Pestel may refer to:

People Eduard Pestel (1914–1988), German economist, politician, and professor of mechanics François Pestel (1763–1828), French naval architect Gottfried Pestel (1654–1732), German composer and organist Pavel Pestel (1793–1826), revolutionary leader in Russia's 1825 revolt

Other uses Pestel, Grand'Anse, a commune in Haïti Pestèl City, the principal town of Pestèl commune PEST analysis, a schematic for engaging in macro-environmental analysis and research

See also Pestle, a blunt club-shaped object used for grinding solids