Sundays 8–11 PM | Next: Aug 2
Service Industry Sunday
Half-price appetizers and drink specials every Sunday from 8–11pm.
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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Starters
- Walu Ceviche Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, Grilled Flat Bread$14
- Tempura Fried Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms With Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce$18
- Foie Gras Pâté En Croute Smoked Mustard, Caramelized Shallots, Red Wine-Soaked Cherry Gastrique$16
- Beet Cured Wild Alaskan Salmon Pickled Celery, Red Pepper Gell, Arugula, Citrus Oil, Pink Peppercorn$16
Salads
- Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad Baby Arugula, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Black Lava Salt $18
Entrées
- Filet Oscar 6oz. Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin and Jumbo Lump Crab Butter Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Veal Demi, Hollandaise$44
- 12oz. Snake River Wagyu Delmonico Steak Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Braised Local Kale, Heirloom Carrots Veal Reduction$60
- Cornmeal Encrusted Rockfish Saffron Parmesan Risotto, Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard, Oyster Mushrooms, Lobster Butter Sauce$32
- Grilled Shrimp and House-Made Sausage with Pappardelle Pasta Jimmy Nardello Peppers, Baby Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Ricotta Salata, Hearty Rich Tomato Sauce, Chiffonade Basil$42
Add-Ons
- 3 Grilled Shrimp$12
- Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
- Cremini Mushrooms$10
Dessert
- Red Wine and Chocolate Mousse Pie Salted Pretzel Crust, Topped with Mixed Berry Chutney and Mint Gremolata$12
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Experience New American cuisine in an atmosphere of refined warmth. Reserve your table today and join us on Frankfort Avenue.