Retour Restaurant

Retour Restaurant is situated in the historic Edmonds Band Rotunda overlooking the Avon River. This attractive setting makes Retour a perfect choice for romantic or special occasion dining. The restaurant seats up to 48 diners & in addition to a la carte dining, is also available for private parties & weddings.

Retour is owned by Jane McKinnon & Guillion Donders who opened the restaurant 7 years ago on their return from a long period overseas. Guillion specialises in the entrees & main courses while Jane's speciality is desserts & cakes. All the items on the menu including the breads & ice creams are freshly prepared on the premises.

Opening Hours:
Dinner:
6 days from 6pm (closed Monday)
Lunch:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12:00-2.30pm (Other days by arrangement)

Menu Samples:
- Entree - House smoked salmon with cucumber, tomato & avocado, salad leaves & a light wasabi mayonnaise $20 - Mussels glazed with hollandaise sauce, tomato, bacon & cheese $18.50 - Grilled goat's cheese with a salad of summer herbs & artichokes $19.50 - "Pied de cochon" of wild boar & mushrooms with a salad of apple, celery, walnuts & bacon $19.00 - Many more available!!
- Main Course - Roast rack of lamb with a shepherd's pie of lamb shank, summer vegetables & a garlic & rosemary sauce $35.00 - Fresh market fish with lady finger potatoes, cockles, stir-fry vegetables & a crayfish beurre blanc $32.00 - Grilled medallions of beef with kikorangi blue & Miso glaze, summer vegetables, mushrooms & chateau potatoes $35.00 - Just to name a few!!
- Dessert - Degustation of chocolate $15.00 - Creme brulee with almond tuiles $12.00 - Marscapone bavarois with summer berries $12.50 - Selection of ice creams & sorbets served with meringue & fresh fruit $14.00 - Bleu de Bresse & Emmental with plum paste, cherries & fruit bread $18.00 - Bon appetit from everyone at Retour