Rumi's Kitchen takes its name from the 13th-century Persian poet, building its dining room around a stated philosophy of hospitality, love, and friendship at the table. The restaurant frames its cooking as drawing from the wider reach of historic Persia, from the Caspian Sea to the Arabian Gulf. The Mt. Vernon Triangle location is part of a small group with roots in Sandy Springs, Georgia, alongside locations in Atlanta and Houston.
The menu runs through Persian staples — lamb kabob, rice, hummus, and small plates meant for sharing — alongside duck fesenjoon, a dish reviewers single out repeatedly. Regulars point to consistency across visits, and the room has built a reputation as a go-to date-night spot, with service and atmosphere drawing as much attention as the food itself.
Michelin selected Rumi's Kitchen in its 2025 Washington DC guide.
The menu runs through Persian staples — lamb kabob, rice, hummus, and small plates meant for sharing — alongside duck fesenjoon, a dish reviewers single out repeatedly. Regulars point to consistency across visits, and the room has built a reputation as a go-to date-night spot, with service and atmosphere drawing as much attention as the food itself.
Michelin selected Rumi's Kitchen in its 2025 Washington DC guide.