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
  • Fried Jumbo Oysters With Chipotle Cocktail Sauce$18

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

  • Braised Bison and Wild Mushroom Lasagna Pasta Sheets Layered with Mushrooms, Truffled Cream, Mozzarella, Madeira Reduction, Broccolini$24
  • Pan Seared Alaskan Rockfish Parsnip Puree, Swiss Chard, Heirloom Carrots, Lemon-Caper Dijonaise$36
  • Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish Cream Cheese Grits, Baby Spinach, Oyster Mushrooms, Truffled Ribbon Carrots, 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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