What are the 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

Houdini's Café e Cucina

Name: Houdini's Café e Cucina
Address: 52 Old Calder Highway, Diggers Rest, VIC, 3427, AU
Telephone: +61 3 9740 0657
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

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Houdini's Café e Cucina

Houdini's Café e Cucina; an authentic italian cafe and restaurant that blends traditional sicilian cuisine with a quality dining experience.
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Houdini's Café e Cucina; an authentic Italian cafe and restaurant that blends timeless Sicilian cuisine with quality client service. Drawing from decades of experience, two sisters and culinary specialists Maria and Anna Tomasello will take your palette on a journey to the most southern part of Italy, using traditional methods passed down through multiple generations while using expertise that simply cannot be taught. Together with w**e connoisseur and industry veteran, Frank Labombarda, Houdini’s aims to reintroduce the art of food and service to the greater western region in an eloquent space that seats up to 80 people. Much like the premises' namesake Harry Houdini, who made the first controlled, powered flight in Australia at Diggers Rest - Anna, Maria and Frank look forward to the thrill in providing every patron a unique dining experience.

21/09/2026

We hope you have a wonderful Grand Final Weekend! Here are our OPEN HOURS ✨

18/09/2026

✨HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨
RUN DON’T WALK!!
AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!

🚨 CRUMBED LAMB CUTLETS
Crumbed Lamb cutlets, with sautéed Spinach, sweet Potato mash & oven baked baby Beets.

🚨 SPAGHETTI AL SALMONE
Smoked Salmon, Capers & Dill in a pink sauce.

🚨 BRUSCHETTA
A house made creamed Ricotta. With blistered Tomatoes & fresh Basil.

🚨CHICKEN SKEWERS
Tender Chicken breast skewered and char grilled. Served with a luscious Gremolata.

13/09/2026

✨HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨

AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!

🚨 OXTAIL RAGU
Slow cooked Oxtail in a rich Napoli sauce with Rigatoni.

🚨BRUSCHETTA
House made Crostini topped with Beef Medallions, Caramelised Onion, finely sliced sautéed Capsicum & a drizzle of Balsamic glaze.

🚨 LAMB WELLINGTON
Lamb back strap with Mustard, sautéed Mushrooms & wrapped in Puff pastry. Served with seasonal veggies and Red w**e Jus.

🚨 STUFFED MUSHROOMS
A Rice stuffing with Goats Cheese, Lemon Thyme & Shallots. Served with Napoli sauce.

04/09/2026

✨FATHER’S DAY HOUDINI’S SPECIALS ✨

AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY SELL OUT!

🚨AGNOLOTTI
Fresh pasta filled with Prawn, Sweet Potato & Spinach. Served with a Vodka pink Sauce.

🚨CHICKEN ROTOLATO
Chicken filled with Mushroom, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Provolone. Served with Seasonal Vegetables & Potato mash.

🚨PROSCIUTTO GNOCCHI
Gnocchi wrapped in Prosciutto. Served with a Sun-dried Tomato & Bell Pepper Tapenade.

🚨POLPETTE DI PESCE
Crab, Prawns & Parmesan. Served with a house made Mayo.

28/08/2026

INVOLTINI DI MANZO
Wagu beef rolled with a Garlic Mustard, Rocket purée, Prosciutto and Provolone.
Mushrooms Red W**e Jus. Served with Potato Mash and Broccolini.

FUSSILI CON SALSICCE E RAPI
Pork sausage, Broccolini di Rapi, Olives, Garlic and EVOO. Topped with fried breadcrumbs.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana layered with Mozzarella, Pecorino & Napoli.

SCALLOPS MORNAY

HOMEMADE PARCELS
Pork and Vegetable parcels. Served with a house-made Chutney.

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 w**e 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 W**e 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

Address

52 Old Calder Highway
Diggers Rest, VIC
3427

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

Telephone

+61 3 9740 0657

Website

http://www.houdinis.com.au/

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