Top Restaurants in Pakenham
Pakenham Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Pakenham
Discover the best restaurant in Pakenham, Australia including Pakenham Thai Restaurant, Shanika's Viale', Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant at Lakeside, Vanille Bistro cafe, Pie Minister, Shavans Pakenham Indian Restaurant, Masey's Pizza & Pasta, Pakenham Hotel, On Track Cafe, Eatzy Thai Restaurant
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1. Pakenham Thai Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Damian S - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
We ordered the Banquet for $34 included entrée, mains and desert. The food is nice but a little pricey and the service was slow and we only got one banana fitter when others had been getting 2,seems they must have run out of bananas, however no explanation of alternative was offered. This was a bit disappointing!
2. Shanika's Viale'
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Grandview301 - Melbourne
We dined at Shanikas recently for a private luncheon function.
The food and service were fabulous and they were able to cater for any special dietary requirements.
The screen for powerpoint photos was a great size too.
Wouldn't hesitate to dine here again if/when we return to the area.
3. Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant at Lakeside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By UniqueGlobeTrotter - Melbourne, Australia
I always give local restaurants a chance, however my experience at Lime Leaf was disappointing.
Firstly the wait staff lacked communication and basic hospitality 101.
- After ordering our meals we were asked twice again to put our order in. We were also given 2 x our ordered entrees (No biggie normally, especially during a busy evening but unfortunately it becomes a theme of the evening).
- We were given dirty tea cups which were clearly visibly something you wouldn't give to a customer.
- When our meals came, we were given full bowls of rice without plates in order to eat our meals.
- Wait staff taking our glasses away whilst we hadn't finished our drinks.
In saying that we were hoping the food would save the night. The Massaman curry was a delight. The beef slow cooked and fell apart as expected with plenty of flavor. However our Tom Yum was a very small bowl that had too much fish sauce.
Also the toilet needed a clean. The ground was sticky, feeling like a dirty nightclub.
Maybe it was just a busy night, but I would not return, especially taking close to 90 mins for 2 mains and an entree.
4. Vanille Bistro cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Vanille Bistro Cafe Pakenham are renowned for having the best food,coffee and cakes in the south east region. Featuring two kitchens including a cake section,most of our baked items are produced on the premises&sold directly.An outstanding and diverse breakfast&lunch menu,along with daily specials,consist of well executed comfort food with a difference,all served up in an unpretentious surrounding that makes the best kind of food venue in Pakenham. Come in to our Pakenham cafe for our coffee or stay for breakfast or lunch,the choice is yours. We also have a superb range of baked on premises cakes and provide catering services to Pakenham and surrounding areas.
Reviewed By Allbreeds - Halifax, United Kingdom
We’re from the UK so weren’t sure about our breakfast choices but we weren’t disappointed. Hubby had the chefs omelette which was very substantial . I had scrambled eggs with mushrooms & freshly squeezed orange juice about $44 including drinks which is ok for Aussie prices
5. Pie Minister
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By archiekitten - Melbourne, Australia
Have been here a number of times. They are always thinking of new gourmet pies to create ... and usually with success. Don't assume this is "just another pie shop". You will be surprised at the range of flavours they have. You go once ... you will keep going back :)
6. Shavans Pakenham Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Shavan's Pakenham opened in Pakenham in October 2010 and is one among the best restaurant in Pakenham, It's famous for its unique taste and rich flavour tasting cuisines specializing in finest North Indian Cuisine. Our dishes are prepared using the finest and freshest produce available in Victoria. Our Owner and Head Chef, Krishna Chalise, has over 30 years of experience in Indian Cuisine. He has mastered the art of blending freshest spices and ingredients to bring out mouth-watering flavours to please all your taste buds. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any specific dietary needs (i.E. Any allergies, lactose intolerance etc). Please advise us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your request"
Reviewed By jimchacko
We a group of seven people decided to try Shavans Pakenham indian Restaurant on a friday evening . We walked in without reservation and we were able to get a seat.
We ordered Garlic Nan, Butter Nan, Aloo Gobi, Kerala Fish curry, Butter Chicken, Chilli Beef and Gulab Jamu.
The food taste amazing . For me , l loved the Chilli beef, my friend loved Fish curry and another person loved Butter chicken. The butter chicken is one of the best i have tasted in South east indian restaurant. The food was really good. The gulab jamu was also soft and really big.
Every tuesday , there is candle night dinner . Thats the next in plan.
7. Masey's Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By C8380AVtomd - Melbourne, Australia
Like the title says- best pizza in Pakenham hands down and tried then all many of times. There pizza is absolutely amazing there pasta is fantastic also. What's even better is there mad Richmond supporters and have memorabilia everywhere in the store. We don't go anywhere else period.
8. Pakenham Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Bob M - Melbourne, Australia
Dropped in here for lunch to give this regular spot some support after their recent fire. As always, the food is cooked to perfection. This time I had the seafood basket; succulent prawns, crispy batter fish, melt in your mouth calamari & oysters Kilpatrick.
Staff are also always friendly & this is why I keep on supporting this establishment.
9. On Track Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By defa45
Called in to the On Track Cafe by chance and was informed that it was a community Enterprise to provide training and employment opportunity for socially and economically people.
All that feel good stuff aside, this is a great little business serving tasty coffee and food. On my experience the staff were friendly and provided service with a smile. I'll be back.
10. Eatzy Thai Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Emma R
Leaving Australia tomorrow, went to Eatzy for Thai food. Glad we did!
Started with Satay Chicken sticks (2) which were quite small but very tasty. Would have been good to have a small plate (as we were sharing this entree).
For mains I had chicken Pad Khing, and my partner had Chicken Pad Satay, we shared Coconut Rice. All delicious, with fresh veg cooked al dente, and my partner's allergies were catered for.
I also had a fresh pot of Jasmine Tea, which was the perfect accompaniment.
Highly recommend
