une cuisine exceptionnelle. Authenticité, saveurs d'orient & souci de la présentation.
Service sympathique. Bien conseillé pour le choix des vins.

Aug 30, 2021
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5.0

Une amie m'a fait découvrir ce restaurant. J'ai l'habitude d'une cuisine plus "traditionnelle" dois-je avouer (France, Italie, Thaïlande, Vietnam, Chinoise etc). J'ai été ENCHANTÉ de mes découvertes de cette cuisine très inspirée/inspirante. Notre serveur a été d'une aide précieuse dans ses descriptions & recommandations. Nous nous sommes régalés d'aliments extrêmement savoureux & joliment présentés sur l'assiette. Ce fut un "festival" de saveurs & de couleurs. En plus, j'ai la conscience tranquille d'avoir mangé des aliments frais & bons pour la santé. Tout le monde y trouve son compte (carnivores, végétariens, végétaliens). Ce fut donc une expérience mémorable & que je répéterai avec GRAND plaisir ! Merci à cette amie qui m'a fait découvrir ce restaurant Rumi ! Merci aussi au personnel du service & de la cuisine pour ce moment de purs plaisirs.

Aug 28, 2021
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5.0

Toujours délicieux, superbe terrasse, personnel sympathique! (& ouvert le dimanche!)

Aug 23, 2021
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5.0

We love coming to Rumi for brunch in the summer. Such a wonderful change from most brunch menus & so fresh & delish. Service was (as usual) great with our waitress yesterday. The heat kept a lot of people away so we really appreciated the staff letting us stay as long as we wanted at our table under the shade of a tree on the terrace. Chill people are the BEST! One of Montreal's most charming neighbourhoods too. So grateful that Covid has not shut this resto down, like so many other eateries in the city.

Aug 23, 2021