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
  • 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 6oz. Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin and Jumbo Lump Crab Butter Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Veal Demi, Hollandaise$44
  • Pan-Seared Corvina Chilled Couscous, Heirloom Tomato Salsa, Arugula Black Walnut Pesto, Balsamic Reduction$38
  • 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$12
  • Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
  • Cremini Mushrooms$10

Dessert

  • Chocolate Chip Cannoli$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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