Varano's Italian Restaurant

Name: Varano's Italian Restaurant
Address: 60 Mile Road, 04090, ME, 04090
Telephone: (207) 641-8550

Welcome to Varano's Italian Restaurant located in Wells, Maine. The best Italian restaurant north of Boston.

60 Mile Road, Wells, ME 04090, US

• Monday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Tuesday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Wednesday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Thursday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Friday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Saturday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •Sunday: 4:30PM-9:00PM •

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Details

Cuisine: Italian
Parking: Private Lot
Alcohol Type: full bar
Takeout Available: Yes

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: Yes
Reservations: No
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: casual
Wheelchair Accessible:
Seating: Indoor, Patio
Music Type: pre-recorded

Dinner Menu

Piccole Piastre

Small Plates make great individual appetizers, or order three at a discount for a larger party.

Pate Al Fegatini Alle Frutta

Tuscan style chicken liver pate with truffle and herbs, homemade apple butter and cracked pepper, served with grilled ciabatta bread.

Parmigiano Reggiano

With Aged Balsamic of Modena, Homemade Apple Butter, Cadied Walnuts and Truffle Honey, Served with grilled Ciabatta Bread.

Insalata Con Barbabietole

Oven roasted Organic Beets tossed with Aged White Wine Vinegar & Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Baby arugula and topped with Vermont Goat Cheese.

Cipolle Gratinate

Local Italian Onion stuffed with Italian Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic and fresh Ciabatta Bread baked with a Sage Cream Sauce.

Ostriche al Casino

Fresh Local Oysters baked with a Pancetta Herb Bread topping and served on a bed of Sea Salt.

Risotto Con Peperoni

Acquerello aged carnaroli rice imported from Piedmont Italy with roasted red pepper and taleggio cheese.

Antipasto

Appetizers for everyone, including our Fantastic Fried Mozzarella cut from the loaf, and a trip to Varano's should always include a taste of our seasonal Bruschetta.

Fried Mozzarella

Hand cut, breaded and Fried to order. Served with Marinara sauce.

Fried Calamari

Lightly floured calamari deep-fried and served with Marinara sauce.

Varano's Antipasto (for 2)

Italian Proscuitto, Salami, Capicola, assorted marinated olives, pickled vegetables, pickled red onion, tuna in oil, marinated artichoke hearts, shaved Asiago and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette.

Varano's Bruschetta

Local Hot-House Tomatoes tossed in our Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Fresh Basil. Seasoned with Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper finished with Balsamic Reduction and Fresh Grated Parmigiano Reggiano served on Grilled Country Bread.

Cozze Al Vino Bianco

Steamed Mussels with Sauteed garlic, White Wine, Roma Tomatoes, Basil and Parsley. Grilled Ciabatta Bread.

Zuppe & Insalata

Homemade Piping Hot Soup and Crisp Cold Salads.

Minestra Maritata "Married Soup"

Roasted free range chicken & winter greens in a rich chicken broth with lemon & parmigiano reggiano cheese.

Caesar Salad

Crisp Romaine lettuce garnished with Fresh imported Mediterranean White Anchovy Fillets, Seasoned Croutons and Romano Cheese. Finished with Varano's Homemade Caesar dressing.

Varano's Salad Supremo

Roasted Local Beets, Dried Cranberries, Golden Raisins, Pears, Tuscan Orange Segments and Baby Arugula tossed with a Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette and topped with Vermont Goat Cheese.

Varano's Minestrone

Seasonal vegetables, green lentils, orecchiette pasta in a savory tomato broth with grated Pecorino Romano & a Tuscan Toast Point.

Local Hot House Tomato Caprese

Fresh Mozzarella cheese, local Hot House tomatoes, fresh Basil, Aged Balsamic of Modena, Sea salt & cracked pepper.

Pasta

Classic Italian. Be sure to try some of our famous homemade meatballs and Sweet Italian Sausage.

Bucatini Bolognese

Mortadella, Veal, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Porcini mushrooms, Tomato and Cream over Bucatini pasta and Topped with Pecorino Romano Cheese.

Fettucini Alfredo

Lightly tossed with butter, Parmesan and Cream. Also with chicken.

Baked Lasagna

Layered Pasta with Ricotta and Romano Cheese filling and Marinara sauce.

Gnocchi Saute

Pasta sauteed with Marinara sauce, grated Romano, and Sweet Butter. Just like Nana used to make.

Ravioli

Homemade cheese-filled Ravioli with Marinara Sauce.

Pasta Marinara

Your choice of Linguine or Penne topped with our Homemade Marinara. (With Meatballs or Sausage)

Pollo & Vitello

Fresh Chicken and "Real" Veal pounded thin. Some of our signature and most popular dishes.

Picatta

Chicken or Veal sauteed with Shallots and Capers in a Lemon White Wine Butter Sauce. Garnished with Lemon Zest.

Orvieto

Chicken or Veal Sauteed with Mushrooms, Artichoke hearts and Calamata olives in a Lemon, White Wine and Butter Sauce.

Braccioletinne

Chicken or Veal rolled with Proscuitto, spinach and Mozzarella Sauteed with Mushrooms in a butter and Marsala Wine Sauce.

Marsala

Chicken or Veal sauteed with Mushrooms and Proscuitto in a butter and Marsala Wine Sauce.

Parmigiana

Chicken or Veal breaded and fried topped with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella Cheese.

Pesce

Always fresh & delicious. Including PEI Mussels, Sea Scallops, Haddock, Atlantic Salmon, Lobster, Calamari, Little neck Clams, and Jumbo Shrimp. All prepared with an Italian twist.

Gamberi Di Cappesante Con Aragosta

Shrimp, Scallop & Lobster Sauteed with Fresh English Peas in a Vodka Gorgonzola Lobster Cream Sauce tossed with Fettuccini.

Frutti di Mare

Shrimp, Little neck Clams, Mussels, Scallops, and Calamari in a spicy Marinara sauce. Served over Linguine.

Clam Sauce

Little neck Clams sauteed in a White or Red sauce with Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic and Oregano. Served over Linguine.

Spezzantino Di Merluzzo Con Olive E Capperi

Fresh herb encrusted broiled haddock in a spicy tomato sauce with Tuscan olives, artichoke hearts, braised fennel & capers. Served over aged Carnaroli risotto.

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in Olive oil, Garlic and White Wine served over Linguine with Roma tomatoes and baby spinach.

Salmone Al Forno Di Parmigiano

Oven roasted fresh salmon topped with a parmesan cheese crust, served over braised spinach & roasted garlic mashed potatoes with a fire roasted red pepper puree and balsamic glaze.

Specialties

Steak, Pork, Lamb & Seafood. All signature recipes and changing with the seasons.

Cioppino

A rich Tomato laced Seafood Stew with Maine Lobster, Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Mussels, Calamari, and Clams. Garnished with Crostini and Baked Parmesan.

Braciole Ai Pesche Con Pure Di Patate

Maple Brandy Glazed Grilled 12oz Pork Chop with Cranberry Apple compote, Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple-Wood smoked bacon Stuffing & Roasted garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Bistecche Picante Al Funghi Al Forno

Grilled all natural organic 10 oz strip steak topped with black truffle butter. Fresh asparagus and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

Varano's Grilled Sausage

Our Homemade sweet Italian sausage served with Sauteed sweet peppers, onions and tomato sauce over Creamy Parmesan Polenta.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Hand cut, Lightly breaded and fried Golden Brown. Finished with Marinara sauce and Melted Mozzarella.

Rigatoni Giganti All'Amatriciana

Apple wood smoked bacon, English peas, sweet onions, garlic, Arbol chili and fresh tomato sauce served over giant Rigatoni imported from Molise Italy. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Laganne Alla Gnocchi

Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu over Homemade Gnocchi Topped with Tourmaline Hill Farm Fresh Hand Dipped Ricotta cheese.

Pollo Terracotta Alla Cacciatora

Farm fresh Organic Free Range Chicken Grilled under a brick Cacciatore style with Varano's Italian sweet sausage, Sweet peppers, Braised fennel and Tuscan Olives. Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Dolci

Try something sweet, all our desserts are homemade. Be sure to ask your server about our seasonal Gelato flavor.

House Biscotti

Two Homemade Pistachio & Anise Biscotti

Double Chocolate Brownie Supremo

A mega wedge of rich carmel studded brownie with vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache, carmel & fresh whipped cream with seasonal fruit. (perfect for 2)

Cannoli

Sweetened fresh cream ricotta cheese in a crunchy pastry shell with chopped pistachios.

Tiramisu

An Italian favorite, flavored with espresso, rum, and coffee liqueur.

Gelato

Homemade chocolate, vanilla, and seasonal flavors.

Varano's Italian Cheesecake

Mascarpone & Lemon cheese cake with homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam.

Menu Per Bambini

Childrens Menu.

Kids Cheese Ravioli

Homemade Cheese Filled Ravioli with Marinara Sauce.

Kids Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded and Fried, topped with Marinara and Melted Mozzarella Cheese.

Kids Pasta with Meatball

Linguine or Penne topped with our Homemade Marinara and Meatball.

Kids Pasta with Sausage

Linguine or penne pasta topped with our homemade marinara and sausage.

Kids Pasta with Marinara

Linguine or Penne pasta topped with our homemade marinara sauce.