I had one meal here and will not go back. I tried the home made mozzarella and it was chewy and bland. Bleh. Then my entree was so loaded with salt that I couldn't finish it. My date thought his plate was "ok" but we both agreed we weren't impressed. read more

My husband and I have visited a few times now and we absolutely love the food! Our waiter was very attentive both times (same waiter). We forgot to bring wine the first time, so they held our table while we drove a minute to pick up a bottle at the wine and spirits place down the street. When I wasn't sure what to get, he recommended putting together something that wasn't on the menu- a sampler of a 3 favorite pastas. It was great to have the opportunity to try all 3 delicious dishes. Really, all the food had amazing flavor, even the polenta. Polenta had never been a favorite of mine, but their recipe converted me. We visited in the warmer months and sat outside both times on the front porch and walked through the restaurant to get there. The interior is a bit tight, but it reminds me of a cafe or small restaurant that you would find in Italy, Portugal, etc. I think it adds to the ambiance if you just accept it and enjoy the company of those around you. (Enjoying a glass of wine ever hurt either!) Parking seems to always be available, but you might have to park on a side street and walk a block or two. read more

I had some of the finest food I have had in quite a while at Tiramisu. The kitchen staff is obviously very talented. It is simply unfortunate that our experience was paired with the worst encounter I have ever had with front of house staff, and one waiter in particular. Our waiter (either the senior waiter or the manager ... possibly the owner?) was curt and condescending to his junior staff right from the start of the meal, which might otherwise be overlooked as misplaced and unfortunate. His overbearing recommendations for certain dishes might otherwise be excused for jovial over exuberance and a misguided sense of rapport with dinner guests. However, after he misrepresented one of our dishes to us, and based on how he handled the miscommunication, his overall behavior can be seen as nothing short of boorish and obnoxious. We ordered appetizers and asked for a few minutes before placing our entree order, which seemed to annoy our waiter. Then, after we ordered entrees, a member of our party remarked that he almost ordered the calamari entree. Our waiter told us we could get that as an appetizer. This seemed like a nice compromise; however, when we got the bill, we were charged the full price of an entree, despite that the serving did not come with what the waiter described as the accompaniments for all entrees. We asked for an adjustment, a request that a junior member of the staff seemed all to willing to comply with. But then our waiter came back, threw the check back on the table, and proceeded to argue with our entire table. We explained that we had ordered an appetizer at his suggestion. He told us they had placed a small salad on the plate, which should suffice for the regular entree accompaniments (as if we should know the difference). He rudely asked us why we were given a full plate of food, suggesting it should have been on us to request a smaller portion -- which, by the way, we fully expected when we ordered the dish as an appetizer: again, a request we made at his recommendation. After much back and forth, he finally knocked a few dollars off the price of the entree; we stopped him short as he began to launch into a soliloquy about "next time." There will not be a "next time." Tiramisu may be somewhat of an institution, but they should not conflate that designation with being bulletproof. The waiter's tactics were deceitful and dishonest, and in all my experience in dining out, I have never been treated in such a manner. The entire ugly scene was enough to leave our entire party with the feeling that our waiter tried to get one over on us. It was certainly enough for me to never ever set foot in this restaurant ever again. Caveat emptor. read more

Very good meal. Artichoke appetizer is a must. There is a corkage fee charged that is not advertised.

Love this place!!! It was my first time. It's a great place to know and discover. Very intimate, excellent food, delicious flavors! Very relaxing! I took the homemade gnocchi ... outstanding!!! Will be back!!! read more

Excellent first visit last weekend. Cappelini Marsalino was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. My wife had a veal chop special which was also excellent. The antipasta appetizer for two, which included an excellent calamari, was only exceeded by a neighborhood trattoria we visited in Rome a couple of years ago. So the problem in Berwyn is, too many good italian restaurants. read more

Specials too expensive, air conditioning inadequate, food too salty and not even tasty parking poor, and service marginal. We and our fiends will not return. read more

For a number of reasons, the chef or owner of this place ought to find a different voc ation. Appetizer of mussels and clams still tasted of seawater, and sauce was watery and tasteless. Main dish of osso bucco was roughly 1/3 fat. I have eaten osso bucco many times before, and never encountered as much fat as a percent of the serving, which was comparatively small in size. I sent the osso bucco back, and was by this time so annoyed with the poor food that when asked by the server if I wanted something else, I refused. Now comes the best part - the chef persisted in charging me for the osso bucco I sent back! The server had the courtesy to apologize multiple times for what she obviously also recognized was a poor decision on the chef's part. I will deal with this via the credit card route. Any chef with half a brain who wants to keep a customer will take food that is sent back for a good reason off of the bill. read more

The food here is very good, but there is the occasional shortcoming and also a practice almost a given in the Philadelphia area. On this last visit two individuals ordered the same risotto dish. I suspect the kitchen thought it was for a husband/wife couple (which it wasn't) because when the two plates were brought out one dish had a huge portion and the other a rather skimpy portion. The difference betwen the two portions of the same dish was very noticeable. Everything is served using the Philadelphia "food auction" meaning every course, every appetizer, every dessert is preceded with "who gets the xxx." This annoying practice seems to unusually prevalent in Philadelphia. I fail to understand why the waiter, who starts with a particualr person and then goes around the table when he takes the order, can't go by his notes and see who gets what instead of disrupting conversation on multiple occasions. read more

Food is of good quality the chef's touch is a generation apart from all others ! Excellent for big family celebrations.

I find it AMAZING that the editors of this forum have seen fit to filter ALL 6 of the 5 STAR reviews of this restaurant including my own. I can only conclude that this rating system is severely flawed and you must have something against a new restaurant getting such rave reviews. Now you may filter this one as well. read more

Best dinner that I have had in a long time. Started with the Antipasta dela Casa. The chickpea salad was ok but the rest wonderful. Had the four cheese gnocchi and better half the Orecchiette con tonno and we shared the veal picatta. Ok we ordered too much food but it was all very very good. read more

I just love this restaurant. My husband and I feel like we're home when we're there. The owner/chef Sean, will make anything to satisfy your request, including the generous drinks. He sits with the customers and by the time the evening is over you feel as though he is an old friend​. The menu is varied and I have many favorites but the standout for me is the sauteed​ artichoke appetizer. Last night I asked for chicken parm made the traditional way (not on the menu) with a side of pasta and not only did he make it for me but I licked my plate clean! It's quaint and perfect for a quiet twosome or a group of friends. I highly recommend Tiramisu and hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

1st time here. Great service, nice quiet ambience and food was delicious. Fresh pasta and great meat dishes as well. We will be back.

Went to Tiramisu on Friday night (a snow storm was in the forecast). The food was quite good. I followed the recommendations of my fellow Yelp-ers, and ordered the artichoke appetizer. It was delicious and the portions were large for an appetizer! (Maybe 5 whole baby artichokes?) I had the grilled squid, as my entrée, which was done well. Be forewarned - they use the squid body, not the tentacles, and grilling gives a completely different texture to the squid. If you are accustomed to the typical deep fried calamari appetizer that is so often served at Italian restaurants, Tiramisu's squid is very, very different. The squid (4 pieces) is served on a polenta cooked with cheese, which was creamy and delicious. The bread is baked from matzo, which is a nice touch. Their tiramisu dessert is wonderful! Service was spotty, but our waitress was new and probably nervous. For example, she asked us whether we wanted dessert before we were halfway through our dinners. (Maybe her first day working at the restaurant?) Anyway, will definitely go back! read more

BYOB - wish I did research before, didn't know this. We are new to the area were out for a drive to find a new place for dinner and stumbled upon this place! No reservations and we happen to get a table for two, it is very romantic and quaint. We both ordered the specials for the night and it was the best we have had in a long time! We will def be back here! read more

We took our mom there for her birthday and it was fantastic! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was very nice, the desserts were out of this world. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. We will be going back often. read more

This was an anniversary dinner, and this restaurant was an excellent choice for that. It was possible to have a very interesting conversation on important topics while enjoying excellent food, and with attentive but unobtrusive service. The owner was pleased to help with selections and a jovial host. We had a very good time! read more

DO NOT eat here. The owner is a thief. He takes the servers tips, they do not get to look at them and then he gives them whatever he feels like at the end of the night (unless he says he isn't able to pay them until next week- if that). They're lucky if they get half of the tips they make. Also he over charges everything he sells. Unless you want to pay the owner when he's already stealing money from you, don't tip your server! read more

Went there last night with another couple and it did not disappoint! For appetizers we got their famous artichokes, crisp and tender and delicious, the buffalo mozzarella and roasted peppers perfectly seasoned, the mussels and clams in a very tasty spicy broth but my husband got the real winner and I can't remember what it was called - it was huge triangles of fried mozarella with the most amazing brown sauce. This in no way resembles the "fried mozarella" that you get in a chain restaurant, it is much more flavorful and elegant - I will be getting THAT next time! The special salad was a beautiful dense mound of baby arugula dressed perfectly with their tomato vinegarette and very generously laced with amazing blueberry goat cheese - one of the best salads I've ever had. For dinner the ladies both got the Sea Bass that was pan fried and topped with a tangy lemon, white wine sauce served over a most delicious polenta spiked with sweet onion and fresh spears of crisp asparagus and carrots. The men both got the special Shrimp Fra Diavolo, huge butterflied shrimp and pasta in a tasty thin tomato broth. Delicious Coffee and Cappuccino were served in nice big mugs - LOVE that! For dessert we had very authentic Tiramisu, Ricotta cake and Limoncello sorbet, which was so delicious and refreshing. We brought nice red wines since it's a BYOB. The wait staff was very attentive, filling our water glasses regularly without asking, which is always nice. We sat in the back room, it's a little tight with the tables very close and the noise level makes conversation very difficult at times. None of these things would make me hesitate to go back again, which I hope is very soon! read more

The food was on the whole very good. But "Lasagna made with a Bechamel sauce and artichokes" was not lasagna. When we sent it back but the waiter was so rude. Said we should have read the description. When you order lasagna you have an expectation. Gnocchi was great. Rich creamy sauce. Loved the roasted artichokes they are a must have. I was irritated with the corkage fee. If you have a corkage fee put the charge in your ads not a slip of paper informing people as they enter the restaurant. read more

I have been to this restaurant 3 times in the last couple months and the food is just delicious. Veal is a favorite of mine but it is difficult to find soft, thin, cut with a fork veal in most restaurants. I found it here! I had two of the veal dishes, Picatta and one with artichokes and mushrooms. They were both great dishes and served with tasty polenta. The artichoke appetizer is a must have dish as well. I tried a number of desserts and my favorite is the Roman Cheesecake (not a traditional cheesecake so beware if you expecting that). The four cheese gnocchi is another wonderful dish. The gnocchi is made fresh there and is perfect in texture and taste. Note, it is no longer BYOB for those who have been there in the past. A couple people in previous reviews have mentioned the saltiness of some dishes and I have to agree. I personally like things on the salty side so it didn't effect how I felt about my dishes but someone in my party felt it was too much. read more

I used to eat here about every three weeks. The food is wonderful. When they bought a liquor license, and stopped allowing BYOB, I stopped going. The wine list was quite mediocre. I'd happily pay a $15. Corkage fee, but they won't allow it. Unless they change their policy, they've seen the last of me. John O. read more

I see I'm not the only one to have an issue with them entering an extra tip. We split the check and they entered the tip twice, once on each card. Also being an out of towner, they first tried to just offer picking up a gift certificate there to refund the charges. This happening twice in one week makes it seem rather implausible that this was in error. read more

From the moment we stepped into the restaurant we knew this place was something special!! The staff were very accommodating, attentive but not overly so, and the atmosphere very cozy. The owner was so friendly we felt like we were at someone's home. We ordered and the food was amazing!!! We have found a new favorite place and I highly recommend Tiramisu!! Brad and Sue R. read more

We ate here on a Friday not knowing they were not BYOB on weekends. Pasta dishes were ok, nothing special. Felt like they toasted day old bread for dipping. With wine by the glass ended up paying over $80 for ok meal. Will not be back. read more

We ate as a couple, seated at a four-chair table. There were other couples, too, which lessened the feeling of being cramped. The tables at some other resturants are closer together, such as Nectors. The room surfaces are mostly hard which reflects loud conversations to neighboring tables, but if you are not shouting across your table, the noise level is fine (less than Classic Diner). Overall, the comments on noise seemed overstated. The staff was very friendly, even before we were inside the door. We were greeted with. friendly Welcome as we approached from the parking lot, and by the same employee as we left. Seating was immediate and table service nicely timed. We never has a low water glass, and we were able to pace our BYOB wine consumption. The food was Excellent within the price category, with the total bill coming in at US$70 including state tax. Their signature Roadted Artichokes was a relevation for those who haven't found artichokes interesting, and the food portions are sized for you to come hungry. One of us has leftovers today. It would be an improvement to have the Daily Specials written out or posted over trying to follow the radip readout, and reask for descriptions, but otherwise a great experience. read more

omg omg the food! the fresh matzo the pasta the grilled chicken the moscato simply died and gone to foodie nirvana read more

Just went here for a luncheon with a group of 20 people. It's hard to get a luncheon for a group of 20 people perfect, but this place nailed it. From the fresh, cold consistently (but unobtrusively) re-filled water glasses and incredible artichokes to start to the ridiculously good roman cheesecake and of course, tiramisu for dessert at the end, our entire group could not find a fault. Service was impeccable, the owner himself took care of us, and the place is adorable. Food was fresh, delicious, and creative (and hot!). Highly recommend for a group or a just a date for two. read more

Best Italian in the area. Fried Artichoke: to die for. Missed the old days when it was BYOB.

I did not know what to expect when I walked through the door, but man, this place is a foodie's dream. So I spoke to Chef/Owner Sean. He comes from a long line of Chef/Owners, three generations to be exact. He explained his cuisine to me, Roman/Jewish. It's different, it's great, you need to understand this when you come in. This is completely different than what I would have thought. There is something about the seasonings he used, a certain something that makes it different. I liked the back story he gave me, I liked the family history aspect. You need to open your eyes, expand your pallet and experience what they serve. I asked about his ingredients, trying to ascertain what it was I was tasting. The only thing he could tell me was that he used the very best ingredients, being on the mainline, and the fact that it was packed when I was in, made me think he must use the very best. I would go back, the servers were friendly, attentive and hard working, it was a very nice experience, it was a very different type of cuisine, and I liked that very much. They sell alcohol now too, so this is a plus, there was a lot of top shelf stuff too. Good times. read more

I would have rated Tiramisu much better if it weren't for a terrible experience on a recent Saturday night. I had been to the restaurant 2x before and loved the food and service. My husband and I brought 2 other couples with us after telling them what a great new place this is. We finished a lovely dinner, we were sipping on our coffee and who we thought was the chef, came out and ask how our dinner was. At first we were thrilled to tell him that everything was great, but in mid sentence he said "well ok, but now I need you to leave, because I need your table! We were shocked and very offended after spending quite a bit of money. My husband told them after being "kicked out" that we would not be returning and would not reccomend this restaurant to anyone. To bad, had lots of potential! read more

Went there with the Mrs. a few days ago. Entrees....The Red Snapper was quite good. She had the Four Cheese Gnocchi, equally good. The service was attentive, knowledgeable. So why 2 stars? Easy....Who is the idiot who was screaming in the kitchen? Other diners and I exchanged glances when it became intrusive. If I wanted to hear this, I would have stayed home with the kids. Ruined a night out. read more

On our third visit in 3 weeks, we were very disappointed. Thursday 9/29/11 was not enjoyable. We are writing this review, so that no one else experiences these tell tale red flags. Seated at 6:30 PM in the back room, 3 other couples joined us within 6 minutes but before we were "bread and watered" all other tables were!. The menu represents the Antipasto as 10.00 but must be for minimum of 2 which really means $10 PER PERSON.( OK then JUST say that.) The selection however was very well done. The remainder of our order was not ever seen so at 7:15 we asked for our meal to boxed and we were leaving. When we got home we opened our boxes and found the WRONG meals. How is that possible? Woeful service and attention to clientele but very good food so 2 stars out of 5 read more

Great addition to Berwyn. Food is Roman/Jewish cuisine. Very well priced, BYOB, homemade deserts. Great food, great prices, great service; what more could you ask for? Try it before it gets too busy. read more

Went to Tiramisu the other night and was very dissapointed. the food was over cooked and highly spiced. It also took over one hour to get dinner. We had no appetizers. the waiter Adam needs to a least pretend he likes his job! he told us all entres came with veggies mine veal was I guess was not included. read more

The food was very good, but the waiter was rude. He didn't introduce himself. He just walked up to our table while we were talking and started reciting the specials. I could hardly hear or understand him. We wanted to order appetizers first and order entres afterwards, but before we even finished the request he ( forcefully) said " no you must order now". The place was busy. I get that, but there was a better way to handle that. Then as I was ordering my entre, I asked what was served with the entre. He gave me attitude and told me as if it was common knowledge. The rest of the waitstaff who served our table were excellent. If I wasn't with our great friends from out of town I would have put this pompous ass in his place at the start. read more

One of the best meals I've had on the mainline. Some of us started with a bibb lettuce salad with pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and an herbed vinaigrette that was unbelievably fresh. Our entrees were presented beautifully and tasted even better than they looked! Two of us had the veal, which was prepared in a rich sauce that was cut through by roasted apples. And others had the pasta bolognese, which was clearly made from scratch; the whole dish was light and flavorful. Dessert (tiramisu and the Roman cheesecake) were great to top it off. We came to also book a larger party and Sean came out of the kitchen to sit with us and plan it out. Couldn't have asked for more from a meal. And some regulars told us that we missed some of the best dishes (artichokes, lentil soup)! Hope to be back soon! read more

A hidden treasure. We went with two other couples and every dish was exceptional. Chef Shaun (sp?) made sure that our evening was fun, personal and well appointed. We had the most amazing food -- every dish was unique, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. it felt like a family restaurant had married a four star restaurant. We will be back! read more

One hiccup , but otherwise a very good meal. Ordered salad and the artichokes and waited almost 25 minutes. I'm not sure what happened. The lady that took our order seemed to be doing everything except waiting tables, so I'm guessing the order got lost. Anyway, the special Arugula Salad was excellent as were the artichokes. I would absolutely order the artichokes, they are better than Savona. The Veal Piccata was excellent. The veal was white, fork tender and came with beets and perfectly cooked brocolli. A veal chop was a special and it was just as good as the Veal Piccata. Large chop cooked exactly the way I ordered and it also came with beets and creamy mashed potato's. Instead of Tiramisu we opted for the Tartufo, which was very rich, but good. Bill with tax and corkage came to $100. For food this good I thought it was well worth it. The loss of our order wasn't good and no one seemed to notice that we waited an extemely long time. Parking is very tight and with all the snow around you might have to walk a ways. Would go back and try a pasta dish, which most people seemed to order. read more