Restaurant Zest is located just off Friar Gate on George Street and is housed within a lovingly restored and renovated stables building. In close proximity to many of the main business districts as well as shops, the theatre and the cathedral, it is ideally located for residents and visitors alike, no matter what your plans in Derby are.

The restaurant is spread across two floors, allowing couples and larger parties to enjoy an element of privacy when dining. The dining room is beautifully decorated with exposed beams, warm colours and, in the evening, candlelight which transforms the bright and airy restaurant into an intimate and cosy venue perfect for couples and special occasions. With the second floor offering views of the restaurant below, it is perfect for those who love to people watch. The restaurant aims to provide fine dining in comfortable and relaxing surroundings, where diners can rest assured that they will be enjoying top class cuisine without the pretentiousness that can come with high-class venues.

Restaurant Zest serves contemporary European cuisine created using the very best locally sourced produce. As a whole, the menu is incredibly well executed and offers diners a varied choice of dishes including, when seasonally available, pancetta wrapped chicken breast with a walnut and parmesan stuffing; wild mushroom millefeuille with cream and chive sauce; and oven roasted duck with crispy sage crusted potatoes and a sticky honey sauce. With express lunch menus available as well as an incredible value for money re-theatre menu, Restaurant Zest is perfect for dining any time of the day.

Restaurant Zest on Friar Gate is a truly lovely venue to dine at. Offering a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food, whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or just fancy a sophisticated lunch, then this is the restaurant for you.