Jay N.

Pasted this place many times decided to meet my son and have lunch The place was very clean and inviting the service was friendly and professional. The food was very good. My shrimp wrap was on point delicious I highly recommend you give it a try I will return.

Angela L.

Service was great for a Monday night. We got immediate attention and our server was polite. Food was very good and tasty. This food tastes authentic, healthy and yummy! It's very filling I had the gyro and was able to take my other half for lunch the next day. Ambiance was decent seems like a good spot to get a quick bite or even a casual date.

Nicole G.

My go to dinner spot. I'm always greeted immediately and the servers are attentive. The intimate dining room is where I enjoy the best falafel in the area. My go to with every meal is hummus and calamari. The Grilled Branzino Filet was too dry for me.

Leah H.

We came in to celebrate Eid and everything was great! Service was prompt and we didn't have to wait to be seated. It was very clean inside. I enjoyed the lentil soup and sarma and my husband liked his mixed kabob. I just wish there were more vegetarian options for me. But everything was great!

Alex G.

Always a good go to spot. A little Bloomfield gem. Staff always nice and make you fell at home. Had the pleasure of meeting two great young people new to Jersey. Always a pleasure meeting young people with good energy. Talked about them watching Sex in the City on season 2, I know right...we're old. Happy New Year and be sure to check out Rumi's

Miguel H.

Today I happen to visit Rumi Mediterranean Café and Grill. I have walked past this restaurant on several occasions, but I never was hungry right then and there. So I made a mental note of the place and promised myself that I would come check this place out. Anyway, today was the day that I decided to stop in and have some lunch. The ambience of this restaurant is quite lovely and the staff was beyond friendly. I was quickly and efficiently sat at a table, handed a menu, and my drink order was taken. The place was pretty empty as you can see by the photographs and so I had a lot of time to peruse the menu. So, let's talk about what I ordered. So I decided to start my meal with the lentil soup as an appetizer. And for my entrée, I decided to order the lamb Shawarma platter. The lentil soup arrived surprisingly quickly with a side of warm pita bread but was quite flavorless. Then moments later, my entrée arrived. I was really looking forward to this Shawarma platter until I tasted it. To say that it was void a flavor would be an understatement. I had to salt and pepper the meat just to get some sort of flavoring because this dish was truly void of any taste. To be quite honest with you I really wanted to like this restaurant, the service was lovely and the restaurant was clean and had a nice ambience, but the food just didn't hit the mark. Hopefully one day I'll come back to this establishment and give it another try but until then, they just get three stars. I hope that this information helps you on whether or not you decide to visit this restaurant. But anyway, until next time, happy timing and happy yelping!

Marta T.

Small local place. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The food was fresh and well seasoned. It's a byob so bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy :)

Stephanie G.

This place opened recently in the old Glenwood Diner, and the interior looks really nice and updated from the old decor. The staff was friendly and helpful. I looked in the dessert case, and a staff member came over to tell me what everything was. They all looked good! I got a gyro to go, and the gyros are described as coming with "served with lettuce, onions, pickles and french fries" as having a side of fries, not fries inside the gyro, as I've never seen a place do that. The wording doesn't say it's on the side, but I think that's more expected and for the price, a side would have made sense. It came with a side of sauce, and the gyro was tasty. This place has some really promising items and nice atmosphere. There is some parking in a lot or street parking available. It's nice to see a new business in the area.

Response to 1-Star Review on Yelp: Mr. Afif H. Ah, yes--thank you so much for gracing us with your one-star insight amidst a sea of 4.9s and 5.0s. We were just sitting here, with our average rating hovering near perfection, wondering what it must be like to have a highly refined palate that apparently finds fault in freshly made Mediterranean cuisine, professional service, and fair pricing. Thank goodness we finally have you to set the record straight. Let's unpack this together, shall we? First, the food: Everything at RUMI is prepared fresh on the premises daily. That's right--no microwaves, no frozen nonsense, no mystery meat from a back alley. Just chefs actually cooking--a concept that may seem foreign if one is more accustomed to ordering via a clown's drive-thru window. The ingredients are fresh, the portions are generous, and the presentation? Let's just say I've paid twice as much elsewhere for something that looked like a rejected high school home economics project. Speaking of prices--if you thought they were too high, perhaps the issue wasn't the restaurant, but your budget? There are wonderful establishments that serve food in paper bags through sliding windows at lightning speed. Just a suggestion. Now, I've been a regular at RUMI for over a year and a half. That's four times a week, every week. Do the math if you must. I'd gladly double what I pay because the quality of the experience is that consistent, that professional, and that exceptional. The staff knows customer service like they invented it. If you felt neglected while being "the only one in the restaurant," might I recommend saying something? The owner, mind you, is on-site daily, clearly visible and always receptive--unless, of course, speaking up might interrupt a good sulk. And let's be honest: if you are the lone dissenter in an otherwise glowing chorus of praise... maybe--just maybe--the problem isn't the café. Anyway, we'll be over here, sipping our freshly brewed Turkish coffee, enjoying a beautifully plated lamb shawarma, and basking in what the rest of us recognize as one of the best dining experiences in town. Cheers to you and your discerning taste. May you find that perfect dollar menu item that never dares to disappoint. Warmest regards (and a hearty eye-roll), A loyal customer with actual tastebuds Ted Striker

Yoanna W.

Such a wonderful experience this was today. Not only was the food delicious and fresh but the service was fantastic as well. Absolutely recommend it for its food and ambiance. I would definitely like to hear some traditional music to add to the experience. Overall I'd go back. 10/10