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Ratings: THE WORLD

ARGENTINA

• Buenos Aires, 8: Filo, San Martin. (This lively Italian restaurant/bar has perhaps the finest Tiramisu in all of Argentina. The very large portions go for $7 and it is light and airy and wonderfully memorable.) -- Don Daniel, 2/97.

AUSTRALIA

• Australian Capital Territory, CANBERRA, 10: The Oak Room, Hyatt Hotel, Commonwealth Ave. (Great. Sent the tastebuds wild!) -- Lud Krastins, 12/97.

• New South Wales, BERKELEY, 7: Berkeley Sports & Social Club, NSW 2527. (The Tiramisu was all that I had expected, but I am afraid not as good as home made. The crust was a little too dry. But all in all, it was okay. I don't know what your ratings are based on, but I know a good one.) -- Colin Winterbottom, 5/99.

• New South Wales, FAIRY MEADOW, 10: Carluccio’s Kitchen , just north of Wollongong, Shop 1, 23-25 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, phone 61+2 42 834300. (The Tiramisu was $AUD8.20. The portion was large to say the least. At least 1 inch thick and about 5 inches by 4 inches. what a taste. I would rate it as only 2nd best to my partners Tiramisu, but I am biased as you would agree. However, Out of all the desserts(Tiramisu) I have tasted around this area, this would have to rate a 10. Definitely exceptional. You will have to try this one someday.) -- Colin Winterbottom, 3/01.

• New South Wales, PORT KEMBLA, 8: Tonitto's Cakes, Wentworth St. (Outside of the homemade ones I get, these were very good. If you like cream on top, then these are for you. If you don't, then sorry. After being in heaven, I think a good strong 8 should be okay.) -- Colin Winterbottom, 4/99.

• Queensland, PORT DOUGLAS, 10: La Marina Ristorante Italiani Port Douglas, 4 Wharf St., Marina Mirage -- Marisa, 1/97.

• Victoria, MELBOURNE, 10: Cafe Greco, Chapel St. South Yarra, Melbourne 3141. (I stayed in Melbourne for 4 years and Cafe Greco is the only place where I would eat the Tiramisu. Tried the same dessert in other restaurants [also in other cities in Australia], I still went back to the Greco's Tiramisu.) – Eggy, 6/01/

• Victoria, MELBOURNE, 10: Provincial Hotel, Corner of Brunswick & Johnston St. (Fitzroy). (Rated the best Tiramisu in Melbourne by the experts. This Tiramisu is better than sex. If you're ever in Australia, make the effort. You won't be disappointed.) -- Vin Merrett, 1/97.

• Victoria, ST. KILDA, 8: Cafe De Statsio. (Simply lovely. One may not be attracted by its appearance, but when you've dug your spoon under that rich layer of cheese, the irresistible flavor just comes rolling out. Especially loved the cake part of it, soaked with rich coffee flavor.) – Winnie – 5/01.

• Victoria, BRIGHT, 10: Cafe Bacco, Anderson St. -- O. Davicadd, 1/97.

• Western Australia, PERTH, 10: Terrazza Cafe Restaurant, Galeria Shopping Mall, Perth 6050. (This was the best Tiramisu I have ever tasted, bar none! Honestly, Heaven in the mouth!) – Teresa Merau – 5/01.

BAHRAIN

• BAHRAIN, 9: Cafe Suisse, Exhibition Road, Middle East -- J. Raul, 3/97.

BERMUDA

• HAMILTON, 10: Tuscany, Front St. (The best I've ever had.) -- Anonymous, 1/98.
• ST. GEORGE'S PARISH, 9: San Giorgio's. (This was the first time I remember ever eating Tiramisu. It was undescribably one of the best, if not the best, dessert experiences of my life. I worked 5 weeks in Bermuda and went back every week for the great food, and no mtter how full I was, I always ordered Tiramisu for dessert. I have not had Tiramisu that has come close to San Giorgio's ever since.) Miguel Simon, 4/00.

BRAZIL

• RIO DE JANEIRO, 10: Italia In Bocca, Barra Shopping. (This restaurant has an old Italian woman who makes the best Tiramisu in Rio. I have only had the same experience in Rome.) -- Jeronimo, 12/97.

DENMARK

• COPENHAGEN, 10: Restaurant Verona, Stre. Farimagsgade, Copenhagen. (I was introduced to this extremely nice cake -- or dessert -- for the first time. The one served in Restaurant Verona was very delicious, made of chocolate, coffee and Sicilian Marsala wine. I wish that I could make on similar at home, but I didn't dare ask for the recipe. Anyhow, the Verona Tiramisu gets my best recommendation.) -- Poul-Ole Jensen, 1/97.

EGYPT

• CAIRO, 2: Le Pacha, near the Marriott on Samalek Island. (While the rest of the restaurant is wonderful [they have 6 different rooms], the Tiramisu was extremely disappointing. The ladyfingers were mushy and had been soaked poorly in what I can only assume was supposed to be Kahlua.) -- Timothy Lutero, 5/97.

• HURGADA, 1: Rossi. (Very bad Tiramisu in the world. On chocolade bisquit lay whipped cream and cacao. But price at $4. Do not eat.) -- Anatoli, 5/01.

• HURGADA, 4: Scarabeo. (Medium Tiramisu. Needs some cognac or liquer in coffee, and cream is very simple to taste. Price $4) -- Anatoli, 5/01.

ENGLAND (See United Kingdom below)

FINLAND

• HELSINKI, 9: Papa Giovanni, Mikonkatu. -- Georg Breiwel, 3/01.

FRANCE

• PARIS, 9: La Castafiore, 51 Rue St. Louis, en L'Ile, 75004 Paris, phone 43-54-78-62. (This restaurant was started by two former American advertising executives who just wanted a change of careers. They succeeded!). -- Ray Gaulke, 4/97.

• PARIS, 10: Les Ambassadeurs, 15 Place de la Concorde. -- Mauro Spignesi, 3/97.

GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS

• 10: Ristorante Pappagallo, West Bay Rd. -- Jeff, 1/97.

HONG KONG

• 10: Cova, Lee Garden, Causeway Bay. (Its incredible taste, richness and softness brings you joy, love, happiness, excitement ... REBIRTH!) -- Sharon, 6/99.
• 10: Grappa's Hong and Singapore, Hong Kong & Singapore. (It was the BEST, and still is!) -- Anthony Meyer, 10/98.
• 9: Cafe Deco, Level 1 & 2, Peak Gallery, 118 Peak Rd. (It's really great TiramisuI don't know how to rate it exactly.) -- Astor Au, 9/99.
• 9: The Grand Hyatt Coffee Shop, The Grand Hyatt Hotel, #1 Harbour Rd. -- Minoo Balani, 8/97.
• 9: Le Nouveau Papillon French Restaurant, Causewaybay, Matheson Centre, Matheson Street, 1/f, Hong Kong 852. -- Sam, 12/00.
• 8: Cova, 801 Lee Garden, 33 Hysan Rd., Caseway Bay. (It is generally great, but it is covered by chcolate chips, too sweet. But it looks very good and delicious!) -- Astor Au, 9/99.

INDIA

• SURABAYA, 7: Westin Hotel, Embong Malan, Surabaya 60261. (The first time I tasted Tiramisu I realized that it is a real flavor. I never refuse if someone asks me if I want a piece. That's why I put this cake as my email address.) -- Chelly, 10/98.

INDONESIA

• JAKARTA, 10: Toko Kui, Lantai Dasar Plaza Senayan. (Enak lho karena baru pertama kali sih.) -- Seno, 2/99.
• JAKARTA, 9: Alessandro Naninni, Plaza Senayan, 3rd Fl. -- Leila, 1/97.
• JAKARTA, 9: Maxis Cuccina Italia, Jl. Kemang Raya St. (Very delicious, melting in the mouth.) -- Ira, 12/99.

IRELAND

• DUBLIN, 8: Little Caesar's, next to the Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2. (Yuuuummmy! A "tango taste sensation"!) -- Susan Behan, 10/98.

• WATERFORD, 8: Alfredo's, Waterford. (Come to Ireland and experience this delectable dessert in the ancient Viking city of Waterford. The combination of fabulous surroundings, and gourmet Italian food in Alfredo's, a cozy and beautiful restaurant, are the perfect recipe for romantic holiday-makers.) -- Trina McConnell, 1/97.

ITALY

JAMAICA

• KINGSTON, Ochio Rios, 9: Casa Nina, Ciboney. -- "Tire Shop" (Als), 4/97.

MALAYSIA

• KUALA LUMPUR, 10: Chinoz On The Park, G47, Suria KLCC, KL 50088. -- Chef Tony Cham, 1/99. (Note: The chef obviously rated his own Tiramisu.)
• KUALA LUMPUR, 7: Alexis Bistro, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL 59100. (Delicious -- rich but nevertheless, the taste is excellent. Love the bittersweet chocolate bits in between. Try it and you just might like it.) -- Manjeet Kaur, 6/98.

MEXICO

NEW ZEALAND

• AUKLAND, 9: Gina's, 209 Symonds St., Auckland 04. (Excellent and wonderful and beautiful.) – Selena, 5/01.

• DUNEDIN, 9: Etrusco, Moray Place. -- Tania & Stephen Richards, 1/97.

PHILIPPINES

RUSSIA

• MOSCOW, 8: Trattoria, Sadovaya-Chernogryaskaya str. (Very light and yummy Tiramisu with chocolate sauce. Wants to eat piece by piece. $4.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• MOSCOW, 7: Italia, Stariy Arbat str. (Nice Tiramisu from mascarpone and with amaretto liqueur. Light, but a little soggy.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• MOSCOW, 6: Coffee Bean, Tverskaya-Yamskaya str. (This Tiramisu is made from Philadelphia cheese and with dark rum and ladyfingers like my homemade Tiramisu, but mine is better :). Good taste. Price $3.50.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• MOSCOW, 5: Alexandria Cafe, Zvetnoy boulvar str. (Good Tiramisu, piece of cake, medium wet, but too much cacao on the top.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• MOSCOW, 5: Coffee Zen. (Normal Tiramisu, nothing new in the taste.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• MOSCOW, 5: Lomonosov, Sheraton Palace, 19, Tverskaya-Yamskaya str., Moscow 125047. (Normal Tiramisu, piece of cake with mascarpone cream and amaretto. Nice taste, but nothing new.) – Jdanov Anatoli, 6/01.

• ST. PETERSBURG, 6: La Strada. (Good Tiramisu, but little simple taste and very wet. Price $5?) – Jdanov Anatoli – 6/01.

• ST. PETERSBURG, 5: Mama Roma. (Not bad Tiramisu. Prepared piece of cake with vanilla sauce, but layers of cream not from cheese. Price $4?) – Jdanov Anatoli – 6/01.

• ST. PETERSBURG, 5: Patio Pizza. (The same like Mama Roma Tiramisu [same production]. Not bad Tiramisu, but layers of cream not from cheese. Price $2.50?) – Jdanov Anatoli – 6/01.

• ST. PETERSBURG, 1: Pizzicatto. (The worst Tiramisu in the world. Dry coffee biscuit layers with butter-sour cream cream. Price $4?) – Jdanov Anatoli – 6/01.

SAUDI ARABIA

• KHOBAR, 10: Jofferey's Cafe Al-Rashid Mall. -- Ghadi, 10/00.

SCOTLAND

• EDINBURGH, 9: Mama Rosa. (Heaven on a plate!) -- Christian, 2/98.

SINGAPORE

SOUTH AFRICA

• JOHANNESBURG, 9: Carluccio's, Village Walk, Sandton. () I first experienced Tiramisu at a local restaurant called Mimmos. The waiteress who recommended It, made sublime gestures while describing the taste and I was hooked. Mimmos Tiramisu could score an 7 on your scale, but I had not tasted Carluccio's Tiramisu yet. When I did, my partner and I had to suspend conversation for a good 20 minutes as we savoured a truly magnificent dessert. Like many others, I fell in love with Tiramisu. On my birthday, instead of a cake, I was presented with Tiramisu. Much to the irritation of the party guests, I blatently refused to share any of it. Later, I snuggled up on the couch, popped in Toy Story and indulged myself.)-- "Leslie Thoka," 4/01.

SPAIN

• PUERTO RICO, 9: Restaurant Oliver, in Gran Canaria. -- I went to Restaurant Oliver to dine with some friends and saw in the menu that you could get Tiramisu. Even thought I had eaten too much, I had to try the Tiramisu. It was a real good experience, which I easily recommend to others. "Poul-Ole Jensen," 2/98.

• VALENCIA, 10: AlgheroPorta Porta, Burriana 52, Valencia 46004. -- "Juan Francisco Prieto," 9/97.

TAIWAN

• TAIPEI, 7: Mrs. Fe, at Departments 27+B1. -- Nunu, 8/97.

TURKEY

• MARMARIS, 10: Golden Plate, Liman cad. -- Michael, 3/00.

UNITED KINGDOM