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The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

Experience the art of Italian cuisine in Mogadishu. Discover exceptional Tiramisù, celebrate authentic flavors, and vote for your favorite.

Tiramisù served in a fluted glass coupe, dusted with cocoa and crowned with a savoiardi biscuit
Fig. 01 — TiramisùTreviso, Veneto

30 Oct — 10 Nov 2026

Mogadishu

§ 01A celebration of Italian culture

In celebration of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (#SCIM2026), the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu invites you to discover the artistry, tradition, and flavors behind one of Italy’s most beloved desserts.

A slice of classic Tiramisù on a porcelain plate, dusted with cocoa, on a sunlit café table
Fig. 02Savoiardi, mascarpone, espresso, cocoa.
A dish of Tiramisù being cut, its cocoa surface scattered beside savoiardi biscuits

§ 02The story of Tiramisù

Tiramisù is associated with Treviso in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The modern recipe was documented in the early 1970s, although its culinary roots may be older.

Its name translates to ‘pick me up’, a reference to its energizing ingredients, especially coffee.

Associated with
Treviso
Veneto, northern Italy
Modern recipe
Early 1970s
first documented
Tira mi sù
“Pick me up”
a nod to the coffee

The essentials

  1. Savoiardi
  2. Espresso
  3. Mascarpone
  4. Cocoa

§ 03How it works

No account, no app. Your vote takes less than a minute — straight from your table.

  1. Step 1: Taste.

    Visit a participating restaurant and enjoy Tiramisù according to the campaign terms.

  2. Step 2: Click.

    Scan the QR code at your table, or open this website on your phone.

  3. Step 3: Vote.

    Rate the presentation, taste and overall experience of your Tiramisù — then submit your vote.

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The voting experience

Your taste matters. Celebrate the flavors of Italy and help recognize your favorite Tiramisù experience.

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