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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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in the area!!!! Our server, Richard, was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, and gave amazing suggestions for pairings and starters. We were celebrating our anniversary and my husband’s birthday, and the server made our occasion super special. We can not wait to return. Thank you Richard and the Rumi’s staff, and chefs!
   

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   D VIP

   Washington DC27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I had reserved a table for two. We were sat in the bar area and we sat side by side. How they call that a table is beyond me. We couldn’t even have a conversation. These tables should be for walk ins only. Not for anyone who took the time to reserve a table. They quickly switched us to a better table by the kitchen. Food was delicious.
   

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   Marion

   Western NC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Overall exceptional service and food . Upholds the value and reputation of the original Sandy Springs location
   

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   Melanie

   Tulsa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was my second time here and the rest of our party's first time. The food here is excellent, the service was fantastic, I love the ambiance both inside and outside. I can't wait to come back!
   

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   MasDixFoodie9

   Washington DC36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food, drinks and service was outstanding! We can’t wait until the next time we go.
   

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   Ardi VIP

   Washington DC24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Amazing Persian food and excellent service. Highly recommend!
   

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   Joseph

   Washington DC6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food (kabobs) were delicious but the Lamb shank was not . It was too much fat on the lamb jeopardizing the flavor as my friend that was visiting complained badly . He is a world traveler and a foodie . Other than that it was fine. In case I take someone for dinner I will not recommend this dish .
   

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   Narges

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   I absolutely loved the food! It reminded me of the best flavors of Iran. Delicious, authentic, and full of warmth. A truly wonderful experience!
   

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   CharlesB VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Horrible wait for 7:30 reservation- seated at 8:00, arrived at 7:20 Manager apologized and comped wine, but still not great way to handle reservations Happened previously in October as well
   

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    Scott VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

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

    For context my visit was a busy Saturday night, and unfortunately for my visit my group had to wait over an hour to be sat for our reservation. The restaurant had clearly allowed too many reservations. To add to this, many, many tables were sitting at their tables already paid up, and not being turned over which made things worse. You cannot do both, and sadly the wait was so bad that even the small deduction from the check could not save things.
    

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