Guide to the best tiramisu in Melbourne

Fast becoming Melbourne's fave comfort food, tiramisu is the ultimate indulgence. Here’s where you can find some of the city's best.

Grossi Florentino

The Grossi Florentino tiramisu follows a tried and tested family recipe. Think sambuca and Pavesini biscuits instead of brandy and ladyfingers. Order it for dessert at Grossi Grill, or pair it with the famous Grossi lasagne and a bottle of wine at the Cellar Bar.

Remo’s Pasta and Tiramisu

With tiramisu in the name, you know this spot's legit. Remo’s is a cosy new pasta bar on Little Collins Street. Seats get filled every lunchtime, so be sure to come early or get your treat to-go. Rows on rows of tiramisu line the front bar. Go for the traditional or try flavours like pistachio, limoncello or Nutella. All the flavours are gluten free.

Grill Americano

There are few things as satisfying as a fresh scoop of tiramisu. At Grill Americano, the signature dessert is plated right at your table. Dig through the finely-dusted cocoa and find the hidden layer of tempered chocolate beneath.

Queen St BB

Can't get enough of this divine dessert? Scoop to your heart's content at Queen St BB. This new dessert cafe is slinging self-serve tiramisu by the pound. Flavours rotate daily with unique options like matcha, strawberry and fig or cookies and cream.

Regale

For something a little different, go green with a Regale tiramisu. This velvety number combines daring ingredients like avocado mousse, jasmine and genmaicha. It's even decorated with the tiny popped brown rice found in green tea. With the minds behind Tori's at the helm, this twist on tradition is well worth a try.

Capitano

Try a nutty tiramisu from Carlton-based Italian restaurant Capitano, made with amaro and hazelnut flavours. Be sure to double down with the tiramisu milk punch cocktail. It's a sweet mix of clarified biscuit milk, rum and muscat coffee.

D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella Bar

D.O.C might be known for their pizza and pasta, but the chefs do a pretty impressive tiramisu as well. The creamy treat is made with a semi-sweet mascarpone alongside traditional ladyfingers and Amaro Montenegro. It’s just what the doctor ordered.

Geppetto Trattoria

Try a little homestyle Italian cooking from Melbourne institution Geppetto Trattoria. Freshly prepared each day, the traditional tiramisu is plated with a dusting of dark chocolate and garnish of fresh mint.

Tippy-Tay

Have a Euro summer in Melbourne at this lively Italian trattoria. Tippy-Tay serves up all the classic indulgences, tiramisu included. Think espresso-drenched sponge and soft marscapone topped with a generous dusting of cocoa. It's the perfect counterpart to the restaurant's antipasti, woodfired pizzas and creamy pastas.

Tazio

Tazio serves Italian food so legit even Nonna will be impressed. Find it on Flinders Lane and try the signature tiramisu. The dreamy dessert is made with fresh espresso, creamy mascarpone and cocoa goodness. The ultimate finish to a full Italian feast.