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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.7 (427)
$30 and under
Italian
514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
At Lennie's, you'll likely find IU professors enjoying pints after class, groups catching a bite after an IU Auditorium performance, or couples enjoying a first date. Lennie's friendly, cozy environment, and great food attract a diverse crowd. Lennie's supports local farmers and believes in sustainably sourced ingredients. We're also proud to serve Bloomington Brewing Company's unfiltered, artisan ales, fresh from the source.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pub, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Cross street
    Kirkwood and Indiana
  • Parking details
    More than 100 metered spaces within two blocks of Lennie's.IU lots behind the Von Lee, behind Lennie’s and the Poplars garage at 6th and Dunn (excluding numbered, leased, permit only spaces) are all FREEafter 5pm and on weekends.The municipal lot at 4th has meters but is FREE after 5pm and on weekends.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 427 people are saying

Lennie's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

  • Bloomington

    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Lively

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lennie's delights with its "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a consistent favorite. Known for themed meals and a wide variety of dishes, it's perfect for gatherings. Guests appreciate the "friendly" staff and vibrant atmosphere, though it can be "a little loud." Notable for its themed events and reliable quality.
427 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Indiana4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited a loooong time for our food. The food was good, but the length of our wait did nothing to enhance our visit

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  2. Kimberly

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Lennie's specifically for their Dyngus Day menu. The Klopsiki appetizer was the best part of the meal. I am not a meatball fan, but their Polish meatballs were delicious, especially with the sour cream and mushroom gravy. The crostini bread they served with it was so good, we could've eaten an entire loaf. My spouse got the Kielbasa, and I got the Pierogi entrées. Both came with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. I don't understand why mashed potatoes would be served with Pierogis (filled with potatoes). The mashed potatoes were fine - that's all - fine. They were lumpy (which is fine), Bland, and a bit dry. The only good part of the mixed veggies were the mushrooms. The rest of the veggies were barely okay. For $20+, I got 4 little baby Pierogies that looked like they'd taken 2 barely regular-sized Pierogies and cut them in half. The filling, which is the star of the show of any Pierogi, was extremely bland, and made me glad they'd only given me 4 little baby Pierogis. On a bright note, my spouse said the Kielbasa was pretty good. We went pretty frequently to Lennie's previous location. I hadn't been since they moved to their current location. There is NO nearby parking, especially since they blocked off Kirkwood for outdoor dining (not just on weekends). While the pizza oven looks impressive, it kind of feels like being inside a cave. I don't know if that has an effect on the acoustics, but it is VERY loud. It made conversation quite difficult. I'm thankful Lennie's offers these special venues - especially the Dyngus Day, which nobody else offers. However, if you're going to offer a special menu, please make it taste special. The service was good!

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  3. Susan

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service on Dyngus day! We will be back next year!

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  4. Jean

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great! Our server was also very helpful

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  5. Teresa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is considered strongly delicious at Lennie’s!

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  6. Juliet VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best birthday for my son and his 11 friends! Thank you again Lennie's!

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  7. Anne

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lennie's is reliably good, fast and pleasant. I eat there a couple of times a month. I always go to Lennie's if I am meeting someone new because I know there will be no mishaps and no disappointments.
    Lennie'sResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thanks so much, Anne! This review is so nice. Really appreciate your support. =)

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  8. Andrea

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great time for my sons 15th birthday celebration!!

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  9. Juli

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Services was slow, but server was very good and apologetic and compensated us accordingly. Pizzas were not super hot.

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  10. Todd VIP

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for us. Had plenty of vegetarian options for my wife and classic deli fair plus more for me. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Lennie's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (812) 323-2112.

Lennie's is rated 4.7 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kirkwood and Indiana
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pub, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    More than 100 metered spaces within two blocks of Lennie's.IU lots behind the Von Lee, behind Lennie’s and the Poplars garage at 6th and Dunn (excluding numbered, leased, permit only spaces) are all FREEafter 5pm and on weekends.The municipal lot at 4th has meters but is FREE after 5pm and on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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