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

2430 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 72 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 2,430 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.

2,431 Reviews

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Will
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rumi’s is a favorite in DC. Love the food. Service is great. It’s a guaranteed good time.
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C
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply excellent. A great place to get away with friends and enjoy some of the best Mediterranean food in the DMV!
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Cheriss
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rumi’s food hasn’t disappointed! This was my 6th visit, 4th at this location. The food is amazing! Well seasoned and so much variety! The Chilean sea bass is my favorite. I had a table reservation, was waiting at the bar they were running behind on the tables. Chris at the bar was wonderful! Give that man a raise! He was so knowledgeable and his recommendations were on point! I decided to stay at the bar for dinner. Chris had great service, was friendly and professional! He made the experience even better!
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Kristin
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was on point.
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Maryam
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing Persian food and fabulous service.
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Kelli
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an excellent experience! Highly recommend every aspect of this restaurant. The food, service , ambience & value! All perfection.
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Beth
Baltimore
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing experience at Rumi’s Kitchen! What a perfect place to celebrate Christmas Eve!
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Bahaa
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One of our order missed and delivered late after our remind. They persist to pick dishes and glass up and they came to the desk repeatedly. Appetizers didn't refill. It can be asked at least before picking up
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Usha
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
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 on December 22, 2024
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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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.8 stars by 2430 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 72 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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