These Are The Best (And Most Viral) Takes On The Tiramisu In Melbourne

Melbourne is amid a full-blown tiramisu takeover — we’re talking indulgent slabs of the good stuff scooped from deep, chilled troughs and served tableside with dramatic flair. 

Specialty gelato-style bars dedicated entirely to this espresso-laced icon are popping up across the city, while chefs are getting wildly creative with boozy sponge, whipped mascarpone, crunchy toppings, and cocoa-dusted magic.

Tiramisu —literally “pick me up” in Italian—more than lives up to its name, with a mood-boosting trifecta of coffee, sugar, and creamy decadence. While its traditional recipe (and origin) are hotly contested, most credit Le Beccherie in Veneto, Italy, where it was reportedly first served in the late ‘60s.

Others point to a dessert called Tiremesù from 1930s Friuli-Venezia Giulia. And if you prefer your sweets with a side of scandal, there’s a 19th-century Roman gentlemen’s club, Tre Scalini, in the mix, where a quick-thinking “mistress of the night” is said to have whipped up the dessert to revive her clientele before sending them home.

Wherever the lore, one thing’s certain: in a city obsessed with coffee and receptive to fresh takes, tiramisu has become the ultimate canvas for culinary experimentation.

So, ready your spoons — here are Melbourne’s most drool-worthy tiramisu creations. And yep, you’re going to want to try them all.

Siora

286D Tooronga Road, Glen Iris

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Melbourne’s first tiramisu-only dessert bar, Siora, has earned cult status for its nostalgic yet creative flavours — and yep, they sell out a lot. Their core line-up includes the silky Nonna’s Classic, a rich Pistachio, and a zesty Limoncello layered with homemade curd and zabaglione cream. May’s specials? Strawberries & Cream and Bueno (yes, that choccie bar). Winter’s bringing a spiced, nutmeg-laced Mont Blanc that sounds like everything warm and cozy. Bonus points for their recently launched Pupimisu—a dog-friendly tiramisu so your furry mate doesn’t miss out. “Tiramisu is nostalgic, indulgent, and incredibly versatile,” says founder Jasmine. “It bridges comfort and modernity, which makes it a perfect fit for Melbourne’s creative food culture.”

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Pinto Tiramisu

Online and farmers market pop-ups across Melbourne — check IG for where.

If tiramisu is your love language, Pinto speaks it fluently. Formerly known as TRMSU, this sibling-run pop-up takes things seriously—they even hand-make their mascarpone and savoiardi (which is basically unheard of). The core line-up features the OG Classic and cult-fave Matcha, while May’s specials include Chocolate Panettone and Blueberry & Lemon, made using their mum’s lemon curd recipe and topped with a buttery shortbread crumb. Portable, creamy, and built for car-snacking? Say no more. More seasonal specials, and a brick-and-mortar Fitzroy store coming soon!

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Maven By Morgan

402 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Maven, the brainchild of owner and co-head chef Morgan Hipworth—known for Bistro Morgan and his appearance on MasterChef: Dessert Masters—brings serious dessert credentials to Fitzroy. The menu stays tight with just three dessert options, but the Tableside Biscoff Tiramisu easily steals the show. Scooped straight from a giant chilled trough and plated right in front of you, it’s a theatrical, spoon-first experience. Think: layers of coffee-soaked sponge, airy mascarpone mousse, and a golden crumble of crushed Biscoff bringing deep caramel vibes and buttery crunch. “A proper tiramisu, just with a little extra personality,” Hipworth calls it.

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LaManna

10 English Street, Essendon Fields

They might be Australia’s biggest indie supermarket—a grocer, café, and deli in one—but it’s LaManna’s tiramisu bar, inspired by a classic gelato counter, that’s turning heads. They’ve experimented with fired tiramisu (yep, brûléed) and most recently dropped a Tiramisu Brownie—fudgy, fluffy, and gone in a flash. On the regular, they’re scooping up flavours (in cups and cones) like Pistachio Papi (their most popular), Nutella, Biscoff, Pavlova, Lemon Cheesecake, and Black Forest. Moral of the story? If there’s a new flavour at the bar, get in quick before it’s gone.

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Cecconi's

Level 1/489 Toorak Road, Toorak

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We’re pretty excited about this one *insert royale fanfare here*. At Cecconi’s, Toorak you can get your hands on a tiramisu made by a pastry chef who has cooked for the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Yep, Mathilde Escotte (who has worked at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, Harrods London and Da Noi here in Melbourne), she was born in Paris and trained in France and she’s bringing that cheffiness here to us, c’est genial! Her tiramisu is encased in a delicate chocolate shell and layered with espresso-soaked sponge, whipped mascarpone, topped with espresso soil and finished with cocoa dust, this is tiramisu reimagined. “I didn’t want to just make another tiramisu,” says Mathilde. “I wanted it to feel elevated, but still familiar; something that honours tradition but surprises you with every spoonful.” They also reckon it’s best paired with an espresso martini, as if we weren’t already dead-keen. 

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Regale

555 Swanston Street, Carlton

Hidden inside a red-brick building in the old Carlton Brewery, Regale is where Asian-Australian fusion meets moody basement vibes — and tiramisu gets reinvented. Their signature Green Velvet Tiramisu stars genmaicha (a blend of Japanese green tea and roasted rice), creamy avocado mousse, jasmine water, and soft sponge. Inspired by a Thai dessert that combines ripe avocado with chilled coconut and sweet béchamel, it’s fragrant, lush, and basically a spa day for your tastebuds. “Melbourne diners are adventurous,” says chef-owner Tinee Suntivatana. “And tiramisu gives chefs a great canvas to play with flavours.” Summer’s looking bright with a seasonal yuzu and lychee version on the horizon.

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