Here are the menus for Zest Harbourside and Zest Restaurant. Just click on the images to see the large versions. Our menus are varied and unique, and we offer many vegetarian and gluten free dishes, indicated with (v) and (gf).
Ricky Andalcio owns two successful restaurants, has published a cook book and has even had his own TV series, with more TV appearances on the way. Ricky says "I get asked so often for recipes that I thought I might as well give everybody reading the site a few simple ones"
“It’s just the basics you need; I really believe people need to go back to basics again. The key is to keep cooking simple yet stylish, and to create that mouth-watering taste.”
Below are a couple of recipes we thought you might like to try yourself. These dishes are simply designed, yet use different and interesting ingredients for you to impress people with your culinary genius!!!
Be sure to check this page regularly as different recipes will be added. You could even start to collect your favourite ones...maybe we'll bring out the chef in you - enjoy!
Both Zest Restaurant and Zest Harbourside have specials boards, which are updated and changed every week. We have a varied selection on our specials boards with many familiar and exciting dishes, naturally using local produce where possible.
Below is an example of both Zest Restaurant and Zest Harbourside's weekly specials.
Broccoli and stilton soup (v) (gf)(see menu for price)
Shredded BBQ duck buttie with a hoi sin drizzle, spring onion and a peppery salsa £6.95
Creamy chicken and peppercorn pasta £6.00
Crispy calamari with a citrus mayo, a smidge of wasabi and fresh leaves £7.00
Thai green vegetable curry, with fresh corriander and cooling creme fraiche £5.50
Wok fried chilli greens - leeks, garden peas and sprouts £3.50
Crispy fried basil and sweet pepper new potatoes £3.50
Zests homemade gingerbread with a scoop of double jersey ice-cream £4.50
Starters
Asparagus and potato soup (v) (gf) £5.00
Pan fried Borrowdale trout with a tartare potato salad (gf) £7.00
Warm potato gnocci salad in a creamy mushroom and four cheese sauce £6.50
Main Courses
Locally caught seabass fillet with a citrus cous cous salad and a creamy dressing (gf) £16.00
Braised Cumbrian pork belly on a white bean and chorizo mash with a tomato and chilli sauce (gf) £13.95
Leek and wild mushroom risotto topped with crispy smoked bacon and shaved parmesan (gf) (v - without bacon) £12.50
Cheesecake - Vanilla with a summer berry compote £5.25