ContraLambton, Wellington
Contra – Modern, international-style food
Contra – Modern, international-style food
Contra – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Lambton

Contra

Lambton, Wellington

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Contra. Many restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Contra

If you are looking for a restaurant in Lambton, Wellington, Contra at the Lambton area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as market fish. It is one of 58 international venues we list in Wellington.

Opening hours for Contra have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Lambton easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

SidesShoestring fries

With aioli

$9–12

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

Small PlatesSourdough

With cultured butter

$8–12

Plan your visit

When is Contra busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Contra

Where is Contra?

Contra is at Lambton, Wellington, about 600 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Contra's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Contra serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Contra?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Contra?

The closest is The Featherston (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Contra

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Lambton
The Featherston 30 m
Pub

The Featherston

cnr Featherston & Johnston Street, Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
D4 – Pub food 30 m
Pub

D4

Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
TJ Katsu – Japanese food 30 m
Japanese

TJ Katsu

Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
Le Saigon 40 m
Vietnamese

Le Saigon

146-150 Featherston Street, Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
Madama Butterfly – Restaurant food 50 m
Restaurant

Madama Butterfly

132 Featherston Street, Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
Gemini Cafe 60 m
Cafe

Gemini Cafe

20 Brandon Street, Lambton
Lambton, Wellington
Where's Charlie – Vietnamese food 70 m
Vietnamese

Where's Charlie

130A Featherston Street, Lambton
Lambton, Wellington