"V" SMASH BURGER
$20.00Double patty, mozzarella, prosciutto, garlic-basil aioli, fries
Varanese Restaurant
Louisville, KY
2106 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USA40 itemsUpdated March 19, 2026
Structured menu data
Entrees
ANGEL HAIR BRUCHETTA CHICKEN
$26.00Tomatoes, olives, cremini mushroom, herbs & spices, tomato-basil sauce
ANGEL HAIR BRUCHETTA SHRIMP
$28.00Tomatoes, olives, cremini mushroom, herbs & spices, tomato-basil sauce
ANGEL HAIR BRUCHETTA VEGETABLE
$24.00Tomatoes, olives, cremini mushroom, herbs & spices, tomato-basil sauce
BOURBON BARREL SMOKED PORK CHOP
$28.00Boneless chop, pepper jack gratin, apple-bacon chutney
BRAISED LAMB SHANK OSSO BUCCO
$36.00Butter whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary jus
CARAMELIZED ORANGE SALMON
$28.00Cream cheese grits, vegetable medley, bourbon citrus glaze
CHEF JOHN'S VEGETARIAN PLATE
$24.00Local, seasonal, chef inspired
CRAB CAKES & GRITS
$37.00Jumbo lump crab, tomato butter sauce, corn relish, asparagus
GORGONZOLA BEEF & TORTELLINI
$28.00Beef tips, spinach, tomato, pine nuts, prosciutto
GRILLED ELK CHOPS
$43.00Pepper jack gratin, asparagus, peppers, blackberry-rosemary demi
KENTUCKY STRIP STEAK
$40.00Certified Angus, butter whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, demi
PECAN CRUSTED HAWAIIAN BUTTERFISH
$38.00Sweet potato-sage risotto, Tuscan kale, bourbon apple butter
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED VEAL & RICOTTA
$39.00Sweet potato sage risotto, Tuscan kale, blackberry glaze
Shareables
BUTTER WHIPPED POTATOES
$8.00CREAM CHEESE GRITS
$8.00GRILLED ASPARAGUS
$8.00HOUSE CUT FRIES
$8.00PEPPERJACK POTATO GRATIN
$8.00SWEET POTATO-SAGE RISOTTO
$8.00VEGETABLE MEDLEY
$8.00Soups & Salads
APPLE & PECAN BABY LETTUCE SALAD
$12.00Candied pecan, dried cranberries, carmelized onion vinagrette
CAESAR SALAD
$11.00Romaine, parmesean, roasted garlic dressing, brioche crouton
CAESAR SALAD WITH ANCHOVIES
$13.00Romaine, parmesean, roasted garlic dressing, brioche crouton
FRIED GREEN TOMATO & PROSCUITTO SALAD
$12.00Honey gem, goat cheese, buttermilk dressing
LAMB & LENTIL SOUP
$7.00Savory lentils, braised lamb, spiced crème fraiche
PISTACHIO GOAT CHEESE SALAD
$14.00Warm pistachio goat cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives
SALAD ADD-ON: CHICKEN
$7.00Add to any salad
SALAD ADD-ON: CRAB CAKE
$10.00Add to any salad
SALAD ADD-ON: SHRIMP
$11.00Add to any salad
Starters
BBQ DUCK CONFIT EGGROLLS
$14.00Duck confit, red cabbage, BBQ aioli
CRISPY CALAMARI & PEPPERS
$17.00Assorted peppers, garlic cloves, sweet chili sauce, basil garlic aioli
HOUSE CURED MEATS & KENNY'S CHEESES
$25.00Pickled vegetables, spiced pistachio, smoked mustard
HOUSE CURED MEATS & KENNY’S CHEESES
$25.00Pickled vegetables, spiced pistachio, smoked mustard
LAMB AND GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS
$16.00Flaky pastry, herb goat cheese, basil garlic aioli
SEAFOOD CRUDO OF DAY
$15.00Fresh catch, citrus vinaigrette, basil, capers, maldon salt, flatbread
STUFFED CRAB AVOCADO
$17.00Jumbo blue crab, citrus pico de gallo, jalapeno creme fraiche
WARM BRIE EN CROUTE
$14.00Puff pastry, bourbon-caramel, roasted pecans, apple slices
WARM FETA CHEESE DIP
$15.00Creamy feta cheese, cracked black pepper, toasted pine nuts, flatbread
ZESTY FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
$12.00Red wine vinaigrette, capers, pickled red onions