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Post & Pepper

Bistro Contemporary South African Tapas
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

Welcome to Post & Pepper, in the heart of bustling Stellenbosch, where you’ll find a menu and atmosphere packed with all the things you love about fine dining with none of the frills.

Located in the Old Stellenbosch Post Office, this historic building is the home of great food, done well with amazing attention to detail. Chef Jess cooks up some fresh takes on South African classics, with a touch of Asian-inspired flavours and the freshest locally sourced produce.

Post & Pepper: welcome to your new favourite restaurant.

Gourmet Guide Description

Stellenbosch’s Old Post Office building is where chef Jess van Dyk has found her home, drawing a loyal following of locals who adore her abundant style, along with discerning visitors. A gentle nod to the building’s heritage is reflected in small details, such as the leather envelope that opens to reveal a concise and enticing menu of small plates for lunch, with dinner being a more serious affair. The friendly waiting team will guide you to choose four to six plates per couple, or select one and let this gifted chef complete the quartet for you. There’s a carefully thought-out wine list showcasing the surrounds, and an option of corkage for one bottle only.

Jess’s talent lies in creating food that packs big flavours into diminutive dishes. Her pork lollipops exemplify this: crispy, sticky pork belly with a doenjang glaze and a charred spring onion dip. Asian undertones ensure an umami-rich experience like the miso yaki kingklip served with an Asian noodle salad, XO dressing, miso corn butter, and a peanut butter crisp, or the steamed prawn dumplings with a moreish Thai coconut curry, black cardamom, cashew furikake and curry leaf. Not only vegetarians love the Bombay butternut – roasted butternut with plum tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, chilli chutney, burrata, curry leaves, and sourdough.

Reviews (1398)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Markus K. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Christelle R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Nov 24
    Great moment spent. The food was amazing and everything look beautiful - a real piece of art.

  • Anette B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Nov 24
    It was delicious , the Personal very kind

  • Ivan C. Dined: 4 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Emanuel B. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 14 Nov 24
    Fantastic!

  • Martin S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Bernhard&Britta D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Shelley M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 09 Nov 24
    Stunning!

  • JP d. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED