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FABER

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Fine Dining Tapas
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
(2900 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 (2900)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Daniel U. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Apr 25
    Had lunch yesterday with my oartner… what a surprise. Food was next level. I wasn’t expecting to be blown away by celeriac tagliatelle, but it was one of the best dishes I’ve had in a while. Plated like art, tasted super fresh, perfectly balanced flavors—just hit all the right notes. Shoutout to our waiter Monashe too—super kind, chill vibe, and gave us honest recommendations. His service added too our wonderful experience. Easily a 10/10 experience. Will 100% come back next time we’re in Paarl.

  • Gunter Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Excellent, Excellent and excellent, food, service and beautiful view of garden etc

  • Monique Clark Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Best Restuarant , service excellent, the food 5star and thanks to the lovely staff

  • Elaine H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    I love this restaurant. It is in a beautiful location and the staff are absolutely wonderful. I have eaten there maybe 5 times now. I always ask for a vegan meal and you always create a menu for me. My only criticism is that is always very similar foods. However the bread course was really good and the celeriac tagliatelle was lovely. However the stuffed zucchini flowers were filled with a very tasteless quinoa which was disappointing. You made me these in December and they were much better then. The dessert of coconut panna cotta was also a dessert you have made me before. It was unfortunately not a panna cotta, which should be a thickened moulded pudding . For a vegan version you would use agar agar or occasionally cornstarch. Instead it was a runny soup. It’s not that it tasted bad it just wasn’t very appetising. I’m sorry to sound negative, I still really love our visits and will continue to eat with you when we are in the Cape Town area because the experience is so lovely and I will continue to bring friends.

  • Neil C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    Excellent as always. Such good food and the rest!

  • Nina S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Leith R. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jenna L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    The most amazing food experience

  • Rudi E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Apr 25
    The best!!

  • Max R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Apr 25
    Amazing

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  • 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