by far the best restaurant i have tried in rochester, mn...a must try if you are in the area... $$$$ but the food is good.... had the mussels, pork loin and mozarella salad and all were great.... the salted caramel ice cream is a great way to end your meal with

One of the doctors at the Mayo Clinic recommended Zzest. We went for lunch and had a wonderful meal. My husband had the curried chicken salad ($11.95) with greens, fennel, dried cherries, red onion, spiced sour cherry jam, Marcona almonds and grilled bread. Not your average chicken salad. He loved it! I had the grilled vegetable salad ($11.95) with great... More

My wife and I enjoyed a dinner in the outdoor seating area at the end of the week. She had the taster's menu and I had the buger. The taster's menu was nice but lacked a salad. Portions are very small. Burger was very tasty but overpriced at 15.95. Deserts were the highlight; chocolate walnut tart and miniature ice cream... More

Facing major surgery the next day, we were looking for a fun night with an interesting place. Zzest filled the bill. We ambled through the market, sampling the little delicasies they offered and picked up a couple of creative culinary gift items. We found a nice table and tried a couple of appetizer items. Zzest features rare cheeses and we... More

It pretends to be a high class restaurant but it is not a part the prices! It is so expensive! Food is average good.

I went to ZZest for a special event - but it seems as if they have set dinners on a regular basis so I'm hoping my review speaks to their usual service too. The ingredients come from local and small food providers, which I like. The food was delicious. I had a five course meal - my favorite courses were... More

We had a great meal here a few weeks ago. Starting with a cheese board with 3 cheeses of our choice, various nuts and fruits and bread. It was a meal in and of itself but we held back and took the leftovers home! Our cheese board had a great ginger spread with it that we ended up buying the... More

Not only are the meals amazing, but since half of the space is a market, you can buy ALL of the ingredients which they used to make your meal and try to make it at home! Their cheese selection is unparalleled in Rochester, they have hard to find ingredients, and they also carry unique local and regionally made foodstuffs. I... More

In the warmer months, nice covered outdoor eating area. In the winter, a bit cramped inside. Great and inventive food.