Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Marisa VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect . We’ll definitely visit Lionne again when we return in the Fall!
   

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   Teri

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My daughter and I had a wonderful meal and outstanding service by our server Allie. The drinks were made to perfection. We shared the lobster bisque and ravioli as appetizers and they were fabulous!! The meal was equally delicious. The dining rooms were beautifully decorated and very calming. Will definitely return when I’m back in the area
   

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   Vin

   New Jersey5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When an area power outage affected original birthday dinner plans, we pivoted to Lionne at The Nittany Lion Inn. In short, any disappointment rendered by Mother Nature was completely erased by the exemplary service, food, and overall experience the two of us enjoyed at Lionne. After we were seated, our server kindly greeted us, extended birthday wishes to my wife, and shared the specials. Throughout this well-paced meal, our server offered suggestions and answered questions. We ordered the lobster bisque, filet mignon, chicken breast, chai tea cheesecake, and apple pomegranate crisp. In the end, we did not leave a morsel, and my wife - a proud Penn State alumna - was thrilled that the turn of events resulted in an amazing meal for a fair value on the campus of her alma mater. Great job.
   

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   anniebananie1

   Philadelphia19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Birthday but no celebration or cake, service personnnice but everything was so slow - food and drinks slow and food especially slow, and unremarkable and expensive. Will not return.
   

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   chuck

   Tampa3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was excellent and our entrees ranged from venison, veal chop, salmon and duck salad. All of us agreed that the entrees were great. One ordered a soup appetizer that came lukewarm and sent it back to be reheated. It came back hot and delicious. the problem was poor service. We chose not to sit at the reserved table because of access problems and were seated at a different table. No one seemed to know who would wait on us and we sat for a long time before anyone came. Ordered drinks and food and the food started coming before the drinks, the table had been set for 3 and we had to ask for a 4th setting. finally, after a long wait the drinks finally came and they were fine. The servers and waiters need training drink orders were served to the wrong people and the same happened to the meals, separate check requests were forgotten by staff. A complaint brought several supervisors who apologized, but service never really improved. An order of wine never appeared until we complained again. A high quality dining experience was ruined by bad service.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 15 April 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we’re truly sorry we fell short during what should have been a special evening. We understand how frustrating it is when service doesn't meet expectations, especially at a place meant to deliver a memorable experience. While apologies can’t undo the evening, we’d sincerely appreciate the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the level of service and hospitality you rightfully expected. Please allow us the chance to make things right and turn your next visit into the experience you originally hoped for.
   

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   Stephen

   Raleigh3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food in nice location. Menu was limited, appetizers were not appealing and not shareable, maybe add a charcuterie board. Desserts limited and unappealing. Steak and Veal chop were great. Service and drinks top notch.
   

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   Bob

   Pittsburgh4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great and my server was outstanding and extremely professional.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 28 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I would have liked for the food to be more adventurous and creative. While the food was "good," I expected, with those prices, for it to be outstanding, and for the flavors to pop.
   

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   Ginny

   Baltimore34 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An excellent meal in a lovely setting. What a lovely redo of this restaurant in a historic hotel. Wonderful service and an interesting menu.
   

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    Richard

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was our first visit, and we were impressed with the quality of the food and service. Excellent all around!
    

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