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FABER

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Fine Dining Tapas
Location Pointer Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
4.9
(3001 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

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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, 18h30 - 20h00

Reviews (3001)

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    always a special treat to dine at Faber , never disappoints

    1
  • Katja H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Andre Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 Aug 25
    Superb food and whilst it’s at a slightly higher premium it is definitely worth it. Highly recommended

    1
  • Etiene B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Nicolas P. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 29 Aug 25
    We had an incredible experience with Blessings and King Arthur being the utmost attentive servers. The only improvement I would suggest is to have a better selection of cheeses for the cheese course. We did the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairings and decided to add this course to the experience, unfortunately the cheeses were not of interesting flavour in comparison to the phenomenal dishes of the tasting menu. The wines were sublime - so much so that we bought a bottle of each after the meal. Would strongly recommend this dining experience to anyone.

    1
  • Janny Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Piero G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Vee Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 24 Aug 25
    Firstly I didn't understand the word fine dining and our son had to explain it. On our arrival we were welcomed by chefs and the nice lady that introduced herself . The food was very nice . The presentation of the menus each and every dish served the chef's explained what was in the plate . I learned about wine pairing and Soo many things . I will highly recommend your restaurant. Give high 5 to the chef's . They're doing magic in that kitchen 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

    1
  • Patrick M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 22 Aug 25
    Bubbles on arrival! Absolutely gorgeous venue! The absolute best service! And the most scrumptious food ever!

    1
  • Liezel H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
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