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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
(2482 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 (2482)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Alan H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 May 24
    Excellent !

  • Alanah Hartzer Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Ginny G. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 May 24
    The new chicken dish is fantastic !

  • B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24
    Faber never fails to deliver a wonderfully distinguished and magnificent meal. Undeniably, not only for the aristocratic palate, but for persons who simply enjoy excellent quality food and flavours. Always welcoming with an abundantly generous dose of friendliness. Chef Dale and his Team truly rocks the Winelands Food & Wine experience.

  • Marianna F. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24
    A gem in the winelands ! Our meal was fabulous , beautifully presented with each morsel a delight . Loved that the farm truly is a farm to fork experience with the emphasis on organic and local. The wines , all organic , were delicious. Arthur , who attended to our table , offered exemplary service that was professional and knowledgeable. We were "invited " to " next time do a tour of the farm to get the full experience" , which we most certainly will ! Thank you to the team at Faber for a memorable afternoon.

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Apr 24
    Super space, super staff, super management. Farm vibe, lovely views from the veranda, organic wines, vegetables from the farm garden. What is not to like? Every dish plate like artwork, beautiful and great flavors. As an upmarket dining experience this is hard to beat without paying much more.

  • Leon T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Apr 24
    Pleasant expierience. Food is top notch!

  • Ian Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Elizabeth S. Dined: 2 weeks 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!

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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