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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
(3221 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 (3221)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Dwight Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • David W. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Feb 26
    I wanted to treat my family to something a bit more special as a celebration first my birthday and Faber died not disappoint. We all went for the tasting menu, and every single course was exceptional. Two usually very hungry teen-agers were both still full the next day, and we all were thoroughly impressed. Sat outside under a massive canopy, blinds sheltered from the sun, fantastic gardens and views and the wine to compliment, made me very happy with the choice of Faber and Avondale

  • Joyce C. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Martin W. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Feb 26
    A thoroughly enjoyable evening , great food and service (Blessed is the best ) supported by a quieter young man . We are regulars and will continue to be so ...

  • CAROLA B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Brian R. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    Superb as always

  • Emma L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    Great food, beautiful wines and friendly staff

  • Cornelia B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    We already book our next Dinner ☺️

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