Restaurant Zest is a high quality restaurant in the heart of Derby's restaurant quarter serving fabulous Modern European & British cuisine and where relaxed fine dining is the order of the day...
VALENTINE'S AT RESTAURANT ZEST - SAT 11TH AND TUES 14TH FEB 2012
The perfect spot for an intimate Valentine's meal - enjoy our Valentine's lunch on Sat 11th and Tues 14th Feb, or a special 3 course menu on the evening of Tuesday 14th. Book early to secure your table!
RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
We are always very proud to receive awards and recommendations and won 'BEST EUROPEAN RESTAURANT' at the 2010 Derby Food & Drink Awards, as well as being a finalist in the 'BEST RESTAURANT IN DERBY' category plus 'BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE' and 'BEST LUNCH' in 2011. We also have a 'RECOMMENDED' status in the recent Hardens Guide as well as a 'RECOMMENDED' for 2 years running in the prestigious Good Food Guide 2011 & 2012. Thanks to all our staff and wonderful customers for helping us to achieve these fantastic awards...if you've never tried us, then come and visit soon to find out what all the fuss is about!
Tucked away in a beautiful, converted former stables building, the dining room is smart but relaxed and the atmosphere is fresh and welcoming.
The quality and variety of both the menu and the wine list is outstanding. Zest offers the opportunity for truly fabulous 'fine-dining' done in a totally non-intimidating way.
For reservations and further information, please call on 01332 381101 or send us a message with our contact form
Not tried Restaurant Zest at Bennetts Brasserie yet? Situated on the Rear Balcony, Bennetts Department store, Irongate, it is open for breakfast from 9 till 11.30am and lunch 11.45 till 2.30pm, with morning and afternoon tea served all day until 3.30pm. The Champagne Breakfast is now legendary in Derby and is served during breakfast hours - 3 courses plus champagne & tea or coffee for £19.95...
After my first visit to Zest I thought I would leave feedback accordingly.
I booked a table for 4 people on Wednesday 18 January 2012, for 730pm.
When we arrived, the friendly staff showed us to a table, at the very top of the stairs. This was set out for 3 people and not 4 as I'd asked for when making the booking. The staff were prompt in collecting an extra set of cutlery and glassware for the 4th person. Unfortunately, I had to ask again for a napkin.
The ambience at Zest was very pleasant and welcoming.
Having ordered 4 starter's from the A La Carte Menu, unfortnately, when the waitress brought them over to the table, a mistake had been made and 3 fishcakes were put down instead of 2 fishcakes and 1 Pigeon. The correct order had been placed as one of my party enquired about the Pigeon and the waitress recommended it. This however, was soon rectified with a satisfactory outcome.
All courses served were of an excellent standard. The waitresses were attentive and friendly at all times.
Overall, our first experience at Zest was a pleasant and enjoyable one. We would recommend to our friend's/family to visit.
As a person who frequently dines out across the UK, one piece of feedback I would offer is that your cheeseboard selection I felt was slightly over-priced for the fact that the cheese offered was very poor in size for the price. I would rather of had fewer, larger pieces of cheese especially as we had asked if this was big enough for 3 people to have as a dessert and the waitress agreed. We were very disappointed with this option.
I hope you find this beneficial as well as positive feedback.