Celebration Care
A fifth-anniversary dinner included rose petals, a pool-facing table and a complimentary cake.
ZEST
Jumeirah
ZEST is an Italian-focused restaurant at One&Only The Palm in Jumeirah, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests come for dishes such as fish tartare and tiramisu, as well as the calm atmosphere and outdoor setting overlooking the pool.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor Setting
The outdoor section is repeatedly praised, with one guest calling it their favourite terrace in Dubai.
Attentive Service
Guests describe thoughtful hosting, including menu explanations, recommendations and a manager checking on the table.
Standout Dishes
Fish tartare and tiramisu were both described as exceptional, while grilled seabass was praised for being perfectly cooked.
Dietary Care
One diner said the team went beyond simply accommodating dietary requirements, making the meal feel safe and stress-free.
What to Eat at ZEST How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For ZEST, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at ZEST got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Cold mezzo Net +1
“I tried the cold mezzo and was happy with the combination of the dips and also the lovely bread basket.”
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“I tried the cold mezzo and was happy with the combination of the dips and also the lovely bread basket.”October 2021
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Eggplant parmigiani Net +1
“The food was amazing, we were having the best eggplant parmigiani and the grilled seabass was cooked to perfection.”
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“The food was amazing, we were having the best eggplant parmigiani and the grilled seabass was cooked to perfection.”May 2024
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Fish tartare Net +1
“The food was equally impressive, especially their fish tartare and the tiramisu both exceptional.”
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“The food was equally impressive, especially their fish tartare and the tiramisu both exceptional.”April 2026
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Grilled seabass Net +1
“The food was amazing, we were having the best eggplant parmigiani and the grilled seabass was cooked to perfection.”
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“The food was amazing, we were having the best eggplant parmigiani and the grilled seabass was cooked to perfection.”May 2024
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Tiramisu Net +1
“The food was equally impressive, especially their fish tartare and the tiramisu both exceptional.”
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“The food was equally impressive, especially their fish tartare and the tiramisu both exceptional.”April 2026
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Wagyu beef ribeye grade 5 Net +1
“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious. I could taste the “wok hei” of the rice, and the prawns were extra juicy and tender. The beef was good quality and cooked to medium just as we asked.”
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“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious. I could taste the “wok hei” of the rice, and the prawns were extra juicy and tender. The beef was good quality and cooked to medium just as we asked.”May 2023
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Wok cantonese rice Net +1
“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious. I could taste the “wok hei” of the rice, and the prawns were extra juicy and tender.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious. I could taste the “wok hei” of the rice, and the prawns were extra juicy and tender.”May 2023
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Afternoon tea Net +1
“I liked their afternoon tea but the avocado pita had a lot of onion and the scones came without lemon curd”
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“I liked their afternoon tea but the avocado pita had a lot of onion and the scones came without lemon curd”July 2021
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Ice cappuccino Net +1
“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered: WOK CANTONESE RICE, WAGYU BEEF RIBEYE GRADE 5 and shared an ICE CAPPUCCINO to cap off the meal. Everything was so delicious.”May 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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Avocado pita Net −1
“I liked their afternoon tea but the avocado pita had a lot of onion and the scones came without lemon curd”
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Critical review excerpts
“I liked their afternoon tea but the avocado pita had a lot of onion and the scones came without lemon curd”July 2021
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Brunch buffet Net −1
“Really nice looking restaurant, in this fantastic hotel, but the brunch buffet wasn't very good compared to other brunches in Dubai sadly. There wasn't that much choice of food mainly, and for the price and being in this hotel I was expecting something better to be honest.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Really nice looking restaurant, in this fantastic hotel, but the brunch buffet wasn't very good compared to other brunches in Dubai sadly. There wasn't that much choice of food mainly, and for the price and being in this hotel I was expecting something better to be honest.”April 2018
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Hamburger Net −1
“Very Nice place but service very bad. we didn’t received our plates at the Same Time, my hamburger was cold; the bread and the meat i had to ask 4 Times for mayonnaise and ketchup, my glass of wine arrived after the starter… my husband had a tuna salad with no salad just tuna and tomato’s ….”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very Nice place but service very bad. we didn’t received our plates at the Same Time, my hamburger was cold; the bread and the meat i had to ask 4 Times for mayonnaise and ketchup, my glass of wine arrived after the starter… my husband had a tuna salad with no salad just tuna and tomato’s ….”February 2024
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Tuna salad Net −1
“Very Nice place but service very bad. we didn’t received our plates at the Same Time, my hamburger was cold; the bread and the meat i had to ask 4 Times for mayonnaise and ketchup, my glass of wine arrived after the starter… my husband had a tuna salad with no salad just tuna and tomato’s ….”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very Nice place but service very bad. we didn’t received our plates at the Same Time, my hamburger was cold; the bread and the meat i had to ask 4 Times for mayonnaise and ketchup, my glass of wine arrived after the starter… my husband had a tuna salad with no salad just tuna and tomato’s ….”February 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Outdoors. Request the outdoor section if you value the setting; a diner specifically called it the best spot.
Check Timing. If ordering wine with dinner, confirm it is being handled promptly; one guest had to ask five times.
Mention Occasions. Tell the restaurant about a birthday or anniversary when booking: guests received special attention, rose petals and cake.
State Requirements. Explain dietary requirements clearly to the team; one guest said they handled them carefully and safely.
Allow Transfers. If staying at One&Only Mirage, allow for the boat and buggy transfer used by one reviewer to reach the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
One&Only The Palm, West Crescent, Palm
The Palm Jumeirah - Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service Delays
One dinner experienced repeated delays: wine arrived after the salad, and brown bread took 30 minutes.
Undercooked Pasta
A guest found the pasta so hard it was inedible and felt the al dente explanation did not address the problem.
Uneven Timing
Another review reports plates arriving at different times, with a cold hamburger and wine served after the starter.
Value Concerns
Several diners considered the food average or unremarkable for the price, with one calling the pricing steep.
Terrace Birds
A fan of the terrace said aggressive birds sometimes disrupted the outdoor experience.
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The Bottom Line
ZEST is an Italian-focused restaurant at One&Only The Palm in Jumeirah, and the setting is a major part of the appeal. You can book dinner, sit outdoors near the pool, and order dishes such as fish tartare, grilled seabass, eggplant parmigiani or tiramisu. Breakfast and other meal occasions are also covered, but the reviews lean most strongly towards dinner.
Service is often the highlight. Guests describe detailed menu guidance, attentive follow-up and thoughtful celebration touches; one anniversary table had rose petals and a complimentary cake. Families and couples both appear in the reviews, and the atmosphere is variously described as calm, cozy and beautiful.
A diner with dietary requirements also felt they were handled with unusual care. The experience is not completely consistent. Some visitors found the food merely average for the price, while others reported wine arriving after the starter, plates arriving at different times, a cold hamburger or pasta that was effectively uncooked.
The terrace is attractive, though one review mentions aggressive birds. If you are celebrating, mention it when booking, and if ordering wine or pasta, keep an eye on timing and doneness.