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Seafood · Atlanta · $$$
Atlanta, GA · $$$
Welcome to Rumi's Kitchen - Sandy Springs! The premier Sandy Springs location for Persian Cuisine. Owner and Head Chef Ali Mesghali’s unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons for over 20 years. His previous restaurant, Persepolis, was a Sandy Springs favorite. Rumi’s Kitchen - Sandy Springs draws influence from the culinary mother of the Middle East, Persia, which spanned from the banks of the Nile River in the west to the mountains of Northern India in the east, and from the shores of the Caspian Sea in the north to the deserts of Arabia in the south of the Persian Gulf.
“If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. Everything about our experience was amazing. The restaurant is beautiful, with great lighting, a warm atmosphere, and music that really adds to the vibe. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food was outstanding. Every dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and served on unique plates that made the whole experience feel even more special. It was pretty busy when we visited, so we had a short wait, but it was well worth it. Easily one of the best restaurants we’ve been to.”
“We celebrated our birthday here recently, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The restaurant’s recent renovation looks spectacular—it’s much more spacious now, with beautiful lighting and the same great vibes as always. The food was phenomenal and perfect for sharing. The falafels and hummus were delicious starters, and the Shirin rice was just too good! The mocktail : Honest woman was really good🍸👍🎉 What truly blew us away, though, was the exceptional service by Josue and Carlos. They took such amazing care of us and made sure we had absolutely everything we asked for. Josue was even thoughtful enough to bring out a bucket of water for our birthday flower bouquet! They made sure each and every one of our guests felt incredibly taken care of. Thank you both for making the celebration so special. We will definitely be back!”
“We visited this Persian restaurant and the experience was amazing. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful — elegant, cozy, and welcoming. The service was incredibly pleasant from the moment we walked in, everyone was so kind and attentive. And the food… truly leaves you speechless. Every dish was full of flavor, and you can tell there’s quality and care in everything they serve. Definitely a place I would love to come back to and highly recommend. ✨🍽️”
“This stylishly designed restaurant has a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Our server was excellent, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. The duck and salmon were both very good and nicely prepared. While I would have preferred the flavors to be a bit bolder, everyone at the table thoroughly enjoyed their meals.”
“My husband and I went to Delbar to celebrate his 27th birthday! For appetizers, we ordered the lamb ribs and hummus tahini. The lamb ribs were PHENOMENAL. I wish we had ordered two plates of it. I’m not normally a fan of lamb, but this changed my mind. It was tender and well seasoned and the sticky, pomegranate glaze was chef’s kiss. The hummus was fine, but not the best we’ve tried (probably due to the addition of the tahini which threw it off a little bit for us). For entrees, we got the shish kabob (with wagyu zabuton) and the shrimp kabob. The shrimp kabob was some of the best shrimp I’ve had in my entire life and I LOVE seafood. They were very large, well-seasoned, and had a nice grill char to them. I did not really enjoy the orange-zest pistachio rice on that came with it, but my husband thought it was great so it’s really just a personal preference. The shish kabob was fine, but my husband felt it didn’t really have a Mediterranean flare to it and was just simply good meat. For desserts, we got a complimentary s’mores sundae which was quite interesting. The chocolate syrup was a bit overpowering for us, but everything else about it was delicious! Overall, the food, ambiance and service was very good. I’d definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu!”
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