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Dining Room - Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

4.2
4.2
77 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
At Lionne, each dish is meticulously crafted with the freshest regional ingredients, celebrating Central Pennsylvania’s bounty of small farms and culinary artisans. From classic Inn dishes to exquisite plated creations, our menu reflects a dedication to superior quality.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 865-8500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mirko Loeffler
  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Buffet

    $62.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration at The Nittany Lion Inn, which will be held on November 28 from 12:00 PM - 4 PM within the Ballroom. For Thanksgiving reservations, please reserve online at https://thenittanylioninn.com/lionne-and-1855-lounge/ or please email us at jbae@nittanylioninn.com.

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lionne at The Nittany Lion Inn impresses with its "splendid decor" and "excellent food," particularly the renowned lobster bisque. While the service and menu are being refined post-renovation, patrons appreciate the attentive staff, especially Penn State hospitality students. Guests anticipate improvements, eager for this venue to become a local favorite.

77 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, outstanding environment, outstanding food, outstanding everything. Give it a try! It will NOT dissapoint

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  2. William

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started our evening at the 1855 Lounge. It’s a beautiful venue with high level cocktails and scotch. Great way to start! Walked over to Lionne next door and had an amazing dinner. Enjoyed delicious lobster bisque, a traditional NLI flavor. Our entree was beautifully browned scallops, black rice with light raisins for a little sweet, tiny tomatoes and spicy micro greens. We were very impressed with both the great flavors and original presentation. The dessert we chose was a yummy chocolate cake with fresh fruit, sherbet and lemon cream. It was truly a great dinner at a new venue that didn’t disappoint at all!

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  3. Linda

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fine dining experience. It was a wonderful treat.

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  4. Jeanne

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a couple small serving mishaps that are easily remedied. Nothing that would prevent us from coming back knowing you’ve been open for such a short time

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were wonderful! And the restaurant was lovely. We’ll definitely be back.

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  6. Bryn

    Philadelphia

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice space! Food was good, Abbie was a terrific and attentive waitress! The bread was really not good and they need to change what up. Would like to see Veuve Clicquot by the glass! Will be back

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  7. Leah

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Our waitress, Abby, was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu and food allergies. Two of our guests have celiac and she helped so much.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 7 days ago
    That sounds like a fantastic dining experience! It’s great to hear that Abby provided such excellent service and was knowledgeable about the menu, especially when accommodating food allergies. It really makes a difference when staff are attentive and helpful. I hope you get to enjoy another wonderful dinner there soon! -Lionne Managment

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  8. Jim

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was beautiful and food and ambience was amazing.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 7 days ago
    We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful setting and amazing ambience! It's wonderful when a place can create such a lovely atmosphere. If you have any favorite dishes or highlights from your experience, I’d love to hear about them! -Lionne Management

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  9. rosie

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The place was empty yet they sat us next to the entrance. There were no specials and our server was not knowledgeable about the menu. We waited for water refills many times, had to ask for salt and pepper twice, and our wine glasses sat empty. The food was quite overpriced. We waited for the check for a half hour. The flight of creamery ice cream was limited to four flavors. The ambiance was nice but the flickering imitation Candlelight was distracting. They don’t validate parking and we had to park off site in a garage with no staff, all automated.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 7 days ago
    I'm sorry to hear about your experience—it sounds like there were several areas where things didn’t meet expectations. From the seating location and slow service to the limited ice cream flavors and parking challenges, it seems like there were a number of issues that impacted your visit. I hope your next experience is much better and more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Lionne Management

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  10. Paul

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was terrible on a slow night. Took forever to get drinks. Asked for all food to be served at once. It wasn't. The French Escargot Casserole served with savory French toast and fennel garlic cream was awful. What a way to ruin escargot.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 7 days ago
    I’m really sorry to hear about the poor service and disappointing food experience. It’s frustrating when things take longer than expected, especially on a slow night, and it’s a shame that the French Escargot Casserole didn’t live up to expectations. I can understand how the combination of issues would be disappointing. I hope your next dining experience is much more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Lionne Management

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FAQs

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 865-8500.

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

200 W Park Ave, State College, PA 16803-3515

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mirko Loeffler
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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