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   Welcome to Varano's Italian Restaurant located in Wells, Maine. The best Italian restaurant north of Boston. Sit down and relax in our dining room which features stunning views of the Maine coast and the Rachel Carson Wildlife Reserve.

   Our extensive menu offers signature Italian dishes and some of our very own special recipes. Browse through our comprehensive wine list which has achieved awards of excellence from Wine Spectator six years running, and was assembled by persons who possess a deep passion for Italian wine.

   We are looking forward to making your next night out one to remember. We serve nothing but the freshest seafood, Cedar River Farms beef and White Marble Farms pork. We do not accept reservations, but serve on a first come first serve basis. Come experience Italian food at its finest while sipping on a delicous glass of wine. Food so good, you may never cook at home again.



October Wine Dinner

Featuring host Leonardo LoCascio on October 29th 2008. Multiple course meal paired with great wine for $80 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Wine tasting with Varano's

Read about the wonderful wine tasting event that took place at Varano's.

Sassicaia Wine Dinner

A special rare event featuring a ten vintage vertical (1996-2005) of this spectacular Super Tuscan paired with amazing Italian fare. Featuring host, Piero Incisa della Rochetta on November 5th 2008. Limited to 36 persons at $400 each.