Lumi has become one of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm in Minneapolis for a conference. I've been there several times now, and the experience has consistently been excellent. The food has a genuinely authentic Turkish character that reminds me of meals I had in Istanbul. The steak kabob, rice dishes, baklava, and Turkish tea have all been excellent, and the menu has a nice selection without feeling overwhelming. The tea and desserts in particular make it easy to stay a little longer after dinner and enjoy the evening. The service has always been friendly and attentive, but one thing I especially appreciate is that they never make you feel rushed. On one visit, we stayed for well over two hours after our meal, drinking tea and chatting, and never once felt like anyone was trying to move us along or turn the table over. It has an upscale atmosphere while still feeling comfortable and welcoming. To me, that is what a great restaurant experience should be--not just good food, but a place where you can actually enjoy the company you're with and make a memory out of the evening. If you enjoy Turkish food, I would definitely recommend Lumi. I'll continue coming back whenever I'm in Minneapolis. read more

I ordered the lamb chops with rice and a lentil soup, and overall I really enjoyed the meal. The lamb chops were delicious, flavorful, and paired really well with the rice. They were definitely the highlight of the order. The lentil soup was also good, although it was different from what I was expecting. It was blended lentils vs full form. That was more about my own expectations than anything being wrong with it, and I still enjoyed it. Overall, the food was satisfying and well-prepared, and I would definitely order the lamb chops again. read more

I was in town for a work trip with a bunch of coworkers - a few of them arrived before I did and tried Lumi, and raved about it. The following night, when there wasn't anything planned, they suggested going back and they were absolutely right. The food and service is phenomenal there!! We ended up going another night (2nd time for me, 3rd time for 2 coworkers) over a week! There's plenty on the menu for people who don't feel adventurous, but I chose items off their Turkish Cuisine page - and would recommend anyone to do so. Everything was so flavorful! I chose the Lumi Iskender Kebab (it looked like so much food but I cleaned the plate off!) and Beyti Sarma on the second visit (also delicious, love the tartness of the yogurt sauce and vinegar of the pickles on the side). I will likely end up visiting Minneapolis again and this would definitely be a restaurant I would revisit. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Beyti Saran - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Lumi was one of my favorite restaurant discoveries this year. The atmosphere is modern, comfortable, and inviting without feeling overdone. It's the kind of place where you immediately want to settle in and take your time exploring the menu. The service was just as memorable as the food. Instead of simply taking my order, the staff walked me through several dishes, explained what made each one unique, answered my questions, and helped me decide. That kind of genuine hospitality made the experience feel much more personal. I ordered the Lumi Special, one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Thin lavash is wrapped around seasoned beef, chicken, and melted mozzarella, then finished with a rich butter pepper sauce and served with a perfectly cooked egg in the center. Mixing everything together creates a great balance of crispy lavash, savory meat, creamy cheese, buttery sauce, and silky egg without any one flavor taking over. What I appreciated most is that Lumi has its own identity. The menu offers dishes you won't find at most Mediterranean or Turkish restaurants, making it a place that's worth exploring rather than ordering the familiar. If it's your first visit, ask the staff for recommendations. They're passionate about the menu and happy to explain it. Between the welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service, and creative food, Lumi is absolutely a restaurant I'll be coming back to. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Lumi Special. Crispy lavash wrapped around seasoned beef, chicken, and mozzarella. - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The baklava was excellent and we loved the dip tray and bread. The rice pudding was very cold and confusing but very good. Overall nice restaurant, food came out quickly and was filling. read more

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We came here at the recommendation of our friends who had been to the Rochester location. The restaurant was easy to find but had limited street parking. The decor is modern casual with a cool mural on the wall. Service was quick and friendly. The hummus appetizer was super fresh and creamy with baked pita bread that was puffed out initially. Everyone enjoyed their entrees which were well flavored and filling. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Creamy beef fettuccini - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped in for dinner without a reservation but was quickly seated at the bar. Glanced over the menu and went with the adna kabob and baklava. The adna kabob was a mixture of ground beef and lamb over basmati with a pickled radish side and a zesty orange sauce. Flavors in the meat were earthy and rich with every bite. The homemade bread was so good. Couldn't believe it puffed up like that. The baklava had plenty of honey and pistachio while still being flaky. Didn't feel full at all which was nice for my walk back to the hotel. Highly recommend! read more

Lumi Restaurant - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A+ love the variety of food on the menu. Lots of accommodating dishes for people with dietary restrictions (GF, vegan, vegetarian, etc!) Food was great! Service was as expected. Atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. So should you go? YES!! read more

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The service was really great. The Turkish specialties are interesting and everything we ate was quite tasty. A few of the house cocktails fell flat, but the traditional items were solid. The ambiance is perfectly pleasant too. They handled our group of 20 people very well, which is frequently an issue, so an extra high-five for their ability to do so. And by the way, the pizza is surprisingly good! read more

Went here a few months before Cabaret at the Guthrie. I love when restaurants have mock duck as an option for their protein. Immediately makes me love it so much more. All food was great. Service was great! Perfect pre show restaurant! read more

Lumi Restaurant - Drunken noodles with mock duck - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beautiful space. I just had a salad with chicken breast... but even that tasted elevated. There was some weird restriction on charging my meal and tip which required putting some portion of it on a second card. Other than that, no issues. It's nice, spacious and has great outdoor seating as well. read more

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My friend and I stopped by on a late Thursday afternoon. When we walked in the restaurant was pretty empty, there were only two other tables filled at the time. We were seated right away and even got to choose where we wanted to sit. Service was good throughout and after the meal. I ate: -STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES: Flavor was good and a nice appetizer. -CHICKEN KEBAB LUNCH SPECIAL: The chicken was well cooked/juicy and the sauce it came with was tasty, there was also a lot of pickled cabbage on the side which was a great compliment. The bread on the bottom (tasted like a cross between a pita and tortilla) though was just ok as it was just very soggy. All in all, a nice restaurant option in the area. read more

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We were visiting Rochester for a few days and stopped into Lumi for dinner. Exceptional food and courteous hospitality! We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area! We enjoyed so much we also stopped by for lunch the next day! read more

I enjoyed Lumi for a yummy lunch with a friend during a conference in June 2025. The interior is lovely and feels open. If you prefer outdoor dining, several tables have been created outside on Nicollet Mall. Lots of pluses at this place. First, it's not crowded if you arrive near the 11am opening for lunch. Second, the mezze plate ($24 appetizer) is amazing and ideal to share with 2 people. It includes fluffy bread, fresh hummus, and baba ghanoush. Third, I would recommend a lighter entree (do not get the full Turkish chicken kebab unless you want leftovers to bring home). My friend ordered the eggplant pizza which was delicious and I had the grilled chicken salad which was very good. read more

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Very nice space with friendly staff. Unfortunately, though, this was the most disappointing meal I'd had in Minneapolis in a long time. I ordered the beef guvec, a dish I've had in other places, and this version was barely edible. It was excessively greasy (note the photo), the meat quality seemed poor (the menu claims tenderloin is used, but I would dispute that), and there were hardly any vegetables in it (guvec is typically a veg-forward stew, but certainly not here). Additionally, I feel this dish should have been served with a starch, such as bread or a bowl of rice. Without it, the meal felt incomplete. My group also sampled a few appetizers and desserts, and they were all just so-so. While the setting and service were great, I wouldn't return based on the food quality. Hopefully, Lumi can refine its recipes and improve the balance of its dishes in the future. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Beef guvec. Very greasy - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of food quality, and it's only because of a few dishes that were mediocre that made me feel like giving it a 5 would be misleading. However, please allow me to say that having this establishment in Minneapolis is much needed because one can get food from various types of cuisines here and that itself honestly makes this place very valuable. Among all the dishes I have ordered over two times visiting here, my favorite was the kofte, which I know is a form of traditional Turkish dish, and what I loved about it was the ample amount of seasoning that defined the flavor of the ground beef & lamb and the sauce that would alter the flavor profile in a positive manner if needed. The pickled onion and rice offered extra means to enjoy the dish, so I utilized them to the maximum. The adana kebab was a kebab version of the kofte except for the meat wasn't as seasoned. My friend had that dish and it was still good. I also have tried the iskender which I knew was a popular dish here and also a common dish in Türkiye. It was slightly underwhelming because the meat wasn't as seasoned and wasn't tender enough, so I had to rely on the tomato sauce and the yogurt for assistance. Another friend had the beef stroganoff and I tasted it a bit. The tenderloin was marinated very well and the demi glace provided good flavor, along with the brussels sprouts that was cooked well enough to serve as a side dish. The lentil soup was pretty good, albeit not spectacular as it was relatively plain, and I know that lentil requires seasoning to give it flavor. The baklava wasn't crispy enough on the top and didn't have enough stickiness or sweetness to compliment the amount of pistachio that was added, but I will say that having a good amount of pistachio was a definite plus. The sutlac was great! The rice pudding flavor was evident and having one scoop with such along with the pistachio on top made it a very enjoyable experience! It also had a lot in a bowl, so the amount included was also very satisfactory. As mentioned previously, this place is a gem and much needed to stay here in Minneapolis. Their menu looks so fascinating that there are more dishes that I want to try, which I am committed to doing. I will also recommend this establishment to anyone looking for Turkish food in the Twin Cities! read more

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Plenty of seating, food arrived fast. Had one of the Turkish dishes. I recommend. Also great service, all on a Saturday evening. read more

Great food and ambience. I'm so impressed with Minneapolis. Definitely reminds me of Istanbul for sure.

Oh. My. Lebanese!!!! The food was OUTSTANDING! The service was REMARKABLE! I loved everything about Lumi from the large selection to the modern decor to the gorgeous outdoor dining - I felt spoiled and satisfied. Lumi was a great place to connect with a dear friend over delicious food. Lumi is a MUST visit!!! read more

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Very low quality food. Nothing authentic. Service is great but again food was subpar.

Don't be fooled by the nice interior decor. Minneapolis doesn't have a strong culinary scene, and Lumi's is no exception. My spouse had a lamb roast while I had a dish made of gruel with tomato sauce. The lamb roast was subpar - I could make it better with a pressure cooker at home. My gruel tasted as good as my description of it makes it sound. Service was subpar too. Waitress didn't refill our waters, so we ended up grabbing the pitchers ourselves. read more

Wow, what a lovely meal I had at Lumi. I was in Minneapolis for a conference. I enjoy trying different flavors, herbs and spices from various places in the world. I selected Lumi for lunch and had the Girit Meze. The bread was delivered on a cutting block straight out of the oven. The Girit was an amazing combination of flavors and composed of Feta, Pistachios, Walnuts and Basil. I also ordered the rustic tomato soup. When the server delivered the meal, he suggested I take a small amount of Girit on my spoon before dipping into the soup. What a great suggestion that was! The ambiance was clean and pleasant. The service was terrific. But most of all, I really enjoyed my lunch! read more

Lumi Restaurant - My lunch. - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

When we walked in the place was empty and I was concerned. But, it filled up quickly while we dined. We were a group of six and there was something on the menu for each of us. We ordered hummus and falafel as appetizers. Both were very good. I had the schnitzel, which was so good. The Brussels sprouts were amazing. The potatoes were just okay. Others in my group ordered salads, burgers, and pasta. Everyone seemed happy with their meals. Zach was our server and he was attentive. He took good care of our table. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Falafel. Yum. - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Beautiful downtown restaurant with a very large and international menu that includes dishes from India, China, France, Turkey, Italy and many other countries as well as pizza, burgers and fried chicken. Since I'm always a bit skeptical that a restaurant can do so many cuisines well, we stuck to the Turkish foods since the owners are Turkish. The mezze /assortment of dips was amazing. A hot pita-style bread that is puffed like a pillow was brought out alongside a plate of 6 different cold dips including a smoky eggplant dip, a roasted red pepper hummus, a carrot dip, a beet dip and a yogurt dip. All were very tasty. The halloumi cheese was served warm, which was nice but needed more salt and a spicier honey. The hot Turkish dishes were generally good. Over two visits, I tried the lumi special kabob, which was a kabob rolled in a thin pita and cut into slices and served with a dipping sauce, which was good though a little dry for stuck. My friend got a beef casserole that had amazing flavor - my favorite of all the dishes we tried. The kabob platter was flavorful but a little small for the price and some of the meats were a tad dry. The hunkar begendi was odd. Though I love eggplant, it was a bit slimy, and the meat and mozzarella didn't work well with it, resulting in a somewhat sweaty locker room smell and taste. I returned that dish. For desserts, the basque cheesecake was very good, and the rice pudding was pretty good as well. A good downtown spot for some diverse food and large groups. They also have a nice rooftop bar that serves very basic drinks. read more

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Was in town for the week for a conference. I stopped here for lunch on a Saturday around 12:45 and it was very easy to get a table for 6 people without any reservations. Wish I had more time to try all the different things on the menu! I got the chicken tikka masala and it was very good! Nice ambiance and friendly staff. read more

Walking in, I was very skeptical of this place. The decor is a bit haphazard. I'm not entirely sure what time they were going for. But the food was delicious. We started with the dip sample (Mezze) and it was amazing. Quite frankly, I could've ordered that as the entire meal just for myself. I was pleased to see they had a number of vegetarian and vegan options. I ended up, ordering the vegetarian kebabs, which were delightful. Often when I order that type of dish, it is very blah, but these were well seasoned and company with delicious rice. My friends I'll order the meat dishes. I can't review them because I didn't taste them, but they were all very happy. I would definitely return to this restaurant. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Mezze Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Prices are high for quality of food. I got tummy issues after I ate at Lumi, so did my friend.

Lumi describes themselves as serving Turkish and international cuisine, so I decided to try one of their Turkish specialties as I love Turkish cuisine. Their version of an Adana Kebab was...well, I guess it was an *attempt* by a mid-west city of Scandinavian folks to produce Turkish cuisine. Their Adana Kebab itself was pretty good - it lacked much seasoning, but it was a well formed and well grilled skewer of lamb/beef. However, the slaw and side of vegetables was laughable. The slaw was unseasoned, undressed shredded cabbage - like a bag of Dole slaw mix from the grocery store was dumped on the plate. And the side of "sautéed" vegetables were...not sautéed. They looked like a $0.33 smattering of frozen vegetables that were briefly steamed and lightly salted. The ambiance of the place is pretty great - even on a Monday night the outdoor patio and indoor restaurant was pretty full and lively. Unfortunately, the service at the bar was really poor. For instance, I sat for an uncomfortably long time before being acknowledged, my server forgot to bring the "puffy bread" I requested, and after taking my water glass to refill it...never brought me a refill. I also didn't appreciate their undisclosed fee of $1.05 for paying by credit card. The menu sounds enticing, but with so many dining options in Minneapolis, I don't think I will return. read more

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Best food I have had since visiting Minneapolis!! The service is superb, the atmosphere is just elegance with a touch of casual. I love the outdoor seating area, which is lush and green and well lit. I'm sure in the winter it is different haha. The food is perfection! I had the beef stroganoff and it was OMG delish! My son had a dish I cannot pronounce but it was like a mashed eggplant with beef on top, super duper good!! I wish I can eat here daily! But I'm back in Florida only dreaming lol if you're in town, stop by, and enjoy the amazing service by beautiful girls with the best customer service every read more

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The food was alright, but there were little flies flying around the food and one flew right into my drink.

Wonderful food and service - absolutely delicious. Definitely have their custom pita bread & they have a pistachio baklava which is uniquely delicious, a sweet treat to enjoy with their Turkish coffee. I also had the lentil soup - a wonderful Dahl that I must return to have again, which I enjoyed with a delicious salad. Overall, an excellent place to dine. read more

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This was a cute spot on Nicolette mall. High ceilings and loft type feel. The menu had a huge eclectic selection which sometimes turns me off from a restaurant but I trusted my fellow yelpers and Lumi did not disappoint. I had a nice glass of Bordeaux and there was a good variety of wine, beer and cocktail options. We started with the falafel which often can be too dry. This was not dry at all and good flavor. It came on a bed of hummus and had a nice bright yogurt sauce with it. They also brought out puffy bread with it (can't remember the name) I'm a sucker for lentil soup and this one was perfect for a cold Minnesota night. I asked about the Shrimp Casserole and they explained it exactly as it came out. Don't know that I would have named it casserole but it was exactly what I wanted in order to have the soup too and and not feel too stuffed! The flavor was good but maybe a tad too much paprika? My colleague had the lamb shank and said it was amazing. Would definitely come here again if back in town. read more

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Excellent, inventive food with ample portions. service got a little wonky - Started great but we seamed to hit a shift change and no one picked up our service after 5:00 other than the busman, but it was still a very enjoyable meal. The beef Parisianne and Cafe de Paris were both excellent. read more

The food was amazing. I tried things there that I had never tried before and it was outstanding

Restaurant had good reviews on yelp and close walking distance from Hyatt where I was for a conference. I ordered Meze as my lunch. Most items on it including baba ghanoush were not authentic Mediterranean versions. Falafel was extremely salty. Only good thing was the Pita bread served. None of the burgers on menu were available. Not sure if it is a temporary thing or... Server seemed new and provided adequate service at best. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Art inside restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We came here on a Monday evening. The patio was bustling but there were many empty tables indoors. Their menu is very extensive with dishes across several cuisines. However they said they were a Turkish restaurant so I stuck with the classic Mediterranean items. My lentil soup was delicious with the right amount of butter. Even though the menu said it was made with red lentils, the soup was yellow. My cold mezze plate was all dips and they all tasted great. The problem though was that they didn't give me bread with the platter. When I asked for bread to accompany the dips they had to bake me a piece which took another 5-10 minutes. I don't know why it wasn't intuitive to bring it out at the same time. Service was overall slow which hurt the rating. The waiter was nice but didn't know anything about the alcohol menu since the restaurant only recently got their alcohol license. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great food, excellent service, wonderful experience overall! Authentic Turkish/Mediterranean food read more

Lumi Restaurant - Lentil soup, so yummy!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This was my first experience trying Turkish food while visiting Minneapolis, and Lumi provided the best meal of my trip. We had the most attentive lunch service from Omer. He was so gracious providing us thoughtful recommendations and context of our dishes. The dishes themselves were nothing short of fabulous! The hummus, the puffed pita bread, the tea was amazing! I hope my next Turkish meal lives up to the high standards. For those not ready to jump into the Turkish palate, they do have other classic European dishes that we are sure are equally delicious. Lastly, the setting is so charming. Great ambiance with smooth music to pair with your meal. My colleagues and I highly recommend you schedule a stop for Lumi the next time you are in Minneapolis! read more

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I waited for about an hour for my food, and nobody cared to check on us. The staff were paying attention to other tables but completely ignored ours. Very disappointing experience -- I definitely wouldn't recommend Lumi based on this visit. read more

Lumi Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing experience and food! Great date night spot! I recommend reservation on weekend. read more