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Shanikas Berwick

55 High St, Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

Recommended by 63 people

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Find Shanikas Berwick

55 High St, Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

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+61 3 9707 3511
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shanikas Berwick

Shanikas Berwick delivers polished Italian dining with genuine warmth, turning family milestones and date nights into true celebrations. An elevated platform and dedicated private spaces like the Red Room let large gatherings feast banquet-style without dampening the room's cozy energy. House regulars lean into the squid ink Van Exan linguine tossed with scallops and prosciutto, tender beef cheek, or crispy veal cotoletta. Almost the entire menu adapts easily for gluten-free and Coeliac diners, backed by attentive floor staff who keep water glasses full and remember drink orders without missing a beat. Dinner winds down over warm chocolate brownies or housemade cheesecake alongside glasses of Chianti.

  • Dedicated private dining rooms: An elevated dining platform and the private Red Room comfortably host gatherings of 20 or more for shared banquet feasts.
  • Comprehensive gluten-free menu: Waitstaff proactively customize nearly the entire Italian menu for Coeliac and gluten-free diets without cutting corners on flavor.
  • House pasta & classic mains: Crisp veal cotoletta, slow-cooked beef cheek, and fresh squid ink Van Exan linguine loaded with scallops and prosciutto.
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Why Choose Shanikas Berwick

Experience polished Italian hospitality, dedicated private spaces, and versatile dietary accommodations in Berwick.

  • Exceptional Italian Dining for Celebrations

    Banquet-style service and dishes like tender steak, crispy veal cotoletta, and lamb cutlets provide memorable quality for milestone meals.

    Outstanding food quality and presentation—truly five-star

    Carl Ocariza

  • Atmosphere Tailored for Memorable Gatherings

    The dining room creates a warm and inviting atmosphere tailored for anniversaries, birthdays, and special milestones.

    The ambiance was perfect for our special occasion.

    Mori AD

  • Private Event Rooms for Group Celebrations

    Dedicated private rooms allow parties of 20 or more to celebrate, socialize, and move freely without disturbing other guests.

    Having a private room (minimum of 20 people) meant we could be noisy and move around to chat without disturbing other diners.

    Alison Kershaw

  • Elevated Platform for Intimate Family Milestones

    The elevated dining platform provides an intimate, separate setting suitable for baptisms and family milestone banquets.

    We were beautifully accommodated in the elevated dining platform, which felt private and perfect for the occasion.

    Carl Ocariza

  • Comprehensive Gluten-Free Menu Adaptability

    Waitstaff proactively identify gluten-free options and substitutions across essentially the entire Italian menu with ease.

    As soon as I inform the wait staff they are immediately able to recommend which dishes are their best options, point out everything that they can substitute to be gluten free (which again is essentially everything).

    Caila Browning

  • Thoughtful Dietary and Family Accommodations

    Attentive staff readily adjust dishes to accommodate individual dietary preferences, including vegan and halal requirements.

    The staff's assistance with vegan menu and kids' meals was appreciated.

    Helen Thompson

Signature dishes celebrated across our dining room and private banquets

  • lamb cutlets

    the lamb cutlets were a standout and something I’ll definitely be ordering again on our next visit.

    Carl Ocariza

  • veal cotoletta

    The veal cotoletta was crispy, fresh, and a generous serving size.

    Hrisi Konstantopoulos

  • Van Exan pasta

    The highlight was definitely the Van Exan pasta ($48). The fresh squid ink linguine was perfectly cooked and served as the perfect base for a generous trio of tiger prawns and scallops.

    Bella Greco

  • Beef Cheek

    My go to meal option is always the BBQ Beef Cheek, it’s beautifully made and well presented.

    Caila Browning

Other favorites

Starters and desserts to complete your dining experience

  • chocolate brownie

    For dessert we had the homemade cheesecake and the chocolate brownie and both were delicious 😋

    Hrisi Konstantopoulos

  • homemade cheesecake

    For dessert we had the homemade cheesecake and the chocolate brownie and both were delicious 😋

    Hrisi Konstantopoulos

  • Tiramasu

    We had Tiramasu for desert and again it was amazing.

    Lis Max

  • garlic bread

    garlic bread (starters)

    Natasha Brown

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate milestone celebrations and special dining occasions.

  • Proactive Coeliac-Friendly Guidance

    Waitstaff actively point out substitutions and recommend dishes tailored for guests with Coeliac disease, adapting essentially the entire menu to be gluten-free.

  • Celebratory Anniversary Dessert Platters

    Couples marking milestones like wedding anniversaries are treated to custom dessert platters delivered tableside by attentive staff.

  • Dedicated Private Event Spaces

    Groups can celebrate milestones in dedicated spaces like the Red Room and an elevated platform, allowing private banquets without disturbing other diners.

  • Intuitive Drink Refills

    Floor staff track individual drink orders across the table to provide proactive, seamless refills without being asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dietary requirements like gluten-free be accommodated?

Shanikas accommodates gluten-free diners extensively, with staff able to advise on dishes and substitutions across most of the menu. Note that because items are prepared in a shared kitchen, guests should assess their own comfort level.

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended. The restaurant gets very busy and queues can form even on weeknights, though reservations are accepted.

Does the restaurant offer private spaces for group events?

Yes, private dining is available for group celebrations, including an elevated dining platform and the Red Room, which accommodates private groups of 20 or more.

Is parking available on site?

Guests can use ample parking situated directly at the rear of the restaurant.

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