Contentious Character - Wamboin

Shared Plates, Woodfired Cooking, Italian
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Contentious Character

Contentious Character
4.3 / 5 (1432 reviews)

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On this homepage, you will find the complete menu of Contentious Character from Wamboin. Currently, there are 33 dishes and drinks available.

The restaurant has received mixed reviews recently, with some customers expressing disappointment in the service while others have praised the food and wine selection. The new owners of the vineyard have made significant improvements, offering delicious meals that are expertly paired with their wines. The panoramic views of the vineyard add to the overall experience, making it a must-visit destination in the Canberra region. The staff are attentive and friendly, enhancing the atmosphere of the establishment. Despite some recent negative feedback, overall, Contentious Character offers a delightful dining experience that is worth checking out.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ian

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 1432 reviews

Was Anonym at Contentious Character a mag?
Christmas in July. An extraordinary and surreal experience here today! As brides still stranded in Australia, we had never heard of this place before. The food was ingenious, the atmosphere was delightful, and the personal service was outstanding. It was exactly what a Christmas meal should be—quite different from an English Christmas dinner, yet still a wonderful dining experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this a... View all feedback.

What Omar Carrera dislikes about Contentious Character:
Monday of June long weekend we decided to meet up with a friend at the restaurant, we were running late (30 minutes) and in that time our friend was asked once if someone else was coming and given a bottle of water - no glasses.We arrived and no one came near us for at least 15 minutes and then we asked for glasses and the menu, we waited another 15 minutes and no one came near us. Having had a glass of the water we... View all feedback.

edouard-ribeiro
20.11.2017

Visited as part of a truffle hunt booked through Blue Frog Truffles, but worth a visit anyway. Lovely vineyard - great pasta with black truffle generously shaved over the top at the table, and decent wild mushroom pizza - again with more truffle!

omar74-1
20.11.2017

Monday of June long weekend we decided to meet up with a friend at the restaurant, we were running late (30 minutes) and in that time our friend was asked once if someone else was coming and given a bottle of water - no glasses.We arrived and no one came near us for at least 15 minutes and then we asked for glasses and the menu, we waited another 15 minutes and no one came near us. Having had a glass of the water we then left - not happy. Such a shame as we had hoped to make a group booking later in the month. They have missed out!!

barrios-andrea
20.11.2017

We were there on Friday night at a fundraiser. Not only did the venue donate money from the sale of each bottle to the charity but there was amazing food on offer. The arancini are like nothing you have ever had before. Get thee to Contentious Character ASAP! (And great wine to boot!)

ian-fisher-3
04.02.2024

We attended a wedding at this fantastic venue, and it was a perfect day. The food was delicious, the wine selection was excellent, and the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. The variety of wines and beers available was outstanding. I highly recommend this place!

nicole-arnold-3
04.02.2024

Thanks for a fantastic tasting flight. Wines and food were both superb and Charlotte was a delight. We’ll definitely be back!

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