Tiramisu literally means "pick me up." This is one of Italy's most popular dessert. It is served at the end of a meal and supposed to cheer you up. The origin of Tiramisu points to the 1960s in the region of Veneto in Northeastern Italy, which is where the city of Venice is located. Roberto Linguanotto, owner of “Le Beccherie” of Treviso, Italy was behind the creation of the first Tiramisu. This special dessert was created in the bakery of his restaurant.