Cafe Tiramisu

Pros: very nice decor, nice food
Con: How can a restaurant renowned and which supposedly takes pride for its special tiramisu desert, run out of this early on a Saturday evening? Well, that is exactly what happened to us. The waiter told us that they can't make an unlimited supply and to call ahead and reserve slices in the future! Have they ever heard about refrigeration? Tiramisu is not considered to be an expensive desert to make.

When was the last time you went to a nice steak house where they ran out of steak or even a Pizza Hut to be told they didn't have any more pizza? Cafe Tiramisu should have made more as soon as they realized they were running low or if that was not possible, beg, borrow or steal from the nearest Italian restaurant or supermarket. Absolutely bizarre and unacceptable. When we told them we came just for that and were not very local, they could have even offered to provide on our next visit but they were pretty clueless.

Pros: Atmosphere
Cons: Running out of their flagship product - tiramisu

Every time is a delight! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. The food is always great. The staff is extremely helpful and always maintains great service. We will be sure to return for another delicious dinner.

Pros: Food and wait staff
Cons: Size of dining area

We went to Cafe Tiramisu on Friday night. We hadn't been there in over a year. The last time we had gone, we weren't too excited with the food so decided to give it a break after several years of going there. Well since our last visit, they had remodeled the interior and it's very classy looking. Our waiter, Dan was great. Very friendly and right on tiop of everything. He had some good recommendations. The lobster bisque was the bomb. I would have licked the bowl if I were at home it was that good. I had the sea bass special which was recommended and enjoyed every last bite of it. My husband had the veal satlimbocca and there wasn't a drop left on his plate. The freshly baked bread was so good we asked for another loaf. We will definitely be going back more frequently again.

Pros: great food, service and nice atmosphere.
Cons: They still allow smoking in the bar section. The restaurant is one big roon so you can still smell it no matter where you sit.

My friend and I found this restaurant to be lacking in service, atmosphere and food quality. Although my lobster bisque was creamy and the right temperature, there was not a hint of lobster flavor or aroma to be found. Our server was lukewarm and inattentive, disappearing for lengthy periods of time with no explanation. When our entrees finally arrived, the presentation was pleasing enough, the vegetables were overcooked and mushy. Perhaps most disappointing was the cloud of noxious cigarette smoke wafting down over our table, especially during the last half of the meal. My jacket and clothes are still hanging in the garage until I can get them laundered. The highlight of my meal was the amaretto mousse dessert - it was light and flavorful and pretty on the plate. Unless they enact a no-smoking policy I will not be coming back. It puzzles me how a restaurant rates a 98 sanitation grade while known carcinogens are floating liberally throughout the restaurant, but that factor apparently doesn't figure into the inspection. Having been to Italy, I will say that many Europeans are avid and unapologetic smokers, so perhaps that fact contributes to the restaurant's "authentic Italian" reputation?

Pros: Dessert
Cons: Smoky, poor service, overcooked veggies

I needed a quick meal for my family but I wanted something special. Cafe Tiamisu was great. The Chicken parmesan was delicious and enough for my young children to share. The seafood special was great. My husband thought it was a very special meal. The food was packed very well and everyone was so friendly and helpful. The restaurant is warm and the outdoor tables are great. I can't wait to eat in with my husband one night. Thanks for the great service