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

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

4.4
4.4
124 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
200 W Park Ave, State College, PA 16803-3515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

What 124 people are saying

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Healthy

  • 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 offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing service" and "great food." Diners appreciate the "creative dishes," with notable mentions of the veal chop, scallops, and lobster bisque. Ambience is praised, though service can sometimes be slow. Overall, a worthwhile dining spot in State College.

124 Reviews
  1. Teri

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Vin

    New Jersey5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 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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  3. anniebananie1

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 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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  4. chuck

    Tampa3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 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 April 15, 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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  5. Stephen

    Raleigh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 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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  6. Bob

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 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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  8. Ginny

    Baltimore34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 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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  9. Richard

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 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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  10. J

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, offering a quiet, relaxing dining experience. The menu offers a variety of options for every palate along with a curated wine selection. Our family had the pleasure of enjoying both dinner and breakfast provided by the amazing Timothy on both occasions. I would highly recommend asking for Timothy during your stay, as he provides exceptional attention to detail and his highly trained techniques enhance the dining experience. Thank you to the team at Lionne. This restaurant is a welcome addition to State College. It is my hope Timothy is recognized for his amazing attentive service and dedication towards your guests. Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.4 stars by 124 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
Booked 7 times today
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200 W Park Ave, State College, PA 16803-3515

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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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