Varanese dining room ambiance

Varanese

New American Cuisine

Open 7 Days a Week

A Neighborhood Gem on Frankfort Avenue

Nestled in Louisville’s historic Clifton neighborhood, Varanese welcomes up to 150 guests with award-winning New American cuisine crafted by Chef John Varanese. From locally sourced ingredients to inventive seasonal plates, every visit is a celebration of flavor.

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Daily Specials

Starters

  • Walu Ceviche Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, Crispy Flatbread$16
  • West Coast Oysters on the Half Shell Cucumber-Dill Mignonette, Zesty Cocktail Sauce$18 half doz / $36 full doz
  • Stuffed Mushrooms House-Made Sausage, Panko Breadcrumbs, Balsamic Reduction$12

Salads

  • Roasted Honeycrisp Apple Salad Curly Endive, Toasted Pinenuts, Shaved Peppercorn Asiago, Apple Cider Dijon Vinaigrette $12

Entrées

  • 8oz. Prime Dry-Aged Long Island Strip Steak Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Braised Kale, Natural Reduction$48
  • Smoked Salmon and Cavatappi Pasta Baby Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fried Capers Goat Cheese Cream Sauce$26
  • Filet Oscar Char Broiled Certified Angus Filet Butter Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Jumbo Lump Crab, Hollandaise, Veal Demi$48
  • Grilled Swordfish and Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Saffron Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Cilantro Crema$44

Dessert

  • Vanilla Custard filled Chocolate Cup Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Orange, Fresh Berries, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream$10
Chef John Varanese plating dishes

Dine With Us

Experience New American cuisine in an atmosphere of refined warmth. Reserve your table today and join us on Frankfort Avenue.

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