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

Salads

  • Curly Endive and Warm Nueske’s Bacon Salad Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Granny Smith Apples$12

Entrées

  • 8oz. Prime Dry-Aged Long Island Strip Steak Roasted Marbled Fingerling Potatoes, Braised Swiss Chard, Natural Reduction$48
  • 1 1/2lb. Whole Fried Sizzling Yellow Tail Snapper Lo Mein Noodles, Stir Fry Vegetables, Sesame Seeds, Sweet Chili Soy Sauce$42
  • Rosemary and Mustard Encrusted Lamb Chops Butter Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Bourbon Pan Sauce$56
  • Smoked Salmon and Cavatappi Pasta Baby Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fried Capers Goat Cheese Cream Sauce$26

Dessert

  • Vanilla Custard filled Chocolate Cup Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Orange, Fresh Berries, Plantain-Toffee 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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