Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar

Name: Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar
Address: 209 S Main St., Fortville, IN, United States, 46040
Telephone: (317) 747-4242
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1295 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bars' name sake, Cortona Italy, is a small town tucked into the hills of Tuscany. Simone Lucarini, co-owner and Chef, was born and raised in this Etruscan era town and came to live in the United States in 2015 were he met his partner and wife, Elizabeth Lucarini. He brings to the restaurant; his cooking experience, working as a cook helping open several restaurants around the world, including France, West Bank, and upper New York State to name a few. He earned his sommelier certification at A.I.S. Associazione Italiana Sommeliers. What he truely bring to Cortona's is the Italian experience; eat, drink, laugh... repeat. Visit and meet our team, enjoy our signature dish the Tortellini Cortona, or our Pasta al Fumo.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 10, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 747-4242
Website
https://www.cortonasitaliancuisine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Simone Lucarini
Catering
WE DO CATERING, FOR INFO PLEASE CALL <br />SIMONE 7655418450
Private party facilities
FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT SIMONE 7655418450

Location
209 S Main St., Fortville, IN 46040
Neighborhood
Fishers / Geist
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

CHEESE WHEEL PASTA
Jun 4 - Dec 31, 2024
CHEESE WHEEL PASTA!! CHEESE WHEEL PASTA IS PASTA THAT IS MADE INSIDE A LARGE ROUND OF ITALIAN PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE , AND WHEN THE HOT PASTA HITS THE CHEESY “BOWL” IT MELTS EVEN MORE CHEESE INTO THE PASTA!! WHAT COULD BE BETTER? THIS IS EQUALLY EXCITING AS AN EXPERIENCE AS IT IS MEAL, AND IS PERFECT FOR CHEESE LOVERS AND FOODIES ALIKE!
🍷50% OFF BOTTLE OF WINE
Multiple dates available
🍷Enjoy 50% off bottle of Wine every Thursday
ITALIAN WINE DINNER
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 25, 2024 only
Get your reservations for this special evening at Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar in the Town of Fortville on Sept. 25th! Appetizers, Italian food, wine pairings, and dessert all included! Great for a couples night or a Friends-giving night! Menu: Scallops With Mushroom Spinach Asiago Cheese Risotto served with Rose' Il Borro Borrorosa 2023 Sangiovese 100% Pappardelle With Duck Tuscan Ragu' served with Il Borro Borrigiano 2022 Sangiovese-Cabernet Pork Salti In Bocca In A Bourbone Caramelized Sauce served with Borgogno Barbera D'Alba 2020 Barbera 100% Pork Tenderloin Stuffed With Goat Cheese And Provolone in a Truffle Sauce served with Campo Al Mare Bolgheri 2022 Merlot-Cab Sauvignon-Cab Franc-Petit Verdot Chocolate Delizia Dessert

Offers

Happy Hour Special: Bruschetta & Cocktails for $20
Multiple dates available
Tue - Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4PM - 6PM for our delightful happy hour special! Savor the flavors of our delicious bruschetta, perfectly paired with one of our signature cocktails, all for just $20.

Popular dishes

4 BRUSCHETTE $15.00
TOASTED TUSCAN BREAD: POMODORO TOMATOES, BASIL/ RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE/ PROSCIUTTO & SHAVED PARMIGIANO/ PEARS & GORGONZOLA.
SHRIMP & CALAMARI $16.00
FRIED&SAUTEED CALAMARI SHRIMP SERVED WITH SIDE OF FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
TAGLIERE TOSCANO $29.00
SELECTION OF COLD TUSCAN CUTS, SALAME, TUSCAN CAPOCOLLO, MORTADELLA, ITALIAN PROSCIUTTO DOP, GRANA PADANO DOP CHEESE AGED NINE MONTHS, FRESH ITALIAN BURRATA, SEASONAL JAM
COZZE E VONGOLE $16.00
MUSSELS AND CLAMS SAUTEED WITH LEMON, WHITE WINE, GARLIC
MEATBALLS $15.00
THREE MEATBALLS WITH OUR HOUSE MADE MARINARA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE
PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS $18.00
70Z OF PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS SERVED WITH AROMATIC OIL LEMON SAUCE OVER SLICED MARINATED POTATO SALAD
PROSCIUTTO MELONE $16.00
PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO AND MELON
SALMON TARTARE $17.00
FRESH SALMON TARTARE
FRIED POLENTA GORGONZOLAS$16.00
FRIED POLENTA SLICES OVER GORGONZOLA CREAM CHEESE , TOPPED WITH RAGU SAUCE
FRIED BURRATA $16.00
FRESH BRAEDED BURRATA MOZZARELLA FRIED , SERVED ON TOP OF ARUGOLA

INSALATE

BURRATA PROSCIUTTO SALAD $16.00
FRESH BURRATA MOZZARELLA WITH PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, ARUGULA AND CHERRY TOMATOES, TOPPED WITH BREAD CRUMBS
(V) INSALATA DELLA CASA$8.00
MIXED GREENS, SERVED WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING, CHERRY TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA, RED ONIONS
(V) INSALATA ARUGULA $8.00
ARUGULA SERVED WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING TOPPED WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & GOAT CHEESE

FIRST COURSE MEAT AND VEGETARIAN

(V) -FETTUCCINE OR GNOCCHI MUSHROOM AND GORGONZOLA $20.00
PASTA SERVED WITH MUSHROOM, GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE & TRUFFLE OIL
-LASAGNA DI CARNE $21.00
HOUSE MADE LASAGNA: LAYERS OF BECHAMEL PARMESAN CREAM, MEAT RAGU AND FRESH PASTA SHEETS
-PASTA AL FUMO $20.00
HOUSE MADE PICI PASTA, CREME TOMATO SAUCE WITH SMOKED PANCETTA
-PICI TUSCAN RAGU’ $20.00
PICI PASTA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE TUSCAN RAGU’ SAUCE (A SLOW SIMMERED COMBINATION OF VEAL, BEEF, PORK AND SEASONINGS)
-TORTELLINI CORTONA $21.00
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SMOKEY CREAM RED PEPPER SAUCE , SAUTEED WITH GUANCIALE, TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE
(V) -CHALENE'S SPAGHETTI VODKA$20.00
HOME MADE SPAGHETTI WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE
(V) -GNOCCHETTI ORTOLANA $21.00
GNOCCHI PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, CANNELLINI BEANS, SPINACH, CARAMELIZED CHERRY TOMATOES
-TRUFFLE RAVIOLI SHORT RIB BRASATO $26.00
SHORT RIB RAVIOLI WITH BROWNED TRUFFLE SAUCE, ASPARGAUS & CHERRY TOMATOES

FIRST COURSE SEAFOOD

-SCALLOPS BUGATINI $39.00
UI0 FRESH PAN SEARED SCALLOPS IN AMARILLO TOMATOES SAUCE MUSHROOM AND SPINACH
-LINGUINE ALLE YVONGOLE$23.00
LINGUINE PASTA WITH FRESH CLAMS IN A WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE
-BUGATINI WITH OCTOPUS $25.00
BUGATINI PASTA WITH PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS IN A WHITE WINE, CHERRY TOMATO, GARLIC SAUCE
-LOBSTER LEMON RAVIOLI & SHRIMP$30.00
LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH SHRIMP IN' A LEMON VODKA SAUCE
LINGUINE SCAMPI $24.00
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP IN' A WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH PARSLEY

SECOND COURSE MEAT

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE AND BURRATA $22.00
CHICKEN BREADED CHICKNE BREAST COVERED WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE AND FRESH BURRATA, COMES WIT ASPARAGUS
*SCALOPPINE MARSALA MORTADELLA E FONTINA $26.00
CHICKEN BREAST $22.00
VEAL SCALOPPINE WITH MARSALA, MORTADELLA MUSHROOMS & FONTINA CHEESE. COMES WITH ROASTED POTATOES & SAUTEED ZUCCHINI
*70Z FILET MIGNON $38.00
BEEF TENDERLOIN SERVED WITH TUSCAN AUGRATIN POTATOES & ASPARAGUS. FINISHED WITH A BRANDY GORGONZOLA SAUCE
*120Z RIBEYE $39.00
RIBEYE STEAK PAN SEARED SERVED IN SLICES WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, COMES ON A BED OF ARUGULA, SHAVED GRANA PADANO, ROSEMARY, AND TOPPED WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, ROASTED POTATOES ON THE SIDE
*150Z STUFFED FRENCHED PORK CHOP $38.00
STUFFED PROVOLONE PORK CHOP IN A CHIANTI WINE SAUCE FINISHED WITH TRUFFLE OIL, SERVED WITH AUGRATIN POTATOES AND ZUCCHINI

SECOND COURSE SEAFOOD

*80Z VERLASSO SALMON$27.00
FRESH SALMON FILET, ASPARAGUS, ROASTED POTATOES, BASIL BUTTER SAUCE & BLISTERED TOMATOES
TUSCAN CIOPPINO $29.00
SEA FOOD STEW CALAMARI, COD, OCTOPUS, SHRIMP, CLAMS
BACCALA’ (COD) ALLA LIVORNESE $27.00
FRESH COD PAN SEARED WITH BLACK OLIVES, IN A FRESH TOMATO SAUCE SERVED OVER SLICED POTATOES

CHEESE WHEEL PASTA $21 HOME MADE DAILY PASTA

ADDING PROTEIN OR VEGGIES

CHICKEN $7.00
MEATBALLS $12.00
VEAL $13.00
BEEF FILLET $25.00
SAUSAGE $7.00
PROSCIUTTO $7.00
SHRIMP $10.00
SALMON $12.00
RIBEYE $27.00
OCTOPUS $13.00
VEGGIE MEDLY $10.00
FRESH TRUFFLES $10.00

SIDE OF VEGGIES OR PASTA

ROASTED POTATOES $7.00
ZUCCHINI $7.00
ASPARAGUS $9.00
SUGGESTED FOR KIDS PORTIONS: SPAGHETTI, CASARECCE, TORTELLINI $7.00

HOME MADE DAILY PASTA

SIMONE & BETH SUPPORT INDIANA LOCAL BUSINESS *CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS

What 1,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Indianapolis
Great for fine wines
Indianapolis
Italian
Indianapolis
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

1,295 Reviews

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Lisa
Indiana
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great mouthwatering experience. We especially enjoy Elizabeth helping us pair wines and discussing the flavors pulled together. She is a gem guiding you through out the excellent culinary experience with her husband Simone who takes you to his Italian roots one bite at a time. Don’t dare skip dessert!
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Antonio
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience! I believe I had the best pasta in the last 5 years! My friend’s meat dish also was executed. Can’t wait to go back!
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Jeff
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Order the Pasta al Fumo and Tuscan Ragu. Both were excellent! Took a recommendation from Simone for a Syrah from his hometown in Italy, was wonderful! We always enjoy this local gem!
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Jeff
Indiana
189 reviews
vip
3.0
189 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good menu, very good service and attention, nice ambiance
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Sandy
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simone and Beth are one of a kind hosts. The food was all delicious. I had the cioppino which was full of fresh seafood. My husband had the scampi linguine which was also terrific and our daughter had the ragu. Everything was so fresh. It’s the best Italian restaurant in Indiana!
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Ashley
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again I had another great experience at Cortona’s and just had to leave a review. The service was great, our server was so sweet and was very helpful. The food was amazing, we tried the week special and the tortellini and it was fantastic. The owner made sure to come out and greet us once again and make sure our food was great. We also tried the prosciutto and melon appetizer and it was delicious, I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for an italian dish. This place has become my husband’s and I’s favorite place to dine out at. Couldn’t recommend it more!
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Grace
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want delicious, fresh, authentic Italian food, Cortona’s is a must! The quaint restaurant provides the perfect ambiance for a date night or a special celebration. Everything on the menu, from the cocktails to the desserts are delicious!
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Sim
Indiana
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. I especially loved the ribeye steak. The wine list is very accurate and I strongly suggest the Syrah il Castagno !
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Sarah
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations! Our family especially enjoyed the appetizers, the variety of desserts, and the hand-churned ice cream! The cannoli cake was a crowd-pleaser! Highly recommended!
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Frank
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you’re a foodie like me, you’ll love this place! The new menu has a fantastic selection of dishes, and we loved everything we tried. We only had good comments about the food. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious; strongly recommend the Polenta and the Fillet ; I especially loved the creative twists on classic dishes. Excellent Service I can’t wait to come back again thanks Simone and Beth
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FAQs

Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 747-4242.

Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1295 OpenTable diners.

Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.