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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.7
4.7
412 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 412 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

  • Bloomington

    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambience

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Lively

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lennie's offers "excellent service and delicious food," consistently providing a great dining experience. Renowned for its "fantastic pizza" and "signature beers," Lennie's is a local favorite in Bloomington. With a "family-friendly atmosphere," special themed menus, and attentive staff, it's a reliable choice for any occasion.

412 Reviews
  1. Kristen VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the penne pasta and it was so good, only there was hardly any of the Italian sausage at all. I was disappointed in that, but otherwise, it was delicious!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service on Sunday evening when everyone in our party was starved following a long day of walking around touring Indiana U. We each had a small pizza and they all came out of the brick oven perfect. Our hotel suggested it and they were right. It was the perfect end to a college visit day, we will definitely return!

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  3. cathy

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive. Wedge salad could serve 2, pizza was excellent.

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  4. Rich VIP

    Atlantic City24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the best choice in town for this high of a rating which is what brought us here. Food was good at best. The wings were very good as were the meatballs for appetizers. Drinks were good and the service was good but seemed to get lost during our meal when we needed something. The pizza was fair to good and my chicken Stromboli was rather dry and well done. Need extra sauce to motion up. Great place to go for a college environment which was loud and busy but if you want a good casual sit down there are better options in town. The servers worked hard but were very busy which may be reason for inattentive service. Thanks for the dinner!!! Best wishes!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had run out of 2 specialty entrees prior to 7:00pm….

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  6. Paul

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always solid never a bad meal....Turkey Bacon melt unbelievable

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  7. Stacey VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lennies food is always delicious. Love the location on Kirkwood and servers are always friendly.

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  8. David

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in town to visit the IU campus with our daughter. It’s a bustling lively restaurant that seems to be very popular with locals. Service was friendly. The food however was just ok at best. The pizza was a bit soggy and had way too much cheese. The spaghetti was overcooked although the meatballs were fine. The crab cakes didn’t taste fresh and had too much breading. The garlic focaccia and salads were fine. We were disappointed as this place got such great reviews.

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  9. Al

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the door to the table the staff was excellent. Plus, they did not have tattoos or a face full of pins--very refreshing! Food was good all around, nice lunch.

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  10. Jen VIP

    Philadelphia44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit dated in appearance but service - Lily- made up for it! She was so personable and funny!

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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 4.7 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Lennie's

514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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