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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
(2490 reviews)
RRR+

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 (2490)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Pat Dined: 3 days ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 0.0
  • Aliki B. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 May 24
    Mother's Day lunch was very expensive but expected on a Special Day. Service was very slow and at times we had to call another waiter or manageress to assist us. The main course, rack of lamb was ice cold and very raw. Expected so much more for a restaurant with so many good reviews in the past.

  • Murray V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 May 24
    A world-class experience, the food and ambience were both sublime. The staff are well-trained, friendly and attentive. It's worth every cent spent here.

  • Joubert S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Shaz T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 May 24
    Excellent as always!

    1
  • KARIN W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 May 24
    Friendly and well-trained staff, wonderful food and great ambiance.

  • Calie Smit Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Alan H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 May 24
    Excellent !

  • Alanah Hartzer Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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  • 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