Varanese
2106 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
502-899-9904
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Located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue in the historic Clifton neighborhood. Once a vintage service station, Varanese is now one of the most unique dining destinations in the South. Award-winning Chef Varanese creates eclectic contemporary dishes that are a fusion of traditional, old world recipes and New American cuisine using local organic products. An extensive wine list and weekly specialities are offered. Al fresco dining is a favorite feature at Varanese. Year round four seasons patio with waterfall and live jazz nightly creates the perfect upscale casual dining experience.
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2106 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
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American
Contemporary
Seafood
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Dinner
Late Night Dining
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Open Daily
Sun-Thur • 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri & Sat • 5:00 pm–11:00 pmPrice
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Bourbon Tasting
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Extensive Wine List
Gluten Free Menu
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Full BarLive Music
Live jazz seven nights from the Jeff Sherman band 6-10 pmAdditional Services
Private Dining
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John Varanese earned his Bachelor of Arts in Food Service Management and Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in South Carolina. During his time there, he served as Kitchen Manager at Magnolias, a landmark in Southern cuisine, for three years. In this role, Varanese honed both his culinary and business skills, distinguishing himself early with a strong command of cost control, financial management, and a commitment to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
In 1998, Varanese took on the role of Executive Chef at Azalea in Louisville, Kentucky, where he further developed his leadership style, creativity, and culinary identity. After three successful years, he set his sights on opening his own concept. He spent the next four years as Executive Chef of the Cardinal Club while planning his flagship restaurant, Varanese, which opened in August 2007.
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