Literary Tavern

1031 Literary Rd, Cleveland
(216) 862-1916

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Victoria Turnbough

Our server Rae was fantastic! We will definitely be back :)

Gifted Teach

My experience here was ah-mazing! Drinks were customized to my liking. Good food, good drinks, what more could one ask for?

Bel Chan

I came here for my 21st birthday lunch and overall had a great time! We came for brunch, and the broccolini was absolutely delicious. Katie, the bartender, was amazing - super friendly and made our drinks perfectly. The atmosphere was really nice and enjoyable. The customer service overall was great -everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we were taken care of. Great vibes, great food, and amazing service. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable dining experience!

John Kosatka

Some of the best bar food In Tremont Cleveland area. Very good pasta dish options and smash burgers. Cocktail menu changes seasonally and one of the better cocktail bars downtown.

Serena Bendycki

An amazing experience; we arrived around 4:15 without a reservation. Instead of turning us away because they didn’t have any seats at the bar and were full of upcoming reservations, they folded us into an empty table until space opened up at the bar and helped us relocate. This kind of customer service is rare and I could not be more excited to return and try more of their delicious drinks and yummy bites. Thank you for an excellent experience!

Jenny Macking

Very hot inside but solid food, truffle fries were incredible and craft cocktails definitely impressed

Doug Wegrzyn

Cramped quarters, food was good. Maybe carry some domestic beers?

Jackie Sue

A dive bar with incredible food and a chill atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

Isabella Hawkins

I love this place!
My boyfriend and I go there at least once a week for their amazing specials and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. So nice for a casual date night or even a quick lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pappardelle and Meatballs, Veal Meatballs, Tavern Fries

Kyle

My wife and I stop in at the lit any time we're in tremont and it's usually a wonderful experience. However the last time we were there, we were greeted by the menus being placed down and max walking away, max came back about 10 minutes later with 2 waters and tried to walk away again without saying anything.... we asked if we could order. After we ordered he never came back to our table and it seemed like the person taking over his shift came to help us. We love the food and atmosphere of the lit but that experience made us not want to return there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Burger, Tavern Fries

Eden Gutai

Shared the beet salad and the chicken pot pie for an early dinner. Delicious, savory, and the perfect meal for a cold rainy day. For drinks I had the cranberry cider and my partner tried a malbec & bourbon drink. Everything was tasty, fast, and the decor was cozy and intimate. Would visit again next time i’m in cleveland!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brianne Vuraich

The butternut squash ravioli was amazing! Great wine, appetizers, service, etc!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel Jaffe

I ordered a burger with egg (listed as a $2 up-charge). Server *asked* if I wanted to add lettuce, onion and tomato. I said sure and didn’t find out this was a THREE DOLLAR up charge until the bill came. The lettuce was pale, there was barely any onion and the tomato was beefsteak. When I mentioned it to the server he said “everything is al a carte, you know?” and shrugged his shoulders when I pointed out that the egg and bacon options were listed on the menu as unpcharge, but the OLT was not. It’s only three dollars, but very annoying. Would not have said yes if the server hadn’t asked, or had told me this would be the case.

Marco Ciofani

Arrived with a group of 5 friends all in high spirits until we meet the most unpleasant and inhospitable young lady. This server truly represented how awful Cleveland hospitality can be. Service was trash and I hope they fix it because LIT is a great hang with good food and drinks.

Service: 1

Gary Way

I almost have leaving a fabulous review—this place is small and a well kept secret. But wowza! This is our go-to place for an intimate vibe and fantastic food. Had the chicken pot pie with a Bell’s hopslam and it was perfection. Well done Lit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Brussels Sprouts

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