Dine In Menu

HOUDINI'S CAFE E CUCINA

Our Food Is Made with Love

Primi

Oysters

Natural oysters Sicilian - Napoli, Pecorino and chilli Kilpatrick – Bacon strips and Worcestershire (minimum of three)

Salumi Board Per Due

A traditional Italian selection of cured meats, marinated olives, and fresh bocconcini cheese. add fried olives

$40

Calamari Fritti

Tender, freshly cut local calamari, served with our house-made aioli. Main meal served with crispy chips and a fresh salad.

$27

Polpettini

Tender meatballs simmered in a rich napoli sauce, served with crusty bread to soak up the sauce, just like Nonna would. A true house favourite!

$28

Cozze

Fresh mussels cooked in a delicate Napoli and white wine sauce, finished with a hint of chilli

$32

Bruschetta Con Straccitella

Char-grilled Zucchini with Stracciatella & house Crostini

$30

Vegetarian

Secondi

All mains served with fresh seasonal greens and potatoes

Veal Cotaletta

Herb-crumbed tender veal, shallow-fried and served with a light creamy white wine mushroom sauce on the side. Seasonal vegetables & baked potatoes. A house favorite!

$38

My New Option

Mushroom sauce $2

Manzo all griglia

Score 4, 300g grass-fed South Gippsland Ranges porterhouse, cooked to your liking, with a choice of red wine jus or homemade garlic herb butter.

$59

Pollo Cordon Bleu

Chicken breast rolled and crumbed filled with provolone cheese, parma and herbed butter, served with garlic sauce on side, baked potato and seasonal vegetables

$40

Gamberi In Agrodolce

Australian king prawns in a lemon infused sweet chili sauce served with a citrus crunchy coleslaw.

$43

Pollo Parmigiana

Herb crumbed tender chicken breast, shallow fried topped with mozzarella and napoli sauce

$36

Gamberi All'aglio e Limone

Fresh prawns cooked in a garlic & lemon sauce served with riso & a crisp rocket salad.

$43

Pasta and Risotto

Risotto Zucca

Creamy risotto with garden fresh zucchini, sweet summer pumpkin, and baby spinach, finished with parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

$33

Vegetarian

Risotto con Frutti di Mare

A combination of fresh scallops, mussels, calamari, and prawns, cooked with garden herbs and white wine, served with a creamy risotto in a light Napoli white wine sauce.

$42

Linguine alla Pescatore

Seafood medley of king prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari, and whole Morton Bay bug, all simmered in a rich, velvety white wine Napoli sauce.

$49

Polpettini al Sugo

House-made authentic Italian meatballs, simmered in a rich Napoli sauce for a truly comforting dish.

$35

Fettuccine Carbonara

Crispy pan-fried bacon strips with egg, freshly grated Parmesan, spring onions, and a touch of cream.

$34

Gnocchi Pesto

Blistered cherry tomatoes, sauteed baby spinach, fresh basil pesto and a dash of cream.

$35

Vegetarian

Traditional Lasagne

Home-made pasta sheets layered with bologonese, bechamel, mozzarella, parma & peas.

$32

Contorni

Insalata Italiana

A simple Italian salad with fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion. White vinegar Dressing onside

$15

Gluten free

Vegan

Beer Battered Chips

$13

Pippi e Patatti

Fried red pepers & potatoes in E.V.O.O.

$15

Vegan

PIZZA

Focaccia

Fior di latte, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

$25

Vegan

Margherita

Napoli sauce, Fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh garden basil.

$26

Vegetarian

Capricciosa

Napoli, Fior di Latte, Sliced Leg Ham, Olives, Mushroom, Anchovies, and Marinated Artichoke

$27

Calabrese

Napoli, Fior di Latte, Hot Salami, Olives, Red Capsicum, and Oregano

$28

Ortolana

Basil Pesto, Fior di Latte, Roasted Zucchini, Pumpkin, Red Peppers, Red Onion, and Sautéed Spinach

$28

Vegetarian

Siciliana

Napoli, Fior di Latte, Pork Sausage, Potato, Caramelized Onion, Fresh Roquette, Parmesan, and a Hint of Chilli.

$28

Houdini's Special

Homemade basil pesto, fior di latte, roasted potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and fresh cherry tomatoes

$27

Vegetarian

Pollo Nazar

Homemade Basil Pesto, Fior di Latte, Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Spanish Onion, and Cherry Tomatoes.

$29

Meat Lovers

Napoli, Fior Di Latte, Spicy Pork Sausage, Grilled Marinated Chicken, Salami, and Barbecue Sauce.

$31

DOLCE

Traditional Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in coffee, with layers of luscious mascarpone and chocolate

$22

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Served with a mixed berry coulis

$18

Bombolone

Light and fluffy Italian fried donuts filled with crema

$19

Sorbet Misto

Lush lemon and strawberry sorbet, simply delightful and fresh

$13

Affogato

Espresso over vanilla bean ice cream with a shot of frangelico

$15

Crostata di Mele

Warm apple strudel served with ferrero rocher gelato and cream

$15

Torta di Formaggio

Homemade cheesecake

$21

Piatto Di Formaggi

A selection of fine, local and imported cheeses, served with fruit, nuts & crackers

$24

Forbidden Apple

Zuppa Inglese & hazelnut ice-cream with cherry liqueur sponge center covered with white chocolate.

Crema fredda al caffe

Deliciously creamy cold coffee served with biscotti