Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    4.6 (474 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square Photos

    Business Info

    RUMI'S KITCHEN - COLONY SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Romantic
    Classy

    You might also consider

    More like Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    Recommended Reviews - Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Loan L.

    ***MAKE SURE YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR COMPLIMENTARY VALET INSTEAD OF PARKING AT COLONY SQUARE*** We had reservations for 8pm and arrived a little earlier so definitely had a bit of a wait even for a normal Tuesday evening. The food smells smack you right in the face as soon as you step in and it smells incredible. Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the menu and was as quick as can be with tending to us. The food came out incredibly fast and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant definitely sets the tone for fine dining. The fresh pita at the beginning of our meals was my highlight! It was so warm and made fresh and kept coming out every time we were running low. I wanted to try the smoked salmon hummus but they were out so we settled for the mushroom one and as the biggest mushroom hater, they (unfortunately) won me over. It was probably the best hummus I've ever had in my entire life (no joke). I ordered the salmon kebabs and although it was good, I would say I've had better at other competing restaurants within the same category. My friend ordered the lamb rack and thoroughly enjoyed it!

    Renee P.

    I don't even where to begin from the moment we walked in the service was great. The ambience of this place is really nice great setting nice to have dinner before heading out for the night. The food was amazing. My friend is actually Persian and was able to pick out quite a few dishes for me to try and I was not disappointed with anything I cannot wait to go back. Special treat was the ice cream sandwiches at the end.

    Fresh taftoon with herbs, cheese & walnuts
    Shabi M.

    Absolutely loved our experience at Rumi's Kitchen Atlanta. The fresh taftoon with herbs, cheese & walnuts was the perfect start, and the kashk bademjoon and kabob torsh were incredible. Even the traditional saffron ice cream and tea had such an authentic Persian touch. Beautiful modern Persian-inspired design, amazing service, and such a warm ambiance. Everything was truly delicious!

    Spicy corn ribs, a perfectly dressed salad, and Persian tea for an early dinner.
    Joy S.

    I was craving a good Dutch baby pancake and I heard that Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square serves one topped with cherries. It was so delicious. The service was amazing and my server was knowledgeable and kind. I ordered Persian tea to pair with my Dutch baby. I will return

    Dinner with all the food
    Peggy O.

    Just a fabulous experience and meal. We ate family style trying and enjoying oodles of apps and entrees. The service was attentive and not overbearing. The variety of mixed drinks were crowd pleasers. Only complaint? We were in a smaller room with a huge party and it was very loud.

    Lily S.

    Came in for lunch and sat in the main dining room. As expected quality but I think rice was less this time for some reason. However I still didn't finish all. Lamb w humus was 10/10

    Rice
    Helena M.

    Decided to check out Rumi's for my dad's birthday and I'm glad we came! Our waiter was Kayla? (I believe that's her name. She was working with her brother!) and they were both super kind and knowledgeable of the menu. I had tried Persian food before but this was my first time at Rumi's. I really wanted to try the smoked salmon hummus but it was unavailable :( so instead we tried the lamb hummus which was delicious! Lamb and hummus were well seasoned and paired greatly with the bread they provided. Perfect and shareable for a good group of people. For entrees we ate family style and got lamb rack, lamb kebab, and the duck dish. The duck dish came with its own special rice which came with crispy potatoes in them which was a nice touch. The duck was also super good! The sauce had a hint of sweetness due to the cranberry and came with enough duck to eat family style. The star of the show though was the lamb kebab which we got cooked medium well. Delicious! Super juicy and well seasoned. Highly recommend getting that. I honestly thought the lamb kebab was better than the lamb rack. The restaurant also validated valet parking which I thought was great because you get dropped off right in front of the restaurant. Highly recommend checking it out

    Chilean sea bass plate as is
    Felicia B.

    I'd give them 4.5 stars if I could. This was our first time to the Colony Square location. We've been to the original on Roswell Rd & at the Avalon in Alpharetta. Our server told us this location is slightly different than the others. I didn't really see how & as long as the food is the same quality and taste, I'm good. It pretty much was so I was indeed good. We walked on F, 12/5 @ 9ish for dinner. There was ~ a 45 minute wait for the dining room and people did not seem to be leaving from the bar; they looked real comfy lol. There's also seating outside but my husband was able to secure us a table on the serve line right in front of the kitchen. It's a little cool as you're sitting next to the window by the outdoor dining courtyard, but not as cold as outside lol. And you get the benefit of seeing all the good food go out to be served. It's a tight sitting area for 2, but manageable for sure. I just want to know where Rumi's gets there mint. It's always SO fresh. I wouldn't be surprised if they grew their own. It comes with the herbs, feta, walnuts, & radishes they bring out before the meal. We started with the fatoush salad which was good. I liked the toasted flatbread in it for a nice crunch to the salad. Next time I'll ask for the dressing on the side as I like my salad with minimal dressing. The lemon vinaigrette was slightly tangy, but light. It was large enough for us to share, though not half each as I only wanted like a 1/4 of the salad since we also had another starter. We also ordered the lab sausage hummus. One of my faves. I was glad to see it in the menu here and that it's a staple, no longer just a special. You must try it! The lamb is tender & delicious & works well with the hummus. I ordered the Chilean sea bass & as usual, it does not disappoint. It's cooked perfectly and seasoned just right as not to overpower the delicate flavor of the fish itself. My husband ordered the sirloin I think, long flat piece of meat and something like a long kafta kabob. I wasn't impressed. It wasn't seasoned well to me and was sort of dry, which is probably the 1st thing at Rumi's I haven't cared for. They provided me a purse hook which I thought was thoughtful. They validate parking; 100% for the valet & 50% for the deck. I know, seems backwards and we didn't realize this or we would've gotten in the long valet line smh. The restroom I used was clean and smelled great. It was packed Ina. Friday night so I'd highly recommend making a reservation.

    Lamb neck

    Very tender and savory, make sure to add the lemon zesty red powder! The service is really good. They change out your forks after eating appetizer so you have a fresh pear. They serve you water in these cooled glass containers that give a luxurious feeling.

    Shirazi Salad
    Apple S.

    I had a fantastic experience at Rumi's Kitchen! The food was absolutely amazing -- every dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The space itself is really pretty, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the evening feel special. It was very busy for a Thursday night, but the service was still excellent. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly despite the crowd. I would definitely visit again. Highly recommend!

    Eggs off of brunch menu
    Grace P.

    Never had a bad experience at Rumi's in Midtown, but I would say that for the fairly simple dinner menu, all of the choices are a tad expensive. Ambiance is very nice and staff are great - definitely a good place to have a celebratory dinner or birthday! My advice... if you're looking for dinner, opt for Delbar or Truva for more bang for your buck. I would definitely suggest Rumi's for brunch, though! The prices are more affordable and the menu is quite diverse.

    Kabob Torsh
    Felice B.

    What a great surprise. Everything was lovely - the food, the service, and the atmosphere (at least outside) was welcoming. Inside was crazy loud, though. There's only one photo because we were too busy eating to take photos. There were a few issues but the server and manager went out of their way to make it right. They were out of our top two entree choices and one app choice. We didn't find out about that app until the first app was nearly finished. Quick recap: The hummus is excellent. The house made pita is also outstanding. The kibbeh naya - delicious and generously portioned. The same for the lamb neck, koobideh, and kebab torsh. All delicious, including the saffron rice and tahdig sides. Due to the ordering difficulties we had we were comped a very tasty saffron pistachio ice cream "sandwich" dessert. Service was all-around excellent and value for price was also quite good. It's no one's fault that it started raining in the middle of the meal, especially when weather radar insisted that it wasn't raining, but the staff handled the ensuing chaos well. One of our party stated unequivocally that Rumi's is much better than Delbar. 'Nuff said.

    Sultani Kabob
    Madison D.

    Absolutely delicious food. If you have money to throw away, come here. Soft and juicy meat. Delicious, moist, flavourful rice. However the price is a bit ridiculous. The staff won't leave you alone for a minute as well, which I find quite annoying. Was bothered 10+ times during eating my meal. With the name of Rumi, one would expect this to be a Persian restaurant, however it is hardly Persian. The interior looks like any modern Western restaurant, and the staff do not even know the region which they serve food from. I love Kabob, I ordered the Sultani Kabob however I am not sure it is worth $42, US DOLLARS MIND YOU. I would maybe pay $32, $35 if I am feeling generous.

    See all

    28 days ago

    Great food and portions and ambience and hospitality. The price is perfectly reasonable as well.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shabi M.
    20
    97
    60

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lily S.
    306
    486
    1151

    4 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sara C.
    466
    458
    1628

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Renise A.
    544
    73
    23

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 days ago

    Rumis never disappoints!!! The food is always on point and the service is always great!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 12

    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    What vegetarian friendly entrees do they have? I see apps are vegetarian friendly (hummus, falafel).

    They do have eggplant dishes, watermelon salad, roasted cauliflower dish, grilled veggies, the falafel is da bomb!, very flavorful and creative, items can be modified. Bon Appetit!!

    Where do you park?

    You park in the Colony Square garage, which is under the restaurant and other stores. They validate parking for a certain time duration.

    Do they have any outdoor seating?

    Yes, they do.

    Do they have free parking?

    They do validate but I ended up paying $7. Maybe because we were there longer than the allotted time.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Persian/Iranian 2,803 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Red Phone Booth - Humidor with over 100 cigars.  High quality fresh air & filtration make for an enjoyable experience for all except the very most sensitive.

    Red Phone Booth

    4.2(743 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Luxury

    What a cool place. Discovered it incidentally while in downtown Atlanta. Upscale with a dress code…read morethankfully. The entrance code can be obtained from their website or local hotel concierges. Dial the number on the antique phone and the door magically opens. The staff super friendly and helpful. The bartenders are the best, clearly passionate about their work. I highly encourage you to try one or several of their signature cocktails. I sampled the Left Bank Martini and Vesper. As expected they are fully stocked with Pappy Bourbon, hard to find Amaro Noni. Ask a bartender about the ice block. The place is spacious unlike other speakeasys I've been to. Lots of niche areas with couch reservations, pool table available. No time for a cigar but that is on my list when I return. Food available from their upstairs sister restaurant.

    I stopped in for a quick drink before heading to my next destination, and my experience was not…read moreonly disappointing--it was unacceptable. I sat at the bar and had a little light banter with the bartender who is a brother looking to be in his late 30's-early 40's. When I asked about two fruity cocktails from the menu, he flat-out said he wasn't going to make them. That alone was off-putting. Trying to move forward, I asked what he specialized in, and he said he'd "come up with something." I agreed--but very clearly stated: no rum, because my body does not react well to it. After watching him make drinks for people who ordered after me, he eventually handed me a cocktail I never even saw him prepare. That already raised a flag. I took a few sips, and sure enough--my stomach immediately started reacting the exact way it does when I've had rum. When I asked what alcohol he used, he said, "I don't even know." That response alone tells you everything you need to know. At that point, I reminded him I specifically said no rum. Instead of taking accountability, he tried to argue and backtrack. Let me be clear--when a customer tells you not to use a specific liquor, you don't ignore it, guess, or "forget." That's basic service and basic respect. This situation completely threw off my evening, as I had plans afterward and ended up feeling sick. To make matters worse, I reached out to management and received no response. That lack of accountability speaks volumes. At the end of the day, this wasn't just a bad drink--it was careless service. This staff does not prioritize customer care, and that's a problem. If you choose to visit, be very direct, pay close attention, and don't assume your requests will be respected.

    Photos
    Red Phone Booth - Amazing selection of bourbons and whiskies

    Amazing selection of bourbons and whiskies

    Red Phone Booth - Classic Red Hook and Bramble

    Classic Red Hook and Bramble

    Red Phone Booth - Mafia kitchen - available for private events

    See all

    Mafia kitchen - available for private events

    Lumen Bar

    Lumen Bar

    4.0(22 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
    $$$

    I read they had live music and I loved the idea of having a drink and relaxing to music…read more Unfortunately this is a lobby bar and is extremely noisy. We found a nice table and ordered a glass of wine. We had every intent of staying and eating, but this atmosphere is not what we had in mind. I felt bad for the musician because nobody was paying attention. Our server disappeared so even if we wanted to stay for more drinks it was a hassle. The bartender finally tracked down our bill and we decided to go elsewhere.

    A few colleagues and I decided to stop at the bar in the lobby before heading up to our rooms…read more Although it wasn't in the menu, someone asked if they could make a decaf espresso martini and the server said he'd find out. Rather than just finding out, he went ahead and made it and brought it out with the group's drinks. When I saw how good it looked, I decided to order one too. The presentation of the drink was very nice and it had a good creamy flavor to it. This drink was a nice way to wind down the evening. As someone from TX, I did think the drinks were a bit on the pricey side but it's not surprising with it being the ritz. I liked that the bar had a fun yet casual ambiance and there were plenty of people around. We did ask what time last call was and were told midnight so we didn't hurry to order a second drink. Unfortunately, when we ordered another at 10:40... we were told they had closed which was frustrating.

    Photos
    Lumen Bar
    Lumen Bar
    Lumen Bar

    See all

    Burle’s Bar - Banana Daquiri

    Burle’s Bar

    4.4(50 reviews)
    1.7 miOld Fourth Ward

    Burle's is a great cocktail bar right off the beltline. The inside part is small and intimate but…read morethey have a lot of outdoor seating. The indoor seating is hit or miss as they have one couch that is really low to the ground and uncomfortable to sit on but the other couches are comfy. The cocktails here are delicious. I got the white witch and wow, what a great drink! The bartenders are all super kind too and make the drinks quickly. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other cocktails!

    I've been wanting to try this bar out, and I finally had a chance to do so on Tuesday for jazz…read morenight! They hold a jazz night every Tuesday with live music for a nice chill, yet fun, vibe. Just a warning, the space inside is pretty small--typically there's optional seating outside, but it's really chilly at the moment (although they have heaters)--but there's more seating downstairs in The Victorian Atlanta plant shop. I didn't realize that the two were connected! FYI, if you sit downstairs, you'll be seated next to where the live music performers will be playing, so it will be louder there. As for the drinks, I tried the Zombie. I loved it so much, I ordered a second one instead of trying a different one! It tasted sweet and slightly tropical with the rum and spiced liqueur. It also had some absinthe, which I was worried about when I first ordered it since I hate the taste of it (not a big fan of black licorice flavors), but I didn't taste it at all! Overall, this place had such a great vibe to it!

    Photos
    Burle’s Bar - An amazing drink

    An amazing drink

    Burle’s Bar
    Burle’s Bar

    See all

    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - persian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...