Long Island restaurants serving great tiramisu
Tiramisu dusted with powdered sugar at Spuntino in St. James. Credit: Daniel Brennan
The Italian word “tiramisu” translates as "pick me up.” It’s an apt name for a dessert that’s just about a requirement on any Italian-American menu.
Here are four of the latest versions to pick up your spirit:
SPUNTINO, 420 North Country Rd., St. James, 631-686-6700, spuntinoonline.com
The creamy tiramisu at this spacious pizzeria-trattoria is made with imported mascarpone and ladyfingers soaked in espresso. Sprinkled on top is cocoa. $7.95
BRIXX & BARLEY, 152 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, 516-544-4511, brixxandbarley.com
At this Long Beach spot, the tiramisu is made with mascarpone, rum, espresso, ladyfingers and unsweetened cocoa. It all adds up to a light and subtly boozy finale. $7
ABEETZA NEXT DOOR, 82 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale, 516-484-3123
The lush tiramisu is made with whipped mascarpone spiked with Galliano liqueur. It’s layered with ladyfingers dipped in espresso and topped with cocoa powder. $8
TAORMINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA, 400 Glen Cove Ave., Sea Cliff, 516-277-2424
You’ll want to sink your fork into the airy tiramisu at this Italian newcomer. It’s made with mascarpone, espresso, house-made Italian cookies, whipped pasteurized egg whites, and cocoa powder. $7.50
