Bar Lusconi

This place is a good demonstration of how the owner and staff make all of the difference. The space is small and quaint which adds a lot of charm. Similar to their sister bar (Peccadillo), the place is inconspicuous which undoubtedly adds to the "cool factor". They focus on beer and wine and they do it really well.

My wife and I first met their main bartender/manager Dean at Peccadillo in Chapel Hill and got along with him very well. We were excited to hear that they were opening new business in Durham. We've been a couple of times so far and have had a mix of beer and wine and they were top-notch. Dean and the owner do their research and they find the most interesting and best tasting products. With the expert advice from the staff, we are never disappointed.

The space does fill up quickly because it is long and narrow but if you're patient you'll get a seat at one of the larger tables. Because of the small size, it does get a little loud. I do wish that the music wasn't so loud but maybe that's just me being an old man :) They have a little outdoor patio and they are adding more outdoor seating which will make this place even better.

Overall, nice bar and good place for trying new drinks and becoming a little more sophisticated.

Tim & Dean have done it again. Bar Lusconi is everything I had hoped for and more. The bar has an intimate feel (dimly lit, cozy space, candles on the tables) complete with gorgeous wood tables.

Just like Peccadillo, they have a wine list full of unique and tasty wines that you can't (and shouldn't) pass up. This is a place where I generally let all my preconceived wine notions go and let Tim & Dean tell me what I want. For the record, they've never let me down. ;)

In addition to wines, they offer beers and food including charcuterie, pâté, olives, cheese, bread, & chocolate. They mentioned that they'll be getting an in-house chef soon too!

To top off all the good wine and food, Bar Lusconi is a mere 3 minute walk to my apartment, which if you're familiar with these bartenders, this is a huge win!

Dig it.  This place is cool.  My husband says it is a little off the beaten path, but I really think it's just a walk, as long as people know where they are headed.  There are no signs out front to show you that you're in the right place, but when you go in you know you are.  Streetside parking is available.  The bar is narrow with limited seating.  But, at 9:00 this Saturday night, we got a small table and were quickly greeted with drink and food menus.  This place (unlike it's Carrboro installment, Piccadillo) does not do cocktails.  The waitress said they are trying to offer an awesome selection of beers and wines.  I think they are well on their way!  There is a great beer list, with a bunch of selections from Europe, a lot from Germany and Flanders, Belgium, as well as France.  (I didn't see any beer that I recognized, which is saying a lot, as we have tried a lot of beer, including in Belgium!)  Service was great, although prices were high.  My husband's 330 ml beer was $12 and my glass of Lambrusco was $11 (bottles of this were $12.99 at the wine shop down the road).  It's a cool place, though, and I think it will do well.  We will definitely be back!