Where to Eat Tiramisù in Rio on its World Day

Seven Rio restaurants mark World Tiramisù Day with takes on the Italian classic — from the purist original to bold versions with miso and almond praline.

Every year on March 21, the world celebrates World Tiramisù Day. The dessert born in the Veneto region of Italy has earned a place on tables across the globe, thanks to its irresistible balance of bitter espresso, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa. In Rio de Janeiro, celebrated chefs are serving everything from textbook-perfect originals to creative reinventions featuring miso and almond praline.

The Purist’s Choice

Babbo Osteria, in Ipanema, keeps it faithful with its classic Tiramisù for R$ 39 — made with sponge cake, mascarpone cream, espresso, and cocoa. It is a well-balanced, coffee-forward dessert that traditionalists will love.

At Giuseppe Grill, in Leblon, the signature touch is the exclusive Nolita coffee used to soak the ladyfingers, lending an intense, memorable aroma to the R$ 36 dessert.

Nido Ristorante, also in Leblon, rounds out the classics with chef Rudy Bovo‘s traditional Tiramisù at R$ 50, featured in the restaurant’s Dolci section — a benchmark of Italian authenticity in the city.

Artisan and House-Made

At Ferro e Farinha, chef Sei Shiromam presents The Ferro Tiramisu (R$ 39): a fully artisan version using house-made mascarpone, cocoa, and wood-fired biscotti soaked in espresso and cognac. Every element is crafted in-house, and it shows.

Creative Reinterpretations

Chef Andrea Tinoco brings one of the most inventive versions to the table at Pato com Laranja, in Leblon. Her Tira-misô (R$ 36) uses the classic base — espresso-soaked biscuits and mascarpone cream — but adds a subtle miso touch that creates a compelling sweet-savory balance, finished with cocoa powder.

At Casa Horto, in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood, chef Yan Spadafori reimagines the dessert with toffee sauce and almond praline (R$ 42), adding crunch and caramel depth to the traditional creaminess.

The newest entry on the scene, Giappo — chef Nao Hara‘s restaurant at the Jockey Club in Gávea — offers a Tiramissú (R$ 55) with chocolate sauce and dulce de leche ice cream, a nod to Brazilian flavor sensibilities without sacrificing elegance.

Where to Go

Babbo Osteria

Rua Barão da Torre, 632 — Ipanema

Mon–Wed: 12pm–4pm & 7pm–11pm | Thu: 12pm–4pm & 7pm–midnight | Fri & Sat: 12pm–4pm & 7pm–1am | Sun: 12pm–6pm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babboosteria/

Giuseppe Grill Leblon

Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 370 — Leblon

Mon–Thu: 12pm–4pm & 7pm–midnight | Fri & Sat: 12pm–midnight | Sun: 12pm–11pm

Phone: (21) 99591-5277

Ferro e Farinha — Locations

Botafogo: Rua Arnaldo Quintela, 23 | (21) 99349-4285 | Sun–Thu: 6pm–midnight | Fri & Sat: 6pm–1am

Leblon: Rua Dias Ferreira, 48 | (21) 99605-0391 | Sun–Wed: 6pm–midnight | Thu: 6pm–1am | Fri & Sat: 6pm–2am

Shopping Leblon: Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290 — 4th floor | Daily: 12pm–11pm

Ipanema: Rua Maria Quitéria, 107 | (21) 97214-0460 | Sun–Thu: 6pm–midnight | Fri & Sat: 6pm–1am

Barra: Rua Olegário Maciel, 555 | (21) 98022-2790 | Sun–Thu: 6pm–midnight | Fri & Sat: 6pm–1am

Pato com Laranja

Rua Dias Ferreira, 410 — Leblon

Sun–Wed: 12pm–midnight | Thu–Fri: 12pm–1am

Phone: (21) 96777-0022 | @patocomlaranja

Casa Horto

Rua Pacheco Leão, 696 — Jardim Botânico

Tue–Sat: 7pm–1am

Reservations: (21) 93618-6310 | @casahorto

Giappo

Av. Rodrigo Otávio, 3200 — Gávea (Jockey Club, opposite Praça Santos Dumont)

Daily: 12pm–midnight

Phone: (21) 97349-6005

Nido Ristorante

Av. Gen. San Martin, 1.011 — Leblon

Mon: 6pm–11:50pm | Tue–Sat: 12pm–11:50pm | Sun: 12pm–11pm

Phone: (21) 2259-7696 / (21) 98122-3944 | @nidoristorante

Photo: Press release