Rumi

The quality of the food was exceptional, so fresh and so flavourful. The menu was well rounded and diverse. The prices were equal to the high quality of the food. They have lots of gluten free options also.

The Rumi cookbook is so good we had to try the restaurant, and it was every bit as good as the recipes. The new space in Brunswick is fabulous – warm, busy, packed on a Saturday night, but you never felt like the tables were too close or that you couldn’t enjoy your own space. Around us were couples, 3 generation family birthdays, girls nights out, blokes nights out – and everyone having a great time. Service was superb – fast and totally on top of the menu, which, in our case involved instant expert advice on what was suitable for a celiac. The food then came out quickly, as did the drinks, though we never felt under pressure to move on. The labne was a perfect starter, the quail kebabs perfectly cooked, and definitely get the lamb shoulder. The best dish though was the cigars (though not for celiacs). A fascinating wine list of bottles and by the glass from places you’ve never tried before, such as the Lebanese Cinsault, which was well worth the adventure.