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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   Mik

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Always consistent. Rumi’s is the best Persian restaurant in the US.
   

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   Anahita

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Amazing everything- food, service, ambience! Would highly recommend!
   

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   Yael VIP

   Philadelphia18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Outstanding! All around. Food, ambiance, service were all fantastic.
   

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   Kelly

   Philadelphia51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We were in DC at a conference for the weekend, and Rumi was walkable from our hotel. What an awesome experience. Very authentic. Excellent food and service! The portions were large, and we wished we did not have to leave the uneaten food, but we were heading out of town. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and accommodated our gluten-free dietary needs. If we lived nearby, this would be a regular place to visit!
   

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   Elena

   Madrid2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Good vibes, beautiful restaurant and astonish food
   

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   Mahmood

   Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Usually koobideh is done well at Rumi’s but part of it was under cooked.
   

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   Monique VIP

   Boise51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The food is exceptionally good and we all enjoyed our meals. The Chilean sea bass was a little undercooked though. The cocktails are tangy and good. The service was polite and efficient. The place is very busy and the noise level is loud but the atmosphere is fun and lively. I would not bring anyone with hearing issues. The food is the standout. The crowd is and eclectic mix.
   

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   Adam

   Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2025

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

   Great flavors, great proportions, amazing overall
   

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   Lisa

   Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2025

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

   The food and service were wonderful. It was our first visit but we will definitely return.
   

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    marcusr

    Baltimore / Maryland22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

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

    I was so hyped up but was quite let down! The furnishings and decor looks very tired! The service was average and the food was also average! A little bland. I was expecting something close to home cooked Persian food. For the price you pay it’s not acceptable! I may give them another try someday but truthfully I would rather go to another Persian restaurant and there are many in DC/VA pay half the price and get comparable quality and taste! Come in Rumi can do better!!
    

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