Diso 2.0 Grille in Lorain is an absolute gem. The new owners, Felix and Ellie, have truly done their thing with the place. The updated décor gives the restaurant a great vibe and atmosphere, and the low lighting is exceptional--it creates a relaxed, welcoming setting that makes dinner feel like an experience rather than just a meal. The food is outstanding and very well balanced. You can tell there's real attention to quality and flavor. The price point is also spot on for what you get--great quality food and generous portions that make it feel well worth it. While the original owners were great, the new ownership is by far a better fit for the space and what the restaurant has become. Felix and Ellie have really elevated the place. Dinner service runs from 4 PM to 10 PM, with the kitchen usually closing around 11 PM. One thing I appreciate is that if the place is busy, the owners are known to stay open a little longer so guests can enjoy themselves. The dining room is on the smaller side, so you can't pack in a huge crowd--but honestly that's part of the charm. The close-knit atmosphere makes it feel personal and lively... or as Felix would say, it's "way more gooder." My advice: make reservations if you can. You can try just stopping in, but be warned--on Friday and Saturday nights this place is usually packed. If you're in Lorain and looking for a great dinner spot with an awesome vibe, Diso 2.0 Grille is definitely worth checking read more

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My husband and I stopped in last Saturday and had a very nice dinner. Ellie and her daughter were working, and so nice. The restaurant has been redecorated and has a very nice vibe. Great place to meet other people for dinner, relax and have good conversation. The 6oz filet mignon was delicious and a perfect coffee martini. Great service. Nothing negative to say. read more

Diso's Bistro - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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Diso under new management and now is Diso 2.0. It was remodeled and looks lovely. Service was good and no waif

Two and a half really. We have been here many times with the old owners. It was time we tried Diso 2.0. Place was not busy at all. Waitress suggested the chicken potato skins. Couldn't eat them. They were cold and instead of a crispy, gooey treat,they came out with 3\8" of potato. It was not good. Our friends had steak and salmon. Both enjoyed their meals. I had tortellini with garlic cream sauce with shrimp. The sauce was thick and flavorless. It was almost paste like. Here's the funny part. The shrimp were the very same they use in the shrimp cocktail. It was very odd. No color or additional flavor. My wife had the angel hair with chicken. She said that whatever wine they used wasn't cooked off. The dish just didn't come together. I think they are going to have a hard time. The new owner had never even heard of the mushroom chips they used to serve. Possibly one of the single best Food items I've ever eaten. Good luck. read more

Got takeout here on a whim, and so glad we did! I got the filet, my bf got a burger, and we shared a flatbread. My steak was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked to order. The meat is very high quality. My bf's burger was juicy and also nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked to order. The flatbread had a delicious artichoke dip and smoked chicken on top. We love Diso's!!! read more

Diso's Bistro - Menu - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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I have been coming to Diso's longer than I can remember and I have never ordered anything other than the Filet. Every time I come I order the flatbread of the day followed up by the filet. Today I finally decided to switch it up and I tried the Cajun salmon with cheese filled tortellini in an Alfredo sauce. EXQUISITE PERFECTION!! It ended up being the best salmon entree I've ever had. Thanks for yet another amazing meal, Mark!!! read more

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Great food, cozy dining room, fantastic service. The filet was especially good. They cut it to order and was cooked perfectly. We will 100% be back. read more

Went last Wednesday. I ordered a tenderloin burger, which did not disappoint. Barbara ordered the pasta, which was a little dry but none the less good. The place is kind of classic funk, not too fancy but it certainly provides an enjoyable experience. Great atmosphere with the oldies playing on the TV screens. Service was a little slow, but they were short staffed. Will definitely go back! read more

Our first trip here after being locals for 6 years We sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and owner Mark. Many patrons seemed to be regulars which gave a very relaxed and welcoming feel. My husband and I started off with drinks. He had a Jack and Coke while I went with my tried and true Amoretto Sour. Mark served up my drink in a glass that once belong to his aunt and I was in love It was beautiful and I couldn't get enough of it! He said he brought it to the bar for the ladies to enjoy and I can confess that I highly enjoyed it and it enhanced my dining experience We ordered the potato skins as an appetizer which were out of this world! The outside was crispy and seasoned and the inside was soft and decadent! The best potato skins I've ever had if I'm being honest. We followed the skins with the fillet mignon entrée listed at market price served with potatoes and asparagus. Don't worry, if you don't want asparagus, he offers other sides that he has available that day if you need to substitute. I ordered 8oz cooked medium while my husband splurged on 12oz cooked medium rare. Both steaks were cooked to perfection with a garlic butter on top. It was heavenly! Mark told us that his steaks are never frozen and always fresh. The cuts are perfect every time making it easy for guests to choose nearly any size steak they want! The menu is petite with just a few appetizers and a handful of entrees but it's a well rounded menu that includes a burger, chicken, two pasta dishes, steak and fish. I feel like this allows the cook to really perfect the menu vs having a lot of choices that might turn out mediocre. I've been to the French restaurant in vermillion for steak and Strip in Avon and a few other places. For the price and the quality Disos is really top notch and should NOT be overlooked. I didn't have to go black tie to get a really pristine meal. My husband and I like spending money on good food and we prefer doing it in reasonable clothes so I was happy to show up in a nice shirt with jeans and get this amazing service and meal. Mark is amazing. He ran the whole dining area and bar and didn't break a sweat! It's a small restaurant but didn't feel crowded (space wise) like you'd expect and the dining room has a wonderful fireplace. Mark made sure to space our meal out. He didn't have the steaks started until we had nearly finished our appetizer giving us time to settle and have conversation. It felt relaxed and I wasn't overwhelmed because my meal didn't come before we had finished out appetizers. Oh and did I mention that gorgeous high ball glass my drink was served in?! We will be returning to try other items on the menu and hopefully become regulars. I didn't see any children when we went but I wouldn't say you couldn't bring them. With the menu and atmosphere I personally would save this place as a date location. I just have one suggestion. Dessert. While a desert cocktail was offered I personally love finishing off a nice meal with a small piece of cake or truffle and a little glass of port wine. After dinner we stopped at another local spot for dessert which made for a fun change of pace on our date but I would have been perfectly happy spending that time at Diso's for dessert if it was offered Also, if Mark is reading this, I found a whole set of the high ball glasses on eBay if you'd like a complete set! Sounded like you just had the one glass when we talked! read more

Diso's Bistro - Amoretto Sour in a mid century high ball glass - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

Ambiance is a bit dark but your eyes get accustomed to the dim lighting. The menu is not huge; you get a couple of choices but the food is worth it. The owner is very friendly. Wine selection has some good choices. Tried the spinach dip and it was so good. Very creamy and they serve it with deep friend pita chips. The entire app was gone in seconds. I had the 6 ounce filet. Ordered it medium rare and it came out perfect. It was well seasoned and buttery soft/tender. I also had the 5 cheese tortellini. So good and so filling! I was not a fan of the salad because it was a very small portion and it was just field greens. Wasn't good. Everything else however was great. The pricing was decent. It would recommend anyone try this small business. It's a good choice! read more

Nice find. Salmon and steak were good! Scampi and bread were even better. Cheers to this hidden gem. read more

Diso's Bistro - Dining area - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

We ordered take-out last night, to eat in our hotel room, and both meals were very nice. Salmon & pasta for one, a burger with bacon & cheese for the other. I eat a gluten-free, vegetarian diet and there was nothing I could eat, unfortunately. So I popped into the local grocery store for a salad. But everyone else enjoyed their meals. I had a few fries, but they weren't very flavorful. The menu posted on Yelp is not up to date. read more

About a two to three hour ordeal. A great place hidden away to have an intimate dinner and conversation. Prices are high but one of the best steaks and salmon I ever had. read more

First things first don't be fooled by location or looks, the atmosphere inside is great, service is great and food is delicious. Potato skins are different than any other place read more

This was one of the best meals that I have had in Ohio hands down. I have been here for two years. My boyfriends mom lives down the street and he had been here years ago. Food was super flavorful and fresh. Was too excited to eat that I missed taking pictures. Get your own serving of the potato skins, you will want extra. Soooo bomb. Be back soon, thanks Mark and team it was a wonderful experience. Have desert too! We had gorgeous filet with Brussels as well as cheese tortellini with shrimp read more

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I've been looking for a good restaurant since I moved here and I've finally found it. I've tried everywhere, including $100/ plate places that just don't get it. But this place! What a find! It's different. The exterior is intimidating. If I owned the place I'd take down the fence and take the bars off if the windows. We have cameras now and the extra ironwork scares off customers. If it were up to my wife we would never have gone in. But we did - and didn't regret it. The menu is somewhat limited but don't fret. The owner (I assume he's the owner) assured us that we could mix/match and modify as much as we wanted. If they have the ingredients on the kitchen, they'll make it. We did that. No problem. Drink? Sure. I ordered a gin martini, which doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's amazing how many $50/plate bartenders can't make one. They sub crappy gin for my Tanqueray call and try to hide it with olive juice. They water it down. They drown it in cheap vermouth. They serve it warm. This martini was perfect in every respect! I might like it colder but that's a minor quibble. Appetizer? Potato skins are recommended. You've had those - every tavern in NE Ohio offers them. Sad, sloppy, soggy skins with rehashed potatoes, dehydrated bacon bits, drowning in sour cream and way too much cheap cheese. These aren't like that. They're small-ish. They're crisp. They're close to fluffy. They're absolutely delicious and the green sauce on the plate is simply spectacular! Tonight's special - pork chop in a reduction sauce with two sides. The sides, asparagus and fried potatoes, were absolutely perfect, which is apparently very difficult to do because there's not a restaurant in Lorain county - or Cuyahoga - that knows how. And the chop! It's huge! And the sauce is pure magic! I haven't tasted anything so good in years. I nearly started crying - it was that good. High quality, perfectly cooked, nicely presented. They do filet like I've never seen. You order by the ounce and pay accordingly. 5 ounce? 16 ounce? No prob. They butcher to order right in the kitchen. They're buying good meat, too. If it's not prime it's damn close to it. My wife's filet was on par with the best I've had anywhere in the country. You can't beat this place at any price and you sure can't beat it for the price they ask. I see us becoming regulars. It really is that good. We'll be back. read more

I had been here 2 years ago and had a better experience than this one. Six of us had a reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. If you have never been here, you need to recognize it is a small restaurant with a small menu. We ordered our drinks and then all chose the filet as our entree. Three wanted 6 oz. and 3 wanted 8 oz. After a few minutes, the server returned and said they only had 3 filets available. What? He had already told us they were out of the salmon. With only 7 items on the menu, how can you be out of the filet, which I would imagine is one of their most popular items. 3 of us switched up, and I ended up with the chicken. The chicken was good, but the potatoes were excessively salty. To make up for the lack of the meals we wanted, we were all given dessert at no charge. The creme brûlée was ok, but I didn't need the whipped cream and strawberries on top. No bananas foster was available because they hadn't done their shopping for the week. Again, not sure how you run a restaurant when you don't have all the necessary food to serve meals. The food isn't all that special, and with this experience, we are not likely to return. read more

My friend, husband and myself visited this upscale restaurant on our way to a concert in Lorain, Ohio yesterday. This upscale restaurant has limited seating and although we did not have a reservation, we were seated and served promptly. The food was excellent as was the bartender/server. The bartender/server even took the time to walk outside with us and provide excellent directions to our destination. Highly recommend! read more

The ABSOLUTE BEST PIE!! Little slow on the delivery and a bit pricey but I think the price was every bit worth the quality and taste you get with your order! We were visiting from Cleveland to Michigan and if in Ann Arbor must try this if your a pizza lover! read more

Mark, the owner is a crook; watch his scribbling when tallying up your bill. Hard to decipher and looks like hieroglyphics only a thief of his caliber understands when cheating his customers. Let's see.. $47.00 for two TERRIBLY unseasoned and bland cheeseburgers where they put swiss on rather than cheddar (soggy buns included/NOT TOASTED), nothing at all 'caramelized' about the crappy onions that were diced (lol) for a topping, fries that weren't even salted (wtf), a 'house salad' that was a styrofoam container filled with nothing but plain romain lettuce -- no onion, cheese or tomato! Lastly, two pieces of cheesecake which were DELICIOUS I must say, however. Meals hardly worthy of 47 bucks though. Hmmm. Was told 'a good 30 minutes' before being ready when ordered by phone. Got there for carryout and waited an additional 25 more miserable minutes while listening to this guy explain to a table how many items they were out of. What an embarrassment! I turned red for him. Being treated like a mute, never once was I asked if I wanted something while I sat there at the bar. Shocked I wasn't suckered into buying drinks while waiting. Here's the tip I didn't leave the tired idiot owner: hire a real cook and brush up on your hosting. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes -- and that's why your sign should read: RIP DISO'S 2006-2020. Place allegedly was once alright, boy have they taken a nose dive. Possible Jon Taffer rescue mission could help resuscitate such a lifeless den of disappointment. Diso's is running on fumes. Time to sell it to someone that has passion for the business. The lonely soul who thinks they're slick by overcharging people to get more out of them is destined for ruination!! Mismanaged mess that spot is. Best wishes to those that are wowed with basic stuff churned out from that WAY overrated kitchen. You lost us forever. I hope people take heed to this. Shameful and flavorless. A 'fine dining' joke that renders no laughs. I've since heard Beachcliff Diner (read my review of that dump!) has better burgers than those losers on Diso's dwindling menu. NOT worth a damn. read more

The food is amazing every time !! The white cream sauce is the best !! Such a beautiful setting and even better pricing !!

This place used to be pretty good. Between the terrible service and disappointing food I will never return.

Amazing steaks, terrific service, thank you for a great birthday celebration tonight!

This place! Oh. Em. Gee. We attempted to go somewhere else for dinner, me, my sister, and my mom, while in town for the weekend. There was a cover and we only cared about food so we ended up here. Boy are we glad we did! Seriously one of the best meals I've had in 2019. Cajun cream pasta with salmon, a filet, then creme brulee for dessert. We loved the ambience of the restaurant, your upscale type restaurant but with a Cheers feel. Our waiter was superb and we throughly enjoyed our 1.5 hours enough that we were wanting to go back the next day but they aren't open Sunday. Bummer! Cant wait to head back this way to eat here again! read more

Diso's Bistro - Cajun cream pasta with salmon. Comes with zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and tomatoes. To. Die. For. - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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Charming restaurant, friendly owner, delicious steaks, fair prices. Definitely a local flavor. It's a unique, authentic place, and the west side of Cleveland needs more places like this. Diso's has a vibe like eating in a friend's basement, but with upscale food and a full bar. read more

The nicest restaurant in Lorain hands down. Great ambiance and cozy atmosphere. The flat bread with pesto is a great treat before you get your meal. I had the filet mignon and it was really good. Cooked perfectly! Another favorite was the pork chops. The salmon dish was so-so. With my filet dinner I only wished it would have been served with mashed potatoes instead of seasoned cut potatoes. The food was very good, and the service was okay. Our server never filled up our waters and we waited a long time to get our check. Once we got our check we were ready to go and had to wait awhile for it to be taken. For being a fancy, pricey place, I would expect the service to be better. Overall, a good experience with a great dinner. A nice spot to go for a special occasion. read more

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We've been eating here for over 15 years. It's the best kept secret in Lorain County and beyond. Exquisite food in a very laid back atmosphere and it doesn't get any better than that. Never a rush so excellent environment to meet with friends. read more

The house Italian dressing is to die for and the salad was so fresh. The garlic pita bread is amazing. I have never had filet this good. The seasoning is amazing and it practically melts in your mouth. The garlic red skin mashed potatoes are fantastic. Don't skip dessert either. The creme brûlée is the perfect size with fresh berries and whipped cream. The owner is so nice and gives great service. Very cute small place that could be easily overlooked, but shouldn't be underrated! Seriously give this place a try! You won't regret it! read more

Diso's Bistro - 8oz filet with asparagas and garlic red skin mashed potatoes, yum! - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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Diso's is a top notch restaurant nestled right in Lorain. The chef, Mark is so accommodating & always makes sure you leave satisfied. I've literally never had a bad experience, food or customer service wise. If you go to one restaurant in Lorain, make it Diso's Bistro! read more

This was the first experience at Diso's for my wife and me and it will not be our last. We invited a couple who are friends of ours and it was their first time too. The initial impression is not great. The neighborhood is a little dingy and the exterior of the restaurant fits the neighborhood well. The building is very small. The bar is the first thing you see when you first walk in. The dining area is open to the bar and seats about 24 people or so. The dining room is very comfortable and the tables are spread apart nicely. Our wait-person was very attentive and friendly. Overall, service was very good. We all ordered cocktails, which were very good as well. The menu is pretty limited, but we each were able to find something we like. We ordered two appetizers (risotto balls and potato skins). The risotto balls were very good and the skins were amazing! Three of us ordered fillets, which were very good. The lyonnaise potatoes were over salted, but decent. The fourth person in our party ordered the salmon and she was very happy with it. Although pricey for the area, based on the atmosphere, service and quality of food, I felt that we received a very good value for the price. read more

Mark is always a delight! We've known eachother for years and I used to come here often when I lived in the area. We came back in town for the day and I had to pop in for dinner. Diso did not disappoint! Welcome and warm environment plus Mark who remembers every face and is wonderful to talk to. Great wine list with personal suggestions. But what I came for was the filet and it was every bit as good as I remember. My boyfriend actually said it was the best steak he's had in a LONG time. It's prepared simple and to the point, perfectly seasoned and melts in your mouth. Classically served with grilled asparagus and red potatoes. read more

This has become our favorite restaurant. I always get the filet. An amazing value for such a well prepared , and great testing meal. Great atmosphere. Mark, the owner, is always there. He is always very nice. Some great wine reccomendations. Small quaint place. I highly suggest reservations. I try to find something that a place can improve on, bit I find it hard to find something here. A true gem. Maybe it could be in a fancier location, but then would it have it's charm? Let's keep it the way it is:) read more

This was the first time we had been to Diso's and can say with absolute certainty we will be back. It has this great atmosphere, great service, and out of this world food. We had the potato skins which are unlike any type of potato skins anywhere else. They bring skins to a whole new level. The homemade bread with the pesto was outstanding. And don't even get me started on the filet! Not only is it cut fresh to size but it was the most tender and flavorful piece of steak I have ever had. Cooked absolutely perfect. My mouth waters for more just typing this! If you're looking for a good meal, or a date night, or just somewhere you have never been I recommend Diso's. It is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for all around so it's worth every single penny!! read more

Diso's Bistro - The best filet I have ever eaten!!! - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

Great food awesome service, would recommend this for a special dinner. Has great ambiance as well

Best filet ever!!! Mark is always so friendly and accommodating. Steak was done to perfection, moist tender and flavorful.

Fantastic food!! If I could give a 10 star rating for the food, I definitely would. However, as you can see, I gave them a 4 star rating because the owner is very smug and is extremely unpersonable. He is not friendly in any way - we even attempted to make a joke with him to get him to lighten up, he ignored us you and was strictly business. None-the-less, the food is so unbelievably great that I will absolutely eat here again and hope that someone other than the owner waits on me. I ordered the 5oz Filet and it came with Asparagus and Lyonnais Potatoes and a house salad - D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S.!! It was so freakin amazing that I wanted to lick my plate! And, even though my dinner was plenty of food, I had to order the Crème Brule because I am not capable of refusing that dessert! First of all, it was huge! Not at all like the dinky Crème Brule's you will get from other restaurants. Two people could actually share this dessert without either feeling slighted. On top of the Brule, there was a huge mound of whipped cream and sliced strawberries. My dinner partner ordered the chicken breast. She said it was amazing as well - but I was so busy with my food that I failed to get any details about hers. So sorry... Now, other than the snarky owner/bar tender/waiter - the only other negative thing I can say about this place is it only seats about 24 people. It's very small and tight. For this reason, they recommend reservations. On my next visit, I will try to remember to take some pictures before I wolf down my amazing dinner. read more

Amazing food and great owner! Try the filet, it's cut to size! Everyone here is friendly. This place will not disappoint.

I have been dying to go here for over a year. I was not disappointed. Our server who was also the bartender made an excellent suggestion on the potato skins, they were awesome ! My husband got the hanger steak which he's never had-also a suggested by our server. He said it was delicious. I got the filet and it was very tender and the butter they put on top made it just melt in your mouth. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food!! We've never noticed the place it's so inconspicuous but glad s friend told us it is there!! Lots of delicious dinners, knowledgeable wait staff & great dining experience!! 6 of us so tried 6 different meals, all great! Plating presentation quite messy but quality of food made up for it! A bit too dark inside to read menus but it was a great evening!! Will return! read more

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Very good ! Price is right ! Get what you pay for. Cozy. Small. No tie required. Best in Lorain ! Skins are the bomb ! Can I say bomb here ?!?! Bread that came with meal is excellent ! We have tried several places for their steaks and this by far is comparable to STRIP (which is the greatest thing ever)!! Salad could use an egg is the only "complaint" I have. read more

Diso's Bistro - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio