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

Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.8
4.8
2383 Reviews
$31 to $50
Persian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rumi's Kitchen in DC offers a delightful Persian dining experience, featuring "outstanding Persian food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "incredible food" with standout dishes like lamb shank, sea bass, and kebabs. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly server Richard, enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended.

2,383 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and experience as always. Despite making reservations the wait time is a bit chaotic but nothing to worry about. They make up for it with good service and food!

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  2. nader

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a while to be seated for a reservation but they comped appetizers without us asking. Delicious food. Need one in Virginia.

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  3. Robert

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait for our table longer than usual. Jack the manager was excellent explaining the delay. The food is amazing as usual!

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  4. Habib

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have only been here twice and it has been nothing short of a great overall experience. Top notch service, food, and ambience. Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Carol

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, creative and beautifully presented food Service is excellent Will definitely go back

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  6. Michael

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is really great. Our server was attentive and helped point us in the right direction when choosing between some of the more unique things on the menu, and the cocktails are executed well. My only issue was we were seated near an exit door that kept opening and closing for the duration of our reservation while it was 50 degrees outside. I'm not sure if that's a service entrance/exit for staff, but it started to distract us as the night wore on.

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  7. Donna

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food loved the ambience . Fairly crowded but not surprised based on popularity. Generous portion size

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  8. Carol

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Portion sizes are ginormous so order accordingly.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, amazing service Best experience in US and I have been to many persian restaurants!

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  10. Elliot

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude front of house staff with a very hectic and confusing entrance. An amazing server. Mixed drink was delicious. Food was mixed. The lamb merguez hummus and the grape leaves were very tasty. The lamb shank was flavorless but the fava bean-dill rice that came with it was yummy. The grilled meat was fine but nothing special and not worth the price. The baklava was dry. I left feeling very confused as to why this place is so popular and was so crowded. I certainly will not be returning. 

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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.8 stars by 2383 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
Google Map for Rumi's Kitchen - DC

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
  • Neighborhood
    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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