Award-winning

Rumi's Kitchen - DC

Name: Rumi's Kitchen - DC
Address: 640 L St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001-3615
Telephone: (202) 900-9106
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2421 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 79 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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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.

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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
Neighbourhood
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

What 2,421 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
4.7Service
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 an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding Persian food" and "incredible service." The kebabs and sea bass are highly recommended, alongside a diverse array of appetizers. Guests appreciate the generous portions and warm ambiance. Although the restaurant can get noisy, the vibrant atmosphere adds to its charm.

2,421 Reviews

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Usha
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Both food and the service was outstanding! Never had a waitstaff be so knowledge about the dishes and its ingredients! Sinayaa’s service was what took the experience to the next level. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!
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Ann
Charlotte
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very very good with decent service as well. Noise level is high so hard to carry on a conversation.
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Lauren
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a delicious experience with exceptional service and outstanding food. We felt very well taken care of. Can’t wait to come back!
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Ron
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, enchanting, electric, yet calming ambiance, delicious food
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Cynthia
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing. Rumi’s is my new fav in DC. The service was very good. They didn’t miss a thing. I didn’t appreciate a head nod when I thanked our server for water, etc. that is not a proper response.
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kerri
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had eaten at Rumi in June and absolutely loved it! We have been dying to go back and finally brought some friends for dinner this weekend. The food quality had dropped, the flavors not as bright and the portions were much smaller than the last time we visited. Was quite disappointed with our visit.
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Anya
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and good service. Great place to share food with friends and family.
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Bob
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff never disappoints! Food is always amazing.
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David
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They are master grillers. The fish and chicken was exceedingly moist and delicious. Kudos to the kitchen. The value is excellent-the quality surpasses more expensive restaurants. Finally Levantine cooking at its finest. Yes yes we really liked the food. Park directly next door in the underground parking. Run don’t walk.
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OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chenjeh kabab was amazing but Gorme sabzi sabzi was a bit salty.
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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.8 stars by 2421 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 79 times today

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
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.rumiskitchen.com/
Phone number
(202) 900-9106

Rumi's Kitchen - DC

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