One of the most loved desserts in the world, tiramisu became popular in Treviso in the 1960s. It’s name derives from the Treviso dialect phrase “tirame sù”, which means “I need a boost, recharge my body”.
‘Tiramisù’ is one of the five internationally best known Italian words. But according to one of the many legends, this dessert already existed between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the creation of a brothel madam in the historic downtown area.
The ‘Siora’ of the establishment is said to have created this exquisite and invigorating treat to console her customers who were not particularly gratified by their marital circumstances and she was wont to exclaim “desso ve tiro sù mi” (which in Venetian dialect means ‘I’ll cheer you up now’).
Considered the modern dessert par excellence, today tiramisu is prepared with ladyfingers, mocha coffee, mascarpone cream and cocoa.
Tiramisù Day is celebrated every year in October in the historic centre of Treviso, where a homemade tiramisu competition is held, along with many other events and celebrations. On this day, you can stroll through the streets of the city, sampling different preparations of the dessert here and there.
Here are some typical little places where you can taste Treviso’s delicious and aphrodisiac tiramisu. -Il Tiramisù
“A fetina”, “a vantiera”, “el vaseto” and “a crema” … you can choose from a number of variants.
In this Treviso pastry shop that specialises in the preparation of tiramisu, you can taste this delicious dessert prepared with select ingredients in the homemade style, as if lovingly made by your grandmother.
-Le Beccherie
A historic restaurant in the very centre of town, it has a fresh, trendy style, a perfect blend of class and informality. In this splendid eatery you can try the famous “Tiramesù” for dessert.
-Antica Osteria ai Carraresi
In this Treviso tavern, a few steps from Piazza dei Signori, you can sample a delicious slice of Tiramaisù in a typically Venetian setting, made according to the dessert’s original traditional recipe.
-Gustolia
At the “Nova Hostaria Gastronomica di Gustolia” located in the city centre, you will enjoy a truly characteristic experience; they serve tiramisu and other culinary specialities in glass jars, in a young, original and welcoming setting.
-Antica Pasticceria Nascimben
Since 1865, this has been the city’s favourite venue for those who love typical traditional products and the best pastry preparations on an international level. In the historic centre, you can taste this delicious dessert at their “Trevissù Nascimben” shop dedicated entirely to Treviso tiramisu.
