Shanika's would have to be one of, if not the best place to eat in Berwick (they also have a second…read morerestaurant in Pakenham which I'm yet to try). The food is always of a high standard and there is something for all tastes. The staff are extremely friendly and will got the extra mile to make you happy. I once had a waiter walk over to a supermarket to by a specific bread for me!! The food hasn't changed much over the years, a few menu changes here and there and daily specials, but the prices have jumped. Still, for a restaurant in the 'burbs' Shanika's is definitely a pick.

Shanika's in Berwick has been one of my favourite places to go for years now, for just about any…read moreoccasion, so its only fitting that they receive my first review. Whether you're after a 3 course meal or a cheeky dessert, Shanika's do it well. The staff are always helpful and polite and the food is ALWAYS good. Meal sizes are very generous, but not at the expense of taste. Fresh produce, expertly crafted and a fantastic team that genuinely want your experience to be a great one means Shanika's will not disappoint.

Starting off with the good things: lovely location, huge and open space. We sat near a fire place…read moreand it was really nice. Now onto the bad: We arrived right as the restaurant was opening and immediately got out appetizer, the focaccia bread with dips and olives. This was ok but it's also pretty hard to ruin bread and dip. The waiter stood around for nearly an hour and a half waiting for us to finish it before he even thought to bring our mains. Our main dishes were the wagyu gnocchi and the shrimp pizza (Gamberretto) as suggested by our waiter. The gnocchi came out and looked like a really simple dish. The gnocchi was mushy and the sauce was nothing special. Honestly it could've been regular ground beef and I wouldn't know the difference. I feel like if you're going to use wagyu you should make it more prominent in the dish. The Gamberretto pizza was uninspired. It just tasted like plain pizza with shrimp on it. There was no real flavor to it and was really disappointing. To add to all that the pizza was so oily or so wet that it just drooped when you picked it up :/ We debated whether or not to get the apple pie dessert. We thought it'd be just as tragic as the rest of the meal had been but ordered it anyways. It was as expected, not very good. TLDR; Great location, meh food, get drinks here instead!

If your heading out to Red Hill way the Epicurean is a must visit. Although it is always packed and…read moreyou generally need to wait about 20 to 30 minutes it is definitely worth the wait. Staff are quite pleasant and work very quickly and efficiently. We decided to stop by for lunch for a group of 4 and decided to order several dishes to share. We had the antipasto platter, polenta chips, waygu beef pasta and the napul'e pizza (buffalo mozzarella and anchovies) and were not disappointed. Would have to say my favourite was the polenta chips!

Delightful hIdden Fine-Dining Gem…read more All aspects of this restaurant are of a high quality: service, food, wine-list, setting and ambience. This is just quality city fine-dining at suburb prices. Something about the decor made me think if they were going for a French twist. And there was duck on the menu. However there was a range of styles on the menu. Had an enjoyable chat with the lady owner who told me about the restaurant.

Had heard about this place and all where good I thought it…read morewas average service was slow food was average

Very busy but worth having to book. Great steaks and excellent seafood. If you get through the…read moregenerous servings for mains they have a small but very good quality selection of desserts and great coffee to finish off. I've been there five times, with various people and have great food and a terrific experience every time. This place is a hidden treasure.

Always packed and having to book months in advance, Georgio's is well worth the wait…read more Owned and operated by the Chef, the food is cooked to perfection and the Seafood freshness is something you would expect living next to an ocean. Attentive staff and a Creme Brulee like none you have tasted...... Oh that Creme Brulee, perfectly set and creamy, warmed through without being runny and a lovely crisp sugar coating, not too thikk and just browned enough for taste If for nothing else, I will become a regular just for that creme brulee mmmmmmm

A few years back, when Beletti's was brand spanking new it was a busy little hub for those in…read moreDandenong on business or working in the area. Fast forward a few years and the success continued, with good coffee and a decent food available. Fast forward to today, Dandenong has continued to grow and some amazing small businesses have come to the area. I would say since this time Beletti's hasn't been the busy little hub as smaller (and better) coffee shops moved closer to the bigger offices, making the walk to Beletti's for coffee obsolete. Also, with the huge success of The Pavilion just around the corner I'd be surprised if Beletti's hasn't taken a hit. After telling my sister over three years ago (back when it was really good) I'd take her here for brunch, I finally got around to it yesterday. The interior of Beletti's is modern, well-lit and spacious. I've never had bad service here, they're so friendly and welcoming. I just had a latte and a ham, cheese and tomato croissant from the breakfast menu. The coffee was decent, the croissant was quite soggy at the bottom which was disappointing. My sister reported her soy chai was delightful. In its heyday, this place was great. Still good for the odd work meeting or breakfast if you work nearby, or for dinner if you live local. I think it just happens to be that better coffee shops and restaurants have moved into the area in recent years and are in closer proximity to the Dandenong CBD so it makes makes coming to Beletti's a bit... unnecessary, for lack of a better word.

I was in Dandenong on business and Beletti was at the bottom of my accommodation, Punt Hill. I…read moreventured out onto the street to see what was available to eat and could not see much. I decided to give Beletti a go. I ordered the pork robs for dinner and they are awesome. They have a Jack Daniels marinade that is really tasty. It was a Friday night and the place was half full. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Defintlety worth a look. Followed up with an Affogatto with Frangelico. Fancy... check out the photo.

A very nice, small Italian Restaurant along the Main Street of Rye, in the Mornington Peninsula…read more Very popular on the weekends, booking is essential. The service and food are both very good. We had the octopus & clam salad. Both the Sardine and Scallop dishes were excellent. Another favourite was the zucchini flower with ricotta,

I highly recommend this place. From entry to end, service straight away was amazing along with the…read morefood. My wife had agnolotti which was beautiful and I had the pan seared spatchcock and all I can say is wow that was truly amazing. We will definitely come back here.

The place has vivacious Italian atmosphere, loved the outside seating with hanging plants all over…read morethe place, especially the lush green alley ! Menu, along with meat also has good vegetarian options. We ordered the Casarecce Alla Norma pasta and the Godfather pizza; It was delicious and had the authenticity of Italian food. We went there at around 6:30 in the evening and the place was super crowded which possibly lead to the slow service but the staff was very cheerful, kept checking up on our order and kept informing us regarding the order status but when the food arrived it was hot, fresh and absolutely delicious.

Wonderful dinner with fabulous service. We had the mussels with the GF chick pea pannelle to start,…read morefollowed by risotto & bucatini. All was very ell done. Thank you to the chef & staff for a memorable meal & experience.

This is my favourite cafe in Mornington, and that's really saying something because there's a whole…read morelot of good ones. The service is quick and all of the baristas are very friendly. Not only do they have brilliant coffee but there is a great range of food too. They have a variety of Italian cuisine on offer for lunch at reasonable prices. For those who just want a little something with their coffee there's a great range of miniature cakes, and biscuits. The intimate atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a date or catch up with a good friend. Get a seat along the front window and you can spend hours just people watching.