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16/08/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨 LINGUINE AGLI SCAMPI
Fresh Scampi sautéed with fresh Cherry tomatoes.
🚨CHICKEN MEXICANA
Chicken tenderloins sautéed in a rich Napoli sauce with Olives, Onion & Capsicum.
🚨ASPARAGUS
Fresh Asparagus wrapped in Provolone cheese and Prosciutto.
02/08/2026
If you are perfect for this role or know someone who is we’d love to hear from you!!
Xx Houdini’s
31/07/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨 FIORI DI ZUCCA RIPIENI
Fresh Zucchini flowers filled with Gorgonzola, Provolone and Pecorino.
🚨 PENNE CALABRESE
Hot Salami, Capsicum, Olives & Napoli.
✨The classic is back for a limited time only✨
🚨 CONCHIGLIONI
Jumbo pasta shells filled with a Beef and Mushroom Ragu served Napoli and topped Mozzarella.
🚨MAIALE E PEPERONI
A medley of Pork Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Garlic. Served with house made Crostini.
25/07/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨BRUSCHETTA CON PEPPERONATA
House made Crostini with Stracciatella & roasted mini Peppers.
🚨ORECCHIETTE DI MARE
Morten Bay Bug & Prawns.
🚨PORCHETTA
Slow roasted Pork. Served with a Jus, roasted Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables.
🚨LASAGNA
Fresh Pasta layered with Eggplant & Ricotta. Served with a Napoli sauce.
🚨GARFISH
Fresh Garfish filled with a lemon herbed breadcrumb, rolled and grilled.
18/07/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
AND THEY WILL BECAUSE WOW!!
THE KITCHEN HAS OUTDONE THEMSELVES THIS WEEK 👀
🚨 POLPETTE DI RICOTTA
Ricotta, egg and breadcrumb balls cooked in a White wine sauce.
✨An absolute stand out!! ✨
🚨 AGNOLOTTI ALL’ANATRA E PORCINI
Fresh house made pasta filled with Duck and Porcini Mushroom. Served in a burnt Butter, Sage & light cream sauce.
✨ You guessed it…another standout.✨
🚨 INVOLTINI DI MANZO E FUNGHI
Tender Beef rolled with Provolone and Mushrooms. Served in a rich and velvety Mushroom sauce with roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
✨A must try ✨
🚨 MINESTRONE DI CARNE
Slow cooked Beef with seasonal Vegetables in a house made broth.
10/07/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨OSSO BUCCO
Osso Bucco slow cooked until perfectly tender. Served with Potato mash & Seasonal Vegetables.
🚨LIME ALFREDO FETTUCCINE WITH SALMON
Fettuccine sautéed with Salmon, EVOO, Garlic. Finished with a generous squeeze of fresh Lime.
🚨BRUSCHETTA
House made Crostini topped with Double Brie cheese, Freshly sliced Prosciutto & drizzled with Hot Honey.
04/07/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨 SPAGHETTI ALLA NORMA
Spaghetti tossed in an Eggplant Napoli sauce topped with a Salted Ricotta.
🚨 LINGUINE CON GAMBERI E ASPARAGI
Prawns and Asparagus sautéed with a splash of White Wine with Napoli. Finished with a dash of Cream.
🚨 VEAL MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA
Baby veal sandwiched with Provolone and Eggplant topped with Mozzarella cheese.
🚨 BRUSCHETTA CON POMODORO FRESCO
House Crostini with Burrata and blistered Cherry Tomatoes in a Garlic EVOO.
20/06/2026
✨ Accidental Marmalade by Cloud Distillery ✨
Our latest cocktail of the week is from a Local Distillery!
Vodka, White Vermouth, Marmalade, Egg white & Lemon.
A perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Perfect as a starter and perfect as a finisher and honestly perfect somewhere in the middle as well 🙃
Support local and get yourself a treat today ❤️
02/06/2026
A BIG thank you to and for our upcoming feature on your show!
Our owners Anna & Frank sat down with Madeline Spark to chat all things Houdini’s!
We are so thrilled to be representing the Diggers Rest/Sunbury community.
Keep your eyes peeled for the airing date ✨
xx Houdini’s
22/05/2026
✨ HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!
🚨 Spaghetti al Salmone e Limone
Fresh Salmon sautéed with EVOO, Garlic and Lemon.
🚨Spezzatino com Polenta
Slow cooked Beef with Potatoes, Peas, Onion & Carrots. Served with a creamy Polenta and Broccolini.
🚨Caponata
Eggplant, Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Onion & Celery. Slowly sautéed and served on house made Crostini.
🚨Fish Polpetti
Salmon, Swordfish, Provolone & Lemon Zest. Served with a house made sweet chilli and Lemon Mayo.
🚨Veal Mexicana
Veal sautéed with Capsicum, Onion and Napoli sauce. Served with roasted Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables.
Address
52 Old Calder Highway
Diggers Rest, VIC
3427
For public transport, take the train to Diggers Rest Station and then walk along the Old Calder Highway.
For driving/parking, take the Old Calder Highway and look for a parking spot near the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
|
5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 11:30pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 11:30am |
|
12pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 11:30am |
|
12pm - 3pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine that is sure to satisfy any food lover's cravings. Houdini's Café e Cucina, located on the Old Calder Highway in Diggers Rest, is no exception. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends traditional Sicilian cuisine with quality client service.
The owners of Houdini's Café e Cucina, two sisters and culinary specialists Maria and Anna Tomasello, have decades of experience in the food industry. They use traditional methods passed down through multiple generations to create mouth-watering dishes that will take your palette on a journey to the most southern part of Italy. Their expertise simply cannot be taught, making every dish at Houdini's truly special.
In addition to their delicious food, Houdini's also boasts an impressive wine selection thanks to wine connoisseur and industry veteran Frank Labombarda. The restaurant seats up to 80 people in an eloquent space that is perfect for any occasion.
Much like its namesake Harry Houdini, who made the first controlled, powered flight in Australia at Diggers Rest, Anna, Maria and Frank look forward to providing every patron with a unique dining experience. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a family gathering, Houdini's Café e Cucina is the perfect place to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service.
