text: I am clearly in the minority based on so many positive reviews but I am not going to let that influence my review and overlook a completely average experiencennMy wife and I went to Dish for our anniversary I had not been there in quite a few years mainly because I was not that impressed then either but it was time to give it another shot with so many of our friends continuing to rave about the foodexperiencennDishs atmosphere has a romantic cozy feel so it is a decent place for a date but it is so tightly packed that you might want to be prepared for some intimacy with the tables around you We were tucked in the corner though so it was not badnnOur server was nice and her recommendation for our bottle of wine worked out well She was attentive and did a good job of answering any questions that we had about the menu No complaints therennAs far as the food our meal started out well enough We ordered the melanzane grigliate con mozzarella di bufala which was excellent The grilled eggplant was thinly sliced and perfectly cooked and the balsamicolive oil drizzle was delicious We also ordered the beef carpaccio which was perfectly serviceable The appetizers had us optimistic heading into our main courses but that optimism was quickly temperednnWe both opted for meat dishes with my wife ordering the filet mignon while I went with the pan roasted pork loin rolls stuffed with smoked mozzarella speck and sage My wifes steak was way undercooked but considering we had just eaten carpaccio that was not a huge deal for her The bigger issue was the lack of flavor and the feeling that we could have made a better steak at home that is the whole reason you go out right To have something that you CANNOT replicate or beat at home Her side of mushroom risotto was a simple side that really did not add anything to the plate in either presentation or taste The other side of sautueed brussels sprouts which we both had was definitely the most memorable thing on her plate OuchnnFor me the pork loin rolls took a back seat to the side of gnocchi Despite the excessive oiliness of the gnocchi I thought the flavor and texture was excellent The pork rolls seemed like a great idea but the pork was too dry and overcooked Oddly enough while I am not a huge brussels sprouts fan they were really goodnnIn all I wish I could say it was a well spent but I would be a liar We walked away highly disappointed and feeling like we made the wrong choice for our anniversary dinner With Dish being for in my experiences it is likely become a permanent afterthought for me nnIf you are a Southsider I can see the appeal as it is a nice respite from the typical Southside scene The intimate atmosphere is also promising but if your meal was anything like ours the food surely will not match the potential that the atmosphere creates upon entering Dish I sincerely hope your experiences are better as clearly most reviewers have nothing but positives to say Good luck