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

Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

4.3 (136)
$31 to $50
American
200 W Park Ave, State College, PA 16803-3515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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.




*We do not accept reservation for patio season*

Dining areas

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

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What 136 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 a "wonderful experience" with "outstanding food" and "exemplary service" amidst a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests praise the diverse and well-executed menu, with highlights like the veal chop and scallops. However, service speed and occasional menu issues have been noted. Overall, a "high quality dining experience."
136 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tastefully redone. OUr server was excellent. Food choices very creative and tasty. Two of us got the scallops and were very pleased.

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  2. Ian

    Tahoe / Reno Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. I was served an old fashioned instead of a Manhattan. It was replaced but it did not get served up as should have been.

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  3. Glenn

    Philadelphia County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Hair found in both my salad and entree. Bill was wrong. No attempt to correct issues.

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  4. Rick and Bev

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DJ was our service and he went way beyond anyone's expectations. The food was outstanding, I remarked on how wonderful the bread and olive oil were and DJ packed up an entire loaf for me to take home. It's separately run from the hotel (which has LOTS of flaws), so it's a separate, wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!

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  5. Sara

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Mostly positive experience for our anniversary dinner at Lionne. It took more than 5 minutes for anyone to visit our table to get drink orders and then it took more than 20 minutes before those drink orders arrived, which we thought was strange. We mentioned in our reservation that this meal was for our anniversary, but no one asked or acknowledged the occasion during our dinner. The menu had a nice variety of items both in price and food type. We ordered the Beef Tartare, Duck Salad, Sea Bass and Saffron risotto special, and the Salmon with purple horseradish potatoes. I would not recommend the tartare, as it was lacking in flavor and sauce. The cider beets that were served with it were delicious. The duck salad was amazing, bursting with flavors and textures, the pickled mushrooms were a favorite and the lingonberry jam really set everything off nicely. We both loved our entrees. The meal took just over 2 hours, without dessert, but we did wait close to a half an hour at the start without anything on our table. We will definitely return, but maybe not for a special occasion.
    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for spending your anniversary with us and for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed many of the dishes, especially the duck salad and entrées. We’re sorry to hear about the delay in service and that your special occasion wasn’t acknowledged — that’s not typical of our team, as we strive to recognize celebrations and ensure prompt service from the start. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience. -Lionne Managment

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  6. Herbert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the pork tenderloin which was very good and well presented with delicious lentil stew and fresh vegetables. Also had the ravioli appetizer which was good but too rich and didn’t need because the pork tenderloin was a complete dinner. The service and ambience were very good and the restaurant lived up to its reputation.

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  7. Luis

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ryan was fantastic, along with the food and atmosphere.

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  8. Tom

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service! Our server Ryan was attentive and engaging. He made our experience at Lionne a positive one.

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  9. Bob VIP

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, food quality and ambiance. Definitely will return to try other dishes. Filet was cooked correctly and very succulent. Justin is a superb server.

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  10. Jennifer

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back! Our service was amazing!

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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 4.3 stars by 136 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 9 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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