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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.7
4.7
416 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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
  • 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 416 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Bloomington

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  • Bloomington

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  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood 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.
416 Reviews
  1. carla

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was hot and fresh and our server was very attentive and helpful. We met friends and enjoyed the evening.
    Lennie'sResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks, Carla. So happy to hear you had a great experience with us! Hope you visit again soon. =)

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  2. Larry VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation specifically for their special St. Patrick's Day menu, but by the time of our reservation (at 7pm), they were out of almost half of the specials including: the whiskey cream cake, the fisherman's pie, the coddle, and mashed potatoes, so there wasn't much left to pick from. Our server was very nice and apologetic about it, and the food we ate was good, but it was still a very disappointing experience.
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Larry, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience here on St. Patrick's Day. We were caught off guard by the level of business we had here that day. To plan for these special menu events, we look at past year's sales and prep for a 10-15% increase to ensure we don't run out. This year, we sold 60% more special menu items that we did last year. We did our best to try and re-supply mid-shift, but we were not able to keep up with the demand this year. We have notes in our files to make sure we are properly supplied next year. I'm happy to hear that the food you did have was good and the service was also good. I'd love the opportunity to make things right for you. Please reach out at mfox at bloomington dot com if you're willing to give us another shot. Sincerely, Mike Fox Owner

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food, beer was all great. It was too bad they ran out of items so quickly. My food was delicious but could have been a bit hotter. Emy was a great server and the person budding tables was amazing. And of course, we love those chocolate kisses!!
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, thanks for coming in on St. Patrick's Day! Really sorry we ran out of items. When we plan for these special menus, we look at last year's sales and add 10-15% to ensure we don't run out. This year we did 60% more special sales than last year! It really caught us off guard. We did our best to resupply mid-shift, but just couldn't keep up with the demand. We'll plan accordingly next year. I'm happy to hear everything else about your visit was good. Hope you come back soon. Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  4. Trish

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special menu tonight - St Patrick’s Day. Food was incredible. Appetizer-salmon, cheese cuke on bread. Our entrees - corn beef and cabbage and stew with cabbage and mashed potatoes. We saved room for the dessert - Irish whiskey cake with ice cream. Emy, our server, was great. She was friendly and very attentive. She consistently checked on us to see if we needed anything. Even the owner made time to say hello.
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Trish, thanks so much for your support! It was great seeing you two--sorry I didn't have more time to chat. Emy is great, I'll be sure to pass the kudos along to her. =) Mike

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  5. Kristen VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days 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!
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kristen, thanks for visiting! I'm glad you enjoyed your pasta and sorry it didn't have enough Italian Sausage in it. I'd love the opportunity to make it up to you. I'll send a private message to see if we can make it right on your next visit. Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  6. 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!
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, this review made my day! So happy you had a great experience with us. I think I know the server you're referring to. I'll be sure to pass the kudos along to her. Look forward to having you visit us again! =) Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  7. 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.
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank so much for the nice words, Cathy! Hope you visit again soon. Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  8. Rich VIP

    Atlantic City25 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!
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Rich, thanks for visiting. I'm sorry your experience didn't live up to your expectations. We were very busy on the day of your visit with it being parent's weekend for the Greek houses and the final home basketball game of the season. I'm sorry we weren't more attentive to your needs when you needed something. I hope you'll give us another chance if you're in the area again, as I'm confident we can provide a better experience for you. Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  9. 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….
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, I'm really sorry we ran out of our Mardi Gras specials early. We plan by looking at previous year's sales and adding 10-15% to ensure we don't run out. This year we were way busier than we expected. I'd love an opportunity to make it up to you. I'll send a private note to see if we can make it right. Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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  10. 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
    Lennie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks, Paul! Really appreciate your support. That Bacon Turkey Melt is special indeed. So happy you're a fan! Sincerely, Michael Fox Owner

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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 416 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 17 times today
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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