It has been a while since we ate here, but now we remember why we like it so much. My Daughter had the fried mushroom appetizer. These are not the fried mushrooms you get anywhere else. They are great! Thin slices, perfectly breaded (not battered) and fried just right. Then she had the Salmon which she said was quite good. My wife and I had Diso burgers. These burgers are 10 oz house ground filet and they taste like it. Possibly the best burgers I have ever had. Cooked perfectly as we ordered. Friendly (very), personal service rounds out the experience. 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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I have such mixed feelings about this place. I want to like it because everyone that I have spoke to loves it, but there is just something I don't like about it...and I can't put my finger on it. I think the food is pretty awesome and tasty. If I was only rating the restaurant on the quality and taste of the food I would give it at least four stars. I do wish that the menu was larger and had more variety. Diso's is one of those places where you have to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. If you are looking for a basic chicken or steak dish this may not be the place for you. My boyfriend and I tried the potato skins with Boursin cheese, prosciutto and chicken as an appetizer. I would definitely recommend the skins...they were amazing! We both loved our salads as well. I am not a huge fan of the atmosphere. Half of the place is a bar and the other half is a very small dining room. The prices at Diso's are that of a 4-5 start restaurant, but it's ambience is that of the local Ponderosa. If they could make some improvements on the decor and the table presentation I would be willing to give it another star. Service was so-so. The waiter was nice enough, but not overly excited about serving us either. Overall, Diso's is a decent place by Lorain's standards. I want to try it again and hope that I am able to give it another star next time! read more

We have taken several out of town guest here for dinner and have continued to have great service and great food! I walk in and immediately order the skins and the filet - because, in my opinion, it doesn't get better then that. Our friends (that I was unable to talk into the filet) have had a variation of different items and they have raved and raved about how perfectly cooked and seasoned their chicken/fish were. My husband is a vegan (we called in ahead to make sure they had something he could eat) and the chef had no issues changing a couple things to make him a delish dish of pasta with a wild mushroom sauce! I would easily drive an hour or two to just go here and eat. read more

Went here on a Friday night looking for dessert and a change of atmosphere in Lorain. Kinda testing the waters. First off, I Couldn't understand why the bartender wouldn't speak. One man answered our questions then told us to place our order with another. Ordered dessert and 2 coffees from the silent bartender. He handed us our watered down coffee without asking if we'd need cream or sugar then left to do something else. We had to ask for it later and received no spoon to stir with. The dessert was not very good either. We eventually found out that the bartender lost his voice, but you'd think they'd have explained that when we sat down rather than letting us assume he was just rude. I was very unimpressed and will not even dare try dinner service. As much as I'd like to support a local restaurant, for those prices I'd rather drive to Cleveland read more

Loved! I had the best salad I've ever had here. It was the seasonal salad which had several flavors going on in it with a fabulous dressing and it was topped with filet! My drink was made special as I asked for a cucumber drink and again, the best I've ever had. Ask for anything here and they will accommodate. I'm not from around here but when I come back I will definitely return. read more

Amazing food and service! My husband and I both had the filet. By far the best I've had in awhile, literally melts in your mouth like butter. read more

Great food, good service and awesome ambiance! The dinners are mouth-watering with great presentation and attention to detail. Everything is made fresh and in-house. The burgers are excellent, if you want a sandwich instead of dinner. Ask, Mark to make you a martini. The BEST around! Healthy food options, too. BEST spot in this area!! read more

Not just the best steak house in Northern Ohio, but period! I have never had a steak that compares to the filet at Diso, and I've had many great steaks. Usually I am a 12oz+ steak guy, but here I can be completely satisfied with much less. Everything about this place is amazing. The steak, the butter, the potatoes...everything!! read more

I love Diso's Bistro. Everything here is amazing. I usually hate onions, but the way they are cooked here makes me actually enjoy them. I've been here a few times and it is always great. The filet is hand cut, seasoned well with an herbed butter and served with lyonnaise potatoes. The hanger steak is a cut that most places do not have but is quite good. It has an odd grain but nice texture and flavor. I highly recommend Diso's! read more

My wife and I go about every 6 weeks for the last 3 years. The fillet is absolutely the best! You need to call for reservations though regardless of the day. We love the atmosphere and that fact that it's like a little secret. No one really knows about it and Mark has built such a great business that the slow growth and regulars always have it busy. Gary and Cindy Engle read more

This is a place you would never find on your own. You definitely need to know someone who has visited before or you would spend a lot of time driving around looking for the restaurant (it's next to an abandoned sweepstakes building). Boy oh Boy though, when you get to eat it is fantastic! This is a neighborhood place and a very welcoming one. The inside of this restaurant is dimly lit and has an intimate feel. The owner is usually behind the bar and he is wonderful to chat with and he has so much personality. My boyfriend is a regular and we went for a light dinner and wine. We both ordered the specialty flat bread of the day which was shrimp and pesto. It was wonderful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. In my opinion the flat bread is large enough for two people to share. I need to go back soon because their desserts looked phenomenal but I just did not have enough room in my stomach to try any that night. read more

Never disappointed! Always great, attentive service, amazing food and Delish drinks! What more can I say? An all around great experience. read more

Diso's Bistro - Hangar steak with fingerling potatoes, delicious! - New American Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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The food is excellent, romantic ambience, the perfect place to go with the one you love. Excellent customer service, very pleased. read more

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What the...who else knew this was here?! This place is so well hidden it should be named "Where's Waldo?" instead. The only reason I even found this place was because of digging through Lorain's Yelp options. If I'd driven past it I would have never guessed that it was a restaurant. But wow. What a great stop! Both me and my dining partner were very happy with our experience at Diso's. The service was great, the beer list was fantastic, and the food was beautiful and tasty! The interior is charming, classical and semi-dark. The bar inside looks very nice, though we sat at a table instead of at it. I had the salmon and my Dad had the 'cut to order' fillet. Both dishes were amazing and so yummy. The -only- thing that I would say is that the salt level needs to be brought down by a good amount. If you're at all sensitive to salt (personal preference/blood pressure problems) then make sure to request low salt in your food! All in all I would absolutely go back. Absolutely. read more

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

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Had another outstanding dinner at Diso's last evening! Four in our party...two had never had the pleasure of dining at Diso's and were more than pleased! Started with the potato skins that are unlike any I have ever had before...delicious! And, oh, the bread that comes out before the meal!! Three in the party opted for the hand-cut filet and I had the lamb with moroccon cous cous. Everything was absolutely delicious! Sampled three of the desserts - creme brulee, pineapple upside down cake and a very decadent chocolate "cake" for lake of a better word. This is one of the best kept secrets in Lorain and I cannot wait to return! Congrats, Mark Diso, on a job well done!!! read more

Nice atmosphere. The appetizers were amazing. Had shrimp scampi and had potato skins. The flavors were unique. The potato skins had a different flare. The shrimp were nice and large and the sauce was lovely. The table bread had a different style and went well with the sauce from scampi. We order a meditrain salad with salmon. The fish was sooo tasty. The price was price for a said though. We order a custome flat bread pizza. My son said it was something he enjoyed.. I ordered the burger. The burger was so big I couldn't even fit my mouth around it. Was pretty good. My other guest had the house special glazed pork chops. With brusselsprouts. That was delieciouse. Very nice large portions. Everyone had to go. The house salad dressing wasn't my thing I like more oily based more of sweet thick base but to each own. The deserts that were offered sounded so lovely, if we had room to try them. The people were friendly. Over all a nice little experience for Lorain. read more

My husband and I love this place. We rave about it to our friends and have actually brought some couples with us. Mark is a great host and it's great that it's a hidden gem in lorain. Try the potato skins (to die for) and when they have a special entree try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

We are frequents fliers here. In my opinion, there is NO better food and service combo in Northern Ohio. I'd go with the Filet. Also try the Meatloaf when they have it (it is based with ground filet). Mark and the staff demonstrate perhaps the MOST important duty of a server/tender, they don't rush you! In fact, plan on spending 2 hours here. I recommend sitting at the bar and shooting the breeze with Mark, staff, or other patrons. This is a true Hidden Gem in Northern Ohio. read more

Perhaps the most poorly run restaurant this side of the Mississippi. Was fixing to take my boo thang for a nice date night but the restaurant was closed, when their website said they were open (no heads up or notice of closing). I would rather burn in hell than eat at this restaurant. read more

Seriously, this place really good. Been here many times and have not been disappointed yet. It is more pricey than your typical chain places, but the quality and taste of the food is well worth it. I will return here frequently. read more

We are the only occupied table and two people at the bar....been here almost an hour and still waiting for our meal. Food is ok, but felt like we were an afterthought to the owner who was hanging out with his bar buddies. 1hr/20min for one app and one burger. 2ppl at bar and us. Will not return. read more

Good steak, good potato skins, everything else was way over seasoned & so salty it was inedible. The atmosphere was weird, everyone knew everyone & kept staring at us, made us very uncomfortable. Service was ridiculously slow, took an hour and a half to get our entree. Cost us almost $100 with NO alcohol and the only thing we could eat on our entree was the steak. We will not be going back. As an addendum: both my husband and I have been ill the rest of the night & the taste of the over seasoning is coming up to haunt us. Horrible read more

This is a hidden gem in Lorain. Our dinners were delicious. The filet and scallops and hanger steak were fantastic. The service was great and we will definitely return. We would definitely recommend to others. read more

Great atmosphere, fantastic food and clean bathrooms! Definitely going to be a staple restaurant in our family!

Absolutely delicious. I had the scallops. They were cooked perfectly. My husband had the hangar steak. It was melt in your mouth good. They brought him a knife but he didn't need it. So tender. We will definitely be going back. read more

This is by far the best place in Lorain-Elyria area. Food is amazing! I always try the specials for something new and they are always fantastic. The prices are average for food of this type. It's a fine dining restaurant without the dress code. The service could be a little faster, but I feel the food and drink selection make up for it. Great beers from all over the world are offered. The potato skins are a must! They are delicious! Make a reservation if possible because it is very small and fills up fast! read more

We've now gone twice and we just love the place. The food is excellent, the pricing spot on and the service makes me smile. Seldom do we find those three to go so well together. We will be back, but don't tell everyone as we want to be able to get in! read more

Lets put service and decor aside, this is amazing food. Amazing like you would get for twice the price in certain cleveland neighborhoods. Its a hidden gem for lorain and i highly recommend it. Standout favs were the walleye and pineapple upside down cake. Skip the burger, though good, and go straight for the well priced steak. read more

Excellent place. We had filet's done to perfection. Laid back cozy place. Great food!

My first visit. So happy with OUR choice!! Fantastic food, casual atmosphere. A perfect midweek dinner out with drinks. We will be back again soon!!! read more

I took my daughter there first time for us. The steak was first class. Perfect portions and excellent prompt service. I recommend this strongly. read more

Great meal. Steak, pizza special, potato skins all excellent. Mark was a great host. Looking forward to going back. read more

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

The most amazing food ! We have had filet in many restaurants and this is by far the best ever! The price is great!!!!! We love diso!!

Place is very small. They did not have any seats available and couldn't even tell us how long was the wait. Very disappointing

The potato skins are great. Very different from the kind you get everywhere else. I don't remember what was in it but it was solid. The house salad dressing is very good also. I had the hanger steak and it was done very good. The potatoes served with it were amazing. The only thing from keeping this place from getting a 5th star is the amount of time it took me to get my entre. It seemed like they forgot about it. My app came out very quickly and then I waited for almost 35 minutes for my steak. I would come back if I work in this town again. read more

The food was amazing! The atmosphere classy and soft... The waiter was fantastic and attentive... Will defiantly return again and again! I throughly enjoyed my dinning experience here. read more

Diso's is my FAVORITE place for dinner, and wish it were closer. Mark and his staff are attentive, and the reasonably-priced food never disappoints-possibly the BEST steak I've ever had, which you order by the ounce. Make certain to call ahead to let them know you're coming as seating is limited. Also, please bear in mind that it may be a bit hard to find the first time as the smallish building doesn't look like there's a restaurant there. read more

This place is out of the way for a traveler but you'll be impressed when you make your way here. Great value priced cuisine is sure to please your wallet and delight your tastebuds. I am usually alone while traveling for work,the staff and locals welcomed me immediately upon sitting down at the bar. read more

This was an awesome meal. One of the best hangar steaks I've had in a awhile. The herb butter was a perfect touch and the fingerling potatoes were nice and crisp. Just a heads up, the place will strike you as a dive when you first get here but the food is anything but. read more