We wandered in to Rumis on a really busy weekend at Avalon. They were able to seat us at the outside patio. I had the most melt in your mouth sea bass, and an over the moon and back kind of dessert. Amazing evening. This is a date night, take your work friends night, make it a regular reservation night kind of place. Make a reservation, they are always busy. read more

Avalon is always busy, so we decided to play it safe and make a reservation for an early weekend dinner. When we arrived, there was a bit of congestion at the front, and we had to wait for maybe 5 minutes before we were seated. Once we were sat, everything else was smooth sailing. Our server was very nice, and she took great care of the 6 of us! Rumi's is a nice place. High ceilings and mood lighting. Good food paired with great company. We started with the mirza ghasemi. It was nice and tomatoey with the smokiness from the eggplant coming through. I wouldn't say I liked it more than another place's though. The presentation of the food is pretty simple, but that does not detract from the taste. This is especially so with the chicken barg, which I found to be tender and filling, and the tomato with it was very juicy. I only wanted to order it because I saw that it was very popular here. Perhaps I should've went with the barg kabob since another friend swears by it and orders it every time. We ended with baklava, and wow! There was more filling than I normally get elsewhere, plus it was surprisingly not dry either. The filling really held itself well. There didn't seem to be much syrup on the plate, but the bottom layer did not disappoint either. It was hard to cut through as it soaked up all the sweetness. Altogether a delicious dessert. Probably near the top of the baklavas I've had. Also, if you get one of Rumi's sodas, like the peach soda, don't let it sit for too long. The lime and ice will dilute the flavor of the drink until all you can really taste is carbonated lime at the end. Whoops. read more

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Im a big fan of Persian food & so is my mom, it was a no brainer that we had to check out this place. Let's just say that Rumi's Kitchen exceded our expectations! Let's start of with how beautifully embellished the restaurant is. It's a refined fusion of modern elegance & old-world Persian heritage, that celebrates Persian hospitality & culture. You're greeted by the hostess that radiates warmth and geniality. Once seated you're gifted a complimentary starter Sabzi Plate that includes fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, Castelvetrano olives, crunchy radish, and premium walnuts. It also comes with side of freshly baked Persian flatbread. We ordered a plethora of dishes. Our favorite plates were the hummus [we paired with the mushroom add on], lamb chops, and the Adas Polo rice. Trust me get the Adas Polo rice, it absolutely mouthwatering. As for beverages there is a variety of curated cocktails that we tasted but my top pick had to be the Tehran Mule! As for desserts our favorite was the Persian ice cream sandwich, it has unique flavors with rose being one of them. So good! For parking they offer a combination of valet services and validated garage parking depending on which location you go. The dress code is business casual. It's a perfect place for any accession, I definitely am planning on coming back to try more dishes. Take my word and come check it out! Your taste buds will thank you! read more

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My group and I had placed a reservation a month in advance to celebrate a birthday so we were seated at a gorgeous table that seemed to be separated from the main dining which was very loud and bustling with people. I would strongly recommend reserving a table ahead of time as Rumi's can get very busy! We ordered the Mirza Ghasemi and it was pretty good. The eggplant dip had an intense smoky flavor that was well enjoyed. I got the chicken barg with the plain basmati rice (you can sub this for one of their more interesting rice options) and found the chicken to be okay. It was a little under seasoned. The wait staff bought the birthday baklava tray and it had 3 square baklavas and a scoop of ice cream. The baklava filling, which I think was pistachios, was so delicious and the baklava tasted fresh! The ice cream was cardamom flavored and paired really well with the sweet baklava! The waitress serving our table was amazing and knowledgeable as well. Overall, great experience but would skip the Chicken Barg. read more

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Well, I generally love Rumi's, at least the one in Sandy Springs. I used to like this one as well until I saw the recent health inspection score of 73. See the attached photo. I'm kind of not surprised, because when I ate there a few weeks ago, I thought the food was not quite as good as the Sandy Springs location. So, it does sound like they need a new manager at this location! I took a star off for the bad, very low, health inspection score. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Health inspection score of 73! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Great variety of delicious food whether appetizers or entrees. Very popular restaurant with a busy atmosphere in the suitable decor. Plan for using a valet as the parking in the area is limited or a short walk. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Shish kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

LOVED! customer service was great and my server Steven was AWESOME! He had really great customer service and food suggestions. He definitely help make my birthday feel amazing, special, and beautiful. I'll be back for sure. The ambiance was great. This was a solo birthday dinner and everything was amazing. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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A little disappointed after my recent experience at Rumi's Kitchen. I've dined there before and never had any issues, which made this visit even more surprising. We reserved a 7 PM table for a Friday night date night, and to our surprise, we were seated right away. The hosts were very cordial and welcoming. At first, we weren't sure who our server was until the manager came over and introduced themselves. As for the food, it arrived relatively quickly. I ordered the grilled wings, which are usually a must-have for me, but this time I was extremely disappointed with the taste. They honestly seemed like they were not fresh and may have been sitting in water for a while (I hope you get this). We mentioned this to our server, who apologized, but they didn't seem quite sure how to handle the situation and simply took the dish away. The bold flavors I've come to expect from other visits to Rumi's were noticeably lacking. While the food wasn't completely tasteless, the proteins felt much more bland compared to other Mediterranean restaurants in the area. This is clearly a very busy restaurant, and I've genuinely loved my experiences at Rumi's in the past. I hope this was just an isolated incident and not a sign that the restaurant's quality is being affected by how busy it has become. read more

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Rumi's Sandy Springs has had a gorgeous makeover--and the vibe? Still just as magical, if not better The earthy tones, soft hues, and warm lighting set just the right mood at Rumi's Kitchen The food? Absolutely brilliant as always--we happily stuck to our favorites: The Sharzeh Garden , Kashk Bademjoon, those addictive chicken wings, and the labneh with char-grilled cherry tomatoes For mains, the Chicken Barg with adas rice and the lamb kebabs never disappoint. And if you ask the family, the sea bass here is still the best on the menu. We also tried their s'mores dessert--beautifully presented and just as delicious. With a new dessert chef on board, you have to explore their sweet creations next time you visit! Highly recommend making a reservation before you go--it's always in demand read more

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The food was wonderful. It was very delicious. I loved the sirloin meat with the rice. The service was very friendly. The ambiance was beautiful. The outside was gorgeous. I highly recommend this restaurant! It was fantastic! read more

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Go to Rumi's for the vibes! Whether it's date night, out with friends, or celebrating something special, Rumi's in Avalon is something else. Very chic seating, intimate tables, and indoor/outdoor options. The food is decent. I didn't particularly like the hummus with beef (the hummus was incredibly bitter, like old olive oil was used). However the rest of the meal was tasty - particularly the kabobs, lamb chops, and rice. I love a tasty Persian rice with raisins, carrots, and saffron that balances nicely against the meat. During the winter this spot has heaters which work plenty well. It was 40F outside and we were toasty. read more

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https://www.reddit.com/r/alpharetta/s/5qz9vRxNUJ This place scored a 73 on a food inspection dated 9/10/26. The place should be shut down! Is the food good? Is the service good? Is it nice inside? How about is the food safe to eat? Apparently not! While this restaurant has been highly touted as having great food, customers probably didn't know it wasn't safe to eat. My recommendation is STAY AWAY if you want to stay healthy. There are plenty of options in the Alpharetta area. read more

Why this place is not 5 star rating shocks me! I am in town for work and this place was highly recommended by my client. I read the reviews and made a reservation on open table. There was nothing but early times but that was fine. There is a parking garage around the corner. Such a beautiful area, lots of shopping! Walked into the restaurant and it's beautiful, greeted promptly and was seated on a high top table. My server was really nice Peninnah, she suggested some items. Dinner comes with some pita bread, some feta, olives, other kind of vegetables. I also got the mushroom hummus (so delicious, silky smooth with mushrooms on top!). I probably would have been fine to have that for dinner. I got the chicken kabab, it came with a grilled tomato and rice. Tender, juicy, favorable chicken. Glass of Malbec. Food, atmosphere, service, all perfect. read more

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Some of the best, most flavorful food I have had in a while. Fun atmosphere too! Our waiter was fantastic. Service was definitely elevated. Will be back. read more

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I wanted to love this place based on all the recommendations but I felt the koobideh fell a bit flat with such lack in flavor. The rice was fine. Service was professional and great. The appetizer recommended labne was really good. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I was so looking forward to going to this new restaurant after really liking the other Rumi's that is currently under renovation. I'm sorry to say the other restaurant experience was SO MUCH BETTER. First, this place is SO NOISY!!! You could hardly hear yourself much less have a conversation. My chicken meal here at Avalon was overcooked, hard, not moist nor flavorful. The rice was good but the small amount of sauce on the rice was disappointing. The apps were the best part of the experience. The eggplant was perfection, smoky and delicious. The shrimp appetizer and shrimp meal was very good. Flavorful and tasty. The shrimp meal came with rice that was wonderfully seasoned with orange peel and other spices. Amazing. The cream brûlée was different. It was flavored with cardamon and earl grey tea. I liked it very much even if it was brown and had a different taste. The atmosphere was rated low because of the noise level. Holding a conversation was nearly impossible. read more

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We have tried coming here when in town before, but it was always busy - definitely recommend getting a reservation, esp on the weekends. Our waiter was very attentive and had great recommendations for us. The food itself was delicious. We debated for a bit on which appetizer to ge, but decided on the the lamb hummus. It was delicious. I could have eaten a whole meal of just that. I do want to try the mushroom hummus too - maybe next time. For dinner I had the Chinjeh Lubia Polo - and it was great. I really liked the garlic yogurt mixed with the beef kabob, rice, and the rice, which had a hint of cinnamon. I would definitely order that again. Overall, a very good experience and I can see why they stay busy. Hopefully we'll be back soon. read more

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Been here eight or so times over the past year and a half, and Rumi's never disappoints. If anything, it only gets better. It's always a great time dining there, and the food is consistently delicious. This is a place where I know the food will have me dancing in my seat and eating till I'm stuffed. The ambiance is clean, upscale, and bustling without being chaotic. Without a reservation, expect to wait 30 minutes to an hour to get seated. The complimentary bread is warm, soft, and so yummy, especially paired with the complimentary olives, feta, walnuts, and mint. I also love eating it with the Mirza Ghasemi (eggplant, tomato, garlic), and mushroom hummus. Note that this hummus is not your typical grocery-store hummus. It's richer, thicker, earthy, and has a much better texture. As for appetizers, the spicy shrimp are very large with a dry, parmesan-based sauce. As for the entrees, you can't go wrong. The lamb kabobs are flavorful, chicken kabob is especially juicy, and Soltani kabob has great texture. All the rices have a scoop of buttery yellow basmati rice on top which is delicious. Of the rices, the raisin & lentil basmati rice is my favorite. A few months ago they added mocktails to the menu. I've tried the AJ Mojito (good) and the Paradise (even better). Also note that if you're celebrating a birthday, they bring out a complimentary baklava with a candle on top. No question this place has better food than Delbar across the highway. It's consistently excellent, with thoughtful changes to the menu, and it's a place I keep coming back to for good reason. read more

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Location, service, & food was great for date night! From entering the space, loving the ambiance and decor, being seated within minutes, to ordering cocktails and entrees...a wonderful experience. read more

Definitely delicious, definitely crowded but worth. I think about the roasted cauliflower like everyday. Food is great, service is great 5 for 5 rumis yay! Almost forgot to mention ... SUPER GOOD COCKTAILS! read more

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Amazing. Best meal I have had in quite some time. Im actually unsure how we ordered, I think we ordered a few kabobs and shared, and each one was fantastic. We had the hummus starter which was also fabulous. Every kabob was tremendous, rice was delicious, grilled tomato perfect. Nice ambiance, service, and food. My new favorite restaurant! read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Ordered some kabobs and shared - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Great food, good service... but I hate the ambiance here if you dine in the interior space. It's extremely packed like a NYC diner... but whatever they've done to the acoustics makes it feel about 10x louder than normal. You can forget normal sound-level conversations. If the weather is nice, and you have the opportunity, get the outdoor table. Otherwise, grab your Loop earplugs. read more

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I came to this location after about 3 years and can say that it is still very consistent and delicious! The Avalon location is always crowded, but we were able to get a reservation for the same day we reserved. We were seated immediately after checking in. Food was delicious. They do have halal options on the menu, but I would definitely double check with the server to confirm which options are halal. I got the Chicken barg with half baghali (Lima bean) polo and half zereshk polo. To start, we got the kashk e bademjoon. Glad to return and see Rumis still is a classic Persian favorite read more

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The food is nothing short of outstanding. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. The saffron rice is fragrant and perfectly fluffy, pairing wonderfully with their tender, char-grilled kabobs that are cooked to perfection. The lamb and salmon options are particularly memorable--juicy, flavorful, and seasoned just right. Even the small plates, like the spreads and fresh-baked bread, are exceptional and set the tone for what's to come. Service is consistently attentive and professional without ever feeling rushed. Beyond the food, there's an attention to detail that elevates the entire dining experience--from the presentation to the ambiance. It feels like more than just dinner; it's an immersion into Persian-inspired hospitality and cuisine at its finest. read more

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Rumi's was amazing! While the service seemed a little slower than normal, I figured I just joined the post-church Sunday afternoon crown by accident. Our server was great regardless though and brought all of our refills and food out at a decent time. The food = amazing. I mean I don't him you can go wrong with anything in the menu. We started with the hot saffron wings and k loved the flavor by themselves. The sauce on the side was less impressive and just tasted like extra spicy buffalo sauce in my opinion. I wish the complimentary appetizers can with more salad/ toppings and less bread! I feel like I had double the bread for the amount of toppings. But it was still delicious. My main was the beef kebabs and wow! They're always a standout. The red seasoning goes great on the rice and this is a well rounded meal you can't go wrong with. Overall, lovely place and I would suggest going at a less busy lunch hour to get a smoother meal experience. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Came here before my flight back home.. the vibe is great, our server Jason was very to the point and explained everything very well! Gave us nice suggestions on how to approach our quick lunch and Rumi's didn't disappoint! Sea bass and salmon were exactly what we needed before flying home! read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Sea bass and salmon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

terrible food and service. the food was not fresh and meat was burned. service was slow. bathroom was dirty.

Had dinner with a friend who was in town visiting. It was a busy Friday night and there was a 45 min wait but we walked to another restaurant in the Avalon to have a drink while we waited. Anywho the drinks, appetizers and entrees were all good. Their bread is so good! Food: appetizers we had the wings and grilled shrimp. I had the Glimps of Paradi for my drink and my friend had a Mezcal Old Fashion. My drink was just ok but not strong enough for me. For entrees my friend had the Chicken Barg and I had the Chinjen Lubia. Both entrees were great! Rumi's always delivers! read more

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We dined at Rumi's Sunday night. We miss the Sandy Springs location terribly and finally decided we couldn't wait any longer so drove up to the Avalon. Reservations are strongly recommended! It is quite busy there and I'm not a huge fan of long wait lists though the hostesses appeared to be managing seating people quite well despite the crowd. They have several outdoor tables with heat lamps which people appeared to be enjoying. Service- our waitress was great. Thoughtful, attentive and very positive energy. We never wanted for anything. She was very proactive and anticipated our every need. Dining room- the room is large but not too loud. Despite being very busy we were able to carryon a conversation and enjoy our meal. Food- they have wings at this location so we tried them. Meh. They are ok but I doubt I would order them again. Nothing special. The eggplant dip here (kashk badenjoon) is my favorite food. It is absolutely wonderful. Being my favorite Persian food I have ordered it is several restaurants across Atlanta and I assure you, this is the best one! We had the shish kabob, the chicken barg, and the koobideh kabobs. You have several options for rice here but I always get the shirin rice. It has orange peel, barberries, nuts etc and is absolutely a joy to eat. I could skip the kabobs and just eat this! We also had dessert. The baklava is nice. It is served with a small scoop of cardamom ice cream that is absolutely delicious. Yes, I am very anxiously awaiting the reopening of the sandy springs location but until that happens the Avalon Rumi's is a wonderful spot to satisfy my cravings. read more

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I talk about this place all the time. Amazing food, love the decor and ambiance. The chicken kebabs and charred tomatoes are absolutely divine. Can't wait to go back the next time I'm in ATL. read more

Rumi's Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant serving Persian food. It is a chain that has locations across Georgia, although the one in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta (this one) are my favorites! The interior is gorgeous and the service is great, although it can take a while for the entree to get to you. It can also get busy here so make sure to book a reservation. We got the Lamb Shank and Chicken Barg. My boyfriend thought the Lamb Shank was okay... it was tender but not a lot of meat. The rice that it came with also had a pickle-y taste that was interesting to him. He said it tasted "outdated" or "medieval." I got the Chicken Barg (my go-to here) and it was just as juicy, tender, and delicious as it was at the other Rumi's Kitchens I have been to. The rice paired well with it. Overall, I love this place!!! Definitely one of my favorite spots to eat at in Georgia. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Lamb Shank and Chicken Barg - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This was my first time dining in at this particular location. We made a reservation on a weekday, Wednesday for 8pm. When we arrived, the place was packed! We had to wait for about 10+ minutes before we were able to get seated. There aren't that many options for vegans/vegetarians on the menu, but what we ordered was very delicious. As far as the ambience goes, the place is very nice. The decor, seating arrangements (although slightly a little tight), service were very excellent. read more

Went again and the hostess was so rude, we left. It was like she didn't want us to be seated.

Yum! Really enjoyed all the food we ordered here! The service and food were excellent. My favorite was definitely the chicken. It was so flavorful and so tender! The shrimps were good as well, very fresh and decently sized. We also got some great rice recommendations from our server and I'm glad we experimented and tried different rices. The beef was super tender as well, just wish there were more for the price. I felt like there were more vegetables in the skewer than beef. Overall, the food and service were good and can't wait to be back. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Great place in Avalon complex. Ordered chicken Barq - tender, flavorful, juicy and amazing grilled kabobs from chicken breast with the side of saffron rice. Absolutely fantastic ! Service was nice and after Antico's Pizza, it is my next go-to place. Good to get a reservation unless you don't mind waiting. read more

Went there last night for my birthday. The ambiance was awesome, the food was fantastic! Service was great and the bathrooms were clean and very nice. Going back next week. Definitely a place to go on a regular basis!!!!! N read more

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We came here for a family member's birthday expecting a nice experience, especially for how expensive this restaurant is, but it ended up being extremely disappointing. There was no effort made for the birthday at all -- just a quick "happy birthday," then the check and goodbye. I ordered the salmon because I had heard it was soft and practically crumbles in your mouth, but mine was completely overcooked and very disappointing. What really ruined the night, though, was the condition of the restroom area. Before dinner, I went to wash up and found what appeared to be poop on the floor. For a restaurant at this price point, that is completely unacceptable and honestly disgusting. Seeing that before eating ruined the entire dinner experience for me and my family. Overall, it felt like a waste of money and not at all the experience we were expecting. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Salmon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Really dismissive wait staff. We came in for lunch and asked for a table, and the hostess immediately seemed annoyed that we had arrived. I understand there may have just been a rush, but in a customer-facing job it's not pleasant to make customers feel like an inconvenience for coming in. We were seated outside pretty quickly, but because it was very hot and we were directly in the sun, we asked if it would be possible to move to another table. When we asked our waiter, he told us to go ask the hostess ourselves. I've never had a waiter respond that way before. I expected him to check for us and let us know if moving was possible. We ended up asking the hostess directly, and to her credit, she did move us to another table. However, the overall attitude from the staff still felt cold and unwelcoming. We were really excited to try the food, but ultimately decided not to stay because we didn't feel comfortable spending money somewhere we weren't being treated as paying customers. read more

I love Mediterranean food and am becoming more comfortable with Persian food. We had dinner here last night with dear friends as a double date. I love the ambiance of the location and it is very popular. Even on a Friday night, parking was pretty easy. The appetizers were great and I loved the salmon entree. The salmon portion was the largest I've seen at a restaurant in recent memory. I didn't eat much of the rice or the tomato. I'd definitely return. Our server, Lauren, was great abc was very kind and appropriately attentive. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Salmon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I loved and enjoyed my experience at Rumis! The food, decor, service, and experience was 5/5. I walked and was quickly escorted to my seat. My waiter as very knowledgeable about the popular dishes ordered and so we did just that. Ordered! Kashk Badenjoon - subtle, salty, and flavorful. 4/5 Green tahini humus - 5/5 nutty and delicious Roasted cauliflower and shallot torshi - 5/5 this was my favorite appetizer out of the 3. With the citrusy lemon and crunch from the cauliflower, this was a great dish Barg Kabob 5/5 - tender, well season, and flavorful beef that had me screaming for more. Lamb Kabob 5/5 - tender, and cooked to a perfect medium. This was one of the better lamb kabobs I've had and the flavor was evident Overall really loved my experience here and would come back. read more

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