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Faber

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining Tapas
FABER restaurant at Avondale wine, Drakenstein Rd, Paarl, 7646
(2473 reviews)
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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

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

The biodynamic wine farm, Avondale, in Paarl, is not only heralded for its certified organic, sustainable wines, but also for its restaurant in the historic building that responds to the rhythms of nature. Soil, water, sunshine and passion are just some of the elements that are gently transformed into appetizing dishes. As ingredients are harvested, they make their way to the plate, true to form.

Chef Dale Stevens is a true faber (craftsman, artisan or creator), motivated by the earth and what happens in and on it. He and his team can be found foraging from early morning to before lunch and dinner service. Elegant, authentic dishes are paired with Avondale wines, and the other pairing to be celebrated is that of the busy kitchen and seamless, friendly front-of-house.

There’s a six-course menu and a la carte – compact yet offers something to satisfy every discerning diner who appreciates culinary craftsmanship, a root-to-leaf ethos and natural bounty. The meat is 100% grass fed, free range and free of hormones, and vegetables take equal limelight. The quirky egg mobile is where the resident chickens produce organic eggs. Depending on season, starters may include something gloriously natural yet ebullient like a salad of roasted celeriac, compressed hazelnut and mustard crumble, Hilton Blue, celeriac purée, sour fig, raw kohlrabi with farm herbs and flowers. Desserts are enticing, and worth saving space for.

Here integrity of ingredient is of paramount importance, as is the undeniable deliciousness of every dish.

Reviews (2473)

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    Our first visit to Faber, what a beautiful setting with well informed and very polite staff and a next level chef and food!

  • John T. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    Thank you for a most pleasant meal

  • Marc B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Athina Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Katelyn & Charl D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Apr 24
    Always lovely, food absolutely flawless. Faber never disappoints. Service faultless.

  • Tiny V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Dirk G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Eric T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ana M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Apr 24
    Lovely food and great sparkling wine. Would have given it a 5 for food but thought the starters were all a little expensive. Service was teriffic

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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

Mothers Day Three Course Sharing Lunch.

Spoil mom this Mothers Day with a relaxing afternoon, spent with loved ones at FABER restaurant, and enjoy a farm-to-fork family-sharing style 3 course feast. Guests will be greeted with the famous FABER welcome of a fresh homemade lemonade and breadboard, followed by 2 sharing starters, a plated main - accompanied by 2 side dishes and finished off with sharing dessert. 3 course sharing menu: R750 per adult. R350 per child under 12 years. When making a reservation, please notify us of any dietary requirements or allergies the kitchen needs to be aware of, as we will be serving a set menu.

  • Sun, 12 May
  • Sunday only: 12:00 - 14:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 18 Apr 2024