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I tend to be a pretty picky eater and usually stick with what I normally eat, which can be boring. My friend has been going to this restaurant for many years and suggested that we go. And I'm so glad I broke out of my regular scheduled meals and tried something new because the food was absolutely delicious! I went with the sampler option which is a really good option if you are new to the food or just want to try their dishes. I also added a chicken kebab, which was delicious! If you like spice, I would definitely recommend getting a little side of the spice and mixing it with different items. I mixed it with the red soup and that was excellent. Their special limeade was superb!! Their sauce for the kebabs and the fries was so good I wanted to just eat it! Also, the people that that worked there were so friendly. We sat inside and it did get a little bit noisy, but it wasn't too terrible. Definitely make reservations because it does get busy.
Stopped in on a Thursday close to opening and was able to snag a table without a reservation. The interior is small though and a few tables were reserved for reservations so definitely better to be safe than sorry! Service was amazing and friendly and went above and beyond for me. Fantastic in every way. Now, food was incredible. The trio platter was perfect for me to try multiple things. My favorite had to have been the baba ganooj but all 3 were delicious. My only criticism is that the pita was okay, didn't seem homemade but something out of a package. For entree, I got the chicken and potato's mutabbak and it was amazing. Spices were perfect and potato's were perfectly cooked, I could eat this entree by the bucket. I definitely hope to return when I'm back in the area!
Great food and the service was phenomenal! They would suggest entrees and make sure we were always stocked with fresh hot pita bread!
I'm grateful that my friend Randy S. alerted me to the list of places on the 2024 James Beard Nominations. Congratulations Ali Sabbah for being one of the Semifinalists for Best Chef in the Mountain Region! With this announcement yesterday, I wanted to grab early dinner before the crowds came and before prices increased. In a quick search on Yelp, this restaurant was listed as $$ but having dined in today, I think it should be more accurately captured as $$$. Other Yelp reviews also stated that they thought it was pricey here. I was lucky to have found street parking after work. I managed to squeeze into a table for one without a reservation and sat right in front of the host stand. Yeah, a little tight in this small dining room but that's not a big deal for me. Especially since I had to quick bite and run to an evening appointment. I ordered the Small Plate Combo with three items. The Baba Gannoj with warm soft pita was exactly what I expected, creamy with a drizzle of luscious olive oil. The two stuffed grape leaves were flavorful and warm. The small dish of Potatoes Harra was fork-tender and quite tasty. This small plate combo came with their refreshing yogurt dipping sauce. I also ordered the lamb kebab. I think it had about 5 small cubes of lamb, cooked medium, and seasoned well. I enjoyed this tender morsel, wasn't gamey at all. Can't exactly have Middle Eastern cuisine without enjoying dessert. I ordered two Baklawa Fingers to go and it came with a drizzle of what tasted like delicate rose water. Kind of small, not too sweet, but I know it was meant to saver in small bites :) While I normally do a good job at checking the itemized bill, I needed to be somewhere so I swiped my card in their portable credit card machine and dashed out the door without a receipt. You may want to handle that differently LOL
The four of us enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mazza. It was a Friday night and we didn't have a reservation, so it was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. We split a few appetizers - the Baba Ganooj & Pita and the Arayes, which was a pita stuffed with spiced ground meat. The Arayes was my favorite - I would get it again! For the entrees, we got the Vegetable Kebabs and Chicken & Potatoes Mutabbak. I was really excited to try the Mutabbak as I'd never seen it on a menu before. It was rice, chicken, potatoes, and onion, served with a tamarind sauce. I was expecting the sauce to be sweeter than it was, but it was actually pretty salty. I still really enjoyed all of the flavors of the dish and am really glad I got to try it!
Night two of our three-night visit to Salt Lake City was to Mazza's restaurant. We were most excited to dine here since the chef was selected as a finalist for the James Beards Best Chef Mountain region. We will be at the awards program in Chicago and will cheer for Ali Sabbah, the owner of Mazza for the past 23 years. Mazza, like Oquirrh the night before, has an intimate dining room. But unlike Oquirrh, it has a extensive menu of incredible Lebanese and Middle Eastern delicacies. If you care about what you eat, you should know Mazza uses all-natural, vegetarian-fed and mostly locally sourced chicken, beef and lamb. What you notice about intimate restaurants is the quality of their wait staff. Our server, Christina, was uber friendly and excited to greet us and make our meals spectacular. But the best part was when the chef came out and started working the tables. Ali is super proud of his restaurant and his legacy. He oozes warmth and pride. He gave us his recommendations on what to order and checked in on us several times to get our reaction to what we just finished. This quote really sums up Ali: "I don't call myself a chef. I'm just a cook. A chef, to me, is someone who has attended culinary school and has a degree." This is the restaurant to come to if you have a big appetite. The house specialties are large servings. No cocktails, but a large selection of Mediterranean beer and wine. We started with Labneh, which is a Lebanese thick strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil, and the twice-fried House Fries with aioli sauce. Both were super delicious. Ali suggested our entrees, the Chicken & Potatoes Mutabbak and the Lamb & Spinach. Mutabbak consists of slices of fried potatoes arranged around moist, tender chicken breast over moist basmati rice, drizzled with a tangy, sweet tamarind sauce. The lamb features chopped spinach and onions, garnished with toasted pine nuts and almonds, served over basmati rice. Incredible flavor and authenticity. For dessert, Ali suggested Samantha's Special, which is a cream and rice flour pudding, cooked with orange liqueur, topped with fig compote and garnished with pistachios. Wow! Wow! Mazza is an incredible dining experience, even if you've never tried Middle Eastern cuisine. The service, ambiance and amazing food are worthy of your visit. And a check for only $116 before tip was amazing!
This is the cutest place ever. Very quaint interior but don't let that fool you, the food is AMAZING. Everything was so flavorful. I don't think there was a single thing I didn't like. Highly recommend. We got there as soon as it opened so we had no time getting seated.
The best meal we have had in a while!! A cute little restaurant that feels very intimate. Stellar staff who were friendly and attentive. We came in an hour before close on a Wednesday night and were able to get seated no problem, but would probably recommend a reservation to be safe. We ordered the baba gannooj which was luxurious!! We've never had it before, but now feel like it has been missing all of our lives! We also ordered the lamb & spinach and the chicken & potatoes muttabak, which we both thoroughly enjoyed! We will be back!
Mazza serves Middle Eastern fare. They have lots of shareable appetizers like naan and falafel. We got Mazza Baked Kafta with Potaoes and Rice as well as Chicken & Potates Mutabbak. They were identical except for the meat. The sauce was delicious but the beef was on the spicy side and tasted strange. Definitely get the chicken.
Was surprised at how every new dish was so unique and tasteful. Small and cozy cafe. The small appetizer combo was my favorite part; the Hummus with Lamb, Pine Nuts and Pita was my favorite. I've never had hummus like this before. The Muhammara and Lettuce leaves was a dip of pomegranate molasses with walnuts and roasted red peppers, exquisite. My main dish the Chicken and Potatoes Mutabbak--had a delicious sauce with some perfect golden potatoes. However, the chicken was a bit tough, which was a bit surprising as this is their main dish. However my friend got one of the other dishes and it was delicious. Lived up to its reputation as a James Beard awards contender read more
27 days ago
For what Mazza lacks in size, they make up for in outstanding flavors and menu items. It's truly delightful to get to experience the Lebanese cuisine in such a beautiful setting. The staff are friendly and super helpful when it comes to making recommendations. I followed the suggestion to get a sampler platter and am so glad that I was able to try a variety of items. My favorite were the lamb meatballs and the marinated green beans. read more
I tend to be a pretty picky eater and usually stick with what I normally eat, which can be boring. My friend has been going to this restaurant for many years and suggested that we go. And I'm so glad I broke out of my regular scheduled meals and tried something new because the food was absolutely delicious! I went with the sampler option which is a really good option if you are new to the food or just want to try their dishes. I also added a chicken kebab, which was delicious! If you like spice, I would definitely recommend getting a little side of the spice and mixing it with different items. I mixed it with the red soup and that was excellent. Their special limeade was superb!! Their sauce for the kebabs and the fries was so good I wanted to just eat it! Also, the people that that worked there were so friendly. We sat inside and it did get a little bit noisy, but it wasn't too terrible. Definitely make reservations because it does get busy. read more
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3 months ago
Stopped in on a Thursday close to opening and was able to snag a table without a reservation. The interior is small though and a few tables were reserved for reservations so definitely better to be safe than sorry! Service was amazing and friendly and went above and beyond for me. Fantastic in every way. Now, food was incredible. The trio platter was perfect for me to try multiple things. My favorite had to have been the baba ganooj but all 3 were delicious. My only criticism is that the pita was okay, didn't seem homemade but something out of a package. For entree, I got the chicken and potato's mutabbak and it was amazing. Spices were perfect and potato's were perfectly cooked, I could eat this entree by the bucket. I definitely hope to return when I'm back in the area! read more
2 months ago
I'm grateful that my friend Randy S. alerted me to the list of places on the 2024 James Beard Nominations. Congratulations Ali Sabbah for being one of the Semifinalists for Best Chef in the Mountain Region! With this announcement yesterday, I wanted to grab early dinner before the crowds came and before prices increased. In a quick search on Yelp, this restaurant was listed as $$ but having dined in today, I think it should be more accurately captured as $$$. Other Yelp reviews also stated that they thought it was pricey here. I was lucky to have found street parking after work. I managed to squeeze into a table for one without a reservation and sat right in front of the host stand. Yeah, a little tight in this small dining room but that's not a big deal for me. Especially since I had to quick bite and run to an evening appointment. I ordered the Small Plate Combo with three items. The Baba Gannoj with warm soft pita was exactly what I expected, creamy with a drizzle of luscious olive oil. The two stuffed grape leaves were flavorful and warm. The small dish of Potatoes Harra was fork-tender and quite tasty. This small plate combo came with their refreshing yogurt dipping sauce. I also ordered the lamb kebab. I think it had about 5 small cubes of lamb, cooked medium, and seasoned well. I enjoyed this tender morsel, wasn't gamey at all. Can't exactly have Middle Eastern cuisine without enjoying dessert. I ordered two Baklawa Fingers to go and it came with a drizzle of what tasted like delicate rose water. Kind of small, not too sweet, but I know it was meant to saver in small bites :) While I normally do a good job at checking the itemized bill, I needed to be somewhere so I swiped my card in their portable credit card machine and dashed out the door without a receipt. You may want to handle that differently LOL read more
The four of us enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mazza. It was a Friday night and we didn't have a reservation, so it was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. We split a few appetizers - the Baba Ganooj & Pita and the Arayes, which was a pita stuffed with spiced ground meat. The Arayes was my favorite - I would get it again! For the entrees, we got the Vegetable Kebabs and Chicken & Potatoes Mutabbak. I was really excited to try the Mutabbak as I'd never seen it on a menu before. It was rice, chicken, potatoes, and onion, served with a tamarind sauce. I was expecting the sauce to be sweeter than it was, but it was actually pretty salty. I still really enjoyed all of the flavors of the dish and am really glad I got to try it! read more
Night two of our three-night visit to Salt Lake City was to Mazza's restaurant. We were most excited to dine here since the chef was selected as a finalist for the James Beards Best Chef Mountain region. We will be at the awards program in Chicago and will cheer for Ali Sabbah, the owner of Mazza for the past 23 years. Mazza, like Oquirrh the night before, has an intimate dining room. But unlike Oquirrh, it has a extensive menu of incredible Lebanese and Middle Eastern delicacies. If you care about what you eat, you should know Mazza uses all-natural, vegetarian-fed and mostly locally sourced chicken, beef and lamb. What you notice about intimate restaurants is the quality of their wait staff. Our server, Christina, was uber friendly and excited to greet us and make our meals spectacular. But the best part was when the chef came out and started working the tables. Ali is super proud of his restaurant and his legacy. He oozes warmth and pride. He gave us his recommendations on what to order and checked in on us several times to get our reaction to what we just finished. This quote really sums up Ali: "I don't call myself a chef. I'm just a cook. A chef, to me, is someone who has attended culinary school and has a degree." This is the restaurant to come to if you have a big appetite. The house specialties are large servings. No cocktails, but a large selection of Mediterranean beer and wine. We started with Labneh, which is a Lebanese thick strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil, and the twice-fried House Fries with aioli sauce. Both were super delicious. Ali suggested our entrees, the Chicken & Potatoes Mutabbak and the Lamb & Spinach. Mutabbak consists of slices of fried potatoes arranged around moist, tender chicken breast over moist basmati rice, drizzled with a tangy, sweet tamarind sauce. The lamb features chopped spinach and onions, garnished with toasted pine nuts and almonds, served over basmati rice. Incredible flavor and authenticity. For dessert, Ali suggested Samantha's Special, which is a cream and rice flour pudding, cooked with orange liqueur, topped with fig compote and garnished with pistachios. Wow! Wow! Mazza is an incredible dining experience, even if you've never tried Middle Eastern cuisine. The service, ambiance and amazing food are worthy of your visit. And a check for only $116 before tip was amazing! read more
1 year ago
Everything was fantastic. Great service and the quality is exceptional. We will definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
This is the cutest place ever. Very quaint interior but don't let that fool you, the food is AMAZING. Everything was so flavorful. I don't think there was a single thing I didn't like. Highly recommend. We got there as soon as it opened so we had no time getting seated. read more
3 years ago
The best meal we have had in a while!! A cute little restaurant that feels very intimate. Stellar staff who were friendly and attentive. We came in an hour before close on a Wednesday night and were able to get seated no problem, but would probably recommend a reservation to be safe. We ordered the baba gannooj which was luxurious!! We've never had it before, but now feel like it has been missing all of our lives! We also ordered the lamb & spinach and the chicken & potatoes muttabak, which we both thoroughly enjoyed! We will be back! read more
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Mazza serves Middle Eastern fare. They have lots of shareable appetizers like naan and falafel. We got Mazza Baked Kafta with Potaoes and Rice as well as Chicken & Potates Mutabbak. They were identical except for the meat. The sauce was delicious but the beef was on the spicy side and tasted strange. Definitely get the chicken. read more
3 years ago
The food here is truly delicious! I have been dying to go back after tasting such amazing flavors during my first visit. Don't skip the fries! The ambiance was warm and welcoming :) This is a very small and intimate restaurant, make sure you have reservations to avoid long waits. read more
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New favorite date night!! The food here is truly authentic and absolutely delicious; you have to try the lamb shank and the chicken and potatoes! They have a fine selection of Lebanese wines as well. Chef Ali came around for conversation and gave some well earned recommendations. Take my advice and make a reservation ahead of time because it is a small, quaint, and warm environment. Extremely friendly staff, including our awesome waitress Alyssa who made recommendations as well. Being that my name is Samantha, this was the dessert selection and wow, 12/10! read more
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The food we ordered was delicious- I even ordered a second entree to go (try the chicken and potatoes mutabbak!). My main issue here is with the overall experience. Mazza only takes reservations by phone (nothing online), but unfortunately it's very tough to get them on the phone. My friend and I tried calling multiple times to no avail, and we overheard another group walking in that expressed the same frustration. They also need to consider moving to a larger, more accommodating location similar to what they have at 9th and 9th. This location is extremely cramped inside with no room to wait, though thankfully they are in the adorable 15th and 15th area so you can pop into the King's English bookshop (if it's open). The table we were sat at had fairly awkward seating- it was a corner table where you had to sit diagonal to each other as opposed to across from each other. Not the end of the world, just a little more uncomfortable when trying to have a conversation than usual. If the menu prices were lower and more reminiscent of a typical family-owned or hole in the wall restaurant, then sure, I could look past not being able to afford a larger space or more staff to handle the phone. But that's not the case here- entrees are anywhere from $20-30. read more
3 years ago
My favorite restaurant of all time. We were gifted a dinner here after getting engaged and the experience was so special. The ambiance is so intimate and warm and every experience is just as, if not more magical each time. Their baba gannooj is the best. read more
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1515 S 1500th E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
15th & 15th, Wasatch Hollows
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