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

Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.9
4.9
2603 Reviews
$31 to $50
Persian
640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3615

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 116 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
  • 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 2,603 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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."
2,603 Reviews

  1. Jeremy

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food. Outstanding, yet unassuming service. Cozy and warm ambience. Outstanding dining experience.

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  2. Fariba

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great, prompt service on a Saturday night when the place was packed. All signs of good management. Will definitely come back whenever we happen to be in the area!

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  3. Kate

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We took our friends visiting from Chicago and we enjoyed our dinner and service. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our servers were very friendly and attentive. The wings app is lick your fingers delish! Also the cardamom cake was perfect end to our dinner.

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  4. Maryam

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, friendly service, beautiful ambience. Great all around!

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  5. Houman VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Persian cuisine in the U.S. with great service. The only complaint is their awkward seating assignments not being able to accommodate seating preferences by the hostess even with reservations.

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  6. Elizabeth VIP

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard was excellent! We had a great experience! Will be coming back.

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  7. Shirin VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manger Jack was so nice and welcoming. We loved the food and the service.

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  8. Marjan

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    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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  9. leila VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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  10. Stacy VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.9 stars by 2603 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 116 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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