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Faber

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Fine Dining Tapas
FABER restaurant at Avondale wine, Drakenstein Rd, Paarl, 7646
(2702 reviews)
RRR+

Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20

FABER is a progressive South African restaurant celebrating the passion for handcrafting food and wine that is authentic and evocative. In every dish, Chef Dale Stevens, emphasises respect for the origins of what we eat and drink; appreciation for the narratives of each ingredient; joy at the creativity of each gastronomic process, whether contemporary or bygone; love for the power of food encounters to make guests happy.

Gourmet Guide Description

At FABER on the Avondale farm in Paarl, Mother Nature leads the way, and chef Dale Stevens perfects what she has produced. While sitting in the diffidently decorated restaurant, the open kitchen and vineyard views may vie for attention, but once your plates arrive, it’s all eyes down.

There’s a six-course tasting menu paired with Avondale biodynamic wines, an á la carte menu, and in winter, a two-course special. The seasons dictate both the wines and the cuisine, with a dedication to producing flavour-filled plates and flawless execution.

The line-caught yellowtail ceviche is elevated with semi-dried citrus, green chilli, spring onions, radish, peanut, grilled squid, and mustard flowers. Popular main dishes include the Kroondal duck, the roasted Karoo lamb rack, or, if you’re fortunate, guinea fowl. There’s plenty to tempt the vegetarian diner, and desserts will create a lasting impression–the brûléed Avondale lemon tart with white chocolate and toasted coconut mousse, roasted pineapple and coconut sorbet
is delicate and masterful.

Reviews (2702)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Professor Paul F. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    Delicious meals in beautiful location

  • Jim H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Zillah M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Frances Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    So disappointed in the meals all round..unimaginative Tastless and really boring...no flare!!!

  • Melodia C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marilyn R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Dec 24
    Chef Dale was even better than usual! Our food was astounding and everything else was perfect as always!

  • Wolfgang H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Dec 24
    Outstanding food - perfect presented! Congratulations to everyone at Fabers, it’s just a pity that we are only once a year in the area.

  • Hausner Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Dec 24
    A fabulous afternoon with outstanding food and wine, friendly service and great views onto Paarl rock . I loved every minute. Good value for money too. Thank you !

  • Jess V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Dec 24
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Faber. Gorgeous setting, friendly, warm and excellent service and delicious food- couldn't ask for more!

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h30 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h30 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h30 - 20h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h30 - 20h00

New Years Eve Dinner

New Years Eve Dinner 6-course tasting menu without wine pairing - R 1550pp 6-course tasting menu with Avondale wine pairing - R 2060pp First seating time: 19h30 Includes live music by John Casey & countdown to 2025! Instagram: @johncaseymusic

  • Tue, 31 Dec
  • Tuesday only: 19:30 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 22 Nov 2024