We finished off our meal with a couple of Mazza's baked specialties, a "ma'mool" cookie filled with pistachio paste and a baklava "finger" stuffed with ground cashews. The cookie, while interestingly flavored, had a dry texture and crumbly filling. The baklava, though, was wonderful. The papery layers were rich but not greasy, the filling was nutty, smooth and slightly sweet, and there was just enough honey drizzled on top to sweeten and moisten the roll.

Appetizers $2.75-$9.50, sandwiches $4.50-$7.99, specialties (available after 4 p.m.) $8.95-$13.95, kids' meals $3.50.

Rating: ***

Where: 1515 S. 1500 East

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Payment: Checks, credit cards accepted

Phone: 484-9259

Web: www.mazzacafe.com

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Stacey Kratz is a freelance writer who reviews restaurants for the Deseret Morning News. E-mail: skratz@desnews.com