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

2456 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 116 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 2,456 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
District of Columbia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rumi's Kitchen in DC offers an exquisite Persian dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its flavorful dishes like the Chilean sea bass and "amazing koobideh kabobs," it consistently impresses with generous portions. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "knowledgeable staff" ensure a memorable visit.

2,456 Reviews

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Steve
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food - 2nd visit and 5-star - repeat visit worthy !
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Isabella
Frankfurt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible!! The restaurant aesthetic is very chic and enjoyable. Service was great and waiters were helpful. Definitely recommend and I will be returning!
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OmAr
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ! ……………………………. ……………………………. ……………………………. …………………………….
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Kathy
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service and excellent food! Can’t wait to visit Washington again so I can visit on my return .
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aziz
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place ! Will be coming here three time in our five days stay in Washington !
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Leah
VIP
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible experience at Rumi’s Kitchen DC (our favorite Rumi’s location!). Our server, Saniyaa, was absolutely fantastic—so warm, friendly, and professional. Her kindness truly elevated our evening. Every dish and drink we tried was phenomenal. My husband couldn’t stop talking about how excited he is to visit again. Thanks for such a great experience!
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Scott
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Wonderful Persian food with many options. Strong wine list.
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Kanav
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , professional wait staff, great ambience
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Pany
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Rumi’s multiple times. Quality of food, service, cocktails and environment never fails to wow us!! We bring everyone there!! Thank you!
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Marjan
Washington DC
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a 7:30 reservation for 8 I had made months in advance. We didn’t get seated until 8. Not acceptable. The GM did come to the table and apologize and brought us a bottle of champagne which was a nice gesture. However, I got home and looked at the receipt and not only did they tax me on the champagne that was comped but they took the 20% gratuity also out of the total which included the champagne cost. Not good practice and I will be calling the GM about it. We love Rumi’s and have been there a dozen times. This just doesn’t sit well with me. If it’s a system issue, it really needs to be looked at. Don’t bring a complementary champagne bottle and then tax and tip on it.
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Rumi's Kitchen - DC is rated 4.8 stars by 2456 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

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 116 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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