Rumi's Kitchen - DC

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

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   emily

   Richmond1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was wonderful, but the service was not good. The staff kept rushing us to order and took our plates away from us before we were finished eating. We were not late to our reservation, and couldn’t understand why we were being rushed at 8:30 on a Monday night.
   

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   Mialeeka VIP

   Washington DC37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the hostess to the bartenders to the dining experience, everything was phenomenal. The lamb shank was tender, nicely seasoned and delicious. The sea bass was exceptional! I highly recommend this restaurant. It's a treat!
   

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   Sean VIP

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food- I haven’t been to many Persian restaurants but the waiter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in his menu suggestions
   

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   Madhu

   Washington DC12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed the experience. Delicious food. Great Service. One of the finest restaurants in DC. Will be back soon!
   

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   John

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   You need to try this place! The cauliflower appetizer is a must, OMG! The food and service is top notch.
   

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   Jayson

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a lovely dinner at Rumi's. The food was delicious and there was wonderful presentation of the dishes throughout. The starters came out quickly and our server Gabriel was very knowledgable about our dishes and other offerings like the spices that came with our entrees. We did not get dessert unfortuantely, but everything else we got was very good. The lamb shank was not the most flavorful but the broth it was in was delicious so it was still an enjoyable dish. The only thing I saw as strange was the absolute mountain of rice you get with anything you order, but it was perfectly cooked nonetheless. Awesome experience
   

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   Elizabeth

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated a birthday. The food and service was excellent. Gabriel was our waiter and he was extremely attentive and made our experience extra special.
   

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   Azin

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our 4th or 5th time dining at Rumi and we have absolutely loved every single experience. The food is superb, the ambiance is beautiful without being stuffy, and location is excellent with parking right next door. This time we had Zach as our waiter and we were so happy with his service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and so kind. He knew the menu well and even pronounced all the dishes so correctly. We would love to have him as our server again. Thank you Zach!
   

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   Dominic VIP

   Washington DC22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rumi's is the real deal and a great discovery. Everything was top notch. If you're a fan of Persian food, you won't be disappointed. Cocktails were fresh and delicious. Loved the complimentary sparkling water, fresh warm bread, cheese and herbs as starters. We had the chicken kabobs, eggplant badenjoon, falafel and a delicious rice mixture called Shirin (definitely try it). Our server, Richard, was highly professional, attentive, friendly, knew every detail and expertly described the menu and his recommendations without being pushy or obnoxious. He was totally cool with us making some substitutions on the menu too. Definitely loved the Baklava and Persian ice cream. Oh and generous portions too! You won't leave hungry.
   

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    Natalie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious dinner. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. To everyone: Get the olives!!!!!!!!
    

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