Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

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1. JR

   JimR

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was a marvelous discovery and we're so happy we got to visit. Our server was outstanding, as good service as we've ever had anywhere, and the food was excellent too.
   

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   Marina

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   This was probably one of the best meals we’ve ever had! The cocktails, wines, scallops, veal chop, chocolate cake with housemade gelato were all superb! Our waitress Abbie was perfectly lovely and helpful! We will definitely be coming back! Fantastic date night with hubby!
   

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   Louis

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Amazing— the food was incredible, the service was outstanding, and the ambience was ideal. The menu is a little pricey, but the food was so good it didn’t matter.
   

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   jose

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   102 reviews

   3.0

   102 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   beautiful and very charming setting food--sophisticated menu, elevated prices salmon and steak--well executed and flavored, lentil main course was tasty -beef tartar was bald...could use capers/mustard/salt service: extremely slow...servers scurrying around but no one surveying the room to be flagged --had to ask for salt 2x....dessert took 15 mins ..had to cancel --pleasant but undermanned --no cutlery replenished with each course
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 20 February 2025

   Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and found the salmon, steak, and lentil main course to be well-executed and flavorful. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the beef tartare and will definitely consider adding more seasoning options to enhance the dish. We sincerely apologize for the slow service and the lack of attention you received. It’s clear we fell short in that area, and we’re taking your comments to heart to improve our service and ensure a more seamless experience moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. We certainly expect to turn this experience around and give you the service and food standard we expect to provide. -Lionne Managment
   

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   Lyn

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   The food was outstanding but the service was painfully slow. It was a 3 hour meal.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 20 February 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words about the food! We're thrilled to hear that you found it outstanding. We sincerely apologize for the slow service during your visit and appreciate your patience. We understand that a three-hour meal is far too long, and we’re actively working on improving efficiency to ensure a more timely experience in the future. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon, with both great food and faster service! -Lionne Management
   

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   Douglas

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 February 2025

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

   Had the veal chop. It was excellent. I've been looking looking for something that could compare to Zefirelli's in Herndon, VA. This could be it. We also had the halibut which was also very good. Better than the old NLI.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 20 February 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the veal chop and found it comparable to Zefirelli's in Herndon—what an incredible compliment! We're also glad the halibut impressed you and that it stood out as even better than the old NLI. We can’t wait to welcome you back and serve you more dishes that meet your high standards! -Lionne Management
   

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   Deb

   Pittsburgh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Beautiful experience. The restaurant was impeccably clean - wonderful ambiance, our server was excellent, and the food was outstanding - fresh, extremely tasty, and w/a gorgeous presentation.
   

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   Michelle

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

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

   The server was phenomenal. The restaurant is beautiful. The appetizer we ordered was the large ravioli. There were pieces of frozen mushroom in the dish. I did not mention this to the server because she was so sweet to us. I would expect a restaurant of that caliber to make all items fresh. This appetizer had been previously frozen. The steak was delicious and cooked to perfection but the potatoe sides need some work.
   

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   Vicki

   Dallas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 January 2025

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

   Servers need to be better versed in understanding new menu. Unique caesar salad not necessarily the best. Venison and scallops great!
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 29 January 2025

   Thank you for your feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the venison and scallops – those are definitely highlights. As you mentioned it is a completely new menu so as we continue to work with it and take menu test servers will improve. I’ll be sure to pass along your thoughts about the Caesar salad, as some are not aware it is a traditional euro Caesar dressing. We’re always striving to give our guests a better experience and very much appreciate the feedback!
   

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    Scott

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

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

    Nice environment, below average food with little to no taste. Extremely overpriced.
    

    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 23 January 2025

    Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the environment, but we’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve recently updated our menu with some exciting new dishes and flavor improvements that we’re confident you’ll love. We’re always working to enhance both the taste and value of our offerings, so we’d love to have you back to try the new options!
    

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