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Orange County - Rumari restaurant
4.0

Rumari

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Italian
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    good

Food: Creativity shines, taste wavers

Rumari's food certainly paints an interesting picture, boasting unusual pairings that pique your curiosity. However, mixed reviews likening the taste from the sublime to the plain commonplace shadow its uniqueness. A drawback highlighted - an allegedly frozen tomato in the caprese salad - detracting from the overall freshness.

  • Very Creative

    Food was described as interesting, unusual, and superb.

  • Okay Taste

    Food received mixed reviews, varying from delicious to mediocre or bland.

  • Low Quality

    Tomato in caprese salad was not ripe, possibly previously frozen.

Top 3 dishes at Rumari

  1. 1

    Greek Lamb Chop 🏆

    Lamb chops are tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

    Greek Lamb Chop dish
  2. 2

    Naxos Greek Salad

    Fresh ingredients with a great balance of flavors and a substantial feta portion.

    Naxos Greek Salad dish
  3. 3

    Grand Mariner Soufflé

    It was the perfect cherry on top of the dining experience.

    Grand Mariner Soufflé dish

Vibe: Distinct duality - date spots

The vibe at Rumari allows for a peculiar choice: a snug dining room echoing romantic whispers, or lively high tops for group revelry. Their drink options are satisfactory, sarcasm notwithstanding, owing to their pleasant bartender despite muddled service.

  • Great Ambiance

    Romantic lighting, tasteful décor creates an emperor-like dining experience.

  • Okay Drinks

    Service and communication issues noted but still a nice bartender.

Perks: Engaging staff, less engaging parking

Parking is a persistent complaint for Rumari, often likened to threading a needle whilst riding a unicycle. Noise levels demanding a shouting match to converse, strike a dissonant note with the serene atmosphere. Still, Staff stand-out, garnering applause for unwavering attentiveness and warm demeanor. No specific amenities for children, yet they accommodate spaghetti requests for the little guests.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently praised for attentiveness, friendliness, and professionalism.

  • Okay For Kids

    No specific amenities, but made spaghetti work for child's meal.

  • Hard To Hear

    Deafening noise levels, hard to converse, does not match atmosphere.