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
  • Crispy Fried Crab and Crean Cheese Stuffed Ravioli Local Arugula, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce$14

Salads

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

Entrées

  • 6oz. Filet Oscar$44

    Certified Angus tenderloin, butter whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, lump crab, hollandaise

  • 12oz. Snake River Wagyu Delmonico Steak$65

    Horseradish red skins, broccolini, heirloom carrots, pan sauce

  • Diver Scallops & Lobster Ravioli$54

    Baby spinach, oyster mushrooms, lobster butter sauce, truffled ribbon carrots

  • Seared Duck Breast$46

    Horseradish red skin potatoes, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, broccolini, berry balsamic reduction

  • Grilled Swordfish Cream Cheese Grits, Roasted Corn Succotash, Lobster Butter Sauce$42

Add-Ons

  • U-10 Diver Scallop$12
  • 3 Grilled Shrimp$12
  • Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
  • Cremini Mushrooms$10
Chef John Varanese plating dishes

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Experience New American cuisine in an atmosphere of refined warmth. Reserve your table today and join us on Frankfort Avenue.

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