The dessert was much smaller than I thought it would be.

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Next time, check the portion size before ordering dessert; it might be smaller than you expect.

I always check reviews before ordering dessert to avoid disappointment about the size.

Was the dessert at the restaurant as big as you anticipated?

If I had known the dessert was so small, I would have ordered something else.

The dessert proved to be considerably smaller than anticipated.

The dessert was way smaller than I expected.

The dessert was tiny.

Less in size or quantity than expected.

Significantly less in size.