Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

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   Stephen

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Wonderfully creative dishes. Well-prepared. The staff was fantastic and the experience was great. Note that the dishes are very large, and the appetizers are more appropriate for two or more people. The filets, scallops, and chicken were all great entrees.
   

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   Sam

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We were excited to try Lionne now that the Nittany Lion Inn has reopened. The experience was disappointing on several levels, overpriced for what they delivered. Valet is provided and while they don't validate which they should for the cost of meals at Lionne for $5 + Tip parking in state college is is a good value. If you don't want to use valet the Nittany parking deck is close by. Decor is beautiful! Service was slow and it appeared that they really just did not have enough staff to cover with our waiter and the hostess seemingly doing water and service for the whole dining room. Warm-ish rolls with a small portion of two different flavored butters and oils arrived with the waiter who took drink orders we each got a modest wine by the glass. Our advice warmer, better rolls, and pick one good oil or butter and provide enough for the whole table. Wine selection is good and we had no problems finding good wines by the glass and could easily have picked a great bottle. I had a Caesar salad requested no anchovies got them anyway waiters reaction yeah they miss that a lot and my wife got the mixed greens. OK except for the missed request. We split the lobster bisque and the bisque had great flavor sadly the chunks of lobster were way overcooked rubber. It is not easy doing Shrimp or Lobster bisque well to avoid overcooking but we have had a lot we love that does just that. Mains she got the petite filets and the steak was perfect! It was good beef and we both tried it and liked it. The accompaniments were sparse (one piece of asparagus? really?) and the potato hay reminded us both in a bad way of Potato Stix snacks. The sauce was excellent but sparse suggest put it in a ramekin and provide enough for the whole steak. My special Mahi-Mahi was overcooked and the lobster risotto was gummy and sad with again an overcooked piece of lobster. We skipped dessert and got out for $200 including tip. We probably won't be back soon they have a lot to fix.
   

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   Regina

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   My first time dining at Lionee , but have been to 1855 Lounge before . The cocktails were very good and the bar service was excellent . Thank you Cody. Dining experience was wonderful. It was a quiet night , but service was excellent as well as the food and wine list . Thank you Richie, the GM ,for making our night out with friends special !
   

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   Anthony

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 November 2024

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

   Outstanding service, outstanding environment, outstanding food, outstanding everything. Give it a try! It will NOT dissapoint
   

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   William

   Philadelphia

   29 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

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

   We started our evening at the 1855 Lounge. It’s a beautiful venue with high level cocktails and scotch. Great way to start! Walked over to Lionne next door and had an amazing dinner. Enjoyed delicious lobster bisque, a traditional NLI flavor. Our entree was beautifully browned scallops, black rice with light raisins for a little sweet, tiny tomatoes and spicy micro greens. We were very impressed with both the great flavors and original presentation. The dessert we chose was a yummy chocolate cake with fresh fruit, sherbet and lemon cream. It was truly a great dinner at a new venue that didn’t disappoint at all!
   

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   Linda

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 November 2024

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

   This was a fine dining experience. It was a wonderful treat.
   

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   Jeanne

   Philadelphia

   47 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   Just a couple small serving mishaps that are easily remedied. Nothing that would prevent us from coming back knowing you’ve been open for such a short time
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   Service and food were wonderful! And the restaurant was lovely. We’ll definitely be back.
   

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   Bryn

   Philadelphia

   101 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   101 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Very nice space! Food was good, Abbie was a terrific and attentive waitress! The bread was really not good and they need to change what up. Would like to see Veuve Clicquot by the glass! Will be back
   

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    Leah

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

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

    We had a wonderful dinner. Our waitress, Abby, was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu and food allergies. Two of our guests have celiac and she helped so much.
    

    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on 16 November 2024

    That sounds like a fantastic dining experience! It’s great to hear that Abby provided such excellent service and was knowledgeable about the menu, especially when accommodating food allergies. It really makes a difference when staff are attentive and helpful. I hope you get to enjoy another wonderful dinner there soon! -Lionne Managment
    

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