First visit, just after 3 PM. I had planned to place a takeout order ahead of time, but decided to stop in and check the place out. Loved the vibe, and the staff were great. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I've had Margherita pizzas everywhere from here to Florence, Italy, so this comes from a place of appreciation, not criticism. The flavor was good, and the atmosphere made a strong first impression. That said, the crust was a little too hard for my taste, and the pizza was light on toppings. I'd still like to come back and try more of the menu, especially the meatballs and a few other dishes that looked excellent. Overall, it was a good first experience with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to trying more of the menu. read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Margarita!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Hand breaded pickle chips! Amazing!! Lenny's pizza was fantastic as well! Will be back again! read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Hand breaded pickle chips! So good!! - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

We have been here several times and the pizza is amazing! The servers are friendly and the service is quick!

I love the old time feel here. They have great oldies playing. What a nice atmosphere. The coal fired pizza was everything I was hoping for. Expertly made. They have a large variety of types to try. My daughter got a kids meal and it arrived in a classic car. Super cute. She enjoyed her meal and also ate some of the pizza. We shared a side house salad and I was surprised at the quality. It was delicious. Normally places use cheap ingredients. We were pleasantly surprised that this house salad was more gourmet. Our server couldn't have been nicer, suggesting several options. We will be back for sure read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Kids meal arrives in a classic car - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Nice place with a bar, indoor window seating, booths and tables, or you can sit out on the patio. The service was friendly and attentive. We got a thin crust pepperoni pizza and a BYO calzone. The pizza was pretty good, but nothing compared to that calzone. Whatever you do, Lenny's, do not change the crust. It is soft like a homemade pretzel dipped in butter. I chose ham, mushrooms, and onions for mine. The ingredients were so good. Not that cheap ham you get some places, but it was like deli ham flavor and texture. My husband tried it and said he is getting a calzone next time too. So good! Can't wait to go back. read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Not sure what the lower reviews are all about here, we had a great experience. Now when it comes to pizza being called, "New Haven", it's close -- but it's not New Haven. The plain pizza had a much better leoparding to the bottom than the tomato pie did, but the there's not enough char on top, so the pizza has flop to it. The pizza is a lot more like a Neopolitan, especially because the pies are smaller here than typical New Haven pies. Flavors are great however, don't get me wrong. Just not New Haven. It's like calling yourself a "Philadelphia-style" cheesesteak place or something similar. The expectations are much different. Would definitely come back and ask for the pizzas well-done and give it another go. Meatballs and sauce were fantastic. read more

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Been a little bit since our last time at Lenny's, and it's just as good if not better than our first time there. Their weekday happy hour deals are epic too. You gotta go, specifically start the night between 4-5 and then just enjoy a pizza to round off dinner! read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Ordered a salad and it was delicious and filling. Also tried a slice of wood fire pizza had great flavor but was too burnt, honestly wouldn't have served it to anyone! Also ordered deep fried pickles pretty good as well. read more

We went on a week night and were totally impressed. The waitress was amazing taking our order with a few changes to the pizza as if it was the best pizza she was order she was putting in. I also ordered a half Greek salad that was delicious and lasted for days. Our pizza was perfect, cooked the way we wanted and absolutely delicious. We highly recommend Lenny's, you won't be disappointed. Great job in a very comfortable setting. read more

Wasn't busy at all when we walked in only 2 people in the restaurant... service well never was asked if we wanted another drink... pizza just ok.... Would Not go out of my way to go back since we live 40 minutes away...might stop if in the area but that is if... a well that's a big If read more

Cool retro vibe. Friendly fast service. Good pizza, salads, pasta and cheesy garlic bread. My wife and I shared the chicken pesto pizza on the waitress' recommendation. Solid choice! Our kids enjoyed the chicken Alfredo pasta. read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - the dining area - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

First time here at Lenny's coal fired pizza. Very good service and food! The inside of the restaurant is fairly small with a seating area and bar. The bar has stools and full service wine and beer. Would definitely bring the kids back to try this as they like the coal fire pizzas! read more

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This place! The retro atmosphere made me instantly think of the old Shakey's! The food was great, the server was attentive and friendly, and again, the atmosphere just brought me back in time! I got the grilled cheese and it was delicious. read more

First time experiencing Lenny's and it did not disappoint! We were seated right away. Waitress was prompt to take orders. Meatball appetizer was delicious. The cheese served with it was perfect! The Greek salad was different, it had no lettuce, but we still devoured it and honestly if you love Greek salads you'll love this one. We ordered the bbq chicken, meat lovers and Margherita pizzas. The crusts were crispy and chewy, so so so delicious. The Margherita pie was just ok definitely needed more mozzarella and basil but the other two were awesome! Lenny's was more than what we expected and is definitely one of our new spots! read more

Ordered an all meat pizza and they put 4 tiny pepperoni's on most slices and one had 3. How is that all meat?

Meatball appetizer was way too salty. I think it was the sauce. Ordered two different types of salad. They were both good. Pizza was not good. Edges burnt. Crust no flavor(other than heavy char). The toppings are super small and tasteless. Sauce unremarkable. Service after our 50 minute wait, was good. People were friendly, but way too excited about how good the food is. There are a lot of great local places to go in Valpo. No need to visit this establishment. read more

Definitely reminds me of a NYC pizza Each foldable slice is Soft and thin with that nice charred bottom crust. This is not fast food style pizza .. Cashier was friendly & pointed me to a pickup window for convenience. The inside was cute & clean. read more

Great food, good service! Ate here with my family on a weekday when it wasn't busy and the floor could have been swept under our table, don't like pieces of food on the floor when there's a toddler in the mix. We even swept the floor around the bathrooms ourselves. read more

I will say this, I absolutely love the way they can cook a pizza here. I just was not super excited about the options on the menu. I hope to see them add different pizzas in the future. Had no problem with the service. They were all kind and checked on my table consistently. read more

Marlene met us at the door , she was our server & so helpful & fun! Meatballs & pizza were great . Took the apple pie home to eat later, as we had no room for it after lunch. read more

Ordered pick up pizza looked ok a sausage and a regular cheese cant mess that up but tasted burnt seems they do not know how to use a coal fired stove. Will not be visiting again. read more

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Finally got to try Lenny's and the kids loved it! Apps and pizza were great! Try the pickle beer!

As clearly described in the name of the business, if you don't like "coal fired" pizza which includes a well charred thin crust you might want to try elsewhere. While not my kind of pie, it was well done for what it is and didn't disappoint. Dined in the more than roomy bar area where the service was both friendly and attentive; the recommendation to try the meatball appetizer was the highlight of the meal! Much better pizza choices for my taste in the area but was well done if you like this style of thin crust pie. read more

Flavorful beef, lots of green pepper and onion, melty cheese...... Good service by Doug who checked in on us and brought refills on our drunks. Also had the meatballs as an appetizer which were delicious!!! read more

Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza - Philly Beef with Waffle Fries - Pizza Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Ordered take out from here. We weren't sure what exactly to expect but we were pleasantly surprised with our pizza. Loved the crispy crust and fast service. Will definitely order again! read more

We had a great family dinner here last night! There were some oven issues that resulted in a long delay on one entree but the manager made it right before we even knew there was an issue. Service was fantastic, love the atmosphere. I had one of those veggie pizzas, I think the garden and my kids opted for pasta. Specifically the chicken and broccoli Alfredo, I taste tested, and it was delicious. A hint for my entire family! read more

We tried this place tonight and we're pleased! I ordered the shrimp scampi, husband ordered the Lenny's pizza, we got the ricotta appetizer, and a kid's grilled cheese with fries for our little one. Overall, with tip it was $80. We felt that was a reasonable price for the quality of food. We will be back! read more

Nice new pizza joint. Coal fired pizzas were crisp and tasty. Beer was cold. Wings were cooked properly. Definitely would go back. Good place for family but also a nice sized bar to hang out at too. read more

Long wait for frozen pizza in a coal fired oven. Positive was nice server and the cold beer. Don't get excited about the pizza. Maybe we'll try again but don't say I didn't warm you. Beer Church, Stop50, Pizza Tera, Journeyman Three Oaks are all better by miles. Even Shoes is much better right down the street. read more

Was good pizza. Good. That's all. Not gonna crush their hopes and dreams with 3 stars but just letting you know. Price is a little high for what you get. I understand it costs some change to run a business but just seems like every pizza place that's slightly different they want to up charge like crazy. Fast service. It's a pretty cool spot. They have the pizza oven behind a set of windows. More of an open layout kitchen. For the price I was expecting excellence but can't expect much nowadays. read more

Ambiance good, love that there is outdoor space and love the concept of the restaurant. Unfortunately the food was only ok, nothing special. read more

Absolutely incredible pizza and service was fantastic. We dropped by Friday and waited 30 minutes to get in. Which was fine because the bar atmosphere was amazing! They had the local high school football game streaming, which made it feel like the T-shirt says on the back "LOCALS LOVES LENNY'S". We order the meatballs to start one word "AMAZING". The BBQ Chicken Pizza was incredible. I'm pretty sure we could have ate four of them! read more

We love Lenny's and have eaten here several times since their opening a month ago. I love the extra thin crust that really lets the toppings steal the show. The pizzas are the perfect size to share with someone with some wings or a salad, or keep all to yourself. We've had the chicken pesto pizza, the white pizza, and the Lenny's pizza and all have been superb. The Nashville hot wings are dry rub and will definitely bring a tear to your eye, but oh so good! My favorite salad has been the beet salad. Personally we try to support local small business whenever we can. Lenny's is what you think of when someone says "family business" and we have seen several family members there every time, covering the hostess station, and in the kitchen making pizzas, but they are never too busy to welcome their guests. We also like the vibe of the restaurant - old school type of pizza place, comfortable and a lot of family memories decorate the walls. We like to sit at the bar where we have met old friends and made some new acquaintances. Do yourself a favor and give Lenny's a try for dinner tonight! read more

fantastic service dry rub wings amazing Honey garlic Parmesan garlic have to have again Lenny's Pizza also excellent read more

Pizza is practically inedible. There is so much flower on the bottom of the crust, my mouth was drying out, and I couldn't taste the pizza. Service was fine, but I asked for some BBQ on my pizza and was told absolutely not! Mind you, they serve pizza with BBQ sauce on it. My pizza came out after the rest of my party had finished theirs. My glass of wine was good, but they didn't make it. Don't waste your time. read more

I've had this pizza twice and it is just horrible. Regular pizza and calizone, burnt on bottom and doughy at the same time! Don't go there you will be disappointed! read more

My husband and I tried this for the first time this evening and the experience was fantastic! We got Grandmas meatballs as an appetizer and ordered pizza. They were both very tasty. The gentleman that we spoke to and took our order was both very pleasant and knowledgeable. He offered suggestions and I promised we would be back and I would save room for the carrot cake or cheesecake for dessert on my next visit. read more

The absolute worst pizza I have ever had in my lifetime! Frozen pizza is better than this crap. I bought 2 different pizzas and a salad and paid $46. I deserve to be reimbursed the cost of the meal and the antacids in needed to take! read more

Service is friendly. Coal fired pizza was fantastic. Even the fried pickles were great. Great place to eat.

The chicken was seasoned well in the Alfredo sauce but rather dry. The waiter and manager had trouble with another two in the group who wanted to split the price of a pizza. Apparently they didn't program the register for that. read more