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Lolita

900 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113-4441
216-771-5652
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Ranked #4 of 1,375 restaurants in Cleveland
Price range: INR1,104 - INR1,379
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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North East Ohio
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We travel to Lolita at least three times a year--not nearly enough but we live a good drive from here. Appetizers are amazing and we often make a meal out of sharing several appetizers. Service has always been spectacular--we request Tiffany. The fried brussel sprouts are wonderful, my friend likes the bone marrow, and I love the wood-fired pizzas. Salads... More

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NYC, NY
Top Contributor
106 reviews 106 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

WOW - fresh and delicious food! Friendly service, funky location - what more can you ask! Definitely try this place!

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Somerset, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

As big fans of Michael Symon, a friend & I drove 3 hours to try Lolita & B Spot. We were not disappointed. I had the hanger steak which melted in my mouth & was perfectly cooked. The brussel sprouts fried & served with walnuts were amazing & I have even tried making them at home with much success. Symon's... More

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Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The food was amazing. It is very Midwestern, with a strong Polish influence--as is appropriate for the area. I enjoyed the most delicious pork chop every created, some simple but excellent polenta sprinkled with parmesan, and brussel sprouts--YES, brussel sprouts--grilled with walnuts. The atmosphere was unassuming and intimate. Make sure you make a reservation, as it is has a small... More

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Everett, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

I love Michael Symon but I'm always hesitant to try celebrity chef's restaurants. I was not disappointed at all with Lolita....in fact, I was very happy with my meal. I had the most delicious pork chop (had to have something pork since I know Michael loves it so much and could prepare it well). The atmosphere was so homey and... More

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OHIO
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Loud, service was decent, attentive, but food was awesome. Bone marrow, pig tails and ears, boar ragu gnocchi, duck confit and fried Brussels sprouts and reasonable cocktail and wine prices. Parking is hit and miss and roads suck, but worth the trip.

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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

My friend and I wanted to try everything on the menu so we ended up splitting a lot of things. We started with the crispy pig tails and ears. The pig tails were much too gelatinous for my taste but the ears were yummy. I would not order again. The bone marrow was to die for. You are really missing... More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We truly enjoyed the overall experience of being at Lolita, from the service to the obvious - food. I loved the neighborhood and the restaurant seemed to fit in quite perfectly. We started with the crispy pig tails & ears and a plate of cured meats. Both delicious, but the pig tails/ears were the standout. Our main dishes were both... More

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Laurel, Mississippi
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Service was terrible. My three year old asked three times for bread and finally I walked over to get some since our waitress forgot. We ended up not receiving three things we ordered. Very disappointing and food was so so.

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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

It met all my expectations, it deserves 5 stars from chefs to servers. Excellent food for reasonable prices, staff was awesome; made me feel I know them for a long time beyond friendly, music was great, watching chefs was amazing. This place is top of my list. Next stop will be its sister, Lola...

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