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Turkish restaurant in Middlesbrough
What should I order at Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar?
What to order
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Mixed Grill
Most frequently recommended dish in the reviews; praised as excellent value, with tender, succulent, juicy, and well-seasoned meat cooked over charcoal and served in generous portions.
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Baklava
Repeatedly highlighted as a standout dessert, with reviewers calling it homemade, freshly made, and the best they have had, often served warm with tea or ice cream.
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Mezze
Specifically praised as delicious and worth ordering again, with reviewers recommending it as a strong choice among the authentic Turkish starters.
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Lentil Soup
Recommended for its warming, beautiful flavor and as part of a highly satisfying meal, especially appreciated during Iftar.
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Turkish Tea
Frequently mentioned as a complimentary and well-loved finishing touch, described as hitting the spot and pairing well with dessert.
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Mixed Platter
Recommended as a starter option for those wanting variety, mentioned positively as part of a well-rounded Turkish dining experience.
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Mixed Kebab
Recommended for its authentic flavor and as a strong choice for meat lovers, often mentioned alongside other grilled dishes.
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Tavukla Pide
Praised for being full of flavor with a lovely crisp dough, making it one of the notable specific mains mentioned in the reviews.
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Sigara Starter
Called out as a great starter, especially when paired with the yoghurt dip that was also praised.
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Garlic Prawns
Mentioned positively for being seasoned to perfection and enjoyed as part of a memorable meal.
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Turkish Bread
Specifically singled out as the best part of the meal by one reviewer, showing strong approval for the freshly served bread.
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Kunafa
Mentioned as part of the dessert selection and positively received alongside baklava, adding to the restaurant’s praised sweets.
Details
About Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar
Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar is a Turkish restaurant in Middlesbrough, England. Reviewers consistently describe the food as authentic, fresh, and well presented, with especially strong praise for the Efes Mix Grill for One Person, mezze, lamb dishes, baklava, and Turkish tea. The restaurant is noted for a casual, cozy atmosphere, with friendly and attentive service, and it offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and onsite service. It sits in the £10 to £30 price range, and many reviews mention good portion sizes and strong value for the quality.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar known for?
It is best known for the Efes Mix Grill for One Person, which reviewers repeatedly call tender, juicy, and well seasoned straight from the charcoal grill. Guests also praise the authentic Turkish flavors, fresh mezze, and the complimentary Turkish tea and baklava that often round out the meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar?
The most recommended items are the Efes Mix Grill for One Person, mixed grill platters, lamb dishes, mezze, Sigara Starter, Tavukla Pide, and homemade baklava. Reviewers also mention the yoghurt dip, freshly baked naan breads, and Turkish tea as memorable parts of the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar?
The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with a clean, modern interior and authentic Turkish design. Reviewers say it works well for groups and families, and it is also popular for solo dining because staff are welcoming and attentive.
Is Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar good value?
Yes, many reviewers say the £10 to £30 price range is fair for the portion sizes and quality, even if some consider it a bit dear for Middlesbrough. Mixed grills in particular are called excellent value, with one review noting a £22.50 mixed grill meal was worth it for the meat quality, presentation, and service.
Do you need a reservation at Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar?
Reservations are accepted, but reviewers say the restaurant can sometimes seat people without one, even when it is fairly busy. That makes it a practical choice for a planned dinner or a spontaneous meal in Middlesbrough, especially if you want to try the mixed grill or baklava.
Is parking available at Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar kid-friendly?
Yes, Efe's Turkish Restaurant & Mezze Bar is good for kids.
