OUR STORY

Life is better with tiramisu.

It all started with Nonna.

For as long as I can remember, food has been at the heart of my family. Growing up with Italian roots, some of my fondest memories were made in Nonna’s kitchen, where there was always something cooking, always room for one more at the table, and absolutely no leaving without seconds.

Food was never just about eating. It was how we showed love, celebrated life and brought people together. It was the conversations around the table, the laughter between courses and those little moments that somehow became the memories we held onto the longest.

I didn't know it then, but those moments would become the heart of Siora.

A little taste of Italy, a whole lot of love.

In 2019, while travelling through Europe, I found myself surrounded by an incredible group of Italians who became my Erasmus family. It was there that my love for tiramisu also had a purpose.

Making tiramisu together wasn't simply about following a recipe. It was an experience. Everyone had a role, everyone had an opinion, and somehow, between the laughter, the stories and the occasional disagreement over how much coffee was enough, we created something special.

It reminded me so much of home.

That feeling of togetherness, of making something with love and sharing it with the people around you, was something I wanted to hold onto.

And eventually, it became Siora.

So, what does Siora mean?

Our name carries a little history and a little personality.

Inspired by the stories surrounding tiramisu's origins in Treviso, Italy, Siora pays homage to the women and traditions woven into the dessert's history.

But it also has a playful meaning of our own.

Sì — Yes.

Ora — Now.

Because when someone offers you tiramisu, there's really only one answer.

Yes, now.

From a little dream to something much bigger.

What began as a small pop-up, built from nothing but a love for tiramisu and a belief in doing things properly, has grown into something I could never have imagined.

Within just 15 months, Siora grew into two brick-and-mortar locations in Melbourne, with recognition from The Age Good Food Guide and Broadsheet, and a community that continues to surprise us every day.

But the moments that mean the most aren't necessarily the milestones.

They're seeing familiar faces return week after week. Hearing customers tell us our tiramisu reminds them of their Nonna. Watching families share a dessert together, or learning that someone visiting Melbourne from interstate has made Siora one of their must-visit stops.

Those are the moments that remind me why I started.

A little tradition in every layer.

At Siora, we believe some things are simply too special to rush.

From our signature Nonna's Classic to our ever-changing flavours, every tiramisu is handcrafted with care, using quality ingredients and a deep respect for the Italian traditions that inspired us.

We honour the classics while embracing a little creativity, bringing a fresh perspective to something that has been loved for generations.

Because while our flavours may change, the feeling we want to create never will.

Siora has never been just about tiramisu.

It's about family. It's about nostalgia. It's about making someone feel something through food.

It's about taking a moment out of a busy day to enjoy something special, and perhaps creating a memory along the way.

From my family to yours, thank you for being part of our story.

Welcome to Siora. You're always family here.

Con amore,

Jasmine
Founder, Siora Tiramisu