Varanese dining room ambiance

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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, Grilled Flat Bread$14
  • Hot Brown Crostini Crispy Prosciutto, Grape Tomatoes Parmesan Cream$16
  • Deviled Eggs with Crispy Prosciutto and Mixed Greens $14
  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail With Zesty Cocktail Sauce$18

Salads

  • Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad Baby Arugula, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Black Lava Salt $18

Entrées

  • Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish Cream Cheese Grits, Grilled Asparagus, Lemon-Caper Dijon Aoli, Garlic Scape Chimichurri$42
  • 20oz. Bone-in Ribeye Steak Potato Hash, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Heirloom Carrots Veal Reduction$75
  • Seared U-10 Diver Scallops and Lobster Ravioli Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Lobster Butter Sauce, Truffle Ribbon Carrots$54
  • Filet Oscar 6oz. Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin and Jumbo Lump Crab Butter Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Veal Demi, Hollandaise$44

Add-Ons

  • U-10 Diver Scallop$12
  • 3 Grilled Shrimp$12
  • Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
  • Cremini Mushrooms$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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