Who says you need to head to the Mediterranean to seek respite from the harsh winter cold? The residents of Widnes just step in to EFE'S Mediterranean Restaurant and Taverna where the general bonhomie of the place aided by live music and Turkish dance shows keeps the temperature soaring.

On the food front grilled halloumi cheese or Albanian liver served with red onion and Russian salad could help kick things off, followed by French trimmed lamb cutlets marinated and char-grilled with thyme or slices of sirloin steak, slowly casseroled in a rich tomato, mushroom, green pepper, herb and wine sauce. With plenty of menus on offer like the business and express lunch, evening, early evening, entertainment and special days, all add to the appeal of eating out.

If choosing proves difficult bit at EFE'S Mediterranean, they make things easy for you by designing a special Turkish banquet featuring a variety of dishes from a truly vast selection.