A NEW Mediterranean style take on afternoon tea has been added to the menu of a Widnes restaurant to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week.

Following requests, the Italian restaurant Pesto on Birchfield Road launched the unique take on the English classic earlier this week.

The Pesto Italian Afternoon Tea costs £12.95 per person and features scones served with preserves, a selection of Italian cakes, mini Tiramisu plus Italian treats.

Gizela Kalkucka, acting general manager at Pesto said: “We knew if we were going to create our own Pesto version that it would have to have a special Italian twist to it.

“We’ve had a great reaction already as our customers seem to love the quirky touches we’ve included within the experience.”

Afternoon teas must be pre-booked and are available 2 to 5pm every day.