Rumi

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  8     

A delicious night out. We went mid-week and had a reservation anyway to avoid disappointment. We got a side table against the wall that gave us great privacy despite the open space and the service and food timing was perfect. We ordered the set menu. A wonderful balance of generous proportions without feeling overly stuffed. The food came fresh and warm, tender meat, crisp salad and a complimentary variety of food. No repeat flavours/styles.

Nov 05, 2010 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

Wonderfully attentive but unintrusive service. Without prior notice they catered to one of our guests long list of food intolerances within the group buffet menu.
Beautiful mix of usual suspects like hommus and vine leaves mixed with some interesting dishes most Melbournians would not be familiar with like baby Quail and Tounge.

Wine and food were all excellent and timely. Semi-open kitchen looked clean and organised. Would definitely go back.

Jul 04, 2010 

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

A friend and I went to Rumi on Sat night and we couldn't fault it. The food was superb, the service was excellent, the waitresses were run off their feet yet still had time to go over the menu with us and keep our drinks topped up, and were incredibly helpful. And it wasn't too pricey for what we had, which was alot! So many good choices we couldn't decide so ordered extra plates (one main, 5 tapas, 3 champagnes, 3 red wines, bottle of mineral water, 2 desserts and 2 tea = $150 - well priced considering the service and quality of food. I don't see how anyone can complain of the price).

But we were very full and had to take our desserts home. To everyone who complains about the size of the dishes, do you not know what tapas is? Small plates for sharing, its ideal as you get to try lots of dishes. Everything we had was exceptional and was served in a well-planned order. The decor is also lovely and we didn't find it noisy (although there were no particularly large groups there). I can't stop raving about it and will definitely go again.

May 17, 2010 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     

Four of us had an early dinner here last night. Have been to Rumi twice before at their old location, but this is the first time at their larger venue. I found it to be quite noisy here once it fill up, and lacked a little of the intimate atmosphere of the old place. It wouldn't be a pleasant dinner if you were near a large noisy group.
But we were here for the food and once again, it was a delight.

We had seven dishes between the four of us and while we were not overwelmed with food, everything was fresh and very tasty (Rumi is not a place to go for big serves, which some people are clearly unhappy about). The lamb dish was superb, as was the cauliflower, plus the other offerings were up to the same high standard.
In earlier visits, the attitude of the staff was a bit off putting, but none of this last night, lots of staff, all very friendly and efficient.

Rumi was a lovely experience and remains a favourite for us.

Sep 24, 2009 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  9     

I am a fan of this place. It says something to me when I eat at a place a few times and notice the same staff. The menu has subtle changes regularly and the food is always great.

Sep 08, 2009 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     

The food at Rumi is fantastic, and the prices make it unbeatable. Tapas style serves were great for sharing. Probably better suited to two people or small groups, had a much better experience during dinner for two than the set menu with a large group.

Only criticism is that the set menu doesn't include coffees or dessert, and we felt rushed out at the end of our meal due to the next sitting. The service during out dinner for two was fantastic though, and we didn't feel rushed at all that night.
Highly recommended.

Aug 29, 2009 

8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

Whatever you do, have the goat. If you go and don't try the goat you are a bloody idiot - or a die hard vegetarian (not that there is anything wrong with that). Did I mention to try the goat?

Aug 07, 2009 

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     

We went along to Rumi for a work function on a Tuesday night, and I must say after reading some of the reviews on this site I was a little apprehensive as to what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised, the food was fantastic as was the service, we had a banquet and it was extremely filling and satisfying, the highlight of the night was the goat which was divine, I had the pistachio halva for dessert which was average, but then again I shouldn't have expected a wow factor from halva, although a work colleague had the Persian Fairy Floss and that really was Wow, and really nice too.

I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone, its definitely not traditional Lebanese food, but it certainly was delicious. Worth a try!

Jul 29, 2009 

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

From start to finish our experience at Rumi was great. The service was efficient, but by no means pushy. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some good suggestions. The food was on average very good, with some real knockouts. The cigars of filo pastry stuffed with Feta cheese and the beef with the rhuburb jus was amazing as was the cauliflower dish.

The desserts too were excellent, especially the turkish delight and the halva. I agree with previous reviewers regarding portion sizes, but as this was sort of Lebanese tapas I think they were adequate. I'd definitely would recommend to others.

Jun 02, 2009 

3.5 Below Average

Food  2      Ambience  5      Service  6      Value  1     

Very pricey and very small serves. We would never go there again or recommend anyone to the venue.

May 06, 2009