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

  • 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
  • Tempura Fried Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms Sweet Thai Chili Sauce$16

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
  • Smoked Salmon and Cavatappi Pasta Baby Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fried Capers Goat Cheese Cream Sauce$32
  • Slow Braised Bone-In Short Ribs Chili-Roasted Potato Hash, Grilled Broccolini Natural Reduction$38
  • Seared U-10 Diver Scallops Herb Garlic Rice Pilaf, Oyster Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, Saffron-Lobster Butter Sauce $44$44

Dessert

  • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing$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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