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FABER

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Tapas
Location Pointer Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
4.9
(3032 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

Reviews (3032)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Mitchell Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 May 26
    Always a pleasure to dine at Faber. Delicious food and excellent service guaranteed.

  • Tracey N. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Wesley C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    A beautiful menu offering for Mother's Day

  • Hennie H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Anton V. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    The Mother's Day menu was exceptional. Super food, well presented, portions adequate and super delicious. Service as always, the best. Avondale wines also top-notch. Faber at Avondale never disappoint - it's better than world class.

  • Alistair S. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Hannelie B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 May 26
    Incredible evening. We had the set menu of 6 courses and rhe wine pairing (about R1550 pp total), and they were all amazing. Stunning view of Paarlberg, fantastic service, big fire going, it was everything we hoped for.

  • Courtney M. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    I got the lamb and it was very fatty and tough. The pumpkin fritters were amazing though.

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