Tiramisu

For the last 3 years, this has been our favorite restaurant for special nights out, partly because the food is so good and partly because I am fussy about the wine I drink and I prefer a place that lets me bring my own bottle. Some time in 2015 they got a liquor license and were no longer a BYOB. OK, I get it. There is a huge markup on the alcohol side of the menu. So when I made a reservation recently, I was pleased to be informed that they are once again a BYOB, although only Sunday through Thursday. I knew there was a corkage fee of $ 5.00 and expected that. Surprise! The corkage fee on the bill was listed twice, for a total of $ 10.00. I questioned the waiter, who said yes, the corkage fee is $ 10.00. SERIOUSLY? Add that to the fact that we brought a red wine that we had opened at home so it could breathe before we drank it. So they charged us 2.50 per person for the WINE GLASS. Our waiter never even touched the bottle.
Now for the food. Overall, the food is great. The roasted artichokes are always a must-​have, and they did not disappoint. The breads are always good. No problems there at all. For the entrée, I had the veal with porcini mushrooms, polenta and spinach. It was delicious, with a generous portion. The zuppe del giorno, a carrot soup with ginger, was very tasty. However, two guests in our party specifically asked before ordering if the fettuccini alla ebraica had cheese, and the waiter assured them it did not. Unfortunately, it did.
We ended our meal with decaf espresso, which was $ 4.50 per person. That’s just greed.
Our waiter was very attentive, but the corkage fee is highway robbery, especially with so many other dining options with BYOB in the area. We wondered why the restaurant was empty except for one other couple when we arrived; usually finding a parking spot is a real challenge. I guess other patrons are also voting with their feet. We will not go back to Tiramisu.

These guys are terrible. I stopped in for a quick dessert to go. When I got my credit card bill, it showed a massive tip which I had not entered onto the receipt. Being an out of towner, I called the restaurant who refused to reverse the tip. I suggested that I send documentation which they could then reverse the charge from. I mailed the paperwork in which was a total waste of time since there was no response.
DISHONEST!!!

We were there to eat a celebratory dinner after buying my boyfriend’s new car from down the street. What a gem of a place. We sat outside in their little garden area, you could hear the commotion from the kitchen but it wasn’t bad enough to be moved.
The food and wine was simply delicious. We will definitely be back there if we are ever in the area again.
Great service too!

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.

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.

Cute little pace on Lancaster. Park in back and walk past what looks sort of like a patio facing the parking lot. Not much outside ambiance. Inside is a bit eclectic but cozy. Young kids happy to assist with seating, water, etc. until the waiter arrives. Went on a Sunday and not crowded at all. Asked what was «Jewish Italian» about the menu, and was told that it is the matzo? that comes in the very nice, complimentary bread basket. The actual menu was typical Italian, so, I don’t quite get the «Italian/​Jewish» cuisine. The food was really good and the prices were quite fair for what you got. In all honesty, they would probably do better business if they branded themselves as an Italian restaurant.

This restaurant was wonderful. We’ve stayed in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome many times and always enjoyed that style of Italian. We passed over this restaurant in the past because on the Main Line BYOB usually means poor food. I’m sure they changed this policy to raise the quality of the clientele to attract those of us not afraid to buy a bottle of wine and not be captive of the state store selection. The fried artichokes were reminiscent of Rome. The veal was heavenly. The porcini mushrooms perfectly cooked. The tiramisu light and airy. This is our new go to place.

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.

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.

I have been to TM many times over the last few years, and last night will be my last visit. We had early reservations at 5:00. The service was poor at best. The food was mediocre at best, and the prices were too high for what was served.
Is this under new ownership? Our past visits were great, this time it seemed that they had forgotten what made them great. Getitng our waiter’s attention in a room that only had 2 other tables being served was an ordeal. The last straw was dessert. The waiter went over the dessert menu and we chose 2 deserts to share. The waiter came back in a couple of minutes to let us know they were out of the deserts we ordered? Remember this was 5:00 and they were out of desserts already, and the wait staff did not know this?
We will not be back again, and will not any longer recommend TM to anyone.

My husband and I had dinner this evening. He had soup, which he said was good. We both shared the mussels/​clams in tomato broth. The mussels were too big, very chewy, the clams were good. Sauce could have been thicker. In addition, my husband had a salad with a couple of substitutions. He claimed that the dressing was salty. I had a pounded veal dish with salad greens on top. The dressing in my salad was also salty.
Overall, I was disappointed, The dishes were overpriced and overrated. I am a private chef and I tend to critique dishes when I have the opportunity to eat out. We will not be returning nor would we recommend it to anyone.

Came here for a family dinner and enjoyed it immensely. The service was warm and efficient. The restaurant has two small dining areas which made it more intimate. It was not very busy on a Sunday night and they were very attentive.
We started out with their fantastic bread and oil and balsamic and moved on to appetizers which were great but for those who are on a low salt diet I could see how done might feel it was too salty. The food was excellent though a bit rich.
The main dishes were all excellent but, again, a bit heavy. I usually reserve the coveted 5^th star for restaurants that clearly have a lighter fare. It isn’t a run-​of-​the-​mill Italian which is interesting and the quality is top-​notch.

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.

This small BYOB Roman-​Jewish place had been on our «should try» list too long. What an oversight! One of the best meals we’ve had! We will certainly repeat this visit.

Even though I passed this restaurant many times, I never ate there. Upon the recommendation of my son and his wife, my girlfriend and I decided to give it a try.
Plus I have been to many restaurants in the Jewish quarter of Rome, I was exited about it being a Jewish Roman restaurant.
We ordered the artichoke appetizer. For the main course we got the rack of lamb and the oven seared seafood plate.
And here’s unfortunately the reason for the poor rating. All the dishes were soo salty that we could not eat everything. It tasted like we put a spoonful of pure salt in our mouth. The artichoke was spottily salty, meaning two pieces were tasting like eating pure salt but the other pieces tasted fine.
Both the seafood and the lamb dishes tasted the same .The lamb was eatable and some of the seafood pieces were eatable, but the broccoli and the fish were literally burning our throats. It was unfortunate because the dishes were presented beautifully and the meat and the seafood looked fresh and the portions were big. When commented on this to our waiter, he really did not have an explanation. As a nice gesture he did not charge us for the cork fee.
The service was excellent, our water glasses were constantly filled, even though we set at the table talking for hours and paid the bill.
I will give them another try because my children who frequent this restaurant never had a bad experience, certainly not the over salting issue,

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 Unilocal-​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!

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 café 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.

My girlfriend and I happened to be visiting some friends on the mainline, specifically Berwyn, a few weeks ago. Both of us being famished, we inquired about a recommendation for a restaurant. The consensus was to try Tiramisu, and indeed what a dining experience.
The ambiance, food and service were exemplary. While enjoying our second course of homemade gnocchi pomodoro we see legendary radio man Sid Mark come through the door. I say to myself that’s pretty cool, I continue enjoying my pasta when lo and behold Mr. Frank Sinatara Jr. walks into the restaurant. I’m generally not a star
struck guy but its Sinatara Jr., walking into this fine dining restaurant on the mainline!
I started hearing Fly me to the moon in my head!
People like Mark, and Sinatra Jr. have a multitude of places they can dine at, but they decided to come here. Point being, this establishment is first class. I inquired about the proprietor and was told he is the chef and owner, Shawn Debello.
My girlfriend and I left so satisfied in every context. Tiramisu is not just a restaurant, it is a complete dining experience!

This place has Italian food that could compete with anything in the city. Not just philly but NY. The gnocchi is my favorite. With tomato sauce is great! The Basile is so fresh!
The four cheese gnocchi is also amazing. Thing of the BEST mac and cheese U ever had and it is with the best fresh hand made gnocchi!
Then I also had the grilled squid. Great flavor Pan seared to perfection and very big serving.
AND THEN desert: you NEED to try the roman cheese cake!
Amazing. The service is fantastic and it is a BYOB.
Considering this place is on the main line and as good as it is the prices great.

I read the other 12 reviews of this place and I even read the 28 filtered reviews. Weird that there are more filtered than unfiltered! And wow, how can everyone have so completely different an experience than everyone else?
All I can comment on is our own experience, which was overall, pleasant. It’s a BYOB, as noted, which is always great. The décor here is homey and warm, it is small but we didn’t feel cramped. Our waiter was professional and the overall service was good.
We had the carciofi (jewish artichokes) to start and they were fried with a crispy outside. Wonderful. Drizzled olive oil and balsamic vinegar completed the dish.
None of us ordered pasta, we jumped to the main course. I had a chicken dish with red peppers and a nice chicken stock sauce. It was accompanied by a nice creamy polenta which had cheese on it, spinach, and carrots that were lightly spiced and seasoned well. All dishes were seasoned well. The duck a l’orange was simple but good, and the portion was nice and large. All portions actually were large. Some folks will have leftovers, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
We had the limoncello sorbet which had nice limoncello flavor but was a bit heavy on the cream, which had been swirled into it. The bomba was nice, it had a chocolate crust around the outside and chocolate and vanilla ice cream on the inside. A bit of fruit sauce to complete it.
We’ll be back to try pasta, which of course is very important to get right. But everything we had here was simple and tasty on this night.