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
  • Tempura Fried Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms With Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce$18

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
  • Grilled Swordfish Cream Cheese Grits, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Mushrooms, Lobster Butter Sauce, Truffle Ribbon Carrots$42
  • 12oz. Snake River Wagyu Delmonico Steak Potato Hash, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Heirloom Carrots Veal Reduction$65
  • Pan Seared Rockfish Chipotle Cheddar Grits, Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard, Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms, Lobster Butter Sauc$32

Add-Ons

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

Dessert

  • Bourbon-Soaked Grilled Peach With House-Made Vanilla Ice Cream$12
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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