Mashawi - Mount Lawley

The restaurant has an nice comfortable ambience with plenty of staff keen to serve the great Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine on offer. BYO if you like.

Delicious food. Very friendly staff. Good value for money. Bookings essential. Belly dancing in Saturday's.

There is no point in going to a restaurant that claims to specialize in tajines when the tajine you order seems to be a pre-made, possibly mass-produced stew served on couscous in a cold tajine. It all seems very cynical. The cold tajine is brought to the table and the lid is quickly removed. Only those who cannot cook for themselves (which I suspect is many people) would find this food to be "delicious". The dolmades were overly hot and messy, almost as if they had been microwaved before quickly being served. The restaurant in Vic Park seemed better before it closed down, but this new location is definitely a place I will never visit again.

Firstly, I want to mention that the restaurant is now located at 550 Beaufort Street, not 644 Beaufort Street as advertised on their website. They have not updated their website and did not inform us when we made a reservation. It is evident that they have not been located at 644 Beaufort for some time. The food at this restaurant is fine, however, during my visit last Saturday, there was no opportunity for social distancing as the tables were closely packed together. Additionally, at 7:30, there was a belly dancing performance where the dancers were very close to the tables, and customers were encouraged to participate. The lack of social distancing is concerning, especially during this critical time with the outbreak in Victoria and New South Wales. It is important to prioritize the safety of yourself and your loved ones, so I would advise against dining here. The restaurant appears to prioritize profit over safety, and I plan to report this to the authorities.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic! We loved every dish we tried that evening. The dolmades, cauliflower, and prawns were particularly delicious. The prices are reasonable; we will definitely be returning!