varanese

varanese
Restaurant Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
2106 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY
#3
of 855 restaurants in Louisville
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
189% Recommend
9Overall9Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
189% Recommend
9Overall9Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • What a fabulous experience!...I will highly recommend this place as #1.
  • Everything was excellent from service to food.
  • The incredible staff of Varanese provided us an unforgettable experience on Thursday night, March 18, 2010.
  • This is a great place to eat.
  • Several friends had recommended this restaurant.
  • Our return visit was very good.
  • Would not recommend restaurant based on this visit.
  • I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.
  • It was a mediocre experience and I will not be repeating it any time soon.
  • The experience at Varanese was fabulous.
  • were impressed with EVERYTHING!
  • This is our new favorite place!
  • We had an excellent Valentines Day experience!
  • This is our favorite restaurant.
  • Restaurant was really good, food excellent, the table was close to the kitchen so there was a lot of traffic and kitchen noise.
  • The mixed drinks were a tad bit overpriced but other than our seating and drink prices, everything else was great.
  • best restaurant in Louisville!
  • Excellent restaurant with great food and wine.
  • Excellent restaurant with wonderfull atmosphere!
  • We'll definately tell our friends about our wonderful experience.
  • Varanese is one of our favorite restaurants in Louisville.
  • One of our favorite spots, if we want a full dinner
  • The live jazz music made for an even more enjoyable dining experience.
Food
  • Although the food was fantastic and reasonably priced
  • The food, as always, was wonderful.
  • Great food....Everyone enjoyed their plate and their beverages.
  • The ambiance was wonderful--perfect for a trio who enjoy wine and incredible food.
  • Food was outstanding and a good value $.
  • Everything was excellent from service to food.
  • Chef John Varanese never ceases to amaze with his unique dishes -
  • The unexpected vegan dessert with the birthday candle and the musicians playing a short and classy rendition of the birthday song was so thoughtful!
  • The food was absolutely amazing!
  • Although the food was amazing, it didn't seem like a very romantic setting.
  • The food was just OK.
  • the addition of pine nuts to the filling gave them a nice texture.
  • The Lamb empanadas were almost inedible.
  • The appetizers were lackluster but the entree was great;
  • The atmosphere, food and service were wonderful.
  • The food was very good.
  • the chef created for my partner was absolutely divine.
  • great food and good service....imaginative menu that doesn't disappoint!
  • As far as the food, I haven't had a better meal in a long time.
  • Great service and wonderful food!
  • We enjoyed our entree the sea bass was absolutely perfect.
  • The food is top notch and the portions are generous.
  • Chef John Varanese never disappoints....The beef crostini appetizer was especially good
  • Restaurant was really good, food excellent, the table was close to the kitchen so there was a lot of traffic and kitchen noise.
  • The food was amazing....The food was delicious and priced accordingly.
  • Excellent restaurant with great food and wine.
  • Had a fabulous Valentine's weekend special meal.
  • I loved the food, the wine and the service.
  • The food, wine and service is always outstanding at Varanese!
  • will be back for many more wonderful meals.
  • Great service and food.
  • The food was fantastic, and the wait staff was very friendly.
  • Teh food was excellent and the prices were reasonable.
  • The Specials are always truly "special" and innovative and delicious....We had two other couples with us and they were truly impressed with the food and service.
  • The live jazz music made for an even more enjoyable dining experience.
  • Love your food and your people.
  • Quiet, romantic, and overall beautiful dining experience.
Service
  • Chef Varanese was very cordial, the service was only passable....After that, we received our amuse bouche very quickly and our server took our order without being too intrusive.
  • Great service.
  • And the wait staff is always glad to see you and serve you!
  • The incredible staff of Varanese provided us an unforgettable experience on Thursday night, March 18, 2010....Our waiter, Jim, was one of the most incredible servers either of us has ever had -
  • Our waiter, Dale, was a complete doll--supoer friendly *and* cute as a button.
  • The staff was very curtious and friendly....Service was excellent!
  • I had to watch the server be overly attentive to other tables...unfortunately the service was so poor that I lost my appetite.
  • The atmosphere, food and service were wonderful.
  • The service was great with friendly, effective attendants but not over bearing.
  • great food and good service.
  • Carmen is one of the best servers I have ever had.
  • Great service and wonderful food!
  • The ambience and service were excellent.
  • On a busy Valentine's Day night the place was full at 8:30 and the food quality and efficient service were top notch.
  • Our server was friendly and knew exactly what we needed.
  • I loved the food, the wine and the service.
  • The food, wine and service is always outstanding at Varanese!
  • Great service and food.
  • The food was fantastic, and the wait staff was very friendly.
  • The service was great & the food was spectacular.
  • Service is always excellent.
  • Service has always been outstanding.
  • Love your food and your people.
Ambience
  • Our group loved the ambience and live jazz.
  • I had to watch the server be overly attentive to other tables
  • The atmosphere, food and service were wonderful....I enjoyed the music playing as well.
  • I loved the ambiance of the place and the live band made it even better.
  • The ambience and service were excellent.
  • Restaurant was really good, food excellent, the table was close to the kitchen so there was a lot of traffic and kitchen noise.
  • Our table was less than desirable.
  • Excellent restaurant with wonderfull atmosphere!
  • The live jazz really was lovely
  • MY only complaint would be the noise.
  • The atmosphere was perfectly what I expected.
Value
  • Food was outstanding and a good value $.
  • Reasonable prices and delicious food.
  • The mixed drinks were a tad bit overpriced but other than our seating and drink prices, everything else was great.
  • With all that said, the price was great for what we got out of the evening.
  • Prices very reasonable.
  • Teh food was excellent and the prices were reasonable.

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