Zest occupies a terrace position on the Spinola Bay waterfront and is one of the more consistent restaurants in the area. The menu focuses on Mediterranean and Maltese dishes — grilled seabass, octopus, and pasta made in-house — and the quality has held up over several years in a competitive location where many restaurants rely on position over cooking.
Booking is advisable for the terrace tables on summer evenings. The interior is comfortable if the terrace is full. Prices are mid-range for St Julian's, which means moderately expensive by Maltese standards but unremarkable by western European ones.