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    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    4.6 (480 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Julia H.

    Every time I come here the food and service is impeccable! The valet is validated as well which is a huge plus if dining in Midtown.

    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.

    The chicken harissa flat bred
    Jamie L.

    Amazing! Food, service & ambiance all of it was top tier. I will definitely be back. Prices are a tad high but worth it

    Outside Rumi's Kitchen Colony Square at night. Storefront / entrance. This door sits on the corner facing Peachtree St NE and 14th St NE.
    Daniel B.

    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.

    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

    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

    Lahmacun lamb
    Sheena T.

    I am so glad that amongst the many dining options in Colony Square I picked Rumi's! Sadly there were only two of us so we had limited stomach room, but we made the most of it by grabbing seats at the bar. The cocktails were very good- my cosmopolitan was delicious and the perfect color, and the old fashioned was good. We ordered and all the food came out after what felt like 5 minutes (but maybe was closer to 10). The fattoush salad came out at the same time as the complementary palate cleanser, and I wish the dishes had been spaced out better because everything came out right away. The palate cleanser is served with bread and the Bulgarian goat cheese feta and fresh herbs. The Labne Charred Tomato was the best dish of the night. So flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. My second favorite dish was the fattoush salad, it was lightly dressed with a mild creamy dressing without being dry at all. It was the perfect, delicious salad. I was very excited to order the Lahmacun since I haven't had that dish since our visit to Turkey a few years ago. It wasn't bad, but was a forgettable dish and not the best flavor that I was hoping for. I also like the hummus just ok but it wasn't a standout. The vibe is very cool and trendy, it was busy on a Thursday night so I was very glad we lucked out with a seat at the bar to enjoy our meal!

    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.

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    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.

    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.

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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