Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

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1. EM

   EdwardM

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had such a lovely dinner at Lionne, good food, beautiful atmosphere and an awesome server Aaliyah. Aaliyah helped me navigate the menu with my allergy and was diligent throughout the evening to make our experience a great one. She was sweet, bubbly and I would recommend asking to dine in her section.
   

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   Katharine

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The Lionne is a beautiful restaurant but unfortunately the food does not live up to the elegant surroundings. Our server was nice and attentive. Silverware and glasses dirty, with spots and residue (maybe soap from the dishwasher). If you’re going to advertise yourself as a fancy spot with very expensive food, you’ve got to be shining the silverware and cleaning finger prints off your wine glasses. From a lobster bisque that was so salty it was inedible to stringy scallops, to a chocolate cake with no flavor, the Lionne was disappointing unfortunately. So much potential in such a beautiful space if the food were greatly improved.
   

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   Tracey

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We ordered the Scallops with Crabmeat and the Salmon and both were delicious.
   

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   Ame

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We had a reservation for 9 people. Our order was taken, but when our food arrived, only 4 plates were ready. We assumed that the others would be right behind. However, the remaining plates came out sporadically and the final plate came out when most of the other people were done eating. While they did take that last plate off the bill, the staggered food delivery was definately a failure in the kitchen -- especially since this was all breakfast food which is generally fast turnover. Also, staff seemed preoccupied with the food mixup, so no refill of water or other beverages was offered. Finally, other staff members started clearing the adjacent tables and resetting for lunch which made us feel like we had overstayed our welcome. Being local to the area, we definitely want Lionne and the rest of the Nittany Lion Inn to succeed, but early returns are not so hot.
   

   Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded 3 days ago

   I’m sorry to hear about your disappointing experience, especially with a larger group. It sounds like there were a few timing and service issues that affected your meal. I’m glad you’re still rooting for the Nittany Lion Inn, though—your feedback is really helpful for their improvement. If you’re open to it, sharing your thoughts directly with the restaurant could make a big difference as they continue to adjust. I hope your next visit is much smoother! Please feel free to reach out to speak with the Rest General Manager. We are continuously trying to improve our breakfast experience it is only a week old so we are certainly working to improve those experiences.
   

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   HeatherL

   Baltimore

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We loved it so much and can’t wait to come back!!!
   

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   Victor

   VIP

   Pittsburgh

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Unfortunate to find out that despite valet parking at the hotel they had no space for the restaurant patrons, just hotel guests. So had to use Inconvenient parking garage for the parking. At least 10 minutes away.
   

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   JimR

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2025

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

   This was a marvelous discovery and we're so happy we got to visit. Our server was outstanding, as good service as we've ever had anywhere, and the food was excellent too.
   

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   Marina

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

   This was probably one of the best meals we’ve ever had! The cocktails, wines, scallops, veal chop, chocolate cake with housemade gelato were all superb! Our waitress Abbie was perfectly lovely and helpful! We will definitely be coming back! Fantastic date night with hubby!
   

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   Louis

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 21, 2025

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

   Amazing— the food was incredible, the service was outstanding, and the ambience was ideal. The menu is a little pricey, but the food was so good it didn’t matter.
   

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    jose

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    102 reviews

    3.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

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

    beautiful and very charming setting food--sophisticated menu, elevated prices salmon and steak--well executed and flavored, lentil main course was tasty -beef tartar was bald...could use capers/mustard/salt service: extremely slow...servers scurrying around but no one surveying the room to be flagged --had to ask for salt 2x....dessert took 15 mins ..had to cancel --pleasant but undermanned --no cutlery replenished with each course
    

    Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnResponded on February 20, 2025

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and found the salmon, steak, and lentil main course to be well-executed and flavorful. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the beef tartare and will definitely consider adding more seasoning options to enhance the dish. We sincerely apologize for the slow service and the lack of attention you received. It’s clear we fell short in that area, and we’re taking your comments to heart to improve our service and ensure a more seamless experience moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. We certainly expect to turn this experience around and give you the service and food standard we expect to provide. -Lionne Managment
    

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