I honestly had the most memorable lunch at Rumis, and I'm grateful for the time with my colleague to vent, eat and enjoy the great ambiance. Kayla was Knowledgable, kind, and knew the menu very well. It was such a treat to dine in and experience her as our server. We had a beautiful bottle of rose and an array of shared dishes. When we couldn't decide on entrees, we chose two, and she served it family style- I loved this level of customer care and experience. I will be back and will request Kayla. Top-notch fine dining read more

Sadly, we had to cancel our Mothers Day order. We ordered at 3pm for 5:45 pickup, and got a text at 5:32 saying "Your pickup order with Rumi's Kitchen is being prepared! Your order should be ready around 5:45pm." When we arrived, we found a long line of cars, and about 25 people (some without masks) waiting impatiently. A host warned us orders could be delayed 45 minutes. After numerous false hopes ("I see your ticket... they're preparing your order"), we gave up at 7:25pm after waiting in vain for 1 hour and 40 minutes. We told the host we had to cancel, and after she confirmed, we left. The scene was frankly total chaos, with no owner or manager in sight. We haven't seen any evidence of our credit card refund, yet, nor any communication from Rumi's. This is all so sad, as we've been longtime fans of Rumi's since their old Sandy Springs location. It's always been a special place to dine. Unfortunately, they have lost us as a customer. read more

Don't get me wrong. I love this place! The food is amazing! The service is always perfect... but the wait for your reservation time is a little ridiculous. And there is nothing for the customers to do but stand around, packed in, by the front door because the bar is always full as well. There needs to be some sort of organization or a place for those who have to wait 45 mins after their reservation time to go, beyond standing. Other than that the food was great as always. read more

Took my significant other here for his birthday. Made reservations however, when we arrived we waited some time for our table. Decided to grab drinks at the bar. We had two margaritas at the bar that were very mediocre and "meh" for the price. After seated we ordered another round of drinks (this time straight up tequila with a splash of pineapple) much better ! We tried the shrimp kabobs, with a side of baghali (fava bean and dill rice) and the Persian vegetable stew. Don't forget dessert. One word: BAKLAVA, tasty! Everything was excellent, the flavor and spices were out of this world. But the temperature of our food was the only problem. The food was not hot or close to even warm. After dinner we brought it to the waiters attention and he acted like he was confused ?! Idk, overall quality and food taste were great but no one wants cold food! Maybe just a hit or miss that night. Will give them another try. Valet is complimentary right out front read more

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

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The food is excellent. They have diff vegetarian dishes and the salads taste so fresh and refreshing. Servers are super attentive and nice. Love the ambiance. read more

We came here on a Friday night and were surprised that there was no wait despite the place being so packed. We could smell the food from outside and were excited to try it, so not having to wait was a real relief. The team here works so efficiently that we were seated and served immediately. We started out with the Hummusiya Salmon and it was awesome. Smoked salmon paired with some of the best hummus I've ever had! They also give you complimentary naan and a "palate cleanser dish" (olives, cheese, mint, walnuts, etc). Apparently they make their naan by baking it on a wall, which you can see clearly from the dining area. Pretty cool! We followed up with some lamb rack, which was basically a plate of the juiciest, most flavorful lamb I've ever tasted. We swapped Adas rice (basmati rice with lentils + raisin) with the Shirin rice (rice with pistachio, orange zest, almond, barberry) after our waiter recommended it, but be warned: the Shirin rice is very sweet! Definitely an acquired taste. It wasn't bad but the orange zest is a bit overpowering if you're not accustomed to sweetened rice. To top off the amazing food, the service was incredible. Shoutout to Ricky for being so attentive and knowledgeable about the food! The awesome staff definitely amps up the overall dining experience. To sum it all up - the food here is completely mouthwatering and the servers are great!! I can't wait to go back! This is definitely of my new Atlanta favorites! read more

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

Someone give this restaurant/chef a Michelin star because they fully deserve it. Everything was perfect, food, service, atmosphere. I mean wow. I'm very picky when it comes to food and this place was AMAZING. One dish was better than the last. Can't wait to come back here already. The charred tomatoes omg. The gf plant was absolutely insanely delicious!! read more

Really great food, drinks and service. Rumi is located in a mall which usually doesn't bode well in my experience. Nevertheless, Rumi offers an amazing modern twist on classic Persian dishes. read more

Visited Rumi's on a Saturday night and they were packed! But we did not have to wait long for a table. The lamb chops and sea bass were both very good. Would recommend both. They also had a very good Gin drink similar to a French 75. read more

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

OK, where to start. Rumi's is tucked away between an IHOP and a Mellow Mushroom, so finding it is a little tricky at first. If you aren't going in the direction of 285, then you'll probably miss it since the sign is so small. However, that's not all-bad since they only have valet parking. If you don't mind walking half a block, you can save yourself $5-$10 by parking at on of the other places on the same side of the street. Otherwise, if you're going in a large group CARPOOL. Miser-ing aside, the valets were quick and attentive, plus it's only a $2 fee (without tip- don't be a scrooge). After entering, you'll find that the ceilings have been left open, but you almost don't notice because the eye-level decor is very nice. There's even a fountain (shaped like a large vase) in the middle of it all. The bar was clean and simple. It was clearly designed to be able to handle a large amount of individuals, but the amount of alcohol on display leads one to believe otherwise. However, I only ordered a couple glasses of wine to go with dinner, so let's just leave anything to do with drinks out of this aside from surface-looks. I was able to make a reservation for 7:00 PM at 2:15 PM on the same day (Sunday). I even made a request through OpenTable (an app that lets you make reservations) that there be a vase placed on our table for flowers I'd brought for my date. However, once I entered, the place was PACKED. So packed, in fact (light rhyming never hurt anyone), that it was kind of difficult to hear my date sometimes due to the roar of people. Initially, when I gave my name, they took me to a table of 4 strangers and then looked confusedly at the waitress serving them, asking her about me and my table and their table. After that, the hostess took me back to the front, checked my reservation again, and passed me off to our waitress. The waitress brought me to my seat, but there was no vase, so I requested one- which she said they didn't have, but that she would look for something that would work (she brought a wine chilling stand), which was good improvisation. I managed to get the flowers arranged before my date arrived. Note: I really think they need to consider installing some noise dampeners in the ceiling space. The first thing served were some complimentary herbs, walnuts, radishes, green olives, and pita bread. We didn't even touch them, but they looked very fresh (this coming from someone who gardens and often eats directly off of the plant). We ordered our food and wine at the same time, but they brought the wine well in advance of the dishes. My date ordered the roasted salmon and ordered the lamb kabobs (medium rare plus). My date took one bite of the salmon and I saw a look fall across her face... When I asked, she said she didn't like it at all. So, I offered her some of m lamb kabob so she could check and see if the food (in general) was to her liking. She said that the lamb was good, so we asked our waitress if we could please order something else. The waitress said yes, then took her plate away. Note: I still paid for the $30 roasted salmon that no one ate. :( My date ordered the chicken barg (chicken's always a safe bet) and she enjoyed them this time. Either way, when we talked about it later, she said that the salmon didn't taste like the fish, itself, was bad, but that she just did not like the flavor of the roasted salmon. I imagine that it was the way it was cooked that threw her off. My lamb kabobs were delicious, perfectly seasoned and cooked (again, medium rare plus; this means not medium rare, but not medium, just a little over medium rare), tender, juicy, and flavorful! The rice that came with the kabobs was fine, but it wasn't anything special- just white basmati rice with lentils and a little saffron rice on top (I asked them not to put raisins in my rice). I get that they are trying to add another dimension to the dish, but it just doesn't need it. Finally, we ordered some desserts: hazelnut tart and a single scoop of the persian ice cream. The had me at "it's cardamom ice cream with saffron and rose water plus pistachios" on the Persian ice cream. I LOVE rose flavor in ice cream. It's actually a big deal in India and Thailand- they even call rose water "India's Summer Drink of Choice". May date offered me some of her hazelnut tart, but I just wasn't feeling the hazelnut. I offered her some of the Persian ice cream and after she took a bite, she stopped for a beat. Yes people, it's that good because it's that different! Overall, 4.5/5. They took away the salmon and still charged me for it. That's a $30 plate that I can only assume that they tossed in the trash. They could have at least put it into a box if they were going to do that. I don't like wasting money. However, actual service receives a 5, flavor of the different foods receives a 5, price receives a 4 (so pricey!), and atmosphere receives a 4. Note: Guys and gals, this is not a "$$" place, it's more like "$$$". read more

Service was decent...not excellent but decent. The salmon was delicious but their stew was flavorless and lacking any substantive ingredients. read more

Superb takeout service! Ordering online is easy-pictures and descriptions of all the dishes are available, well designed and easy to navigate website, and changing what's in your cart is as easy as using edit button on each item. Contactless pickup-drive up, give your name, pull around and the meal is placed in the backseat (your choice) Rumi's has done an excellent job transitioning to takeout! read more

Rumis is great. I love their koobideh. The atmosphere was nice but the lights were a little too dim. Friendly staff and overall pleasant experience. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Koobideh and rice. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I am definitely fan of Rumi's Kitchen. A little bit pricey for my preferences but I felt I got my moneys worth. If you wanted to be even thriftier come at lunch as prices are reduced. FYI - Valet Parking only and costs $2. The place is in between the Moe's and Ihop. Service was good/attentive. It's clean and modern looking. The food was good/tasty. I quite enjoyed my time eating there. I would bring friends/dates here. Too bad it's all the way out in Sandy Springs. For an appetizer, the waiter suggested a trio sampler of dips that wasn't on the menu: Kashk Badenjoon (fried eggplant), Mirza Ghasemi (smoked eggplant), and Hummus (ground chickpea). I'd get that - it gives you a nice trio of flavors to try out. But my clear favorites were the smoked eggplant and hummus. For the main, the waiter suggested either the chilean sea bass or the shish kabob (filet mignon). I wasn't in the mood for fish so I chose the shish kabob. I thought it was fine. A bit under-seasoned and a bit tough for a medium rare filet mignon. But still quite decent. I'd recommend against getting the shish kabob. Go for something else - maybe the sea bass or the lamb kabob. Overall, I thought this place is a solid choice. The food won't blow your mind. But you will have a pleasant experience. PS Apparently there might be some kind of dress code. I went in at a non-peak time and I got in with shorts and t-shirt. YMMV. Anyway, you might want to ask about that. Also if you are going at a peak dining time - I'd suggest making a reservation. This place looks like it gets busy. read more

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This place was so amazing. The flavors were unbelievable and I've been dying to go back. The bread and hummus for an appetizer was amazing and I got the chicken Barg for my meal. The chicken was so tender and moist but full of flavor. Really enjoyed the charred tomato crushed up with my side of rice. Such a great meal all around! Highly recommend eating here. Service was very good as well. read more

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

Oh my stars! Everything was so delicious, and you tell the quality and freshness of all the ingredients. AJ was my server, and he was kind, patient and knowledgeable. Absolutely will be back! read more

We went there for my friend's birthday, party of 16; great service! Nice restaurant, they also have a bar. My side of the table had Hummus and pita as an appetizer, pretty good. Entree was some sort of beef dish (see picture) which was decent. Dessert: baklava and pistachio ice cream, I didn't care much about the baklava, but the pistachio ice cream was quite interesting. The entrees are very big, so better have an appetite. Valet parking is complimentary, and valet parking is the only type of parking that is available ;). read more

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

During my first visit to Rumi's I absolutely loved it. My hubby and I love doing Friday lunch dates and this was a perfect location. The prices for the lunch are reasonable and the portions are huge! We got the Mirza Ghasemi which is smoked eggplant. It had so much flavor. I highly recommend it. The complimentary starter tray is really good with herbs, walnuts, and cheese. The pita is freshly made with the really good crisp to it. We liked it so much, we got two baskets. I also liked that they give you the option of free still or sparkling water. I love sparkling water!! For our lunch courses, we got the roasted salmon and chicken barg. Both options come with a ton of rice. We cleaned up our plates and I was ready for a nap after all that food. I look forward to coming back for dinner to try out some of their wine and cocktails. read more

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

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Persian Dinner Nights at Rumi's Kitchen was my type of night. Enjoyed the meal, the lamb was tender and flavorful and oh baklava where art though this morning, freshly ground pistachios drizzled with honey and warm earthy flavors . The staff is friendly, the complimentary valet is required distraction, but who doesn't like pull up to door service... The atmosphere is modern -traditional decor, which is warm and inviting. #southerneats #atlanta #flavorsoftheeast #foodista's read more

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Amazing restaurant! Service was impeccable, as well as our food! We ordered the smoke salmon hummus and grilled prawns (only 2) for taste. Our entrees included the lamb and chicken kabobs. The lamb was by far the favorite! Drinks: love & poetry, as well as the Tehran mule were table favorites! Would definitely recommend! read more

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

Food is fantastic and I always love the chicken barg. My only negative comment and why it is not a 5 star rating is the wait time. They overbook like crazy on Open Table. It's ridiculous and we had to wait almost 45 minutes for our 7:45 reservation. When we arrived at 7:36, they said we will be seated around our reservation time. Nope...we were seated around 8:15. I know it's a great restaurant and I will of course continue to eat here, but I think management shouldn't overbook. Again, I think they know that people like me will still come and enjoy the great food and drinks but just a food for thought here. read more

It's pricey but the quality, service, and food is incredible. You'll see the boujee'ist crowd here so come dressed nicely. It's valet only, so bring cash for tip. read more

You won't leave hungry, unhappy or unimpressed after an evening at Rumi's. The open kitchen is in full view of the bustling patrons sharing great wine and huge portions of incredible Mediterranean cuisine. read more

A couple of friends was in the mood for some Persian food, so we decided to check Rumi's out. It is my second time eating Iranian also known as Persian cuisine. I got a little nervous because I had gym clothes on and did not pay attention to the dress code. It is business casual and when I called the receptionist said it was okay. Upon arrival, I missed the turn and had to make a U-turn around. The restaurant is a little dark, so it was a bit difficult to notice it. It is claimed to have complimentary valet for parking. However, you have to pay $2 because it goes towards the parking company, so you'll have to add some extra dollars. My friend made a reservation earlier so when we arrived, we all got settled quick. Our table was right in front of the kitchen, which allows us to view what the chefs were cooking up. The restaurant seems to be very spacious, and interior design is beautiful. It's detailed artwork all around the restaurant that makes people feel cozy and relaxed. Andrene was our waitress. She was excellent and very attentive to our needs. She bought out water, a plate of herbs, and naan bread (flat bread) to start off. I love how she explains everything that she brought out and taught how to eat the combination together. For the appetizer, we ordered Rumi's Wings * $12 -- grilled with spicy lemon saffron. I. Really.. like chicken wings! I enjoy the flavor of these wings. The chicken wings are well marinated, and you can taste them out of the oven. The chicken wings have a crispy taste to it. For my entree, I ordered the Lamb Kabob * $29--lamb sirloin, mint yogurt marination,lentil & raisin basmati rice. I like my meat cook medium rare, and it was to perfection. The rice tasted delicious, and the color was beautiful. (I will upload photos below). The rice dish set off an explosion of flavors; I don't know where to begin. There was a definitely different type of spices that were mixed in the rice dish. I am not a big fan of eating dried raisins, but the taste of the raisins with the rice was not bad; the sweetness was not overwhelming and went along with the lamb great. We also ordered a plate of grilled vegetables to share is $8. It includes mushroom, purple squash, pineapple, zucchini. I also ordered a glass of wine of Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagar de Bezana, $11, which is pretty popular with wine drinkers and taste great with the meal. My over-all experience was superb. The only reason I gave this a 4 out of 5 is that my drink took a while to make when I'm almost done eating my appetizer. You would of think it came out a before the food. But its all good. I will definitely be coming back soon to try other dishes. read more

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Service and ambience are great, food is just okay, too pricey for what it is. I would say that the food lacks soul and needs more flavor. Drinks were good, nice bartenders. If I could give it 3.5 stars I would but not 4. read more

One of the best Iranian food ever, the place is great and the night was amazing in there the vibe and the music also the staff are awesome, u get the valet for $2 only which is so good, the prices is just unbelievable for what you get, I will for sure come back again if I came to Atlanta AGAIN the serve knew exactly how to describe their menu as she ate everything her self she knew how to explain the food. If spongebob were real, that would be his second favorite place read more

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

My husband and I are now 6 months in here in GA. We are currently residing in Sandy Springs. We have been to a plethora of restaurants within a 5 mile radius. Rumi's is by far our favorite restaurant it is our go to. Every time we have dined we are blown away by the staff. Tonight is no exception. Our waiter Micheal did a phenomenal job. He was so personable. He didn't just ask what our food choices were he went above and beyond and inquired about us. If you have not treated yourself yet, try Rumi's you won't be disappointed. read more

Jessica did AMAZING!!!! She is so very attentive and friendly! I will definitely be back to see her!

I was a little nervous to finally go out after months of quarantine, but Rumi's Kitchen has done a fantastic job at keeping their patrons and staff safe! Everyone had on a mask and donned gloves when appropriate. This was my first time at the restaurant and will definitely be back. The first thing I noticed was how beautifully decorated it was. The food was absolutely delicious! But the one thing that really made our night was the staff. Everyone was so nice and our server was the best. Any time we asked him for help he always said it was his pleasure. I wish I could remember his name! I would definitely recommend coming to visit if you're in the area! read more

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

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Had the pleasure of dining here during Thanksgiving week 2022. Amazing food and service. Highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is also wonderful. Looking forward to coming back here next time I'm in Atlanta. read more

Beautiful place. I won't take that away from them. So my three stars mainly come from the ambience and the salmon hummus I had (that was amazing). But overall, the pita was a little burnt. The sea bass.. Every dish it seems, actually. SO much rice. And it wasn't that great to me. Maybe the sea bass just wasn't my cup of tea. Valet experience was nice. Only $2 and they were super nice. read more

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

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Awesome upscale restaurant with delicious food and good service. There location and ambiance is excellent at Avalon. Highly recommend reserving table ahead. read more

The food,service and Ambiance are so great.I suggest to everybody to try it.this restaurant is my favorite

Make reservations ahead of time. Valet parking available and they are quick. Service was superb. Rawan was our server and her recommendations were on point. Attentive and the taste of out of this world. Delicious experience. read more

The lamb dish & chicken Barg with Shiren Rice are both excellent choices. The spinach salad & complimentary herbs with feta & olives are great too. read more

The food was excellent. It was so much food. An XL portion for lunch. The salad was at the table before I arrived. It had mint (love) and fresh crispy veggies, crunchy nuts and cheese. Good start. I had the roasted Salmon. It was a large portion and tasted excellent. The Crème brûlée was AMAZING! I am still dreaming of this. The atmosphere was trendy and sexy. The service was a little slow and not timed well. Any case everyone was kind. read more

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Because of this dang COVID I have not been able like most people to hang out with my friends or eat out. Finally I was able to hang out with my best friend and our intention was to order the food to go and hang at either my place or his but then we found out that they were doing dine-in! First off let me say everyone there was wearing their mask. They were also very friendly but they always are. I've never been to Rumi's where they were rude. The staff has always been phenomenal. There were probably about 5-6 tables with people there eating. The staff made sure that each table was far from each other...oh it was lunch time when we went. I don't know what to tell you about the food because it's beyond great!! If you've never been I would suggest going for lunch. I've never had something bad there. Over the years I've had lunch dates, birthday celebrations, meeting up with friends and work related lunches/dinners there. There's times when I don't even order food just their baklava! Oh and please don't get me started on their garlic yogurt!! I'll put that on everything and anything, LoL read more

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

Amazing. The quality of food, service, and atmosphere is unmatched to any Persian restaurant in the area. I've tried the other two, trust me. Food; For the appetizer, my party shared the Rumi's wings. It was served with the spicy sauce on the side, if you have a less spicy inclined party member. Some of the pieces of chicken came underdone but was quickly resolved by our waiter. Overall very tasty. For the main entree, I had the lamb shank and it was perfectly cooked. Very tender and the gravy that it was served in paired very nicely with the rice as well as the shank. Overall VERY good. I highly recommend you try this. Service; The service was very good. Our waiter topped off our waters regularly and made sure we had what we needed. When our appetizer was a little under done the waiter did not hesitate to bring us another order as soon as possible. Overall very good. Atmosphere; Casual upscale atmosphere. At first the music was pretty loud, but the waiter turned it down after we told him. After that the music was nice. Very nice looking fountain and plants surrounding the restaurant. Overall Rumi's Kitchen is amazing. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta and I highly recommended it to anyone who enjoys Persian food. Or if you haven't tried Persian food it has something for everyone to enjoy. Overall an AMAZING experience from start to finish. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Fava bean and dill basmati rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Me and entire family love the food at Rumis and it pains me to review them so low. On saturday april15th I took my wife out for her birthday and the food and service were both excellent but I got food poisoning. It was terrible and scares me to return again even though we love it. We spent $162 before tip on our dining in and even ordered an entire other order to-go to be eaten the next day. Scared to even eat anything we brought home. Again the food is always delicious and the service was great but unfortunately something we were served was no good. read more

So refreshing to see a fancy Persian restaurant that caters to everyone not just one crowd. First and foremost they have alcoholic drinks which is a plus! Second the service is impeccable and kind. Third the food is stellar. I recommend tadig as appetizers and the lubia polo with chicken soltani! read more

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