About Veeno Italian Wine Bar & Kitchen
Italian wine bar and kitchen Veeno brings a taste of Sicily to Durham – with Italian Aperitivo and Spuntini.
Veeno, located at The Riverwalk, pairs Sicilian wine with sharing boards of Italian meats and cheeses, as well as authentic Italian pizza and pasta.
The venue focuses on the Italian Aperitivo concept – drinking, nibbling and relaxing – and offers a lunch and evening menu.
Durham duo Dan and Donna Lewis have purchased the franchise from business partners Nino Caruso and Rodrigue Trouillet – who operate five Veeno sites across the UK.
The wine bar and kitchen follows the company’s model of offering wines from Nino’s family vineyard, Caruso and Minini, based in Marsala in the west of Sicily.
Spuntini – platters of meats and cheese – is imported from specialist artisan Italian suppliers which Veeno has built up relationships with throughout the years. Plus, a full range of Italian cocktails and spritz will also be available.
In addition to showcasing wines from the historic estate, Veeno also champion a carefully curated selection of wines from small-scale, independent producers across Italy. Many of these partners share the same commitment to organic practices, low-intervention winemaking, and preserving native grape varieties.
Veeno also offers a variety of ‘Experiences’ where guests can take their taste buds on a journey of Italy’s rich food and wine culture. They include ‘A Trip To Sicily’ – where guests get to try five different wines from the family vineyard, a spuntini sharing platter, with guidance on which pairs best with each wine. Plus, sweet wine and homemade Italian tiramisu – using Nino’s grandmother’s original recipe.
There’s also an Italian Afternoon Tea experience; Wine and Nibbles; Quattro Rossi and Quattro Bianchi – offering the chance to explore Italian red wines and white wines paired with meats, cheese and classic bruschetta.
