Olive at Mawson - Macarthur

The fish on special that my partner got was fantastic and I loved the ravioli, very happy with the polite service and friendliness of the staff

I have not been treated so well or ate as much wonderful Mediterranean food in a very long while. Aleca (sp?) took care of us like we were family. We commented more than once it was like having a Greek mom filling you up. We let her serve and chose. Village Salad, fried olives, tiropita shaped like an eggroll, flatbread, octopus... The highlight was the goat shoulder. So tender it fell off the bone and a rich flavor exceeding expectation. There was no room for dessert so she brought it anyway. Creme brûlée and Ekmek, which I think means heavenly pillow of awesome. A treat of Mastika for aperitif with coffee and now it's off to food coma.

Have been here twice now and both times was thoroughly impressed. First time friends and I shared a few of the entree dishes (the meatballs were the favourite for all) and second time had gnocchi and tried some slow cooked lamb shoulder both were one of the best I have had

Another surprise in Mawson - fresh, delicious. Grilled seafood was amazing, but the slow cooked lamb was UNBELIEVABLE. Truly worth the trip to Canberra. Pretty good brûlée as well - just a great lunch.

Ridiculously popular local restaurant that is worth seeking out within the concrete wasteland of Southlands. Get greeted like you are family, treated like you are the only ones there, and fed like you are famished. The decor is pedestrian but the friendly service and tasty food is all I saw.