The new 75-seat space is a made-over version of the usual Italian atmosphere, but it adds a contemporary vibe that’s still warm and intimate. A quartz bar wraps around the dining room and serves crafty, Italian-inspired cocktails made with trendy ingredients like basil and jalapeno. Only the window treatments feature the brand’s signature blue
In the updated menu, executive chef Fabrizio
The first appetizer is a must-have on any modern-Italian menu: burrata ($16). The creamy ball of goodness oozes into a warm bed of pappa al
Another antipasto option is the
The real star of TiramesU is its homemade pasta, made fresh every day with elevating ingredients like kale and bone marrow jus that usher the cuisine into the 21st century.
The gnocchi ($16) maintains that ideal, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, but here it’s reimagined with blue potatoes and a slight sweetness in a smooth arugula sauce. Bright,
In the main entrees, chef
When it comes to dessert, it’s pretty much essential to opt for the restaurant’s namesake. And TiramesU doesn’t disappoint, offering multiple versions of the traditional tiramisu, as well as a sampling
For the slightly more adventurous, the
The new TiramesU is off to an exciting start with beautiful plating and an imaginative menu, but some of the dishes could use a little more kick. Still, the chef’s respect for the subtleties of each ingredient and preserving the authentic cuisine is more than evident. If TiramesU revs up the flavor, the Italian staples would really shine — and give Miami’s Italian food scene a big boost