Cafe Tiramisu

October 14 my wife and I celebrated my 89th birthday with dinner at Cafe Tiramisu. The food was delicious as always. John, our waiter was an absolute delight. He was totally knowledgeable about the food and helped us select a bottle of wine. I hope that when we return for another dinner we can have John for our waiter. Thanks for an incredible evening. Bob and Diane

I had high hopes for celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, especially after doing research for some of the best restaurants in Raleigh and hearing such great things about this restaurant in particular. While the food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was perfect, the service left much to be desired. I made a reservation well in advance and specifically mentioned it was a birthday celebration and requested that something be done for the occasion. However, when it came time for dessert, I noticed nothing had been done differently, and there had been no mention of a birthday from the server or the staff for the entirety of the dinner. I then kindly asked the server if they could bring out a candle for my boyfriend’s dessert, as I had mentioned his birthday when making the reservation and had requested something be done for the occasion. To my surprise, the server scoffed at my request, acting as if it was an inconvenience. Not only was this unprofessional, but it also made me feel completely disregarded, especially given the context of celebrating a special moment. The lack of attention to detail and the dismissive behavior from the staff completely ruined what should have been a special moment. After dinner, I attempted to reach someone from the restaurant to discuss my experience, but it was nearly impossible to get ahold of anyone. I left multiple messages and was told I would receive a callback but received no response, which only added to my frustration. While I can appreciate great food and a nice setting, I expect better customer service, especially for a celebration at a fine dining restaurant. It's incredibly disappointing that after such a great meal, I was left feeling unheard and dismissed. I’d caution anyone celebrating a special occasion here to manage their expectations.

Great bread, drinks & service. We had the best service by a gentleman that has been in the industry for over 20 years. The complimentary bread with oil was fresh and delicious. We had the lobster bisque which I wish had some pieces of lobster in it but it was good. I had the shrimp & scallop pasta dish in a lemon sauce which was all cooked perfect but wasn’t for me. My GF had a stuffed chicken with spinach pasta dish and she wasn’t a fan either & ended up having acid reflex. The alcoholic drinks were good and strong so we only needed one. Maybe it was the dishes we chose but I’ve had better at other restaurants. It’s a very small place so if you are claustrophobic it’s not for you. Best part was the bread, drinks and service. Give it a try at least once. I’m Italian and grew up in a Sicilian household with authentic Italian dishes so my taste is different. Maybe I only like my mom’s Italian cooking who is now deceased R.I.P.

This restaurant is small, but that does not even matter because everything else here is A+! Wonderful service, great bread with delicious pesto sauce as a starter, amazing food (and for the cost I was pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes)! You definitely get your monies worth even though pricier than most places, but again, welll worth it), and mouthwatering desserts. I would definitely come here again and try more meals. Just beware if you have dairy sensitivities, it appeared everything had dairy in it.

We went for valentine's dinner and had a great experience. The portions were great. The ambience was warm and quiet. The service was very attentive and responsive. We loved our waitress. The decorations matched the setting. The food was great and dessert even better. My one gripe was that it seemed a tad expensive, all things considered, but definitely an enjoyable night.

Visited with a friend a few weeks ago. The service was excellent. I had a Negroni, and for appetizers, we tried the Stuffed Clams and Beef Carpaccio. For the main course, we had the New York Strip and Lemon Garlic Shrimp. We finished with the all-time favorite Tiramisu. Really enjoyed everything and will definitely be back soon!

Truly impressed by this restaurant. This is by far the best Italian food I’ve had in Raleigh. We came here in a larger group for my birthday. The service was excellent. We ordered drinks, appetizers, multiple different entrees, and different desserts. Everything was so flavorful and balanced. This is an absolute must-try for Raleigh. Restaurants charging double the price are not as good as this place. Thanks for an awesome dinner!

Had a nice dinner out with a close friend of mine and the experience was great! Since we'd been looking for nicer places in raleigh to eat without breaking the bank. Service by Richard was great and we never even had to ask for a refill! Extensive wine selections were fantastic and the tiramisu was amazing (as advertised)! Can't wait to come back!

Five of us went to Cafe Tiramisu on May 14th, with reservations. We each had something different; everything was great. Chicken marsala! Braised ribs with gnocchi! Scallops on mushroom risotto! Lasagna! Oysters & a Caesar salad! Service - by Bill - was perfect; he was always there when we needed him. Ambiance was homey despite a full house. We never take pics of our food but presentation was luscious.

I came here after work one night with friends. This is a little hole in the wall spot, located within a strip mall. I would never have stumbled into this place if it wasn't for my friend, who had been here before, and swore by it. I'm glad I came here. I am from New Jersey and let me tell you, I have high standards for Italian food, coming from there. We started out with the burrata as an appetizer, along with the complimentary bread. The bread was delicious! It came out warm and was paired with salted butter, and pesto with olive oil. The bread had the perfect amount of fluff and crunch. The butter melted into the air pockets of each bread slice; but what made it even better was the pesto and olive oil. That was the perfect touch and made for quite a delectable bite every time. The burrata came out very fast. The plating was nice, and even though I have experienced burrata that was smoother; this was delicious. For my entree I ordered their Pollo Ripeno and I am glad I did.l! The chicken was perfectly cooked but what made the chicken even better was that it was stuffed with Italian sausage and mozzarella. It was paired with homemade spinach linguine (that you could tell was fresh) in a pesto cream sauce. I was only able to finish half the dish. When it was time for dessert, my table ordered the tiramisu. I'll be honest, I've had better tiramisu. The lady fingers weren't dense at all. The texture of the cake was not at all what I would expect tiramisu to be. I was disappointed by it. Lastly, I was also disappointed by the service this visit. Our waiter would infrequently come to our table. I'm rating this experience 4/5 stars because of the food alone. I am dreaming of that entree.

Nestled in North Ridge, this place delivers on more than just a meal. Whether you're here for a romantic dinner, a celebratory feast, or just to see if their tiramisu lives up to the name (spoiler: it does), you'll enjoy your time. On our most recent visit, we enjoyed their spin on the espresso martini, the eggplant stacker, insalata di zucca and wedge salads, and the autumn chicken and gnocchi for entrees. No room for dessert this time but we can't wait to return!

Cafe Tiramisu is a very intimate Italian restaurant located in a shopping center in North Raleigh. I loved how private the restaurant was because there were these screens between the booths that made your dining experience special. The inside was also very elegant and dimly lit. We chose this restaurant because everyone talks very highly of it, so we had to get the famous spinach alfredo. I got it with pollo alla paola and my partner got it with grilled shrimp. I was able to get mine without prosciutto because I don't eat pork so don't be afraid to ask because many of the choices here had prosciutto. It also came with a lemon sauce that I wasn't a fan of and was a little strong. The shrimp order was a custom order. The menu consisted of different variations of mostly chicken with their spinach alfredo along with a few steak, pork chop, and fish options. The food was very filling but could use a touch more of seasoning. We got a side of creamed spinach but it was more like sautéed spinach on a plate of milk so I wasn't a fan. The cocktails were good.

Probably a 3.5 Had Bolognese, was a bit meatier than Im used to, but was very good, my wife had egg plant parm, egg plant was good, pasta over cook-mushy, but overall was good, Calamari was good, slightly under cooked for our taste, but was good, my drink, same as usual Double Crown on the rocks, over priced. Would go back, my wife would be sure to order al dente pasta Bartender was very good, setting was very good, the people working were great

Food is consistently excellent. I've never had a bad meal at Cafe Tiramisu. The servers and staff are the best. Highly recommended!

Food and service were amazing. Absolutely loved everything. Billy served up fantastic drinks. He really needs a raise. He was a spectacular host.

Another hidden gem near Wake Forest! My husband and I came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner. The ambiance is upscale romantic. We felt transported to another place. The food was delicious and service was amazing. Everything was seasoned and flavored so so well. Highly recommend!

Bin, We got stuck with her again I don't know how. But she is great at her job and very friendly. The food was amazing I wish I had more restaurants like this in Raleigh. And the ambience is very pretty even though they will be moving pretty soon into a bigger building.

Excellent food, excellent wine, and excellent service! I had the scallops and risotto and hubby had the Pollo ripieno. Both dishes were fantastic! I will say that the tables are fairly close in there, but we didn't have any trouble talking to each other and could not hear the conversation right beside us. Portions are big. Recommend for couples celebrating a special occasion. You do need reservations.

We celebrated our 24th anniversary at this long standing Raleigh establishment. First time for us. Hard to believe that this has been in existence for over 20 years! Holy cannoli! Located in a North Ridge strip mall, near Salt & Lime, it's a small, unassuming presence. Glad we decided to make reservations as there are less than a dozen tables and it was packed on this Monday night. The servers and hostess act as a team and I love that. Our drinks were never even close to empty. Kudos to management and staff for smiles, cheerfulness and great service. For starters, I opted for the eggplant Parmesan stack. Perfectly fried with mozzarella and tomatoes, this was a great start! The bread was crusty goodness and the oil and parsley addicting. For my entree, I opted for scallops with risotto in a very savory sauce. Hubby raved over his chicken piccata. My only critique would be the noise level but won't ding the 5 star rating as everything else was perfecto! A nice touch when the hostess greeted us with a happy anniversary.

I'm Italian. Born and raised. While I understand that in the US you don't quite get "authentic" Italian food that easily and it's more comfort fusion, I learned to enjoy the experience. BUT this is one of the farthest from Italian food, in any possible way. I am not trying to be mean but it was just gross. Maybe I'm too picky but I know my Italian food and owned a restaurant in Italy for 20 years. Service was meh. Inside the ambiance looked nice but it smelled like bathroom so we stayed outside. Best thing was the bread. Save the $ and go elsewhere.

Lovely Italian spot! The restaurant is small, so be sure to make a reservation. They have dividers in the room for COVID between the bar section and some tables too. The grilled shrimp appetizer is delicious as is the blueberry salad. They also make all their desserts in house, tiramisu, Godiva chocolate cake, cannolis, etc. They also started having seasonal cocktails and specials for the day. Amber was a great waitress and took great care of us.

This is an excellent northern Italian restaurant with some very unusual dishes. I really enjoyed the chicken stuffed with sausage is a pesto sauce. The mascarpone chicken was great also. The portions are huge so we took half home. Desserts looked wonderful but we were too full to order any.

My wife and I decided to try somewhere new for our 24th Anniversary and found this place. It is one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in Raleigh. The service was fantastic, my water glass never even got below 1/2 full and Binh our server brought extra bread without even having to ask her, excellent bread too. I had the Chicken Piccata and my wife had the Scallops with risotto and both were excellent and stayed hot the entire meal. We didn't have any drinks but they do have a full bar to choose from. I'm already talking about this place to people at work today and ready to go back again soon. The only bad thing is that it's small, which makes it s bit louder than usual, but that's very small compared to how good the food and service is. I'd recommend this place to everyone that loves Italian food and wants a new place to try.

Great service! It reminded me of how nice restaurants used to be. And they have amazing food - I will definitely be returning

Incredibly ambient and romantic little Italian spot tucked in a shopping mall in North Raleigh. When you go in you're immediately transported to an intimate, candlelit ristorante with lovely music playing in the background. The service is superb. The waiters help each other so you don't wait for cocktails (which are delicious), bread, or wine orders. They take time to tell you the daily special (sea bass the night we went) and answer questions. Food is good. It's hard to find amazing Italian in the Raleigh area. This place gets some things right and others less so. The seafood is cooked to perfection (mussels, scallops) and so are the meats (chicken and stuffed pork loin). I also sampled my in-laws risotto which was soft, well flavored and the right mix of savory and fresh. The pastas and sauces were where it fell flat for me. The cream sauce for the mussels and the Alfredo sauce on the fettuccine were just bland. The picatta was subtle but good. Didn't get to try desserts this time as the portions here are generous but they looked wonderful so save some room if you go. I will be back to try their famous tiramisu!

This is a cute little Italian spot for a date night, girls lowkey night or just somewhere to enjoy a tasty meal alone at the bar or with family. It's dimly lit for a calm, relaxing and even romantic ambiance. They have candlelights on the table. They bring the usual bread and olive oil. The cocktails are pretty delicious. I had the lamb with spinach fettuccine, lobster bisque and clam dip and my taste buds were definitely satisfied. I didn't eat all of this alone of course, but I tried lol

Living in Chicago I was fortunate to spend time in the kitchen of a world class Chef. Learning to prep, cook and present great food, was easy but more importantly, he taught me to delight in how every patron enjoyed their meal. Cafe Tiramisu, our favorite restaurant, shows the same excellence in the food it serves and the service it gives. We have gone less frequently during the lst few years but returned last week for our anniversary. Our waiter remembered us from our last visit, more than a year ago. This means a great deal to us. Thank you - to all the staff who make wonderful evenings and delightful memories!

Service was great, the vibe was great, but the foods are not. We ordered halibut with linguine and Osso buco (veal), neither of them was satisfying. The halibut was dry, and the veal was also dry. Not juicy or tender at all. The linguine is also not good. I only tried one bite and did not touch again. However, the creamy spinach fettuccine comes with veal was delicious. However, there were some good parts of the foods. The dessert tiramisu was great, and the complimentary bread was really good!! Last but not the least.. I love their cocktails ！

Cafe Tiramisu is okay, average Italian food and average prices. The service was good, no issues there. Ambiance was better than expected, the entrance is terribly designed and causes constant bottle necks with servers coming and going, and customers coming and going. The entrance isn't big enough for more than one person at a time because of the design. The interior was classy and elegant though. The food could 100% be better, it's average. I wasn't impressed, but I wasn't disappointed either.

My food was a 3.5 but the service is 5+ so we'll go with that. I will definitely be back, and try some other other things, because being there is such a fun experience! Nice to have in the neighborhood.

wonderful waitress who we ahve had before and she makes it grt no matter what. good food . bread is to die for.

Celebrated our 19TH wedding anniversary by having dinner here. Was a fantastic choice! We loved the cozy ambiance of the restaurant, as it reminded us of the eateries in Europe. Binh was our server and to say she is fantastic, is an understatement. She truly is a treasure and does an excellent job. The food was fantastic. Husband had the Pollo Rustica and I had the Eggplant Parmigiana. Flavorful and great portion sizes. Appetizers was a cup of lobster bisque, so creamy and tasty. Beef carpaccio, fantastic size and full of flavor. The bread basket...I'm yes please. Bread had crunchy crust but warm and soft on the inside. Could have eaten that for days! Dessert...we had two, tiramisu and rum coconut cake. Great portion of each and tasty without being overly sweet. Can't wait to come back! Also, 15$ and you can bring your own bottle of wine! Can't beat that!

Love the bar. Rhett is a gem in Raleigh. If you get the chance sit at bar with him. Food is always superb.

Terrific culinary experience. Everything was excellent from my interaction with the extremely hospitable, charismatic and humorous waiter to cocktails, dessert and everything in between. The chicken piccata was delightful - well seasoned l, piping hot and a very generous portion. The insalata di mirtillo with blueberries, pears, candied pecans and gorgonzola tossed in a blueberry vinaigrette was bountiful and exquisitely delicious. If you're itching for dessert, the tiramisu is the absolute best you'll ever have! This is true and authentic northern Italian cooking. My new favorite Italian restaurant. Give them a try - you'll thank me and then yourself!

My wife and I ate at Tiramisu for our anniversary. Every single item was a home run. We will definitely be back.

Cafe Tiramisu is still a hidden gem in North Raleigh. The restaurant is small so reservations are highly recommended. The food is amazing. I was there for another restaurant week and had the autunno salad; shrimp in a lobster cream sauce and the almond joy pie. The salad had mushrooms, tomatoes and feta. The shrimp were huge and there were seven of them on the linguini. The flavors are so good and the sauce was creamy. The Almond Joy Pie is so delicious. Service is so attentive here. Another visit is already planned as the menu has so many delicious dishes to try.

Absolutely the most reliable restaurant in Raleigh! Outstanding cuisine Outstanding service Always arrives hot Great selections served always with a smile

Service 5/5 Food 3/5 Drinks 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Vegetarian friendly 1/5 The service was great

Cafe Tiramisu was fabulous! The cocktails were delicious and the food was incredible. Our waiter, Richard, was extremely knowledgeable and helped a few of us at the table decide on an entree. He steered all of us in a wonderful direction and everyone loved their dish!

This place is great. Just moved to Raleigh from out of town and came here to celebrate my anniversary, could not be more happy with the experience. We were a bit skeptical of the quality of dining based on the location, but everything was outstanding. Our server Binh was energetic and engaging. She had great suggestions and was very well received. The portions are heavy so be sure not to fill up on the perfectly, freshly cooked bread. Definitely recommend this place 10/10 for lunch or fine dining spot.

The experience was in a word, horrid. It started with an extremely rude hostess. I forgot my wallet at my house, I am human it happens, I respectfully dialed the restaurant to let them know I was going to simply be 10 minutes late to our reservation because of this. The hostess spoke to me like I was getting ready to dine at a Michelin star restaurant. She was flat out bent out of shape that we were going to be late and condescendingly asked me if from 6:10-7:45 was enough time for two of us to dine because there was an 8 PM reservation behind us. We got there at exactly 6:10 and we're out by 7:10. Fast forward to sitting at the table. They made a shit effort to celebrate his birthday. We were told "oh happy birthday". While looking at the drink menu the waitress asked my boyfriend and I if we were ready to order. We said we needed a few to make our choice. At this point it's 6:15... 5 whole minutes I've been sitting and allegedly I've got til 7:45 so what does it matter that we needed time to decide? Well the waitress grabs the menu out of in front of me that I was clearly looking at to "walk me through it" even though I didn't ask for such instruction. After that, we swiftly made a decision which was one drink each. Different from our typical bottle of wine we would have ordered anywhere else, but considering the proverbial time gun being held to our heads we figured let's just get it done. She comes back, we order an appetizer and our two drinks. We get our appetizer and we get told another time table of when our food is coming out. Not that we asked. We get our food and it was awful quality. The spicy shrimp simply wasn't spicy. My SOs food was chicken with a water sauce. He said he felt it was something he could have cooked himself. A stark difference from his experience 3 yrs ago. He was so excited to go again. I'm so disappointed I chose to spend my money here. He deserved a better birthday than this and anywhere in Raleigh would have given us this. Do not waste your time.

Had a most memorable meal tonight at Cafe Tiramisu ! Everything from appetizers ,cocktails, main course to desserts were perfect. Service was impeccable ! Amberly (spelling ) was terrific in meeting all our needs. Never needed to ask for a thing. All waitstaff were terrific and watched who might need more water, clear used tableware , etc. All in all a lovely dining experience in a comfortable atmosphere !

Excellent food- the soup tasted like my Italian grandmother's used to taste!! Wonderful service. It's a small place but a great atmosphere. We will be back!

I was really looking forward to trying this place since the reviews were great. We went as a party of 6 and 4 of us enjoyed the dinner, but 2 of us were very disappointed. I had the Saltimbocca which said it was cooked in a light lemon butter sauce. Unfortunately it tasted like some had taken about a dozen lemons and squeezed them out over the top of it. It actually tasted like I was eating something that had been cooked in lemonade. My son had the Limone and said the same thing and there was about 40 Capers mixed in. A little much I'd say. My sister had the eggplant parmigiana which she said it was good. My other son and my wife both had the Chicken Marscapone and raved about it. Maybe it was just a bad night to order anything with the "light lemon butter sauce". My son's girlfriend had the special that they had and didn't really say much about her meal. The service was good and the nice thing was that we didn't feel rushed. I might go back to give it another try but I won't be ordering anything with the lemonade sauce on it.

Really great Italian food and highly recommend Cafe Tiramisu! We went here on a whim on a Saturday night after doing some shopping and since we just moved to Raleigh, we are trying to explore new restaurants! Great wine selection, we decided on a bottle. My boyfriend got lasagna and I got the Pollo Alla Paolo which was sooo delicious. We also got a piece of tiramisu to go which was delicious as well. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice date night/for great Italian food with some wine.

Finally had a chance to return for dinner. As good as the desserts were last time, the dinners were even better! With dark wainscoting on one wall, and smoked mirrors on the other the ambiance is intimate , with dim lighting and candles on the tables. On this evening, every table was full but the noise level was muted, enabling easy cross-table conversation. Our server, John, took great care of us. He delivered a plate of warm bread and seasoned oil for dipping after taking our drink orders. He was quick to keep our glasses full and sweep away the empty dishes, and made us feel welcome and not rushed. Great service! We choose both of the daily specials, filet mignon and sea bass. Our companions ordered eggplant parmigiana. The filet was encrusted with parmigiana and broiled medium rare. The beef was butter soft, seasoned to enhance the combination of the meat and cheese. The filet was served with spinach fettuccine, prepared perfectly al dente. This was outstanding. The sea bass was broiled to buttery perfection, moist with large flakes of meat in each forkfull, garnished with a sprig of rosemary for aromatic spice. The sea bass was served over linguine, in a creamy sauce with spinach. I'm a huge sea bass fan, and this was among the best I've had. Eggplant parmigiana was several medallions of breaded, fried eggplant, layered with parmigiana and covered (but not drowning in) marinara sauce. The eggplant was firm and the breading crunchy, seasoned with just enough garlic to make it perfect. The eggplant was accompanied by fettuccine in marinara sauce. Another excellent entree. The tab was $150 for 4 including 2 glasses of wine and 4 desserts, so very reasonable for an outstanding Northern Italian feast. Don't be put off by a strip mall location - Cafe Tiramisu is the real deal. Highly recommended!

Cafe Tiramisu is our favorite place to eat. We ended up coming here years ago because of a Groupon and have come back regularly ever since. Years ago, we would always get a certain appetizer and it has since left the menu but the chef STILL makes it for us every time we come. They have AmAzInG veal! I always get the Veal Saltimboca. Hubs gets the pens ofo. And my friend got the scallops this time and said they were better than she could have ever expected. Atmosphere is always nice. The servers are soooooo good! Today we had Binh and she was so sweet and attentive to us. We would ask for her again in a heartbeat. Today we had John and he was fabulous as well!!! We just keep going back!! My husband proposed to me here years ago- so it's a great date spot. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. It's not cheap, but definitely worth every penny.

We were very impressed with this place. We're from NJ and were having a hard time finding a real Italian restaurant! All of our dishes were fantastic! The calamari was wonderful! We loved the 2 sauces. We will definitely be back! We already made another reservation!

Had wanted to try this place for a long time but always forgot until it was too late to make reservations! Thank goodness, my daughter made it happen! Can't say enough about how great the meal was, the sweet waitstaff !!! The potions are HUGE, selection quite plentiful and we Will definitely make it happen again.

One of the best meals I've had in Raleigh. Ordered the fried oyster special appetizer, 2 meatballs, the shrimp and scallop pasta dish with mushrooms and peas, the veal saltimbocca, and the almond joy pie. To say that every single item, including the complimentary bread with pesto oil, was outstanding would be an understatement. If we had to choose our favorites, it would have been the bread, the shrimp and scallop pasta, and the almond joy pie. I've never seen my husband eat so much food and consistently go back to eat more. And he's not a dessert person and I swear he had more bites of pie than I did. A truly outstanding meal from beginning to end. Our server was a darling too and made some great recommendations including subbing out the pasta that comes with the shrimp and scallops.

Had a wonderful five course Valentines dinner with the hubby thanks to y'all. Everything was packed perfectly and ready for picky at the time specified. They added bread with dipping sauce, so glad I didn't have to do that part. All I had to do was plate and reheat. The Autunno salad was large enough for two to split and the stuffed clams were amazing. The Pasta Ofo was my favorite. The sauce paired well with the shrimp and sausage. So maybe after the pandemic you will expand to include desserts. Although, I don't think I would have had room.

I choose this place to come eat after a stressful exam alongside a close friend of mine. I chose right. The food is delicious. We sat at the Bar and our tender was named Rhett. He was polite, very informative of the dishes and menu. He knows his stuff. Pictures below of the wonderful dishes we got. Highly recommend it. Don't fill up on entrees or bread. You will miss the desserts like we did!

Great atmosphere, service friendly, martini tasty, and food fabulous!! Outdoor seating for warmer weather!!

I celebrated my 41st birthday at Cafe Tiramisu. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the Calamari and Autumn Chicken. The service was quick and friendly. The only concern I have is the amount of oil used. I took my leftovers home to enjoy the next day. The amount of oil in my pasta was ridiculous (see picture)

Sat at the bar because the dining room was booked on a Thursday night. By the time the wine was poured and the meal arrived, I understood why. This has to be one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. Certainly the best Northern Italian cuisine. We live in the neighborhood but had sort of forgotten about this place during kid rearing years. Sure it's pricey, but certainly passes the price to quality ratio test. The staff was fabulous. You could easily tell the regulars. The staff called them by first names. Very friendly place. Hope to earn that first name status in the future.

Finally made it here, and finally got to use the Groupon I'd bought a long time ago. Armed with $60 of credit that I'd paid $30 for, we ventured forth via the 6:30 reservation I made earlier this afternoon. After a very tough work week, both of us were truly in need of a real meal. And Cafe Tiramisu gave us not only a real meal, but a really GOOD real meal! May I just say that I hope you appreciate the food porn, as this is not the easiest setting to get such? This is a TINY (capacity 49) restaurant. You need a reservation! You also need to know you will be close to folks around you (husband got bumped badly repeatedly with a table sitting nearby), and you will have to squeeze by folks to get to a rest room. That being said, you can also look at is as COZY. So, I can now understand why there are only a couple food porn pics for this place so far, and why you should really appreciate the ones I am now posting. Server: Richard...awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable, sense of humor...loved him! Having perused the menu online before going, I had some idea of what I would be ordering, but Richard changed that by reciting daily specials. We started with the special oyster appetizer: fried oysters with a light lemon cream sauce. It was 6 perfectly fried succulent oysters that were light and delicate with just a touch of sauce so they were rich, but not overly so. Husband said he'd give them 6 stars. Before that, the BREAD. Seriously some of the best bread I've ever had. So light, yet crusty and flaky. How did they do that? (I asked, you're welcome) Neomonde. Ahhh, that makes perfect sense. And the dipping oil was so fresh and flavorful. It was green, yet didn't taste like basil. Parsley? If so, a very flavorful parsley. We shared a Caeser salad next. This would be our only mild disappointment of the night. Kudos for them dividing it for us on separate plates, but while the lettuce was nice and green and cool, it was mostly devoid of flavor. Very light dressing, croutons uninspiring and no detectable parmesan. No biggee, just won't do that again here. By the way, chardonnay lovers...Sonoma Cutrer for $8.95 a glass. 'nuff said. For our mains, Husband went with the veal parmesan. I opted for the special of the day (without asking how much...armed with Groupons one can be brave, ya know?): it was a large shrimp baked in garlic special with spinach fettucine and a white clam sauce. Sold! (price unknown, care to guess?) Both entrees were very very good. We would give them each 4-stars. Husband thought his veal parmesan was excellent, but the pasta part just okay (he's used to mine, sorry Cafe Tiramisu...but I don't cook veal, so he could really appreciate that). My meal was very good also...three giant shrimp, two of which were good, and one was outstanding, loved the homemade pasta cooked to perfect al dente, and the white clam sauce was perfect. Clams were not in their shells, but that was a plus as they didn't get in the way, and were so TENDER (rare for clams) and fresh-tasting. It was the perfect amount of food. Not too crazy big, yet filling. We tried hard to be brave and not lick plates. Dessert: Hearing the folks behind me talk about a dessert drink, I had to order one. It was an espresso one, with vanilla liquor and all kinds of creamy rich delicious goodness. Husband had the tiramisu which might just be his all time fave, and he's a tiramisu expert. I tasted it and have to agree, it was excellent. Atmosphere is very happy. People are laughing, and having a good time. You see great looking food on other tables, and the smells are amazing. Small, Intimate and very recommended. Just make reservations or you won't get in, cause it is SMALL. So, did you guess how much? (neither did I) Drumroll, please.... My special-I-don't-care-how-much-entree turned out to be $22.95. Value for experience...INvaluable...and just what I needed after an especially tough week at work.

Bananas and Caviar....Not two things that belong together and never should be together. Wanna know something else that doesn't go together. Veal Marsala with Spinach pasta covered in Alfredo sauce. Please note that the menu doesn't mention this pairing, it simply reads "Marsala veal or chicken sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce" So now that the most obvious observation has been thrown out there let's go over our visit. Four of us dined on the patio, the place was packed even the bar was shoulder to shoulder. A large party was sat just prior to us so we expected the food to lag a bit. The food timing wasn't actually that bad, the drinks however holy cow. It was obvious that the bar was having a great time, more than likely regulars, but on nights like this a second bar tender is a must, evident in the 15-20 min wait time for a drink that was ordered be delivered. Menu items ordered were as follows: Beef carpaccio smaller than many other places, Insalata di Pera good size, cheap Gorgonzola cheese used. Caprese good mozzarella, tomatoes unsalted(asked for salt but it came long after the caprese was eaten). Entrees were Chicken Margarita, well seasoned and good. Beef Loin, perfectly cook beef with a very good horseradish sauce and well cooked mixed vegetables. Veal Parm, great breading and bold red sauce. And of course the train wreck of the evening Veal Marsala which is ashamed because the veal was of good quality and the mushroom Marsala sauce was excellent. The owner sent out extra sauce which I used on the linguini I had to order to replace the spinach Alfredo, which oddly enough they charged me two bucks for not a huge deal but worth mentioning. Not the response I would expect when the lapse in judgement putting together a dish is pointed out but I digress. The server made it a point to let us know that each comment both good and bad had been relayed to the owner. Mind you no table visit by owner nor manager happened. Not sure if that was to be taken as an "I don't care we are a busy restaurant who needs you as a customer, we have been around 20+ years " or fill in the blank, who knows? Just to end this review on a high note, the namesake dessert was extremely good!