Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2
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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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Starters
- Warm Brie en Croute$15
Puff pastry, bourbon-caramel, roasted pecans, apple slices
- Dry-Aged Beef Carpaccio$18
Extra virgin olive oil, truffled sea salt, caper berries, grilled crostini
- Stuffed Crab Avocado$16
Jumbo blue crab, citrus pico de gallo, jalapeño crème fraîche
- BBQ Duck Confit Eggrolls$15
Red cabbage, BBQ aioli
- Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$18
Spicy cocktail sauce
- Zesty Fried Brussels Sprouts$14
Red wine vinaigrette, capers, pickled red onions
- House Cured Meats & Kenny’s Cheeses$25
Pickled vegetables, spiced pistachio, smoked mustard
- Crispy Calamari & Peppers$18
Assorted peppers, garlic cloves, sweet chili sauce, basil garlic aioli
Salads
- Apple & Pecan Baby Lettuce Salad$12
Candied pecans, cranberries, caramelized onion vinaigrette
- Pistachio Goat Cheese Salad$14
Warm pistachio goat cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives
- Caesar Salad / Add Anchovies$12/14
Romaine, parmesan, roasted garlic dressing, brioche croutons
- Fried Green Tomato & Prosciutto Salad$13
Honey gem, goat cheese, buttermilk dressing
- Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad$18
Baby arugula, olive oil, balsamic reduction, black lava salt
Entrées
- Alaskan Halibut$52
Cream cheese grits, roasted corn succotash, lobster butter sauce
- 6oz. Filet Oscar$48
Certified Angus tenderloin, butter whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, lump crab, hollandaise
- Bourbon Barrel Smoked Pork Chop$34
Boneless chop, pepperjack gratin, apple-bacon chutney
- Braised Lamb Shank Osso Bucco$38
Butter whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary au jus
- Pecan Encrusted Walu Butterfish$44
Sweet potato-sage risotto, Tuscan kale, bourbon apple butter
- 12oz. Snake River Wagyu Delmonico Steak$65
Horseradish red skins, broccolini, heirloom carrots, pan sauce
- Caramelized Orange Salmon$32
Cream cheese grits, vegetable medley, bourbon citrus glaze
- 12oz. Filet$84
Certified Angus tenderloin, butter whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, veal demi
- Gorgonzola Beef & Tortellini$32
Beef tips, spinach, tomato, pine nuts, prosciutto
- Grilled Elk Chops$52
Pepperjack gratin, asparagus, peppers, blackberry-rosemary demi
- Kentucky Strip Steak$44
Certified Angus, butter whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, demi
- 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
- Angel Hair Bruschetta
Tomatoes, olives, cremini mushrooms, herbs & spices, tomato-basil sauce
Chicken $30 · Shrimp $32 · Vegetable $27
Entrée Add-Ons
- U-10 Diver Scallop$12
- 3 Grilled Shrimp$12
- Jumbo Lump Crab & Hollandaise$14
- Cremini Mushrooms$10
Dine With Us
Experience New American cuisine in an atmosphere of refined warmth. Reserve your table today and join us on Frankfort Avenue.