Pasta spots: Tiramisu

Tiramisu. Photo by Mark Davis

Growing up in the Mediterranean, Sam Nimer has always been exposed to good Italian food. “Going to Italy was like going to Shreveport for people in Texas,” he says. “I’m inspired by the Italian kitchen.” So last June, he opened Tiramisu, focusing on traditional fare such as chicken, veal and seafood. And the affordable pasta dishes often outshine the more expensive items. Nimer’s favorite? The chicken cacciatore with a not-so-traditional ingredient — curry sauce. The menu features plenty of Italian staples, too, including the rigatoni carbonara with penne pasta and the spaghetti and meatballs. Don’t skip dessert. The restaurant is named after its specialty: tiramisu.

Spaghetti and meatballs. Photo by Mark Davis

Tiramisu

19009 Preston
972.267.2782
home.tiramisuitalianrestaurant.com

Price range: $11-$21
Ambiance: Quiet
Hours
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Fri
4-10 p.m. Mon-Sat
4-9 p.m. Sun
Tip: Stop by for reverse happy hour 9-10 p.m. daily.

More pasta spots in Far North Dallas

1 Besa’s Pizza & Pasta
For those on a budget, Besa’s has a variety of pasta for $7-$9. Try the baked ziti with ricotta and mozzarella.
14856 Preston
972.233.7227

2 Café Amore
This neighborhood favorite offers several homemade pastas at affordable prices. The spaghetti and meatballs dish is just $6.95.
600 N. Coit
972.699.8322

3 Mi Piaci
It’s hard to beat this romantic retreat for a Valentine’s date. Plus, all the pastas are made in-house.
14854 Montfort
972.934.8424