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Post & Pepper

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Bistro Contemporary South African Tapas
Oude Postkantoor Corner of Bird and Plein St, Stellenbosch Central, 7600, South Africa
(1632 reviews)
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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 (1632)

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    Wauw! What a nice surprise. We really enjoyed every course. Very tasty & beautiful plates.

  • Edith K. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Robyn R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Apr 25
    ChatGPT You said: Please write an outstanding review for a restaurant I went to last night called Post and Pepper. The staff were amazing and very attentive, food was out of this world and the atmosphere relaxed but fine dining. Defined will be back and I cannot recommend thos enough A Culinary Gem – Post and Pepper Delivers on Every Level.From the moment we stepped into Post and Pepper, we were blown away. The staff were nothing short of incredible – warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive without ever being intrusive. Their passion for great service shone through in every interaction. Now, the food… words can hardly do it justice. Every dish we had was a masterpiece – beautifully presented and absolutely bursting with flavour. It’s clear the chefs take immense pride in what they do, and it shows in every bite. Truly out of this world. The atmosphere struck that perfect balance: refined and elegant, yet relaxed and comfortable. You get the fine dining experience without any pretension – just exceptional food, excellent service, and a space that makes you want to linger a little longer. I can say without hesitation: I’ll definitely be back. Post and Pepper is a standout in every sense, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. A must-visit for any food lover.

  • Tim D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Apr 25
    Amazing food and amazing people in Europe this would be Michelin star dining.

  • Lorna P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Apr 25
    Every plate was delicious- full of flavour and textures, and beautifully presented. Friendly but unobtrusive service, nice ambience (pleasantly full but not noisy). Well-curated wine list. Overall, a really great evening out, and would definitely go back.

  • Ashleigh G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Apr 25
    Had a birthday dinner for my wife and Post & Pepper was absolutely amazing. The food was top notch and the service outstanding. A memorable evening that we will remember for a long time.

  • Patrick C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    0.0
    0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Apr 25
    Truly Memorable - Thanks

  • Steve D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Helen M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    Delicious innovative menu with great service.

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  • Monday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00 - 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday CLOSED