Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 PM
Frank Family Wine Dinner
Five-course dinner paired with wines from Frank Family Vineyards. $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.
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$16
- Foie Gras Pâté En Croute Smoked Mustard, Caramelized Shallots, Red Wine-Soaked Cherry Gastrique$16
- Baked Heirloom Tomato Pie$8
Salads
- Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad Baby Arugula, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Black Lava Salt $18
Entrées
- Filet Oscar 8oz. Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin and Jumbo Lump Crab Butter Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Veal Demi, Hollandaise$55
- Smoked Salmon and Cavatappi Pasta Baby Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fried Capers Goat Cheese Cream Sauce$32
- Grilled Pacific Swordfish Saffron Risotto, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Heirloom Carrots, Lobster Butter Sauce $42$42
- Grilled 16oz. Ribeye Steak Creamy Polenta, Swiss Chard, Shitake Mushrooms, Grilled Cabbage, Natural Reduction$58
Add-Ons
- 3 Grilled Shrimp$11
- Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
- Cremini Mushrooms$8
Dessert
- Chocolate Chip Cannoli$12
Dine With Us
Experience New American cuisine in an atmosphere of refined warmth. Reserve your table today and join us on Frankfort Avenue.