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

Great service, lovely location. Valet parking is free. However, I am just not a fan of the food at this restaurant, after multiple tries. I find it overpriced, bland and boring. I could cook this food at home for a few dollars and probably do a better job. I have tried much better Persian food and don't get the hype of this restaurant. Tried a chicken with a tomato and rice, shirazi salad, turkish eggs, and maybe the worst dessert ever in the ice cream sandwich. Even for lunch, this restaurant is at least 30 per person and for dinner, probably closer to $45. read more

We had dinner at Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square in Midtown, and the food, service, and atmosphere were fantastic. I've dined at Rumi's original location in Sandy Springs (which opened in 2006), and everything was just as good, if not better, at this location. In my opinion, Rumi's and Yalda are the two best Persian restaurant brands in metro Atlanta. Rumi's has long been the standard, and this Midtown location has been a great addition since it opened on January 24, 2022. Logistics & Parking: We had a party of five with a Wednesday night 6:00 PM reservation. Rumi's is on OpenTable, so I recommend booking there to get 100 points. This place is popular--it was packed during our visit, even for an ordinary weeknight. Parking at Colony Square is expensive. Rumi's validates 50% of the garage fee, but even with that, it cost me $13.50 for just over 2 hours (it would have been $27.00 without it). If you park in the garage, the restaurant entrance faces the busy intersection of Peachtree and 14th, so you'll have to venture back out to get to the front door. Food: We ordered plates to share and each got our own entrees; though I ended up having two entrees. Here's what I tried: Hummus * Green Tahini ($14) - watercress, Urfa chili Eggplant * Kashk Badenjoon ($15) - fried eggplant, cream of whey, crispy onion, mint * Mirza Ghasemi ($15) - smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic Vegetables Crispy Potatoes with Radicchio ($15) - shallot torshi, lemon yogurt Feast * Chicken Barg ($32) - saffron-marinated chicken breast, saffron basmati rice * Roasted Salmon ($38) - salmon fillet, herb basmati rice In addition to the above, we received Sabzi Khordan (traditional Persian herb platter). It contained mint, tarragon, watercress, radish, feta, and walnuts. Everything was fresh and delicious. The kitchen ran like a well-oiled machine. Highlights included the eggplant dishes and salmon; it was one of the best-executed restaurant salmons I've had in recent memory. Ambiance: The vibe works for a business dinner, a date, or a casual meetup with friends (which was our reason for visiting). One of the buddies we met up with said this is one of his favorite restaurants in Atlanta when he's in town for work--that's actually why we chose it. We sat on the enclosed patio, and even though it was a cool evening, it was comfortable and toasty thanks to the heat lamps. read more

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Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square delivered a really solid experience. The chicken kabob was very good -- flavorful and cooked well -- and the service was excellent throughout. Service was great. The only disappointment was that the complimentary starters didn't include olives like other Rumi's locations do, which was a small letdown. Overall though, strong food and great service. Would still recommend. read more

***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! read more

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What a disappointing evening. I wish we had skipped dinner at Rumi's and simply gone home after the pre-event. Here's the story: my wife and I were invited to join a group of people for dinner at Rumi's after an event where we were the speakers. Sounded great. In concept. The reality was a huge disappointment. The place was jammed. We had reservations but the Rumi enforcers at the desk wouldn't let us sit until the last person in our group of 11 arrived. One woman in our group is mobility impaired and ended up having to stand while we waited for that last guy. Is that really necessary? There's not a single empty chair or bench for an elderly woman who requires a hiking stick? It was cruel. Finally we were shown to our table which was in fact too small for 11 people. Should have left then, but the host implored us to stay and everyone squeezed in. Here's what went right: - The "Hidden Depths" mocktail was terrific. My wife loved the "Spin Me Round" cocktail. - We ordered family style and the apps came pretty quickly. Hummus with lamb merguez was the best. - The food was beautiful on the platters. - On the shared platters, the sea bass was the best. Rack of lamb was good, not great. Didn't have all the little crispy spicy bits on the outside. - Each of the staff was nice enough and worked hard. Except for the hostess/enforcers. What went wrong: - Too darn loud. one could only speak with the people on either side. Couldn't even hear the person sitting across. -- The "family style" platters were so big, that there wasn't enough space at the table for the glasses, plates, lamps and the platters. Seriously. - Most of the food was perfectly fine but not special. I've got a feeling it was gringo-fied to make it more appealing to non-Persians. Everything was good, but lacked a special taste or spiciness or the touch that makes Persian food Persian. - The whole concept appears to have been designed by some sort of restaurant engineer to ensure maximum revenue from each square foot of space but as a result the place was crowded, loud, jammed and almost industrial. Get them in, get them out like at the cafeteria at bootcamp. This morning my wife and I discussed the experience and regretted the evening. The pre-event was good, but Rumi dinner was painful. My wife's summary of the evening: we would have had a better time eating at home. She said she wanted the hours back that we wasted at Rumi's. I would have given Rumi one miserable star but part of the blame goes to our host who selected Rumi's in the first place. Hey, Rumi fans, was Rumi's better when there was a single restaurant in Sandy Spring? Now there are five restaurants -- three in Atlanta plus DC and Houston with one more on the way in LA. Chef Ali's single restaurant is now an industry. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Spicy corn ribs, a perfectly dressed salad, and Persian tea for an early dinner. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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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. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Dinner with all the food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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 read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Were in Atlanta for a conference friend of my highly recommended this Great Persian restaurant, and we were very impressed, Persian food , great service and great ambiance, very reasonable even on Saturday, we were lucky to get reservations which is must It's a valet parking and you get it validated from the restaurant it's free read more

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. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Lamb neck - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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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! read more

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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. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Eggs off of brunch menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Kabob Torsh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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. read more

Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square - Sultani Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

First time here and rushed to give this the highest rating possible, would give 6/5 stars if I could!! From service, ambiance, and food quality, hands down one of the best restaurants in Atlanta! We had a reservation for our anniversary and they made sure to deliver! We ordered a few mocktails which were good, and they offered us some complimentary non alcoholic wine which was very thoughtful. Onto the food which was the STAR of the show, we ordered the Lamb Merguez and Grilled Vegetables as our starter, Wagyu Kebab, Chilean Seabass, and Chicken Barg as our entree, and received a whole spread of desserts! The lamb merguez was phenomenal, the lamb was SOO tender with not a hint of gaminess. I normally don't like lamb so was hesitant to order, but the lamb was absolutely delicious, tender, and juicy! I was so surprised not even a tinge of gaminess was there, I kept eating more, really a beautifully delivered dish. The hummus itself also had nice flavor from the chickpea, and it paired well with the complimentary pita which was fresh and hot as well. The grilled vegetables were also great, they had a nice smokiness and char but were kept juicy! For the entrees, I highly, highly recommend the sea bass. This dish was so good it changed my mind on sea bass as a whole. The sea bass was super buttery and tender, but it had some bite so it was not just mushy. It was also delicately cooked with lovely seasoning, but kept a very strong smoky flavor, with the buttery but not heavy sauce oozing out with each bite. It was phenomenal, I truly cannot recommend this enough! If you are uncertain like I was, go for it, you will not regret it!! Truly the highlight of the meal. The wagyu dish was also spectacular, the kebabs had a char so the meat had a slight crust on the outside, but the inside again was very tender and juicy. This did not have as much smokiness as the seabass but was still enjoyable. The sauce was again oozing out of the steak, with the tender meat inside. The chicken barg was also quite good, with a bit of a citrus flavor. It was also super juicy and tender, the chicken literally did not need to be cut as it would just tear with a fork. These dishes also came with different kinds of rice, and the rice was also seasoned beautifully with butter, herbs, and saffron, and really came through even with the flavor with the meat. On top of this, we were given a green chile chutney that added some kick and freshness to our palate. It almost was like a spicy, thinner, less creamy guacamole, but paired superbly with our meal. I also cannot begin to explain their delicious desserts, we received the Persian Ice Cream Sandwich, vanilla ice cream(?), Rumi's Tart, and the Kinafa. The ice cream sandwich had saffron and rose water notes that were so delicate and delicious, and paired well with the crunchy light water. My other favorite was the Kinafa, which had a delicate crunch with a sweet but not heavy cheese filling with a honey syrup. The tart was also delicious, with hazelnut and chocolate, but I preferred the first two as they felt a bit more unique. However, all of them were still extremely well executed! Other than the food, our service was stellar. We sat next to the kitchen and could see the dishes being made, and I believe the manager(?)/head chef was on top of everything. We heard him ensure temperatures were perfect for each dish, verify quality was top notch, and make sure everything was up to standard. It was really nice to see and made for a wonderful experience and confidence in our food, and the quality DEFINITELY showed. He also made our anniversary so special with the dessert spread, checked in on us, and even gave us some other recommendations. A truly wonderful experience!! Ambiance was low lighting and fine, perfect for date nights or after work gatherings. You can also casually come in, which made for an upscale but relaxed atmosphere. The only thing was parking, which they have valet or you can park in the garage where they will validate half. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, highly recommend the sea bass, lamb merguez, and Persian ice cream sandwich or Kinafa. Will be returning, and highly recommend to everyone!! The food will not disappoint! read more

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The lobby outside Rumi's Kitchen is lovely and spacious - marble-topped side tables, simple, elegant leather chairs adorn the corners of a soft, grey rug. The art is a mix of contemporary abstract paintings and minimalist modular geometric and biophilic architectural installations. It was unseasonably cold in Atlanta, so the room was a bit cool and a little drafty, but with our coats it was manageable. All in all, a comfortable relaxing room. Which was good, because we spent an hour and a half there waiting for our table. We arrived as walk-ins at 8pm on a Saturday night and the place was hopping. We were told it would be 45-minutes wait - understandable considering, but we were in no real rush, so passed the time playing the NYTimes Spelling Bee. (It was a rough go for a bit, but eventually managed to hit Genius.) An hour passed, and we checked back and were suddenly told they weren't able to give us a time, and then that it was going to be another hour. The mom of our group went to speak to a manager and fortunately they were able to reduce that to 15. Which turned into 30. Not a great start. Finally seated, the friendly waiter took our drink order (a Spin Me Round ($17), which, incidentally, didn't come until halfway through the meal) and we quickly went through the menu to get our order in as we were on the edge of hangry. So, the food: A complimentary herb, vegetable and cheese plate came out first, which complemented a lot of our Tasting plates well. The accompanying flat bread was well-baked, but somewhat unremarkable - mainly there to accompany the dishes. Salad: Fatoush Salad ($15). Tomato, chopped romaine, flatbread, herbs and a buttermilk dressing. Straightforward. Hummus: Roasted Crimini and Oyster Mushrooms with black garlic and porcini broth ($16). Very good. Mushrooms were cooked perfectly. Could have been a little more hummus on the plate. Eggplant: Kashk Badajoon ($15), fried eggplant, cream of whey, crispy onion and mint. Excellent. Perfect balance of flavors and textures. Vegetables: Grilled Vegetables ($14). A kebob of mixed seasonal fruit and vegetables; zucchini, onions, pineapple, etc. Fine. Feast: Soltani Kabob ($42) - charred tomato, saffron beef tenderloin, beef koobideh kabob, saffron basmati rice. Excellent and more than enough for two. The koobideh was very good but the tenderloin was spectacular - perfectly tender, well-seasoned without overpowering the cut, a star of a protein. And the saffron basmati rice was.... non-existent. We had ordered an additional rice dish and the waiter mistakenly thought we were substituting it for the rice that normally comes with this, so we were sadly robbed of the crispy saffron goodness. Rice: Sabzi, mixed herbs. ($4/$8) Make sure you specify whether you want this as a substitution or as a side! Pickled vegetable Torshi ($5). If you like a little more acid with your meat and meal (and I do), these are an ideal accompaniment. The extra bread we ordered never came, but to make up for the rice mix up, they comped us the Rumi Tart. The Tart was great. Delicious filling, great shortbread crust, delightful scoop of ice cream. So, in conclusion, really good meal, but reservations are a must. Walk in appears to be a roll of loaded dice. It's normal there'd be a wait, but just don't lie to us about it. Especially when parking is $12/hour. (Free if you let the valet park your car, only 50% off if you self-park. Weird.) read more

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Back in ATL for work and the buzz was all about Rumi's, how it's the best in America and we must give it a try! So to Rumi's we went and with high expectations. Easy to book a reservation our party went from 6 to 5 and the hostess was super accommodating. While we waited for our table I noticed this one pictured was empty and figured it didn't hurt to ask. It was a corner table quiet enough to hear the person on each side of me and make conversation. She tells me no problem and sits us there within 10min. Our server Gideon welcomed us took our drink orders and explained about the menu making suggestions of his own which we really appreciated. We decided on a few things some they were out of for the the night but wow was I happy with what we did order. The labne charred tomato, can't say enough good things about it and everyone should try this light fluffy bite at least once in your life. Now the hummus, both the falafel and beef version we got were delicious. I was layering my plate with a little bit of everything, not one thing was lacking in flavor or texture. The entrees were huge I could've and should've shared with someone but we couldn't help ourselves I think we all ate with our eyes. Gideon's suggestions were on point and we all truly enjoyed every bite. Someone even ordered more corn ribs to go. By the time we got to dessert we were all so stuffed but couldn't leave without trying at least one, a colleague recommended the ice cream sandwiches and now I understand why. Persian perfection is coming out of the kitchen at Rumi's. Do yourself a favor and stop in to this beautiful place. Even the bathrooms were perfect, clean and individual with cute mirrors for selfies in the hallway on your way to them. I made my reservation via open table. S/o to Gideon for a great experience. read more

Bring a flashlight. Came as a big group of 7 and obviously for places like this, it is much easier to make a reservation. Valet parking is validated by the restaurant so go ahead and get the valet! Once we were seating, the restaurant was pretty dim already and each table had one of those new wireless lamps that only shine light at a radius of like 2 inches... but once it got later into the evening, they dimmed the restaurant EVEN MORE. Not even exaggerating but it was so dark to see anything. Going to the bathroom was scary. but 5/5 stars for how delicious everything was. Because we were in a larger group, our waiter went ahead and ordered all our dishes for us since we wanted to family-style it. All the photos shown on this review was 10/10. Nothing was bad. if i really had to choose which were my top favorites.. the watermelon salad, the cauliflower and the skewers. Nothing was overly seasoned or too salty. Drinks were also very good. I would definitely recommend coming for any occasion! but again, bring a flashlight :) read more

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Rumi's has the best customer service hands down! The server was super patient and attentive. He made outstanding recommendations. The food is phenomenal! So flavorful and healthy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The restaurant was clean. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch! I was overwhelmed by the big door in the front. Not sure if they're open or should I come in or not and when I did its really beautiful inside. Place is busy with customers. I got seated near the bar area which is more quieter. Server is very nice They gave you a complimentary warm flat bread and Kashk (white cheese) with some mint leaves and greens. I enjoyed the cocktail spritz and giggles and ordered the roasted salmon with herb basmati rice.it was good and cooked well. Would love to go back to try other dishes! read more

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I am obsessed with this place. Rumi's Kitchen is one of my favorite dining experiences in Atlanta. From the moment you walk in the ambiance is warm, refined, and inviting with an aesthetic that reflects Persian culture while still feeling modern and elevated. What really stands out is how authentic and beautifully executed the food is. We had the sabzi platter to start with that fresh pita bread. Next we tried the tahdig which is like a crispy rice that had a pomegranate flavored sauce and also a savory lentil sauce. SO yummy. For my main I got the Soltani Kabob which was a mix of beef koobideh kabob and beef barg kabob served with saffron basmati rice. AMAZING, perfectly flavorful and balanced. For dessert we tried this peach, caramelized brittle tart and it was delicious. The team clearly takes pride in showcasing the culture behind the cuisines and it adds depth to the entire experience. I am looking forward to my next visit to Atlanta so I can come back here! read more

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Atmosphere: Nice Service: Good Food: Pretty Good Price: Pricey We came in on a Monday night for a birthday dinner and it was surprisingly packed with families, couples, groups basically everything. Lively but not too loud you can't hear your guests. Attire seems above casual. We started out with the Corn ribs and hummus. Pretty tasty. We had the salmon and rice (alright), Lamb chops (very good), and the lamp kabobs (alright) with a couple glasses of wine and the Iranish coffee to end the dinner. Service was cool a bit slow but as I said it was packed. read more

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Went here last Sunday for my birthday and let me tell you, this place did not disappoint! Now granted, I was there for my birthday and by the time I remembered to take pictures I was on my fourth drink, so needless to say I don't remember the names of anything we ate. But! It was all delicious, you really can't go wrong. We started off with a lamb appetizer and an eggplant dip for our pita bread. The dip was fire! That's the empty bowl in the bottom right of my photo . Next we had some salmon and lamb kabobs, a duck dish and lamb neck with all the traditional Persian rices. For drinks, I had a smokey cocktail (the only one I didn't really care for, which was surprising because I love mezcal), a rye cocktail (not pictured but DELICIOUS) and the dessert milkshake cocktail (BOMB flavor, texture was so-so). We finished off with my complementary dessert, which was my other favorite dish. The ice cream was FIRE: saffron, pistachio, rose water flavored with wafers in either side to make an ice cream sandwich. Highly recommend! The service was top notch, and the ambiance is sexy which was to be expected in this area. All in all this was a great way to end my birthday, you've gotta check it out. Hope this helps! read more

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Have been to this restaurant for at least 8 times since I moved to Atlanta last August. The restaurant undoubtedly serves the best Middle Eastern dishes in Midtown, and is among the most popular, high quality Middle Eastern restaurants around Atlanta. The main menu focuses on traditional mediterranean app and main dishes, with incredible serving sizes. They also offer a small brunch menu on weekends (main menu is also avaible at brunch). For app. & sides I recommend the lamb ribs, which comes with two marinated double-cut pieces; juicy and fatty. It was a bit salty for me so I would suggest having it with a salad. The labneh charred tomato and Chermoula eggplant are also interesting. Do not recommend the side torshi -- very tiny size with almost nothing. For mains, try their koobideh kabob if you want HUGE amount of meat -- it comes with two skewers of ground chuck which weigh over 12oz (cooked) -- enough for two meals for me! If you want something special and affordable, Gheymeh would be a good choice. It is basically bite-size beef cubes stewed with split pea in a rich tomato-based sauce. The lamb neck is "festive", meanwhile having a lighter flavor. Do not miss the bone marrow if you order it. Kabob Torsh has a smaller size compared to the other kabob dishes, and I found the meat too chewy. Finally, do not foget they can sub the rice for other rice (up charge varies) or salad (no up charge) or grilled veggies (up charge $8). For brunch I only tried Boreka. It came with two triangle pastries stuffed with ground lamb and bulglur, and side of labneh and pickled beets. While the pastry was not bad, the labneh and pickled beets was even better. Will try more brunch dishes in the future. Finally, I would like to briefly compare Rumi's with Delbar, as I often hear about ppl discussing them: 1. Complimentary bread: bread in Rumi's is less salty than in Delbar, and has no sesame seeds on it. 2. Serving size: The main dishes in Rumi's are much more generous compared to the same/similar items in Delbar. 3. Creativity: Rumi's hardly change their menu, while Delbar offers seasonal dishes. Always look up Delbar's webstie for some surprising appetizers! 4. Vibe: Rumi's is darker than Delbar. Good for dating but bad for taking photos... 5. Service: I really like the service in Rumi's, especially at the bar. In Delbar, the staff are usually just hustling around and they hardly ask me about my dining experience. In Rumi's, the staff often chat happily with customers and they always ask me about my food. read more

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Omg the food was AMAZING! We had the lamb and cauliflower for appetizers then I got the sea bass for an entre and I have never been so fulfilled with food to spare. I don't remember exactly what our fabulous server, Johnny, said about the rice, but he convinced me to upgrade to something different and NO REGRETS. I had an orgasm in my mouth. No I don't have pictures because I'm a greedy glutton and only came to eat!! Definitely check this place out and ask for Johnny!! read more

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

Rumi's Kitchen has been a long time favorite of mine as I often frequent the DC location. Known for its Persian cuisine with bold yet simple flavors. The reason the Colony location is 4 and not five stars had to do with service and some dishes being a touch sweeter or saltier than usual. I love how the restaurant design is consistent location to location, but also having region items. For starters we have lamb ribs, lamb merguez, roasted crimini and oyster salad and oyster mushroom hummus, and watermelon salad. All were flavorful the lamb rib is salty. For mains we had a rack of lamb, salmon, lamb kabobs, duck, and chicken berg. The chicken berg was dry and smaller than usual. The duck was also oddly sweet. As always I must conclude with Persian tea and the Persian ice cream sandwich. A perfect combination! read more

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My friends and I went to Rumi's for dinner on Valentine's Day night during my bestie's bachelorette weekend in Atlanta. We had a 6pm reservation and it was so busy when we got there. A popular spot for Valentine's Day! While the evening did not start out great since we ended up with a 30 minute wait and was not given any kinds of updates until our bride had to go talk to the manager, they really made it up to us by giving us a discount for our meal. That was very kind! Our server was wonderful and was so helpful in giving us suggestions and answering all of our questions. We ended up getting our meal family style, as was the recommendation from our server, which was definitely the way to go for the group of 7 of us! We ordered the Lamb Rack, Chicken Barg, Chilean Sea Bass, Soltani Kabob, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes with Yogurt, Kale & Grapefruit Salad, and the Mirza Ghasemi. The server also gave us Herb Basmati Rice, Lentil & Raisin Basmati Rice, and Saffron Basmati Rice to have with the rest of our meal. I don't drink alcohol so I got the Rumi's Passionfruit Soda which was tart and very refreshing. The rest of the girls got many different cocktails and wine and all said they were really good! We decided not to drive to the restaurant since we had a night out after dinner planned, but just in case you do decide to drive, the restaurant has free valet so just bring some cash for a tip. read more

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Rumi's never disappoints. We went for brunch and were very pleased. We had the mushroom hummus which was flavorful. I would have liked the hummus to be more solid than it was, but perhaps that's just me. It was delicious nonetheless. I had the steak and eggs, and let me tell you - this was no ordinary steak and eggs. The steak was succulent and well seasoned. The potatoes were crispy on outside and soft on inside. The tomatoes were so fresh and the eggs were perfectly seasoned. My husband had the Turkish eggs, which were in top of spinach with labneh and chili oil. Our server was fantastic - she was to the point and on top of her game even though the restaurant was packed and the restaurant was bustling. read more

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I really struggle to write this review since I often dine at Rumi's and typically always have a fantastic experience. My most recent visit was different. Upon arrival, the restaurant was busy (typical for Rumis) they sat us in the back corner of the restuarant & we were greeted by a server promptly. He brought us waters and was polite. Then many things started to unravel. First, they forgot my glass of wine, it arrived to the table after we had finished our appetizer & it was had to have been the smallest pour I had ever seen. I thought "this had to be a mistake". After our main course arrived (cold & missing our dipping sauce we ordered) a food runner came by with another glass of wine since he accidentally brought it out to me "too soon". Mind you we were nearly done with our meal and ready to leave after several attempts to get our waiters attention. The manager eventually came over to our table to apologize for all the delays & errors. He was kind enough to comp the glass of wine and dropped off a generous dessert. Since the manager was so apologetic and generous I gave the experience 4 stars,, had we left without his intervention I would given the food 4 stars (great flavor but cold) and 2 stars for service) which would've been a 3 star average. So thank you to the manager for saving a repeat customer, kudos to you! read more

We returned to Rumi's Kitchen this weekend, which felt a bit like going back to an ex who at first seems to understand you completely, and on your second date seats you beside a highway and hands you emotional confusion instead of bread. Inside, it remains very appealing. The lighting is flattering and warm. People murmur and laugh as though they have been cast for this exact purpose. The food smells incredible. We, however, were exiled. "Patio" is generous. It was more of a idea about outdoor dining. It's positioned beside a stoplight, where passing traffic contributes a loud soundtrack. At one point, a heavily modified Nissan paused long enough to deliver Goodie Mobs "Fly Away" at a volume usually reserved for announcing natural disasters. It is, objectively, a good song. It becomes less so when it is twenty feet away and competing with your ability to form thoughts. I'd say we sat in silence until the light turned green, but that's not true. The sun also took a personal interest. For a while I couldnt see anything except a hot, blinding glow. Around 7:00, it finally relented, sliding behind a building. My chair was placed inches from the door that opened so often I began to feel like part of the mechanism. A hinge, perhaps. The waiter, to his credit, was great. Warm, attentive, clearly trying to be in several places at once. Unfortunately, he had been assigned to what appeared to be the entire outdoor area. So when the hummus arrived without bread, we regarded it the way one regards something behind glass. Reverently. Hungrily. Ten minutes passed. I started eating it with a spoon. None of this was the waiter's fault. It was the sort of organizational optimism that assumes one man can serve eight tables during the weekend dinner rush and also bend time. And then, just as we finished, we were invited to walk back through the restaurant. Past the glow. Past the laughter. Past the people living the evening we thought we had reserved. It was like touring the life you almost had. read more

Rounding up from 4.5 stars. Space is gorgeous, service was attentive and our food was great even though the menu is overwhelming and we over ordered. Packed on a Monday night and vibe was fun. We just did plates to share but really liked it all: - roasted crimini hummus - so creamy and rich - shirazi salad - fresh and great flavor - lamb ribs - so tender - burrata - not an olive fan but the olive relish was so complimentary - falafel - how can you not love a falafel - harissa chicken flatbread - not my fave but we were full by the time this came out read more

We had a wonderful time at Rumi's for lunch! Delicious food and very good service. Excellent selection off meat. The Wagyu was tender and delicious. The koobideh and chicken Kabob were good, but lacked enough flavor for me. The sumac spice was nice, added some flavor, though not as much as I thought. The crispy potatoes and hummus with oyster mushrooms were fantastic. The Mirza was also very good. Many of the sides and appetitzers can be made gluten free and vegan! The vibes indoors are upscale and grand, fitting for a special occasion regardless of the time of day. Staff were very flexible in helping to change our reservation time! read more

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Rumi's Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta, and not just because I love Persian food (I do!) They simply get everything right. The restaurant is beautiful, the cocktail program is terrific, and the menu itself is full of one temptation after another. The shirin rice is the stuff of *dreams.* Just as important - the service is top notch. Everyone at Rumi's treats the way you'd expect in a five star establishment, and our experience was no different. Our server, Nima, was absolutely lovely. He was clearly familiar with the menu and was happy to make suggestions when asked, and struck the perfect balance of making us feel cared for without making us feel smothered. Everything was perfect from appetizers to the fabulous coffee and dessert! If you're seeing a show at Symphony Hall, you can't do better than parking at Colony Square and eating at Rumi's first (they offer complimentary valet!) read more

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

My new fav! Where do I begin? Absolute beautiful location. Cozy, romantic and an all around good vibe. The bartenders were so sweet and social. Not a boring moment while waiting for our table. So apparently there are three locations in Georgia and two others out of state: LA and Houston. I will definitely be visiting those locations as well. Now for the food...... DELICIOUS. Warm, buttery, flavorful, fresh oh my goodness mouth-watering good! The naan, oysters mushroom hummus, the lamb the rice ugh it was all so good. I will be stopping by weekly its that good. The service was equally amazing. Our server was so kind and patient with me. He answered all 2,000 questions I asked lol. Now the Persian ice cream sandwiches we not it for my palette. But apparently are all the rage for others. Other than that, 1000/10 recommend! read more