Excellent food . Everything we ordered was delicious and 5 star. Our server, Joseph was exceptional. He was on top of everything. Was checking on us every few minutes . He is a 5 star server . read more

We had an unforgettable birthday party with free dessert. The environment was great, with a lot of people together and a good atmosphere. The food was not expensive, tasted good, and the service was superb! read more

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I came here to have a drink before I went to the concert what I can say is their air conditioner is broken so it gets really hot in there. It was raining really bad outside but overall this place was really nice aside from the fact they need to fix their air service was perfect. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I've never had to wait long at all to get another drink. read more

We decided to sit outside for a nice ambiance because the inside was too cold and too loud for us. Service: on point Food: Starters: - grilled shrimp appetizer - yogurt duo - roasted mushroom hummusiya - falafel - shirazi salad Entree: - chicken barg - shrimp kabob - chinjeh Lubia polo Everything was so amazing!!! All of entrees are large portioned so you can expect to share or order less so it doesn't go to waste. read more

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

I believe that this is one if not "THE ONE" best middle eastern foods available in Atlanta. Call me a liar! well, actually call me over foe dinner! because I know that I will enjoy it. I brought here a friend for dinner to celebrate her birthday . The hostess were very friendly and they kept my reservation even when I was 20 minutes late. THANK YOU! We were seated and we had a great waitress. Diana with an "A" at the end was phenomenal! Very friendly, very attentive and excellent customer service skills. We asked her for a few tips and/or suggestions and she knew what we were looking for. We both ordered the lamb shank and OH MY GOSH! It was delicious! They make their own bread and the humus, falafel are to fight for! Make sure you get the last bite! For dessert we had a creme brûlée and it was really good. What made it better it was the candle that Diana with an "A" at the end put on it. If you are looking to be pampered during your dining experience, this is your place! You are welcome! You can thank me later! read more

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One of my all-time favorite restaurants. Food is always fresh and uniquely made even though traditional Persian food is served. Service is awesome especially if you get a seat at the bar. Drinks are clever, enticing and matched to food. Problem here is it is loud--sit outside if weather allows and restaurant pace is extremely volatile since so many ppl come in to eat. Eat early or very late. read more

I love the food here I normally get the Soltani kabob and I'm obsessed with the Kashk Badenjoon ( fried eggplant app)

Rumi's kitchen was amazing. The food, service and ambiance was excellent! We ordered the shish, lamb and salmon kabob along with hummus as an appetizer. Drinks were also very good. Great cocktails and wine selection. 10/10. No notes. Great staff! read more

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My wife is middle eastern, and cooks that food quite well. Nevertheless, we were in the mood for that cuisine, and Rumi's kept coming up when we searched. It's located in a shopping area, and parking isn't easy, but it's worth it. Staff is very friendly, and professional. Atmosphere is busy, yet elegant. Now for the food: we started with falafel with torshi. Delicious, and done to perfection. Wife ordered shish kabob, and I ordered soltani kabobs, and a side of toshi. Both dishes came with saffron basmati rice, which was done better than any rice I've had,(and I've had alot). Both kabob dishes were full of flavor, and done perfectly as well. We finished our meal with Darjeeling crème brûlée. It was amazing. The entire meal was outstanding. I highly recommend Rumi's. read more

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Great food, service, and an exciting atmosphere at Rumi's. Solid and consistent dining experience over the years here too. Highly recommended! read more

This restaurant is amazing! All of the food we ordered was superb. Don was a wonderful server and was super attentive. Can't wait to come back! read more

Great place, great appetizers, ok service, not very punctual. Had reservations for 845, we were sat down at almost 930. Sat outside which was nice. You can enjoy the cooler evening weather and see the sunset. Our waitress started off great, but after appetizers she's never came back to take our order. We ran out of pita, she was nowhere to be found and no one seemed to look over when we were trying to catch their attention. They could probably use Bussers if they're not looking to hire more waiters. Finally got her attention and placed our order after we had finished the apps. Had the labne, lamb hummus and shirazi salad. All were perfectly condimented and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. The lamb was the best of all. Salad was refreshing. For main entrees we had the shish kabob and the Chilean sea bass. The rices they came with were insipid. Didn't care for them at all. The meat and sea bass were also ok. Not condimentes enough for the type of food they are selling which was a bit of a disappointment. Great glass of Sancerre did the trick. Super refreshing and perfect for the ocasión. But I'm inclined to say that this place is probably best for a drink and dips read more

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Came here for my anniversary and had great food with excellent service. Thank you Rowan!

Food - Service - Ambience ... Exceptional! Portions of food are enormous and absolutely delicious! read more

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Went to a party which was catered by Rumi. It was amazing across the board! There were appetizers, mostly dips with pita, and all were quite flavorful. The dinner was amazing. I'm sure the restaurant is even better. When visiting again, will definitely go again. read more

First of all, the food here is delicious! We came on a Sunday around lunch time. We did not have a reservation and it was a busy day but they found a table and seated us within ten minutes anyways. We got our appetizers very quickly and they were so good we almost forgot to order food. We ended up using a lot of our silverware for the appetizers and our waitress took all of the dirty ones and replaced them with new ones. While she was replacing them she noticed that one of us was left handed and she moved his silverware to the left side. We all thought that was pretty awesome customer service. The restaurant was full and lively. All in all everything was so good and the portions were pretty big by the way. We ended up taking a lot of food home and it was great for extra meals. 10 out of 10 for me! read more

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Let's update because we went with the kids last night. It was a Tuesday night and we had to go to the Apple store, instead of Marlows or the usual we wanted to try something new so we took the kids to Rumis Walked and got a patio table at 6:00pm on a Tuesday night. The review is to show what somewhat adventurous kids but still pretty picky will eat a Rumis (mine anyway) We got a salad and corn ribs for them. They had some of my barg and rice. Surprisingly they ate a lot!!!!! read more

We ran a little late but they still reserved our table. From entering the restaurant with smiling hosts to the awesome service and food I would definitely recommend Rumi's Kitchen. No fancy cold plated foods made with tweezers! Just good portioned delicious food. We started off with lamb hummus and their shrimp appetizers. Both were delicious. They also give us a small plate of feta, walnuts, mint, olives, etc and some pita bread. Also delicious. The entrees were excellent. We ordered Seabass and Shish Kabob. So good! But for the overall experience we give it a 10/10 because of the service. Our server Irving was one of the best! Very helpful with menu selections. Made my wife's birthday a great meal. read more

There is a reason this place is always slammed! It's so good, I find myself craving it all the time. We went to Rumi's for date night and got the Chilean sea bass. It was cooked to buttery perfection! I got the Abaloo rice (pink with cherries) and I know it may sound like an odd combination, but it was a great pairing! The cocktails are nice too. I chose one with jalapeños and it was refreshing and slightly spicy. Our server was attentive, friendly, and always there to refill drinks. We will be back again and again! read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Spicy cocktail was perfect for a warm day! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Hot humid evening. Started to rain. There is no waiting area so we just stood by somebody's table inside. The restaurant was probably 85° no fans. No ac. Very uncomfortable!! and it was really packed. Food was good. Wine was served warm. $500 later, I don't plan on going back. read more

We had a fantastic experience for our first time at Rumi's kitchen!! I have been wanting to try it for a while now on the advice of several friends and I'm so glad I finally got here. Major downside was due to its location in the Avalon shopping center, and the time of year being Christmas. It was next to impossible to find a parking spot! Normally, I don't mind walking, but it was so cold out last night. However, all that was forgotten once we got inside the ambience and decor was very nice. We got seated right away because I made a reservation two weeks prior for the four of us. We ordered family style and had plenty to share! Our waiter was so helpful and explaining everything since it was our first time, he helped us create a nice variety to try. Everything was fabulous from the appetizers, the entrées and the desserts. Also, the cocktails were very different and interesting. We will be back just at a less busy time of year. read more

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Delicious food as always at a fave spot, Rumi's. You can't go wrong here. I will say service was just okay, Our waitress, a younger lady, wasn't very talkative and seemed annoyed to be working. Otherwise, I highly recommend. read more

After falling in love with DC's Rumi's Kitchen, I was unbelievably excited to find another location in Avalon when I visited Alpharetta. We ordered a healthy portion of their appetizers / tastes and entrees / feasts, and I would happily order every single item again -- each one was near perfection. We started the meal with a smattering of their small plates -- my favorite was absolutely the roasted mushroom hummus, which was delightfully rich and creamy but had a wonderful umami kick from the roasted mushrooms and a slight crunch from the pine nuts. It was also the perfect dip for the lemony, herby, roasted cauliflower, the perfectly crispy falafel, or the perfectly grilled shrimp. I'm genuinely obsessed with their corn ribs -- it was so fun to crunch into the corn, and the sweet kernels perfectly contrasted against the savory, lightly spicy jalapeno butter and black seed dukkah. For a bit of lighter fare, the shirazi salad and spinach / date salad were both phenomenal -- the shirazi salad's lemon vinaigrette was a great balance of acidic and slightly sweet, and the spinach and date salad had a wonderful touch of sweetness from the date dressing. We were feeling quite full from all the amazing starters, but we still had to check out their feasts! The server highly recommended the Chilean sea bass, and I'm so happy that we listened to her -- it was super flakey and buttery, and was honestly one of the best, most fall-apart-in-your-mouth bites of fish I've ever had in my life. It went wonderfully with the saffron and onion, and also had a light char on the outside that was the perfect balance against the soft, tender inner flesh. We also ordered a few of their vegetable kabobs, which were delightfully roasted and had a fantastic char, with a great smoky flavor that you can really only get from a live fire. The rest of the table also enjoyed a variety of meat dishes, including the lamb shank, shish kabob, and lamb rack, about which they all had nothing but amazing things to say! Rumi's Kitchen -- whether in DC, Atlanta, or Houston -- has solidified itself as one of my favorite Persian restaurants, with its incredible cooking, phenomenal service, and upbeat, energetic vibes. And the Alpharetta location is no different -- truly can't recommend giving them a try enough! read more

My husband and I met new friends for dinner at Rumi's Kitchen at the Avalon (it's their favorite location). We had a wonderful time and meal! It was our first time having Persian food, so it was a fun, new experience. I love the vibe of the restaurant. They have thriving fiddle leaf fig trees all over the place! It was very busy on a Sunday night. I ordered the Love & Poetry cocktail (vodka, peach & citrus), and it was very tasty / pretty sweet. My husband ordered the Old Fashioned. They brought out warm pita bread with a plate of accoutrements (cheese, herbs, olives, walnuts). The bread was so good that we asked for more. I ordered the salmon with saffron basmati rice, and it was amazing. The salmon was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor. My husband ordered the shish kabob, and it was also delicious. It is on the pricier side. For two meals and two drinks, the total was $105. So this will definitely be a special occasion restaurant for us, but we look forward to returning! read more

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I have been several times for over 7 years ,but didn't right a review. Rumi's is consistent in quality food and service.First time coming on Saturday night in a long while. It was busy but service was not compromised. I typically get the salmon or chicken kabobs and shirin rice add in the tomatoes and spice. I had an expresso martini for my cocktail and it was perfect. read more

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

I came here about 2 months ago with my boyfriend for his birthday. We had the most fabulous meal at what I believe to be a reasonable price. First, they crafted me a cucumber martini at my request, which was delectable. They came with a complementary small plate, including delicious cheese, olives, herbs, nuts, etc. We ordered the Shirazi salad and roasted eggplant as appetizers, both were OUT OF THIS WORLD. My boyfriend and I split the lamb chops and asked for a side of the tzatziki and a side of the green sauce to go with them. Sucking on the lamb lollipops was actually heavenly. They were perfectly cooked, juicy, flavorful, and I still dream about them. Our server was so wonderful. He came and used a crumb scraper to clean off the table. He always kept our water glasses full. He satisfied our requests when asking for extras. He made our meal so wonderful. He came by the table, exactly as often as he needed to and was very friendly. Since it was my boyfriend's birthday, we got a free baklava dessert with the most delicious, savory ice cream I've ever had. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and have. It feels like a very luxury experience at a price point that I find affordable for what you're getting keep in mind, we only got one drink and shared an entrée (but it was the most expensive entrée). If you were going to get multiple drinks, many appetizers, and each get your own meal with sides, this place could quickly become out of price range. Overall, this place is perfect for a date night, with a dark ambience and Persian - style seating with pillows. The service is outstanding, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere is comfortable. read more

Amazing food! Great service! The people they hire are worth the wait. Good conversation and insight!

I came w a party of three, and I ordered the mirza ghasemi (smoked eggplant), lamb kabob, and white chocolate cardamom cake - TASTE: 5/5 - I've had Persian food a few times before, and it's always been excellent. Loved the smoked eggplant w tomato and garlic. My lamb sirloin was tasty, and the cardamom-strawberry pairing of the cake was a perfect ending TEXTURE: 5/5 - the smoked eggplant was thick and creamy, the lamb was tender, the lentils and raisins added nice contrast to the rice plus the side of roasted tomato, and creamy sarshir ice cream topped the cake PRICE: 4/5 - totally reasonable prices on the menu given the quality of the meal SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - was completely stuffed by the end SERVICE: 4/5 - originally walked in at 6:30pm on a Tuesday and witnessed how packed the place was. We made a reservation for 6:30pm the next day instead. Our waitress was helpful and the service wasn't too slow ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - a classy and bustling space w large, lush plants. Appreciate the opportunity to celebrate Iranian food PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of parking at Avalon read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Clockwise: Darjeeling crème brûlée, white chocolate cardamom cake, and baklava - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Everything about our experience tonight was wonderful. From the bar to the dining room, the service was friendly, attentive and helpful without being at all overbearing. We never felt rushed. The pace was perfect for our group. Everything we ordered in our party of 6 was phenomenal. Certainly, no one left hungry. Haley, our server was awesome. I lived in Atlanta for 20+ years before moving away a couple of years ago. I can't believe I had never tried this restaurant. I look forward to going again the next time I'm in Atlanta. read more

This restaurant has great food quality, and I look forward to trying something new every time I visit. It also offers wonderful scenery. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for the food alone. However, my experience was unfortunately tainted from the start. I took my family to this restaurant for an outing, but our night was disrupted the moment we walked in. I witnessed a young woman--who I assume was in management--berating a young host to the point where the host appeared to be holding back tears. Not only was this difficult to watch, but it also left a poor impression of the restaurant. This was quite unfortunate, as my family and I otherwise enjoyed the dining experience. read more

Food and service is outstanding. We sat outside because the restaurant was too hot . Lamb , sea bass and chicken bar are all phenomenal. Portions are very large, this is an outstanding value. I haven't had food or service this good in a long time. read more

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

The best Persian place I have ever been to. We were a group of 7 people and ordered a great variety of appetizers. Everything was unique and delicious. We ordered lamb kebabs and fish for main course and everything was on-point. Absolutely lovely and will try to go back if I ever get a chance. The service was really great. I remember we tipped the waiter on the final check and he came back with the check to point out that there was a 20% gratuity that was already charged on the final bill and he just wanted to double confirm if we have not seen that. Very impressive. read more

Rumi's Kitchen is a victim of its own success. The place was popping at the seams for a Thursday lunch, despite there being no lunch menu. Much too crowded and noisy-- so much so that I left with a headache. Half the bread wasn't up to par, but the feta cheese and olives were tasty. Food was good, but not worth the noise and crowds. read more

I had heard so many great things about this place I was very excited to try it finally. We didn't have reservations but were seated immediately on the heated patio. Some of the heaters were not working so it was a little chilly for a good portion of our service until they fixed the heaters. Morgan was our waitress although very nice, she seemed very scatterbrained and overwhelmed and kept forgetting to bring us things. Our table ordered an appetizer at her suggestion which was really good but we were confused with the side plate of cheese and herbs because no one explained, and the bread was burnt and crispy which we didn't like. We were hungry so no time to really wait another 20 minutes for replacement. Our appetizer was the Mirza Ghasemi, which is roasted eggplant, and very tasty. For my entree, I chose the Lamb Kabob, and took out the rice and substituted for grilled vegetables. It was amazing and so flavorful, I would definitely recommend. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Lamb Kabob with grilled vegetables - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Nice spot for a Persian meal. The staff is super friendly and helpful if you are not familiar with Persian cuisine. They have a comprehensive drink menu with some house creations. The Lebneh appetizer was great with warm Syrian bread. I had the chicken barg which was seasoned beautifully and so tender. Get the Rumi yogurt as a side for your meat. Your taste buds will thank you. Beware the only parking offered is valet but they do take credit cards for it. read more

Alpharetta location: this place is definitely the best Mediterranean food and one of the best restaurant in Georgia. This place gets packed pretty quickly. I really enjoyed my Seabass because it was buttery and flakey. Becareful with the rice because I almost caught myself eating 2 servings for 1 person. I'll def be returning here soon & I highly recommend read more

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My wife and I had dinner at Rumi's kitchen tonight and sat at an outdoor table. The ambiance was amazing with the perfect crisp evening and the table heaters with Avalon as the backdrop. The service was impeccable! Every recommendation was spot on and the attention to detail by our server, Bella H., was amazing! The food was over the top good. We began with the hummus and pita bread and it was so fresh! I had the lamb rack with rice with raisins. I was uncertain about the rice but now I can't imagine rice any other way. My wife had chicken kabobs that were amazing as well! Highly recommend Rumi's! read more

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

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. All the food and drinks are amazing! The salmon kebab and filet kebab are to die for. The labne and eggplant appetizers are so good. Service is always excellent too! read more

One of Avalons most hit restaurant! This Persian/Lebanese restaurant is a gem. By looking at the restaurant you'll think "where do I sit?" But there is plenty of seating inside, as well as outside (they provide heaters outside in the cold). They usually take reservations but it fills up quick! You can even walk in, but you might have to wait. Luckily I walked in with 4 people and we only had to wait 10 mins for them to set up our table outside. The food is so good! The pictures don't do justice but honestly, from appetizers to main course. You will be satisfied. They also provide complimentary pita and a olive/walnut/arugula plate. They have a variety of options to choose from. Also, try their cocktails! They are so unique. If you have something to celebrate, this is the perfect spot! If you just want to go out for a fancy night, definitely try this place! read more

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Food- Always good, tempted properly and timely delivery (kudos to the kitchen staff). My favorite dish is the sea bass, with a filet kabob in the side and extra chilli chutney. The salmon is also very tasty. Service- Devin and Victor are the best bartenders. Very attentive and knowledgeable of the entire menu. They can describe flavors and textures in dishes, which is a huge plus! They are both very welcoming and make the experience that much more enjoyable. Ambiance- Clean and comfortable. I appreciate how quickly the bar staff clears away discarded dishes. They don't have issues with fruit flies like some other neighboring spots in Avalon. The bathrooms are ALWAYS clean so I get to take selfies I really like the soap they use, it doesn't dry out my hands. read more

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