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

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

4.2
4.2
99 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 23 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • Area
    State College
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 99 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lionne at The Nittany Lion Inn boasts "beautiful decor" and a "lovely ambiance" that enhances the dining experience. Guests praise the "fantastic cocktails" and "wonderfully creative dishes." While service has room for improvement, the attentive staff and delicious menu, including standout lobster bisque and scallops, make it a promising fine dining venue.
99 Reviews
  1. Vicki

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

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  2. 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 5 days ago
    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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  3. linny

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to see the very long overdue updates at the Nittany Lion Inn. It’s beautiful, both at the 1855 bar and Lionne. The drinks were great and the food was awesome, too. The pace of dining was too fast. It seemed rushed when it should be more of a dining experience. Hopefully the staff will work that out. It’s unfortunate that as guests of the bar and restaurant you are required to pay for parking, hopefully they will work that out too.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the updates at the Nittany Lion Inn, as well as the drinks and food. We appreciate your feedback on the dining pace and parking – those are definitely things we’re looking into to improve the overall guest experience. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon and provide an even more relaxed, enjoyable experience!

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  4. Eric

    VIP

    New York City

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a good food. Nice to see a new restaurant in an old place.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, and we’re excited to hear that you appreciate the fresh take on the space. It’s been wonderful blending the old with the new, and we’re thrilled to have you experience it. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Beth

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Newer restaurant. Atmosphere was nice. Table sat at was too small for number of people. Pacing of meal and service was rushed.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you loved the food, and we truly appreciate your comments about the service. We’re sorry to hear the pacing felt rushed and that the booth size didn’t quite work for your group. We’re definitely looking into ways to improve the overall dining experience, including service timing and seating arrangements. We’d love to have you back to offer a more relaxed and enjoyable meal next time!

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  6. Rob

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, the food was very good. We ate during the 4,5, or 6 course meal on New Year’s Eve. Definitely one of the better food establishments in Centre County. I will say I did expect a better service for fine dining. It wasn’t bad by any means and better than most places in the area, but comparing to other fine dining we’ve been to, the service was lacking. Little things like taking awhile to clear plates or asking if we want pepper on salads when we had one bite of salad left. Again, all minor. I’m just noting that for the price of fine dining, we’re paying for a certain level of service in addition the food. If this were billed as a standard local restaurant, the service would be at the top of that group.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 4 January 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the food, especially with the special 4, 5, or 6 course New Year’s Eve meal. I agree that Centre County is lucky to have such a quality food establishment. I understand your points about service—it’s the small details that can make a big difference in fine dining. While it sounds like the service was generally good, I agree that for the price, expectations for attentive service are higher. Your feedback is helpful, and I’m sure the team will take it to heart as they continue to refine their experience. Thanks again for your insight!

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  7. Mark and Stacy

    VIP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were outstanding. The atmosphere was great as well.

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  8. crystal

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time. Had to Wait. Little for our table but overall enjoyed our dinner.

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  9. Angela

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly greeting but confusion about reservation and table delayed seating. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed and frenzied throughout service. Steak and salmon well cooked, but chicken was very dry. Overall presentation of food was lovely. Bar service was very, very slow. We always give a restaurant a 2nd and even 3rd try, but for the money, this experience was very underwhelming. I hope our next visit is better.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 27 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the steak, salmon, and the presentation of your meal. However, we're sorry to hear that the service didn’t meet your expectations, and that your chicken was dry and the bar service was slow. We truly appreciate your understanding in giving us another chance, and we will definitely work on improving these areas for your next visit. Due to the college town and season help support staff tends to slim down. We are continuously working on improving these areas. We hope your next experience is much better, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  10. Donald

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers were excellent. Main course was good. Dessert was mediocre.

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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 99 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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