Mashawy Marianna

It's truly a gem in Marianna, FL. And all the great reviews about this place do not lie. I drove over an hour just to try some Mediterranean food and I was extremely glad I did. It was raining quite heavily when we got here. The place looks clean and spacious inside. The lights were a little dim. We got the booth by the window with the view of the rain hitting the windows and the cars passing by in the rain on the highway next to the restaurant. We ordered the Mashawy soup, which was house soup with chicken, rice and some herbs in it. It was good for the weather. Next we ordered the signature lamb chops and they were absolutely amazing. The lamb chops were grilled superbly well and had balanced flavors of pepper and aromatic spices. It just tasted juicy and succulent. The basmati rice was filled with flavors of saffron. The pita bread was great, too. And I absolutely loved the hummus. It was fresh and it tasted beautiful with the olive oil. I highly recommend the dish. We ordered Konafa for dessert. It was one of the best desserts I have had in a while. It was served hot. Its rich buttery creamy taste with pistachios was just heavenly. Every bite was filled with greatness. We concluded our meal with hot tea, the Mashawi tea. It was perfect for the weather and tasted great with cinnamon and other spices. Sami and his wife have got a great place here. Highly recommended!!!!