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

  • Foie Gras Pâté En Croute Smoked Mustard, Caramelized Shallots, Red Wine-Soaked Cherry Gastrique$16
  • House-Made Fried Sausage Ravioli Baby Spinach, Cremini Mushrooms, Rich Sugo Sauce, Parmesan Cheese$12
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Kenny’s KY Moon Cheese, Baby Spinach, Smoked Goat Cheese, Heirloom Tomato Jam $14

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
  • Grilled Mahi-Mahi Chilled Couscous, Heirloom Tomato Salsa, Cilantro-Almond Pesto, Balsamic Reduction $42
  • Seared U-10 Diver Scallops Parsnip Puree, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Swiss Chard, Saffron-Lobster Butter Sauce$44
  • Grilled 16oz. Ribeye Steak Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Shitake Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas Grilled Cabbage, Natural Reduction$58

Dessert

  • Peach Cobbler and Salted Caramel Ice Cream$12
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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