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Rumi's Kitchen - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.9
4.9
2595 Reviews
$31 to $50
Persian
640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3615

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2 people
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10:30 pm
Booked 102 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Rumi's Kitchen first opened more than a decade ago in Atlanta, the result of years of development by Chef / Owner Ali Mesghali. Showcasing the flavors of Iran -- fresh herbs, kabobs cooked over an open-fire grill -- quickly won loyal guests at the original location in Sandy Springs, GA and set us on pace to open our first restaurant outside of Georgia in 2020. Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet whose words and life teach us how to find inner peace, happiness and love. We invite you to Rumi’s Kitchen where fresh, healthy food and attentive Persian hospitality await you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 900-9106
  • Website
    http://www.rumiskitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ali Mesghali
  • Location
    640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3615
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross Street
    L St NW between 6th and 7th
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on site or metered on street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,595 people are saying

Rumi's Kitchen - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rumi's Kitchen in DC offers an exceptional dining experience with "terrific food" and "wonderful service." The Persian cuisine is authentic, with standout dishes like lamb kebabs and cauliflower appetizers. The "ambience is beautiful," perfect for special occasions. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the experience is "worth the wait."
2,596 Reviews

  1. Marjan

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was great. Our waiter was great. He was professional and very nice attitude. The value is a little issue though. More expensive than most of other persian restaurants. Overall experience was good.

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  2. leila VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard was our server- he was fantastic! It was my cousin’s birthday and he made it very special. The owner of the restaurant was there - great to see hands-on management! Best restaurant in town!

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  3. Stacy VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, our server answered any and all questions, made suggestions that were spot-on, and the food is terrific. We sat outside on a lovely evening (and it's a lot quieter than inside) and didn't feel rushed on a busy Friday night.

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  4. Laura VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Be sure to visit Rumi’s when you’re hungry! You’re definitely going to want to try appetizers, an entree and dessert! My group ordered the stuffed grape leaves, hummus w/lamb and the cauliflower to start. I normally don’t like cauliflower but I could have eaten this dish as an entree- it was spectacular. They were also the best dolma I’ve ever had! I had the lamb shish kebab, which was cooked to perfection and the rice was fantastic. We also ordered the hanger steak. For dessert we had albaloo as well as the baklava. If you’re a fan of cocktails, be sure to try one - they were spectacular!

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  5. Nagi

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Amazing we always have a good experience but our server sucked and it was for a bday…

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  6. David

    Ecuador37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come to this place nearly every time I'm in DC. Absolutely my favorite in the city. Great food and wine.

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  7. Rob

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Cauliflower appetizer is best I’ve ever eaten. Lamb Kebobs were wonderful. Great Staff. Five stars.

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  8. Jorge

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was magnificent. I haven't tasted rice as flavorful as what I had today, and the meat was equally delicious. The waiter was kind, attentive, and helpful. The prices were quite reasonable for such a wonderful meal, and I appreciated that they weren’t pushy about the tip (unlike other restaurants in DC where a 20% gratuity is mandatory).

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  9. Priscilla

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, attentive staff, wonderful ambience. What more can you ask for?

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  10. Carol

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautifully-designed restaurant with great service -- I've never had tea served in the way they did it -- so elegant. My friend was celebrating a birthday and we were brought a generous 3 servings of baklava, topped with a lovely ice cream. Delightful -- and the word was passed along to everyone we interacted with that it was her birthday and they each wished her a "happy birthday". Rumi's Kitchen is a favorite for special occasions.

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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.9 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

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Booked 102 times today
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640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3615

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    L St NW between 6th and 7th
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on site or metered on street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ali Mesghali
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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