For those who desire a dessert that comes equipped with a wow factor than you’ve met you match in the innovative creation available at Icebergs. The dessert is designed to be shared, served in a rather giant portion that looks misleadingly simple. It’s just below the surface that you’ll find a concoction of coffee jelly cubes, coffee sorbet and Marsala caramel sauce. 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi, idrb.com/dining-room

The Dolphin is famed for its Italian plates (and regular Aperitivo Hour hosted by stars of the culinary scene) but the real crowd-pleaser at the Crown Street haunt is its tiramisu. Picture layers of Vittoria Coffee, creamy Pepe Saya mascarpone, a splash of liqueurs and spirits (an essential) and topped off with the inclusion of luxe Zokoko dark chocolate. 412 Crown Street, Surry Hills, dolphinhotel.com.au

The Potts Point institution has garnered a loyal following thanks to its traditional Italian fare – including (you guessed it) tiramisu. This Sydney take on the sweet treat is known for its sponge-to-mascarpone ratio and focus on the importance of its ingredients. It’s no wonder the Fratelli Paradiso dessert is one of the harbour city’s favourites. 12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, fratelliparadiso.com

What some would call a dessert icon, Brunetti is heaven for the sweet tooth. Being Italian dessert connoisseurs, the Lygon Street icon has arguably one of the best options for tiramisu in town. Tradition is respected here where the dish simply comprises of a vanilla sponge soaked in coffee and marsala, accompanied by fresh cream and mascarpone. 380 Lygon Street, Carlton, Melbourne, brunetti.com.au

Special mention must go to the innovative Japanese haunt of Cho Cho San. The Potts Point venue masters a matcha take on the treat, doling out heaped servings of creamy green desserts to hungry punters. We promise that even purists will be one over by this one. 73 MacLeay Street, Potts Point, chochosan.com.au

Tipo 00 proves that great things do come in small packages. The petite Italian eatery has put the ‘Tipomisu’ on its menu – a coffee-heavy take on the dessert that sees plenty of chocolate caramel and mascarpone thrown in for good measure. Well worth the calories. 361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, tipo00.com.au

Lygon Street favourite D.O.C is best known for its traditional pizzas, but the Italian eatery’s tiramisu also deserves a special mention. Well doused in booze, mascarpone, and espresso, the treat evidently embraces the casual venue’s simple but effective mantra. 330 Lygon Street, Carlton, Melbourne, docgroup.net

This South Australian style hub is an ode to traditional Italian, albeit with a contemporary twist. Case and point Osteria Oggi’s Tiramisu Affogato – a creative version of the beloved dessert that sees a tiered stack of coffee-soaked sponge, Anglaise, and parfait served alongside a shot of espresso. 76 Pirie Street, Adelaide, http://osteriaoggi.com.au/

As a local to the river city, it makes sense that Brisbane venue Popolo accompanies its mix of old and new Italian food with views of the iconic waterway. That goes for its tiramisu – served to a traditional recipe, the presentation of the dessert is anything but, with the coffee and chocolate dish garnished with more than a few flowers. River Quay R3, Sidon Street, Brisbane, popolodining.com

The younger sibling to Brisbane’s much loved Beccofino is Julius Pizzeria. The swanky new Fish Lane addition churns out an impressive selection of woodfired pizza, but the casual eatery hasn’t failed to recognise the importance of dolci. Dessert here is nothing to scoff at, with the tiramisu sticking to the traditional in its concoction of coffee, mascarpone and sponge finger biscuits. 77 Grey Street, Corner Fish Lane, South Brisbane, juliuspizzeria.com.au