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| - Dish is the neighborhood Italian joint that everybody dreams of, but only exists in Woody Allen movies. Well, here it is in the most paradoxical of places, the South Side of Pittsburgh. Walking into the tiny restaurant is like entering the old Hollywood of Frank Sinatra and Bette Davis. The lighting is very low, with only flickering candles to provide illumination. Patrons sip martinis at the bar and chat intimately around small tables while jazz plays softly in the background.
Complementing the ambiance at Dish is its authentic, delicious Italian cuisine. From seafood to pasta to steak, every menu item I've tried has been flavorful and expertly prepared, free of the excessive grease and cheese that ruin the experience at so many other "Italian" restaurants whose food has been Americanized beyond recognition.
While the atmosphere and food at Dish are fantastic, it does have a few drawbacks. Chief among them are the sometimes snooty waitstaff, and the prices, which for an underemployed twentysomething like myself mean eating here is an infrequent treat, as opposed to the weekly outing that I wish I could afford. Bottom line is, if you're in Pittsburgh and have a few extra dollars to spend, go to Dish. You'll love it, I'm sure.
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