Rumi's Kitchen
Persian restaurant · Galleria ·
Upscale Persian restaurant with creative dishes & cocktails
Upscale Persian restaurant with creative dishes & cocktails
"Well-suited for larger groups and communal dining, with large-format proteins, rice dishes, and a variety of Middle Eastern spreads that are ideal for sharing at team lunches or client gatherings." - Henna Bakshi
"An Atlanta import that has won local approval, this Persian-rooted restaurant leans into refined, old-world presentation and a moody, intimate atmosphere. Start with a labneh with charred tomato — thick, strained yogurt uplifted by tomato, Urfa chili, basil purée, and lemon salt — then move to mains like a dill-scented Chilean sea bass served with fava-bean basmati rice or an assortment of kabobs. The Shirin rice is a standout, bright with orange zest, barberry, pistachio, and almond. Prices skew higher than many Mediterranean options in the city, a premium attributed in part to the carefully curated ambiance: a dim dining room, an illuminated bar with a spherical bottle installation, rustic décor and plating meant to evoke an old-world feel, and ceiling fans that recall the swirling skirts of Sufi dancers. The cocktail program includes a signature Old Fashioned built with bourbon, Oleo, and bitters that arrives with a poem as a garnish and souvenir." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The Houston locale of Atlanta’s opulent Persian restaurant Rumi’s Kitchen captures the warmth of a Persian home with its food and decor. Designed by the Johnson Studio, the buzzy, upscale restaurant, takes up 5,500 square feet in the Galleria area and features an open kitchen with a turquoise tile backdrop, a bespoke chandelier above the front bar, photographs by Iranian contemporary photographer Shadi Ghadirian, and 15 custom light fixtures that symbolize the skirt of a whirling dervish. Menu options include wagyu zabuton kabob, charred Chilean sea bass, kibbeh nayyeh, and corn ribs." - Marcy de Luna
"This stunning Persian restaurant is known for its flavorful dishes that capture Persian and Mediterranean flavors, and now that extends to its new brunch service, held on weekends from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Along with its regular menu, diners will find a mix of traditional and more modern dishes, such as Dutch baby pancakes served with sour cherry jam and cream, Persian omelets made with Turkish sujuk sausage and tomato, a Zabuton steak and eggs paired with potato, shishito hash, and turmeric-fried eggs, and bread baskets filled with freshly baked Jerusalem bagels, za’atar biscuits, and traditional Persian sangak. Cocktails also capture the breadth of Persian flavors, with Naranj Bellinis made with sour orange, and refreshing Kish Island Ice Teas that blend vodka with Persian tea, mint, and orange blossom water. For something bolder, the Iranish Coffee combines Bruichladdich unpeated scotch, nocino, coffee, and cream, with a sprinkle of nutmeg." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Rumi’s Kitchen’s “Eshgh o Hal”, meaning happy hour bliss among friends in Farsi, is offered from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. During this time, signature cocktails like Rumi’s margarita, gimlets, and French 75s are discounted to $12, and specials are offered on the restaurant’s signature Persian dishes, like chickpea fries, burrata and bastirma, and koobideh sliders — all priced under $15. Insider tip: If you think you’ll enjoy more than one of Rumi’s barrel-aged Old Fashioneds, opt for the three-for-$30 special." - Brittany Britto Garley
