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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.6 (444)
$30 and under
Italian
514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
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 444 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

  • Bloomington

    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Good for groups

  • Bloomington

    Hot spot

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Lively

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lennie's in Bloomington is celebrated for its "best pizza in town" and a "wonderful beer on tap." Guests rave about the "OUTSTANDING SERVICE" and delightful themed dining experiences. While some find it "a bit loud," the restaurant's charm, "friendly servers," and diverse menu make it a local favorite.
444 Reviews
  1. Debra

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone liked their food. Good service. Pretty loud with a crowd.

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  2. Andrea VIP

    Southwest Florida116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good pizza and beer. Disappointingly they were out of hazy ipa

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  3. Seth

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent pizza (traditional crust; red sauce), classic Bloomington-style, similar to Mother Bear's. I've lived in Bloomington for 35 years and Lennie's has had the best pizza in town for most of that time. (I grew up and went to college in New England; Lennie's reminds me of the medium-crust, generously sauced pizza you could find in a locally-owned place in every small small town in central Connecticut and southern Massachusetts in the 1970s and 80's.) Wonderful beer on tap. Very efficient and friendly service. Just a nice experience all around.

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  4. chuck

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Janie was a fantastic server, food was terrific. Half price flatbreads were delicious. Just wish you had a porter or stout available.

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  5. Traci VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The best grilled veggies and that calzone is the chefs kiss

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  6. Steve

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an unpopular opinion in Bloomington In, but Lennies food is just ok… and just ok isn’t enough to justify a 17 dollar sandwich. Especially given that it wasn’t a particularly large sandwich. I’m not super cheap, but the value really isn’t there. Find a different restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute little place. We had reservations and were seated when we got there. Our server was fabulous! My friend and I both ordered Strombolis, and we assumed they’d be similar to the stroms at Nick’s English Hut. Altho they were good, they were more like calzones (not in a crusty roll but rather in folded-over pizza dough). Overall, a good experience before seeing a concert at the Buskirk.

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  8. Jennifer VIP

    Indiana20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleased with the food and service. The tortellini and stromboli were excellent. The chips & queso were fine but forgettable. Servers were attentive and friendly. We will definitely return.

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  9. jo

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my two favorite Bloomington restaurants. Food is always good Sometimes the a/c is bothersome.

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  10. John

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I both really enjoyed our salads. A little skimpy on the seared tuna otherwise would have been a 5.

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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 4.6 stars by 444 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 12 times today
Google Map for Lennie's

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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