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FABER

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Fine Dining Tapas
Location Pointer Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
4.9
(3242 reviews)
RRR+
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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
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20

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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.

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

Specials

Valentines Day Dinner

Indulge in a romantic evening at FABER with a contemporary farm-to-fork 6-course tasting menu by Chef Dale Stevens. Expect a sensory journey inspired by aphrodisiac ingredients; earthy mushrooms, fresh oysters and decadent chocolate, all thoughtfully crafted to celebrate flavour, seasonality and connection. For the ultimate experience, pair the menu with our Avondale estate wines, carefully selected to complement each course. Valentines Dinner Offering: 6-course FABER tasting menu | R1 300 per person 6-course FABER tasting menu with Avondale wine pairing | R1 825 per person Limited availability. Booking essential. (Full a la carte and 6-course menu available for lunch)

  • Sat, 14 Feb
  • Saturday only: 18:00 - 19:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 15 Jan 2026

Reviews (3242)

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    We LOVED everything at Faber! The 6 -course menu was AMAZING, the wine pairing just perfect and the waiters charming an fun! Add the astoundingly beautiful surroundings, then it has to be a 5-star 10 out of 10!!

  • Gunther A. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Feb 26
    Super friendly, attentive and professional staff! So nice to be greeted at the entrance with a glass of bubbly, food was excellent, definitely recommend it,

  • Peter B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Feb 26
    Mussel starter excellent. All other main dishes, kingclip, lamb, duck were also very good.A lovely dining experience with excellent service.

  • Katja H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Feb 26
    This is the place to go.

  • Anton v. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Feb 26
    Faber always is a pleasure in every aspect!!

  • Kathy O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Feb 26
    It’s always a easy review We love everything The views the food and the people I love the white tablecloth’s and a napkin that actually is fit for purpose The food is always amazing and made with such passion and love hearing the chefs being a one unit in doing what they love

  • Marco v. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    No time can not be an excuse not to go, just make some time and you will not regret it! What a great place,! The food was perfect, wines and service are great. Thanks for such a lovely evening.

  • Gruber Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    The food was of very high quality and a true feast for both the eyes and the palate.

  • Christine Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Jan V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
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