Taste of Italy impresses

GOURMET pasta, risotto and vegetarian dishes are being served up at Shanikas @ Viale.
The restaurant, run by the multi-award winning Shanikas group, opened its doors in May 2007 with the intention of bringing their renowned food and service to Gippsland.
Bringing 21 years of experience from Berwick to Pakenham, Shanikas has prided itself on personal and attentive service and quality food.
Whether it’s for a special occasion, a work function or a quick bite to eat, the team at Shanikas @ Viale aims to impress time and time again.
The menu boasts an array of tastes influenced by Italy, with the restaurant offering guests a light lunch menu with smaller lunch options.
The team at Shanikas is made up of seven working business partners and 14 staff members from both the kitchen and front of house.
Between the business partners, they have more than 100 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry.
Since opening its doors in Pakenham, the restaurant has yet to receive any formal awards but sales figures and patronage have increased by 20 per cent.
Shanikas @ Viale is set to grow over the next five years to be as busy as the Berwick restaurant as a result of the growth in residential and commercial population in the area.