Al Tiramisu’s signature Lobster Risotto is a luxurious dish that balances delicate seafood flavors with the creamy richness of perfectly cooked arborio rice. The dish begins with fresh lobster, gently blanched and sautéed with olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and parsley before being set aside. The risotto is prepared with arborio rice, white wine, and a homemade lobster broth, stirred constantly to achieve its signature creamy texture, then finished with a touch of butter before being elegantly plated with the lobster meat on top.
Washington DC
Al Tiramisu
Lobster Risotto
Fresh lobster / Olive oil / Garlic / Cherry tomatoes / Parsley / Salt / Arborio rice / Onion / White wine / Fish broth / Butter
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Host Seth Tillman heads to D.C. Italian restaurant Al Tiramisu, where Chef Luigi Diotaiuti unveils the beloved off-menu favorite — lobster risotto. The dish begins with fresh lobster, gently blanched and sautéed with olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and a touch of salt. Meanwhile, arborio rice is toasted, deglazed with white wine, and carefully "fed" with a rich fish broth.
One of the hardest details for a restaurant to nail is consistency, which is why when I’m asked where to go for Italian, Al Tiramisu in Dupont Circle is usually on the tip of my tongue.
Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post
