Antipasto
BruschettaCrusty bread with olive oil, garlic, roma tomatoes, red onion, basil, and ricotta salata cheese.
Sicillian Shrimp Scampi
Five jumbo shrimp stuffed with garlic butter and sauteed with tomatoes, fresh basil and white wine.
Steamed Mussels
Steamed with garlic, white wine, sun dried and roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and chopped parsley.
Fried Calamari
Lightly floured calamari deep-fried and served with marinara sauce.
Fried Zucchini
Lightly breaded with our house Italian crumbs then deep-fried golden brown and served with lemon roasted garlic and chive dressing.
Fried Appetizer Trio
Fried Mozzarella, zucchini, and ravioli served with marinara sauce.
Rustico
Prosciutto, imported provolone, olives, artichoke hearts, vinegar peppers, and fresh mozzarella.
Fried Mozzarella
Hand cut and breaded then deep-fried to order. Served with marinara sauce.
Clams Casino
Fresh shucked clams with Varano's Italian Stuffing and bacon.
Minestrone
Our own version of Italian vegetable soup with a few special touches.
Varano's Antipasto
Prosciutto, salami, tuna, olives, imported provolone, fresh mozzarella, marinated vegetables, artichokes, romaine lettuce, and olive oil.
Insalata
Caprese
Sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzalrella and basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce garnished with anchovies, seasoned croutons, and romano cheese. Finished with Varano's caesar dressing. Add chicken or shrimp to the Caesar salad.
Varano's House Salad
Field greens, diced tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, calamata olives, croutons, red onions and provolone.
Pasta
Pasta with marinara sauceLinguine or Penne pasta.
Pasta and sweet sausage
Freshly made in Boston's North End.
Pasta and Meatballs
Varano's own family recipe.
Ravioli
Homemade cheese-filled ravioli with marinara sauce or basil pesto cream sauce.
Baked Ziti
Penne baked with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese and greated romano, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi Saute
Pasta sauteed with marinara sauce, grated romano and sweet butter. (Just like Nana used to make)
Fettuccini Alfredo
Lightly tossed with butter, parmesan and cream. Also with chicken.
Penne All'Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with pancetta bacon, tomato, red onion, olives, italian parsley, and chili flakes.
Baked Lasagna
Layered pasta with ricotta and romano cheese filling and marninara sauce.
Spinach and tomato fuscilli
Sauteed with pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Topped with goat cheese.
Fettucini Bolognese
With beef, pork, tomato, onions, italian herbs, and topped with ricotta salata cheese.
Pollo
Chicken ParmigianaA breaded and fried chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and prosciutto in a butter and Marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Bracciolettine
Rolled with proscuitto, spinach, and mozzarella sauteed with mushrooms in a butter and Marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Orvieto
Sauteed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and black olives in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Roasted Half Chicken
Stuffed with lemon, rosemary and garlic slow roasted to perfection and served over garlic mashed.
Vitello
Veal ParmigianaA breaded and fried veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and prosciutto in a butter and Marsala wine sauce.
Veal Bracciolettine
Rolled with proscuitto, spinach, and mozzarella sauteed with mushrooms in a butter and Marsala wine sauce.
Veal Orvieto
Sauteed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and black olives in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Veal Francaise
Lightly battered then sauteed to a golden brown. Finished with a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Prime Veal Osso Bucco
Prime veal shank, pan seared and braised in a rich veal broth with roasted vegetables, served over garlic mashed potatoes.
Pesce
Clam SauceLittleneck clams sauteed in a white or red sauce with olive oil, fresh garlic and oregano. Served over linguine.
Calmari Saute
Sauteed in a white or red sauce with mushrooms, peppers, sun dried and roma tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, shallots and white wine. Served over linguine.
Shrimp Scampi
Eight jumbo shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic, white wine, and lemon. Served over linguine.
Mussels Saute
Sauteed in white or red sauce with olive oil, garlic, shallots, leeks, italian parsley, chili flakes, and sweet bell peppers. Served over linguine.
Frutti Di Mare
Shrimp, Littleneck clams, mussels, scallops, and calamari in a spicy marinara sauce. Served over linguine.
Lobster Fettuccini
Lobster sauteed in a lobster cream sauce with roma tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Served over fettuccini.
Shrimp and Scallop Saute
Sea scallops, shrimp, and peas in a vodka and gorgonzola cream sauce. Served over fettucini.
Broiled Haddock
Served over garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables.
Grilled Salmon
Fresh salmon fillet, rubbed with sea salt, lemon and cracked pepper, grilled to perfection and served with lemoncello butter, chef's risotto and field greens.
Broiled Scallops
Fresh sea scallops broiled with Varano's special scampi butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Specialties
Eggplant ParmigianaHand cut, lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Finished with Marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Sausage Saute
The North End's finest grilled and served with homemade vinegar peppers and roasted potatoes.
Grilled Pork Loin
Two 6oz Boneless prime pork loin chops, with a port wine demi glace, brandied cherries and garlic mashed potatoes.
Grilled Rack of Lamb
Marinated in garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, with fresh diced roma tomatoes, pesto, and garlic mashed potatoes.
10 oz Sirloin
With Chianti black pepper demi glace, grilled onions, and garlic mashed potatoes.
Filet Mignon
A 9oz filet char grilled and served with gorgonzola and sun dried tomato demi glace and garlic mashed potatoes.
Grilled Prime Veal Chops
Two 10oz prime veal chops, grilled and finished with a crust of parmesan cheese with a hint of white truffle oil, served with chef's risotto and field greens.
Cioppino
A rich tomato laced seafood stew with Maine lobster, shrimp, sea scallops, mussels, calamari, and clams. Garnished with crostini and baked parmesan.
Childrens
Linguine or penne with marinara sauce.Pasta topped with our homemade marninara sauce.
Pasta with Meatball
Penne or linguine topped with marinara and a homemade meatball.
Pasta with Sausage
Penne or linguine topped with marinara and a sweet Italian sausage from the North End.
Cheese Ravioli
Homemade cheese filled ravioli topped with marinara sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
A breaded and fried chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Dolci
CannoliSweetened fresh cream ricotta cheese in a crunchy pastry shell with copped pistachios.
Zabaglione with Strawberries
Rich dessert custard flavored with Marsala wine over fresh strawberries.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
A moist three layer cake with a chocolate cookie crust.
Tiramisu
An Italian favorite, flavored with espresso, rum, and coffee liqueur.
Almond Cream Cake
Flavored with Amaretto and topped with toasted almonds.
Gelato
Homemade chocolate, vanilla, and seasonal flavors.
Full Meal Deal
The Full Meal Deal is back! Available Sunday through Thursday. A special menu featuring a three course meal for $21.95, with optional wine pairing for an additional $10.Bring your card
Make sure to bring your Mile Road Rewards Card with you everytime! If you are not a member yet ask your server for further details on your next visit.Menu Highlight
Cioppino, a rich tomato laced seafood stew with Maine lobster, shrimp, sea scallops, mussels, calamari, and clams. Garnished with crostini and baked parmesan.