Rumi's in Sandy Springs is one of our favorite restaurants. Their Fattoush salad and the roasted salmon are excellent! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there yesterday. Our server, Dani, provided superb service and helped make our visit such a joy! Thank you Dani! :) The one and only change I would make would be the music choice as it was a little too club-ish for our taste. Other than that...fantastic as always! read more

Pros - I sat the bar and the service was really quick and good. I enjoyed the bread, the eggplant tomato dip, sample olives and walnuts and the house wine. Cons- the Cucumber tomato salad and the falafel were so passé. I'll come back here only if I am in a hurry and looking to get in a quick meal. read more

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

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I heard so much about this place. It had really good reviews. Got there, service was quite nice and got a drink at the bar. It was really good. I forgot which cocktail it was. One of those lady drinks. Got seated with my large party and the place was damn hot. With a fully packed place they went cheap on the air. I had to tell the waiter it was super warm. He got the air on but it helped only a little. I stopped ordering drinks because it only kept me really warm. Loss for them as I was really enjoying the cock tails. Ordered beef kabob which was filet mignon, medium rare. Cooked to the right temp but it wasn't seasoned. Tender but tasteless. What a tragedy. I heard the rice was usually really good too and I love love love long grain rice / pilaf. It was also mediocre. My friend ordered the chicken and it was super dry. One small piece you needed a glass of water to accompany because the chicken sucked all the saliva out of your mouth. She was also very disappointed. Sad to say this would not be a place I'd recommend or come back to. Stars for the drinks and service. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Filet mignon beef kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Couple friends have suggested Rumi's Kitchen to me. I got to try it with 3 friends on a week night. We planned to meet up at 6:30pm but traffic was bad and everyone arrived 10-15min late. I had a reservation on OpenTable and it wasn't that busy at the time so we were seated right away. Ambiance: very pretty and upscale inside with plants and fountains. The plates were beautiful and fun colored. Service: we were having a bit of hard time deciding what to order so our server might've just given us more time on things but it also felt like we weren't being attended to. Food: the food did not disappoint. I didn't love my entree but my friend's steak kabob was definitely delicious. I substituted rice with roasted vegetables which was worth it for the up charge. The favorite of the night for me was however our appetizer eggplant dip. It was delicious! Parking: complimentary valet. I did give tips of course though. I am not a fan of places that is valet only and it did take a minute for us to get our cars at the end of the night. However I think because of the location and how busy they are, there needed to be valet. Overall I think it was a fun experience as you can see their open kitchen a bit. There were tables for larger parties and might be a fun place to have a birthday dinner or a special occasion. Plan for the traffic, potential crowd, and valet parking however. read more

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I was told by a friend to checkout Rumi's kitchen They did not disappoint I ordered the falafel and hummus also the roasted salmon it was delicious also ordered the Tehran mule also delicious The service from the staff was very good there is only one draw back it is very loud but I would recommend this place to all my friends There are hundreds of restaurants in Atlanta that fall short but Rumi's kitchen is fabulous Can't wait for the one in midtown to open read more

It's always truly a delicious meal and the portions are generous with leftovers on everyone's plate. My issue dining at Rumi's is that I feel I'm always trying to scream over the music to speak with the people at my table and I can barely hear what they are trying to scream at me. So, while the food is wonderful, dinner conversation just can't easily happen. For the high price I'm paying, I just don't enjoy dining at the restaurant and likely won't return any more. read more

Food was excellent and service was even better. Our server was Hellen and she was amazing.

Rumi's is my new favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I don't say these things lightly. But really, it's amazing. Okay, so who is Rumi? According to their website, Jelaluddin Rumi is one of the most famous and well-read poets in the world. Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet whose visions, words, and life teaches how to reach inner peace, happiness, and love. I can say that I have experienced all three of these things after a meal at Rumi's. Atmosphere: spacious, inviting, diverse. Walls of wine bottles, wooden table tops. Welcoming, non-stuffy, good enough for a birthday/wedding, business meeting, or a casual date. I saw everything from slacks and suits to jeans. Service: Everyone is professional and friendly and happy to explain any menu item Food: All tables start with a complimentary plate of walnuts, fresh juicy olives, fresh feta cheese, mint and basil leaves. This stuff is delicious. Either nibble individually, or wrap up the items in some mint leaves for a tasty treat. I've had: -Barg Kabob beef tenderloin, saffron basmati rice, roasted tomato. ( extremely tender, juicy, and delicious. The rice is great but I like to swap it out for my favorite rice: Shirin, which has orange zest, barberry, pistachio, almond. Yummmm. - Chilean Sea Bass roasted tomato, dill & fava bean basmati rice. I'm not sure what took me so long to jump on the Sea Bass train but this is amazing. Tender, meaty, juicy, flaky, and substantial. The seasoning is amazing and it is served with the perfect slight crust on top. Both dishes come with a roasted tomato which is a perfect palate cleanser in between bites or when you are getting full. The wine selection is awesome but you MUST order the Persian Sunset which has Eagle Rare 10 yr. bourbon, fresh ginger, apricot jam, ginger beer. Nice bite, generous alcohol, perfect mix of spice. For dessert I had Persian Ice cream sandwich which had vanilla based ice cream seasoned with saffron rose water & pistachios, sandwiched between two crisp vanilla wafers. This was very herbal and larger portioned than I thought. It was a-ok. My companion had the cardamom cake and strawberries w/ tarragon strawberry sauce and cardamom ice cream. This was creamy and earthy and yummy. Wear: A ruby. Listen to: Thievery corporation- The richest man in Babylon. Salamati! (Cheers) read more

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This is the first restaurant in a LONG time where I can say it satisfied 100% of my fine dining desires. At the end of the night there was literally not one thing that could have been improved upon. From the moment we arrived you could tell we were at a high-end establishment that sincerely cares about servicing their customers and making them feel warm and welcome. The valet was fast and efficient....and only cost $2. Once inside we checked in with the hostess stand - we did not have reservations, and although it was a Wednesday evening, the place was packed. They quoted us 15 minutes and seated us within that timeframe. If you're going on a weekend I would HIGHLY suggest reservations. From the time we were seated, throughout the meal, the service was impeccable. This was our first time dining at Rumi's, and we weren't super familiar with Persian food, so our waiter took the time to explain the menu in detail. He suggested appetizers and main dishes and gave us some time to look over the menu. He brought out our drinks along with some pita and accoutrements. He explained how to spread the feta on the pita along with herbs, and eat it like a sandwich....absolutely marvelous!! We ordered lamb sliders, which were fabulous - a cool Persian take on the American slider. For main dishes, my wife ordered the filet mignon kabobs, and I got the Chilean sea bass. The filet was very good, but the sea bass.....Oh. My. Gosh. It literally melted like butter in your mouth. It was so tender and moist, I literally don't have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe the epicness of the dish. To top off the meal, we ordered a white chocolate cardamom cake with tarragon strawberry sauce and sarshir ice cream.....absolute heaven. As I stated at the beginning of the review: I literally could not name one thing that could be improved upon. We had a sensational experience and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. read more

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We ordered a bunch of lamb, shrimp and chicken dishes and baklava for sweet. Food preparation was very good. I must commend the chef. The shereen rice ( served with shrimp kabob) was very unique with intriguing flavors. Portions are huge. I would have gladly given half a star more but the lamb cooked is imported from Australia. However well cooked or talented the chef is, it cannot match the freshness of a locally sourced version. Service is excellent. read more

We had the best experience! We decided on Rumi's last minute and we were really happy to see they weren't too busy on a Sunday. We were able to get a reservation quickly through OT. We celebrated my grandmother's birthday and Marcus was an INCREDIBLE server. I have been to Rumi's several times, but this was the first time anyone explained how to eat the items hitting the table according to the chef/tradition. It truly made the experience. He also was kind enough to help us celebrate the birthday with some baklava. 12/10 visit this time. Thanks, Marcus! read more

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I love Rumi's Kitchen, and am a repeat guest! Every time I come here I have to get the hummus and homemade naan bread, it's some of the best hummus I've ever had. I finally took my boyfriend here and he was overwhelmed with how good it is. We sat on the patio for the first time and it was beautiful. We split the lamb kabob for the entree and it was so delicious! We are looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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

Whoa, this place was really happening considering we visited on a Wednesday night. Great atmosphere and even better food. We'll be back. I'd list the food we got but we shared and everything was excellent. Even the yogurt sampler was on point. Go with friends - share your meals - have a good time. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Soltani Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Service is wonderful; atmosphere is very good; but food is ok. Use their velvet parking please.

While valet parking can be difficult at times in Atlanta location, the food and drink at both restaurants is excellent. The strained yogurt appetizer is delicious, ask for Persian cucumbers to go with it! The bar is well tended with great staff. The food is always spot on. If you have an issue, talk to the staff, they always make things right! Wonderful atmosphere in both locations! read more

I love Rumi's! It is one of my go to spots. The food is amazing. The drinks are delicious. THe staff is great! You can not go wrong with this place. The only downfall is it is tough to get a reservation because it is so GOOD! read more

Gorgeous ambience, delicious food. Friendly staff, knowledgeable server. the reservation was on time read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Entrance to the restaurant and bar - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Atmosphere was amazing! Service was outstanding! And the fffffoooooooddddddd, omg.....by far the best Persian food I've ever had. I can't wait to go back to try some other things on the menu, there's so much to choose from appetizers, entree, and desserts! If I could give them 10 stars, I would! read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Salmon and dill rice and a piece of my friends beef lol - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We had a reservation at 8:15. We arrived at 8. Every other table has been seated before us. The hostess station had no regard for us waiting for this long. They were more preoccupied with flipping their hair and dancing behind the counter. We were finally seated at 8:45. 45 minutes. Also overhead that the wait time was only 20 minutes for people without a reservation. Guess it wasn't worth making one... for a Tuesday night. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - The reason we didn't eat till 9:30 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My husband's father is Persian, and an amazing cook, so I am a wee bit picky when it comes to this type of cuisine. Rumi's kitchen delivers on almost all fronts. The valet guys are spot-on and the decor is lovely. (It can get a bit loud if you are looking for a quiet dinner.) The drinks are delicious. My favorite appetizer is the Kashk Badenjoon (fried eggplant , cream of whey, crispy onion, mint.) My husband is a fan of the kabobs, and I am a big fan of the Ghormeh Sabzi (scallion & beef stew, red kidney bean, dry lime, saffron basmati rice.) The best dessert we have had is the Persian Ice Cream Sandwich (vanilla based ice cream seasoned with saffron rose water & pistachios, sandwiched between two crisp vanilla wafers.) I would give this restaurant a five star review, but they failed me on one major point: Don't rush me, bro. The tables for two are teeny tiny, which I love for a romantic dinner. We are never finished with our appetizers and bread before the entrees are being forced on to the table. Being rushed through a meal is a huge peeve of mine. On one visit, after we were rushed, it then took over a half an hour to get our bill and pay. Here's hoping they work those kinks out, because the food is delicious. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Persian Ice Cream Sandwich - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Beautifully designed restaurant with Persian and middle eastern artwork accompanied by top notch service. If you enjoy Persian cuisine then you've come to the right place. I enjoyed the lamb hummus as an appetizer then ordered the Chilean Sea Bass which was complimented by saffron, onion, dill & fava bean basmati rice. If you aren't into so many ingredients in your basmati you can request plain basmati. The waitress even asked if I was okay with the rice that the sea bass came with which I thought was awesome and showed they really want each guest to have a beautiful and delicious dining experience. The Chilean Sea Bass was cooked to perfection and each bite was mouth watering. Rumi is an entire experience and is a great restaurant to celebrate an occasion, go on a date or a family dinner. I will be back for another incredible dish in the near future. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Sandy Springs. Absolutely fresh flavorful food that is always prepared perfectly. Beautiful atmosphere with a friendly staff. Sea Bass is delicious and a favorite. read more

My husband and I came here recently and they have gotten even better!! Their service was 100% amazing, the entire staff was so attentive. The atmosphere was so caring which is so important in covid times. We got the smoked salmon hummus and shared the soltani plate. Both amazing and I have to say, we left so stuffed w leftovers. Can't wait to go back! Valet was a bit of a mess in my opinion, they wouldn't let my husband self park a Tesla (we didn't have the key card with us). I really appreciate the fact that they take both cards and cash though because we rarely carry cash these days. read more

This place is valet only and makes the space outside very crowded and awkward. Be prepared they are quiet busy and cars were backed up and even on the main road. We went in and confirmed our reservation and being they are so busy you can't really go anywhere to wait inside or outside, we managed to squeeze ourselves outside and wait a few minutes until it was time to get seated. The place is very loud so if you are looking for a nice dinner and conversation to have some peace and relaxation, this is not it. There is too much going on in here, which is fine every now and again. We got hummus and falafel as a starter and they see both good. Our entrees came with rice and the waitress was very nice at giving recommendations on what to try, they have different ones to choose from. I went with her recommendation of the rice "shirin", it was delicious. We got the chocolate hazelnut cake for desert and that was decadent. Overall the experience was nice. read more

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I've been back time and time again and this has honestly been my favorite Persian restaurant in Atlanta. There aren't a lot of options, but Rumi's serves delicious authentic Persian food. My Persian friends also gives their thumbs up - do you really need more validation than that? My favorite really has to be the koobideh kabob - super flavorful and well seasoned kabob. Each entree comes with a side of fluffy basmati rice and flame roasted onions and tomatoes - soooo good. You really can't go wrong with any of the other options, but totally worth a try if you're ever craving a good kabob! read more

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5/5 Food 5/5 Vibes 5/5 Options 5/5 Service Amazing place! My first time trying Persian food, it was absolutely delicious. I would take everyone there! I got the Chilean Sea Bass with the green bean rice per the top rated menu item on yelp. It was absolutely delicious, cooked so perfectly, seasoned so perfectly. It was such a huge amount too, I ended up eating it for lunch and dinner the next day. The fact that they give you a WHOLE tomato too!!! These guys are not being frugal and I LOVE it!!! We also booked a reservation on Google 30 mins prior and got seated within minutes upon arriving even though it was a busy night. read more

This restaurant made me realized I'm a big fan of Persian food! From the kind professional service and knowledgeable explanations about dishes from our server, to upscale display of foods and ambiance: including classy bottles of choice of still or sparkling water (refill-able), tasty foods, flavorful dishes and spices and etc. I visited three times with different people, and almost perfectly I and my friends enjoyed everything. Noise level mightbe somewhat high, but there are relatively quiet tables. This is one of my favorate restaurants that I'd love to bring friends. read more

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Afternoon lunch. Ordered Sooltani. The beef kubideh was cooked normally. The barg was cold and smelled like it was not fully cooked. Notified waitress about it. She blew it off and commented that it was cooked first that's why. Also the glasses smelled like they had not been rinsed properly after washing and that nasty smell had settled in. I didn't want to argue, they charged us for everything despite the barg issue. I have been going to rumis for years and seems like after expanding to 3 locations they are having a hard time keeping standards. I am done with you rumis read more

Just left Rumi's after enjoying a quick lunch with a friend. There is only a valet parking option here. The staff was nice and seated us immediately in a more quiet area, away from the busy lunch crowd. The restaurant is spacious and seems to be a popular lunch spot for those working in the area. I ordered the Chicken Koobideh. The meat was a little dry in my opinion but the dish was was nonetheless very tasty. Rumi's food gives you a more updated/refined taste on Persian food. I would give it a try if you really like Persian food. The basmati rice was different from all other Persian restaurants and the ingredients of the food here seemed of more higher quality. This place is a little bit more expensive than other restaurants are for lunch but you get your money's worth with the amount of food they give you and the updated decor and trained service. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Chicken Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Very popular spot for Persian food and rightfully so! We had the buttersquash and beet humus, lamb, lentil soup, pinot noir, hot tea, and hot brownie for dessert.... yummy! This makes for a great date spot and the decor made the experience feel even more authentic! read more

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Shit Show on Mother's Day!! No way to place an order by phone. Online order said 6:15 for pick up. Waited 45 min in car on Roswell Road and finally walked in to wait some more for cold food. Clearly beyond their capacity to take AND deliver orders on time. Poor planning, even worse execution. This has nothing to do with COVID. It's incompetence by people running it. Not sure I'll be back. And this was our favorite Persian restaurant in town. Incredibly disappointing. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Managers and wait stuff running around like chickens with heads cut off!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here with two of my friends on a Sunday right when they opened at noon, and we were seated right away, which was good. First, parking was annoying. We all drove separately, and two of us parked next door at IHOP bc 1) we missed the valet parking entrance for Rumi's and 2) we were too lazy to move it after the fact especially learning you have to pay for the said valet. Ridiculous when there's a whole dedicated parking lot and no lunch rush (even after being there for an hour). I did see a sign while walking from IHOP to Rumi's threatening to boot non-IHOP cars parked there, but not sure if they actually enforce it (ours were fine during the 1-hr we were there). Second, the food. While they came out pretty fast, the flavor was underwhelming. One of my friends got the Koobideh Kabob ($20) and said the beef was dry. Another friend got soup of the day (red lentil) and grilled shrimp appetizer. She said the soup ($9) was good, but the shrimp was extremely charred and not worth the $12 especially since you only get two. I got the chicken koobideh ($18), and while it had a ton of herbs in both the chicken and rice (a bit much if you ask me), it tasted so bland! Now I usually don't like over-salted dishes, but this tasted like they had forgotten to put ANY salt. I will say the portion size was big enough for two people to share but it tasted so bland I could barely eat half. Third, while the service was quick, it also felt like they were trying to rush us out of there. We were barely there for 45 mins-1 hr and the restaurant was barely half full with no lines, yet they interrupted us mid-conversation to offer us to-go boxes and promptly took our plates as soon as we said we need boxes. And then returned with our check and leftovers in hand. We had to go across the street to Gong Cha (solid bubble tea place, btw!) to finish catching up. Oh and did I mention they only have dinner menu on the weekends? So for a $30+ lunch (food, tips & plus valet), I'd expect a lot better tasting food and overall ambiance than this. Needless to say, I won't be returning anytime soon, if ever. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Chicken Koobideh ($18) - very bland. Koobideh Kabob ($20) in the back - very dry. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Over the past decade, Rumi's Kitchen has grown into an Atlanta staple for Persian cuisine. I have to agree with what many others have said. Rumi's serves some of the best Persian food I've tasted. The restaurant is located just OTP (outside the perimeter) on busy Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. This is a nice restaurant. It's perfect for a date or special occasion (or if you just want good Persian food). The space is big, open, and airy. Due to the spacious seating areas, group dining is common here and it can get loud. The decor is modern, elegant, and there's a Persian rustic vibe to it. There's a candle-lit ambiance at night. There's a wraparound bar, small "pantry" where goods are sold, indoor fountains, and my favorite part: the large open kitchen. The kitchen has two tandoor cylindrical clay ovens on display. The naan flatbread and other foods are baked in these cool-looking ovens. It's hard to go wrong with many of the menu selections. Lots of folks rave about the beef (barg - barbecued filet, koobideh - ground/minced kabob) and lamb (shank, rack), but don't overlook the other fantastic, lighter dishes. My favorite dish here is actually the Chilean sea bass. To give you an idea on pricing, expect to spend about $10-15 per lunch entree and $20-35 per most dinner entrees. Every meal starts off with a small, delectable plate of fresh herbs (mint, tarragon), chopped radish, green olives, a cube of feta cheese, and walnuts. These are served with hot-out-the-oven, semi-puffy, slighty charred naan bread. I like to snack on these foods individually, but you can make little wraps out of them too. You can also add the mint leaves to your water to make it taste more refreshing. A bottle of water is left at every table for instant self refills. If you're looking for a good shareable appetizer, order the kashk badenjoon. It's fried eggplant dip made with cream of whey, crispy onion, garlic chips, and mint. It goes perfectly with the naan. I think this is one of the restaurant's most popular appetizers and for good reason. It's tasty, mouthwatering, and different from the "typical" hummus and mirza ghasemi (smoked eggplant dip). The arugula salad is good. It comes with chopped Persian cucumber (sweeter than a regular cucumber), mint, radish, and feta cheese, and is drizzled with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and lemon juice. It's simple, light, delicious, and refreshing. Note: You can substitute a salad instead of rice on most of the entree dishes for a few dollars. If you want to go lean and healthy, order the chicken barg. As mentioned above, barg is Persian-style barbecued meat. In this case, chicken breast. The marinade soaks into the meat which is cooked with olive oil, onion, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper. The resulting chicken is tender and quite savory. Each table comes with a small container of sumac, which is a tangy, crimson-colored Persian spice. It's supposedly healthy for you. It's not nearly as bad as salt and it supposedly aids in digestion. It's good stuff. I like to load it on my meals. It's typically added to meats and/or rice. Speaking of rice, the saffron basmati rice at Rumi's is amazing. This rice comes with many entrees. The rice is long grain and fluffy. I love this type of rice. The rice also contains generous amounts of dill and fava beans for extra flavor and a contrasting texture. If I had to describe the rice in one word, it would be addicting. I can't get enough of it. Along with rice, a whole roasted tomato is also normally served with entrees here. Last but not least, I highly recommend the Chilean sea bass. The way the chefs prepare and cook the fish is out of this world. It may very well be the best restaurant sea bass in metro Atlanta. The fish is melt-in-your-mouth good. It's fresh, soft, and and full of flavor. I've daydreamed about this particular dish. That's how good I think it is. Service is very good. Parking is complimentary valet. If you want to self-park, I wouldn't park at the IHOP next door. However, if it's after hours, you might be safe parking at some nearby strip malls. Just be sure to obey parking signs. Book reservations on OpenTable and earn free dining points. read more

What a find! WHAT A FIND! BabygirlM, sure I was going to be picky, found this several weeks earlier and waited for my arrival. We arrived and the valet took the car. Seared in back we had a view of the entire Restuarant. Lots of happy people here! Now I love middle eastern food and Rumi's did not disappoint! Our waiter, Steve was attentive and helpful and Quite Buff (Rated by BabygirlM), after looking about, I noticed that most of the waiters were rather ripped. Could this be a portent to our meal? Apparently yes...voted BabygirlM! We started with The humus appetizer. It was really smooth and very tasty! I could have had another!! On the the main courses, BabyGirlM had the beef kabobs with spiced rice, we split the citrus spiced rice to split and I, the roasted beef on flat bread. No dessert, just too full but it sure looked amazing! All dishes wear very tender and very flavorful, with the subtle complexities I really expect in New York City. Bottom line: I will only fly to Atlanta if promised to eat here again! read more

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There were several "musts" for me, on my visit to Atlanta, and Rumi's was on that list. If you're wondering why, read the reviews, check out the pictures and then go to Sandy Springs for some great Persian food and hospitality. I arrived just after the doors opened for lunch on a weekday. I heard about how busy it can get so I made sure I got there early to avoid a wait, and I'm glad I did. By the time I finished lunch, the dining area had filled up. Complimentary valet parking. The restaurant is modern and open. I wished I would have taken pictures of the bar and dining area before other customer arrived because the interior is pretty cool. But I was so hungry because I hadn't eaten anything since arriving in Atlanta the night before. All I could think of was food. Service. Great. My server was very attentive even after the restaurant started filling up. She was friendly and helpful as she gave me pointers on how to avoid traffic bottlenecks in and around downtown Atlanta. The food hit the spot. There was a complimentary starter dish - I don't remember all that was included but the mixture of flavors really surprised me. I ended up finishing the plate until there was nothing left - which I didn't mind because it was delicious. For the rest of my meal, I had the chicken wings and the lamb sliders (see pics). I didn't just eat lunch - I savored every bite. Rumi's was a perfect start to my Atlanta trip. read more

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Rumis-you are a gem to Atlanta! I try to love the new restaurants but they all can't compare to your five star for service, food and ambiance. read more

I've eaten at the Rumi's Kitchen in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs. Both had great service and exceptional food. The servers were helpful in describing foods unfamiliar to me. Parking was easy with valet and I would recommend to anyone. i think my favorites are the lamb kabobs and labne. read more

Would give them a 5 if others in my group didn't always have problems with undercooked salmon. Labne, kebobs and rice were almost as good as my Armenian/Palestinian family could make. Wait staff is meh, they drop a lot of dishes and glasses and aren't quick to refill drinks or bread (would prefer traditional pita). All that said it was tasty and I will likely be back. read more

High service restaurant for a reasonable price. This place screams trendy and the service is one of the best I've experienced in and out of Atlanta. I've traveled a decent amount for work eating out and there has only been two other times when the restaurant employees have paid attention to what I was wearing and changed the dinner napkin to black if I'm wearing black. As someone who has gotten white fuzzies on many black work skirts, this is a huge deal to me. And like I said, doesn't happen often. Napkin aside, I really felt the service was above average and similar to a high end restaurant. Food was carefully placed, water was always refilled quickly, drinks arrived at the same time, server was always attentive at the right times. There were no issues with weird bill splitting, and they wrapped your food up for you. Thinking back on last night I really feel like their service is the reason I'll come back. I enjoyed my main entree but I did feel like it was rice heavy. The last rice on their menu (the one with raisins) was sooooo good though! I liked their dips for the appetizer with naan but I really really really wished their naan was warm when it arrived at our table. The room temp naan, the extremely loud atmosphere, and the $2 valet (hate when places charge for valet when there is no self parking option) knocked this place down one star. Knowing that, however, I'd still come back and just not get the naan. Finally, when we left there was a police helping direct traffic for us! Seriously, great touch. Rumis knows how to do service right. I'll be back for another date night :) read more

Rumi's kitchen is a bit overrated in my opinion and here is why: - completely unauthentic - everything is fairly bland and clearly caters to the average joe who is pretending they are eating ethnic food. Had the lamb kebob and was very disappointed - service - service was a total mess. Although our waiter was very nice and we had some great conversation, he would completely disappear leaving us searching for the next available person - portion size - they get it right in this department, portions are very generous read more