8 Desserts In The Shire Worth Saving Room For
Everyone has a separate stomach for a sweet treat, after all
Bobbys’ Lemon Tiramisu
Do you believe no meal is complete without a sweet treat? You're in the right place. Undoubtedly the highlight of any dining experience, the Shire’s restaurant scene is a haven for dessert lovers. From authentic Italian and modern Thai to contemporary Australian and everything in between, we’re blessed with amazing foodie spots. But let's be honest – the real star of the show comes after the mains are cleared away. The big question: to dessert, or not to dessert?
We’ve handpicked 8 must-try desserts in the Sutherland Shire that you should most definitely save room for.
The best dessert menus in the Sutherland Shire
Alphabet St’s Pan-Fried Ice Cream
Once you’ve eaten your way through Alphabet St’s addictive curries and sipped on their famous Apple Martini, it’s time to indulge in their Pan-Fried Ice Cream. Picture the classic Chinese dessert you know and love but with a fine dining twist. Cracking (quite literally), into Alphabet St’s rendition, will unveil a layer of thin chocolate and creamy ice cream. Drizzled with salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of almonds, expect a taste and texture sensation.
Jensens’ Banana Pudding
Although Jensens revealed the recipe for their famous Banana Pudding recently, nothing beats the real thing. This sumptuous, fluffy dessert is dripping with hot butterscotch sauce, a dollop of sticky cream and a serve of crunch hazelnut praline.
Giro Osteria’s Tiramisu
When you think of Italian eatery Giro Osteria, your mind may go to big plates of gnocchi, silky ragu and piles of prosciutto, but we implore you to save a special spot for their dessert on your next visit. Our favourite? The Tiramisu. Think coffee-soaked boozy ladyfingers topped with rich mascarpone and dusted with chocolate and hazelnuts. Literal perfection.
Johnny Hu’s Fried Ice Cream
Excuse us while we add another Fried Ice Cream to the list. Let’s face it, it’s a dessert that’s hard to beat, and Johnny Hu offers yet another delicious take. Blending the nostalgia of your local Chinese takeaway with fine dining, Johnny Hu hits the nail on the head with their vanilla fried ice cream, which is served swimming in just the right amount of butterscotch sauce.
Summer Salt’s Chocolate Mousse
Summer Salt’s selection of freshly caught seafood is unmatched, and their dessert menu is equally divine. Our pick is undoubtedly the melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Mousse, which comes with caramelised peanut, salted caramel ice cream and crunchy chocolate. Yes, it is as good as it sounds.
Bobbys’ Lemon Tiramisu
Mediterranean-inspired Bobbys became a fast favourite amongst Shire locals after it opened shop in November 2023. Fresh, Euro-inspired dishes are served in chic-as interiors that take in some of the Shire’s finest shoreline. Not to be forgotten is the dessert list, and in particular, the Lemon Tiramisu. Tart, sweet, perfect.
Fior’s Roaming Gelato Cart
Fior, the latest dining gem in Gymea, takes dessert to the next level with their interactive Roaming Gelato Trolley. As the trolley makes its rounds, choose from a selection of house-made gelato flavours, each more tempting than the last.
Rocksalt’s Snickers Bar
With over ten years of creating contemporary Australian cuisine behind them, it’s no surprise that the team at Rocksalt have perfected their craft. Once you’ve eaten your way through their entrees and mains, make sure you finish up with the Snickers Bar. Salted caramel parfait served with caramel-covered peanuts, chocolate mousse, peanut dacquoise and chocolate soil - it’s certainly a cut above the snickers bar you chuck in your supermarket trolley at check out.