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Lennie's, Bloomington, IN

Lennie's

4.7
4.7
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • 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 423 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Bloomington

    Best Service

  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 shines with its "delicious" food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. Regulars praise the "fantastic" themed evenings, vegetarian options, and its reliability for special occasions. Though occasionally busy, the staff remains attentive and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. A perfect spot for both gatherings and intimate meals.
423 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is considered strongly delicious at Lennie’s!

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  2. Juliet VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best birthday for my son and his 11 friends! Thank you again Lennie's!

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  3. Anne

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lennie's is reliably good, fast and pleasant. I eat there a couple of times a month. I always go to Lennie's if I am meeting someone new because I know there will be no mishaps and no disappointments.
    Lennie'sResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thanks so much, Anne! This review is so nice. Really appreciate your support. =)

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  4. Andrea

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great time for my sons 15th birthday celebration!!

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  5. Juli

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Services was slow, but server was very good and apologetic and compensated us accordingly. Pizzas were not super hot.

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  6. Todd VIP

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for us. Had plenty of vegetarian options for my wife and classic deli fair plus more for me. Highly recommend.

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  7. Andrea

    Louisville4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We came back to Lennie’s for our 23rd anniversary dinner. From the first greeting to the time we left, we were treated wonderfully. Cara the manager came out personally to address my husband’s allergies and that everything would be handled properly. We had a few hiccups at our last visit so this was nice! Brenna our server was so sweet and kind and knows their menu like the back of her hand! They even spoiled us with a complimentary dessert! Will definitely be back!

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  8. carla

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    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 on March 21, 2025
    Thanks, Carla. So happy to hear you had a great experience with us! Hope you visit again soon. =)

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  9. Larry VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    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 on March 19, 2025
    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    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 on March 19, 2025
    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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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 423 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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