Tiramisù and Italian desserts in Sharm: what to look for

Tiramisù is the most imitated Italian dessert in the world and Sharm is no exception. Some versions are excellent, others are whipped cream with cocoa on top. Telling them apart is easy.

Tiramisù, in three signals

First: you should see layers. If the plate is a uniform cream, the savoiardi are missing. Second: the cocoa goes on at the last moment — if it is dark and crusted, it has been sitting for hours. Third: it should stand up on its own. A tiramisù that spreads across the plate has too much cream and not enough mascarpone.

The alternatives

Panna cotta is the most honest thing to order when you don't know a kitchen: few ingredients, so it is either made properly or obviously not. Crème caramel is the safe choice if you want something light.

• Tiramisù, 300 EGP
• Panna cotta, 300 EGP
• Crème caramel, 300 EGP
• Nutella focaccia, 450 EGP

Prices from the August 2026 list, excluding 14% VAT.

A note on fruit

Fruit in Egypt is one of the best things you can order at the end of a meal — mango, guava, watermelon, melon. If it has been a big dinner, finish with that instead of a dessert.