Mercatorplein has added a new Italian bar-restaurant: Bar Lusconi. The establishment focuses on the essence of Italian cuisine - simple dishes with strong flavors, made from good ingredients. Think fresh pastas, risotto, carpaccio and antipasti to share. Even the desserts are classic Italian: tiramisù, cannoli and semifreddo.
The atmosphere is accessible but with a sophisticated edge. An open kitchen and dark wood tones provide warmth, while the bar at the center of the space invites guests to walk in for an aperitivo. From a quick espresso to a Negroni or a carefully selected wine, Lusconi wants you to drink there as easily as you dine there.
The restaurant attracts a wide crowd. Neighbors looking for a regular spot for after work, couples looking for an intimate evening, and groups dining together with large platters of antipasti. The menu is broad enough for a full dinner, but also leaves room for a light meal or individual bites.
What sets Lusconi apart is the balance between tradition and contemporary interpretation. The dishes are recognizably Italian, but without predictability. Ingredients are fresh, the preparations tightly executed, and the presentation is reminiscent of trattorias where simplicity is the luxury.
"Bar Lusconi shows how Italian cuisine can be at once simple, refined and festive."
Moreover, with Mercatorplein as its location, Bar Lusconi joins a neighborhood in full swing. The restaurant responds to the mix of young residents and bon vivants that characterize the neighborhood.