Shanikas Pakenham

09/06/2026

Still organising your EOFY celebrations?

Whether you're planning a team lunch, private dinner or end of year celebration, Shanikas offers a range of spaces perfect for bringing your team together.

- Private function spaces
- Group dining options
- Exceptional food & hospitality
- Berwick & Pakenham

EOFY dates are filling quickly, so get in touch with our team to start planning your celebration.

Book your table or enquire today Pakenham - https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikaspakenham/reservations/create/search?tracking=EOFY-organic

Book your table or enquire today Berwick- https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikasberwick/reservations/create/search?tracking=EOFY-June-Organic

07/06/2026

If you're lucky enough to have the day off, why not spend it with a long lunch, a glass of wine, and your favourite Italian comfort food?

We're open today with no public holiday surcharges.

Book online or walk in, we'd love to see you.

06/06/2026

Jamies here to remind everyone we are open as normal tomorrow for the Kings Birthday Public Holiday with no additional surcharges

03/06/2026

Sign up now - https://mailchi.mp/1afac54ea158/shanikas-vip-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawI_MkZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSMHjJm93I3SHVt2nZtdKULQsoqTkFJRSQW_Rh7JCOR5D1dYUWTWLo66Xg_aem_eVOMGHKzSO-d23wRA54kpQ

02/06/2026

Long weekend = one extra day to enjoy your Shanikas favourites

We're open all King's Birthday weekend, including Monday, and there are no public holiday surcharges.

Whether it's a family lunch, date night, or a catch-up with friends, we'd love to see you.

Bookings recommended - https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikaspakenham/reservations/create/search?tracking=fb

01/06/2026

JUNE FEATURED PANTRY SPECIAL: Rich, creamy and packed with flavour, Paesano is our vegetarian featured sauce for June.

Available in 600g and 1.2kg bags all month long from our Pantry fridge and online - https://shanikaspantry.com.au/collections/featured-sauce

June's Featured Sauce has arrived... Paesano!

Think vegetarian means sacrificing flavour? Think again.

Paesano is one of those sauces that surprises people every time they try it. Packed with pumpkin, snow peas, mushrooms, onion, garlic and Cajun cream, it's rich, creamy and full of flavour without needing a meat component to steal the show.

For the month of June, Paesano is available in:
600g bags (feeds 2)
1.2kg bags (feeds 4)

Available instore at both restaurants and online via Shanikas Pantry for the month of June

Shop online: https://shanikaspantry.com.au/collections/featured-sauce

22/05/2026

Your table’s waiting

Whether it’s a catch up with friends, date night, family dinner or just an excuse to avoid cooking this weekend... Jamie, Rob and the team are ready to look after you at Shanikas Pakenham

Bookings available across the weekend, book online or give us a call - https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikaspakenham/reservations/create/search?tracking=fb

12/05/2026

https://shanikaspantry.com.au/ - May’s featured Pantry sauce is available online for a limited time only in 600g + 1.2kg bags... then it’s gone again until September

10/05/2026

The Cabaret is one of our newest mocktails... made with passionfruit syrup, passionfruit pulp, fresh lime juice, vanilla essence, Wonderfoam, simple syrup, and lemonade.

All the fun of a fancy cocktail, without the alcohol

09/05/2026

“People will always remember how you made them feel.”

For Nin, hospitality has never just been about the food, the wine, or what’s on the table. It’s about creating a place where people feel welcomed, cared for, comfortable… like they belong.

That mindset has shaped who we are at Shanikas from day one, and it’s something our whole team carries with pride every single service.

Why do we do what we do?

Because making people feel good never gets old

09/05/2026

Firstly… thank you. We’re so grateful so many of you have chosen to spend Mother’s Day with us this year!

A quick update from Jamie: Our dine in bookings are pretty much full for tomorrow and takeaway wait times will be longer than usual across the day, so please keep this in mind when making dinner plans.

BUT… if you’d rather celebrate on your own schedule, don’t forget about Shanikas Pantry. Let someone else cook. Get the kids involved. Pour a wine. Put your feet up, Mum.

Our Pantry fridges are stocked and ready with your favourite sauces, available in store or online at shanikaspantry.com.au

07/05/2026

Crack through the caramelised top and into creamy vanilla perfection

Our Crème Brûlée has been a Shanikas favourite for years... simple, classic, and always worth saving room for dessert.

01/05/2026

Jamie behind the bar 🍋

Shaking up our Lemon Drop Martini, lemon-infused vodka, Cointreau and fresh lemon, balanced to perfection.

Simple ingredients. Done properly.

30/04/2026

If you’re not already, head over and follow Shanikas Pantry
That’s where you’ll find out how to get access to Pantry deals!

MAY FEATURED PANTRY SAUCE - Cajun Chicken is BACK!

A creamy, flavour packed sauce loaded with chicken, broccoli, snow peas and julienne vegetables… finished with that signature Cajun kick

It’s comforting, it’s bold, and it’s something a little different for the month ahead.

Available for a limited time in-store and online in 600g and 1.2kg bags - ready for you to take home, heat up, and enjoy.

https://shanikaspantry.com.au/collections/featured-sauce

Simple. Tasty. Done.

30/04/2026

Lemon Drop Martini - lemon-infused vodka, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup... shaken to a perfectly balanced finish.

Sweet, citrus-forward and seriously refreshing.

24/04/2026

We’re open today this ANZAC Day 🇦🇺🌺

Join us for lunch or dinner with no public holiday surcharge, just great food and warm hospitality. We’d love to see you.

24/04/2026

Sweet, refreshing, and made to disappear quickly

Our Watermelon Daiquiri… White Rum, Watermelon Liqueur, Peach Schnapps, rose syrup, fresh lime and crushed ice. Shaken icy cold and poured to perfection.

The kind of cocktail that tastes like summer in every sip.

19/04/2026

ANZAC Day at Shanikas Pakenham 🌺

We’re open this ANZAC Day for lunch and dinner, and looking forward to welcoming you in.

Once again, there’ll be no public holiday surcharge, just the Shanikas experience you know and love.

Gather your family and friends and join us - https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikaspakenham/reservations/create/search?tracking=fb

17/04/2026

What you see: a quick, fun announcement video
What we experienced: absolute chaos for an hour 🤌🏼

This is the part you don’t always see… the laughs, the accents, the “one more take”, and somehow still getting the job done.

This is Shanikas.
Good food, good people… and a lot of personalities.

13/04/2026

Keep an eye on your emails tomorrow! There are strictly limited seats and reservations booked out almost straight away for the first night.

And if you haven't signed up to our email list yet you can sign up here - https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikasberwick/subscription

You guys did this… Our first Simply Italian Night sold out in under 2 hours (before we even posted it publicly)…

So many messages. So many “please do another one”…

So... we’ve listened! Another night has been added

But just like last time… this will be released to our email list first.

📩 All details + booking link will be sent Tuesday April 14th

If you missed out the first time, this is your moment. Make sure you’re signed up so you don’t miss it again 👉https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikasberwick/subscription

Simple food. Good wine. Great company.That’s what it’s all about 🇮🇹🍷

10/04/2026

Happy International Siblings Day ❤️

To the built-in best friends, lifelong rivals, and everything in between... today’s for you.

07/04/2026

We honestly don’t even have the words… thank you.

What makes it even crazier? This didn’t even make it to social media... every spot was snapped up through our email list.

Now… we are seeing all your messages. If you missed out and would love to see another Simply Italian Night… let us know in the comments ⬇️

And just a heads up, if another date does get released, our email list will once again get first access before anywhere else.

So if you don’t want to miss out twice… make sure you’re signed up here 👉 https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shanikasberwick/subscription

Simple food. Good wine. Great company.That’s what it’s all about 🇮🇹🍷

06/04/2026

We’re back, Pakenham

After a short Easter break, Shanikas Pakenham reopens today from 12pm and the kitchen is back in action.

If you’ve been craving your favourite Shanikas pasta over the long weekend, now’s the time.

04/04/2026

Wishing all of our wonderful customers a very Happy Easter 🤍

Thank you for being part of the Shanikas family... we’re so grateful for your continued support.

02/04/2026

A quick Easter update for our Pakenham guests

Shanikas Pakenham is now closed for the Easter long weekend while our team takes a short break to spend time with their families.

We’ll be reopening Tuesday 7/4 from 12pm.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter and we can’t wait to see you all again next week.