We see that it is a dessert born before Instagram. Not very photogenic, tiramisu has the appearance of a large soft and fluffy pillow. In one spoonful, you can taste the creamy texture of mascarpone, the softness of the biscuit, the spicy note of the coffee and the slight bitterness of the cocoa. According to a survey conducted by language historian Leonardo Rossi, its name, which literally means “pull me up”, is even one of the most popular Italian words in the world because of its ability to stimulate us.
International popularity but controversial paternity in Italy. He is said to have been born in Treviso in the 1970s. But others claim that they have historical documents that tiramisù was already being served in a restaurant in the small town of Tolmezzo as far back as the 1950s. parochial disputes of little interest to the thousands of customers who taste them every day in restaurants and pastry shops around the world. With more or less classic versions, because the dessert is suitable for the most extravagant experiments. With pistachios, speculoos, berries, so many food curses that Italians, who are most attached to tradition, will deny.
Because tiramisu is simple: mascarpone, sugar and eggs, Savoyard biscuits soaked in real coffee made with mocha and sprinkled with dark cocoa. This doesn’t stop a few quirks or adaptations here and there, if they’re done well… From the capital to more secret addresses, we’ve picked our five restaurants or main patisseries for the cult tiramisu, unstructured or authentic, but always delicious. .
The origin of tiramisu in Treviso, Le Bakery
An essential step on any gourmet exploration of Italy, Treviso is a charming little town in the northeast, famous for its radicchio, a bitter vegetable with a beautiful ruby color. What we know less is that a historic restaurant in the pedestrian square in the center of the city claims the paternity of the tiramisu. It was here in 1972 that Alba Campeol, then the owner of the place, conceived the recipe with the help of pastry chef Roberto Loli Linguanotto. He has an idea to use mascarpone, smoother than ricotta. The restaurant, now run by Paolo Lai, offers modern cuisine with a connection to the country, while maintaining the famous dessert recipe… which the less traditional can enjoy in an “unstructured” version.
Le Beccherie. P.za G. Ancilotto, 9, 31100 Treviso. Such. +39 0422540871.
Tiramisu in Rome, Pompeii
At Pompi, we don’t try to be discreet, and that’s probably why we appreciate this address, which has been in business since the 1960s. From the beginning, the house applied itself to construction. il regno del tiramisu, a kingdom based on a passion for caffeinated desserts. And it works: several addresses have opened in Rome to satisfy the appetite of Romans and tourists alike. There is excellent Italian coffee. ask for a lungo if you find the espresso too strong, and of course the tiramisu, which is offered in different versions: strawberry or pistachio. But above all, we love Pompeii and its slightly kitschy side, because the Romans adored it. And as they say, in Rome do as the Romans do…
Pompey: Of the 6 addresses in Rome, this is one of the most central: Via della Croce, 88, 00187 Roma. Such. +39 0624304431.
Venice, tiramisu by the water in Rio Marin
Ask a Venetian where the tiramisu was invented and they will most likely say “in Venice of course”. The Serenissima has retained the habit of claiming the merits of its former territories, such as Treviso or Tolmezzo, which dispute the paternity of the famous dessert. Without further ado, let’s leave the crowds energizing the station grounds to appear on a secluded platform in front of a pastry shop simply called Rio Marin (sea canal). Behind the wooden sign, one of the best addresses in town, famous for its tiramisu. A few layers of cream and cake, but above all a wonderful coffee aroma. The house truly serves espresso made with carefully selected missella. Enjoy being at the water’s edge watching the gondolas go by.
Fondamenta Rio Marin, 784, 30135 Venice. Such. +39 041718523.
In Bologna, sweet brackets at Anna Maria Trattoria
Barely pushed the door of this neighborhood trattoria, the smell pasta mural fills our nostrils while staring down at the cart sweet, where crostata, tiramisù and other sweet dishes await. In the room, the walls are covered with frames containing messages, photos and memories left by customers, known or unknown. After tasting the homemade ragù (Bologna’s signature meat sauce), we finally indulge in the tiramisu, also prepared daily in the kitchens of Anna Maria, who opened the establishment in 1985. , which is now retired. We love it for its smoothness and very generous portion of creamy mascarpone.
Trattoria Anna Maria. Via delle Belle Arti, 17/A, 40126 Bologna. Such. +39 051266894.
Pirona, highlights and history in Trieste
In Trieste, on the borders of Italy, the city center preserves the memory of Austria, which made it its imperial port. Architecture is not the only evidence of this past. In the historic cafes of the city, gourmet habits and a certain appetite for sweets are immortalized in an atmosphere steeped in history. For example at Pirona, a pastry shop opened in 1902 by Alberto Pirona, which maintains its exquisite woodwork and its excellence in sweets. Tiramisu is served in mini portions with chocolate coffee bean. A way to remember the Trieste people’s passion for coffee, which we call ‘nero’ here. Good to know how to order like a local.
Pirona 1900. Largo della Barriera Vecchia, 12, 34129 Trieste. Such. +39 0402335476
Source: Le Figaro
