Pinto Tiramisu

Overview

Melbourne is no stranger to specialty dessert shops. We've got dedicated lamington spots, croissant specialists, creperies, shaved-ice shops, plenty of cookie bars, and even gourmet tart venues. Adding to that list of places specialising in one thing, and one thing only, is Pinto Tiramisu, slinging superior slabs and cups of the beloved Italian dessert. 

Founded by brothers Clancy and Finley Ivanac, Pinto Tiramisu developed organically out of a love of the creamy dessert. When the brothers were working and travelling separately through Europe many years ago, they would connect by sending each other ratings of the different tiramisus they tried along the way. 

When they got together a few years later, they realised they had yet to find a perfect 10/10 tiramisu. So, naturally, they took on the task themselves. Without formal training, they let their obsession for perfection guide them as they learnt the ins and outs of the traditional Italian dessert. 

They began selling their creation at Melbourne farmers' markets, quickly building a following. The love for their product was so real that they were able to successfully crowdfund $33,000 in a campaign to live out their dream of opening a bricks-and-mortar location. And so, thanks to hard work and loyal customers' support, Pinto Tiramisu finally opened in a converted garage in Fitzroy. 

"At Pinto Tiramisu, we are committed to mastering one thing — tiramisu. Focusing on one product allows us to go deep on every element, making as much as possible in-house; mascarpone and savoiardi, as well as nut butters and other elements for our special flavours."

Tiramisu is available by the slab or by the cup, with pre-order available for certain items. While the classic tiramisu variety is a menu staple, other flavours may change with the seasons. You might find chocolate hazelnut or gingerbread, strawberry matcha, peanut brownie, or even Earl Grey. 

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