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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.8
4.8
390 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for craft beers
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.

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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
    (812) 323-2112
  • 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 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

  • Bloomington

    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Good for groups

  • Bloomington

    Healthy

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Lively

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lennie's shines with "outstanding service" and "incredible food," including standout pizzas and sandwiches. The restaurant offers a "very pleasant atmosphere" and is known for its accommodating staff, making it perfect for groups. Regulars praise the "consistently good" quality and delightful specials, adding charm to its vibrant dining experience.

390 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate at Lennie's for their annual Canada meal--we love their special themed meals. As there were no exclusively plant-based options on the Canadian menu, my wife ordered the portobello sandwich off the regular menu while I opted for the Cheddar Ale soup followed by the Canadian salmon with maple mustard sauce and roasted vegetables. For dessert we split the Pouding Chomeur. The special menu will be gone in a couple of days, but there are plenty of excellent choices on the regular menu. Since Lennie's partners with Bloomington Brewing Company, there are also plenty of interesting beers to pair with your meal! And the service is just as good as the food and drink!

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  2. Peter

    VIP

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Lennie’s. They do a fantastic job and have excellent food. 
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for your review, Peter! Appreciate your support. =)

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  3. Diana

    VIP

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The O'Canada specials were delicious. We both had the salmon with roasted vegetables. It was a generous portion of both salmon and vegetables. It was very reasonably priced.
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks, Diana! Appreciate the great review and really happy you enjoyed the specials last night. =)

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  4. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, quiet enough for conversation, and our server was terrific, even finding my forgotten cell phone and trying to find me. Thanks for a great evening!
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks, Chris! Glad we were able to get the phone back to you. Hope you visit again soon. =)

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  5. Sherry

    VIP

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food, and ambiance! We dined here with a group of 6 before an IU basketball game. Our server Ella was wonderful! Friendly, attentive, prompt...And the food (we all got sandwiches - stromboli, turkey, French dip, reuben) was incredible. Highly recommend!
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words, Sherry! Really happy you had a great experience. I passed your kudos along to Ella--she said she really enjoyed taking care of your group. Hope you visit again soon. =)

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  6. Andrea

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I made this reservation for my husband’s birthday. We were seated upstairs and it was very noisy and the tables were cramped together. When I made the reservation, I noted my husbands allergies so the staff was aware ahead of time. The last time we were there, the waitress came over and immediately mentioned the allergies. This time, we had to mention it to her specifically and there was not a real sense of concern for getting things accurate. We waited about 30 min for food which was not bad considering it was New Year’s Eve. However once we were done, we had to wait quite a bit for her to come back. It wasn’t until that point that she offered more water, mentioned the birthday, etc. by that point I just wanted the check and to leave.
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Andrea, I'm really sorry to hear this visit was disappointing. I saw the note about your husbands allergies earlier in the week and our chef added a note on your reservation about what would be safe to eat. Unfortunately, we ended up busier than expected on NYE and a bit understaffed. I'll take the blame. Earlier in the day, I was thinking about your reservation and wanted to make sure the server had all the info needed to make your experience great. By the time your reservation came around, I was putting out fires and your reservation slipped my mind. I'm truly sorry and want you to know that food allergies are important to us. I hope you still had a good NYE. I hope you visit again, so we can show you a great experience.

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  7. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and professional service. We had a reserved table that was ready when we arrived, waitress was accommodating and taking our family photo restaurant was busy, but our food arrived timely and was delicious waitress checked on us several times.

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  8. Trish

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Waitress was very attentive to our needs. She’d check back to check on us. All our selections were very good. Our appetizers and main entrees were excellent.

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  9. Andy

    VIP

    Montana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food choices. The salads are well crafted and the in house root beer is a plus

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  10. jak

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great variety of very freshly well prepared food. Very pleasant atmosphere, the best service in town. The best value of anywhere in this town.

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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 4.8 stars by 390 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 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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