Return Restaurant

Ponsonby Road has a new landmark. Return is the much-anticipated restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Matt Lambert and Barbara Lambert - the duo behind New York's acclaimed The Musket Room.

Settled into a storied address at 165 Ponsonby Road, Return is a homecoming in every sense: chef-led, produce-driven, and built on respect for ingredients, people, and place. With à la carte and tasting menus, a destination bar, and a wine list championing New Zealand producers, this is intentional dining at its finest.

Highlights include fried bone marrow with kina, creamed Tora pāua, and a playful take on 'fish and chips' Denizen, alongside a reimagined 'steak and cheese' featuring roast beef fillet, puff pastry croutons, and blue cheese cream. The beverage programme, led by sommelier Jim Turner, champions local producers, with wine pairings available across both tasting menus.