Dish Osteria and Bar

Hands down our favorite spot in Pittsburgh. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, Every time we visit, we feel genuinely cared for.Now, let's talk about the food--absolutely phenomenal! My go-to dish is the rigatoni because it's the perfect balance of flavor and ingredients. I also love their seafood spaghetti, calamari, focaccia bread, and let's not forget limoncello cheesecake for dessert! What I appreciate most about how they accommodate dietary preferences. I have a severe tree nut allergy and they take it very seriously / can adjust certain meals (like the rigatoni accordingly and treat with care.

Disappointed to say the least and it breaks my heart to say it. I have heard nothing but great things about this spot and was looking forward to going for over a monthMy friend has Celiacs disease and our waiter didn't properly explain what she can and can't have then kinda got annoyed with us which was offsettingThe scallops and beef tenderloin were awesome Everything else... significantly over salted. It wasn't even us being excessive. I heard the table next to us making the same comment so maybe it was just a slip up that night. Albeit, a restaurant of that quality and price shouldn't have those and that is why I won't give it a second chanceMy one friend who recommended it and has gone serval times said he went recently and had the same issue with his dish ??Idk but I hope they figured it out because they have a great reputation and beautiful inside set up

First off, I really enjoy the ambiance of this spot! Cozy & dimly lit, it reminds me more of an Italian spot you'd find in NYC than Pittsburgh. The service was good as well, and we enjoyed our time dining here. Now for the most important part - the food. We started off with their antipasto, which I appreciated because it had more interesting options than most. We then had the sardines (first time trying them - I loved how they were prepared) as well as the octopus, which was my favorite dish of the night. For our mains, we tried their famous rigatoni (which we'd been looking forward to all day) as well as the steak. Unfortunately, these weren't quite as good as some of our apps had been. I can't say I understand the hype behind the rigatoni - it's a decent dish but not particularly flavorful/outstanding. The steak could've been good but it was lukewarm by the time it was served, and the salad on the side was very bitter/didn't compliment it that well (it's not like it was so fatty/rich that such a bitter salad was needed).Luckily, dessert revitalized us - they were serving a special pumpkin panna cotta with a pumpkin seed brittle, and that was one of the better desserts I've had! Hopefully that makes a reappearance every fall - I'd happily return to have that alongside one of the amaros from their thoughtfully designed amaro list (where they note the flavors in each amaro they have - we had a lot of fun looking at this and choosing our amaros!) Overall, I enjoyed dining here and think it's a fun date night or girls night out spot! Definitely come hungry because there's a lot of delicious dishes on the menu, and make sure you save room for dessert and amaro!

I would give dish 10 stars if I could! We had the most amazing dinner here for my husband's birthday. We made reservations for a Friday night as soon as the reservations opened up (30 days out). The space is pretty small inside, so definitely recommend reservations, but they did have some seats at the bar open when we were there. The meal started with their complimentary bread and dip, and we ordered the gnocchi and Rigatoni Alla Scamorza. While both were delicious, we agreed that the rigatoni was the favorite! If you're looking for authentic Italian, this is your spot! Everything was served piping hot and fresh and came out so quickly after ordering. I also had one of the best dirty martinis ever, with Gorgonzola stuffed olives. We ended the meal with tiramisu which, again, was some of the best I've ever had!

More than 20 years ago, we had our very first date at Dish and we couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate each year in the presence of greatness. This meal was exceptionally delicious and the bartender and waitress were both so friendly and helpful. They graciously offered some Prosecco on the house to celebrate. The ambiance is so romantic and beautiful. But the food, oh yes, THE FOOD is what keeps us coming back. Their fennel dusted scallops with beets is so out of this world good. It's spectacular! Their pastas are fresh and homemade. If you like frutti di mare, theirs is the best I've ever had, even the ones we had in Italy, and their pappardelle with mushrooms was absolutely divine. They have a nice cocktail and wine list and make a mean Negroni. We enjoyed a nice Amaro with a wedge of their fig cake that came with vanilla whipped cream. It was so good. I'm still thinking about it. Not overly sweet and so flavorful. We really love Dish and wish them many more years of success.

Delicious food and amazing service!I came to dish on a Wednesday night after having made a reservation 2 to 3 weeks ahead of time. Yes, that is 100% necessary. Even on the Wednesday night, the restaurant was full.Staff was very kind and attentive.they helped us get a drink while we waited for them to prepare our table. The order was correct and came out promptly. Food was absolutely amazing. Would definitely love to come back and would highly recommend this place.

Amazing pasta dishes, great wine selection, bread service, and fabulous appetizers- what's not to like? The perfect date night spot. Cozy, intimate, and welcoming. Every pasta dish here is amazing so I don't have a favorite, but when it comes to the appetizers- I like the grilled octopus and the shrimp. Also love their bread and house dipping oil- yum! You have to end the meal with a dessert wine- it is a must! Enjoy!!

I went here for my anniversary and it was so so awesome. The service was amazing, and they greeted us with complimentary champagne. On top of that the meal was absolutely delicious, and everyone made it feel like home. We ate the pork, the mixed salad & the grilled octopus and everything was amazing. Would definitely recommend, especially for a special occasion/more intimate setting.

Dish Osteria is a South Side gem!! Nestled just a few blocks off bustling E Carson towards the Slopes, Dish Osteria is a charming, intimate Italian eatery. Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you - this place packs a serious flavor punch! For food, we ordered the Rigatoni alla Scamorza Affumicata and Cavatelli con Salsiccia e Rapini. Let me tell you, the pasta at Dish Osteria is next-level amazing. The cream sauce in the rigatoni was so rich and delicious omg I wanted to drink it. I ordered the Dirty Dish Martini with gin to drink and it was pretty good! I think it could've used more olive juice, but that's just personal preference. The Table bread that came was very delicious as well!!They're on the smaller side, so snagging reservations can be tricky. My advice? Plan ahead! Look a few weeks in advance for your desired date to secure your spot at this South Side treasure.

Excellent dinner. Will go back shortly it was sooo good. I had the roasted pork roll, and my wife had the rigatoni. Both were excellent.