Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar

4.9

1452 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

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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Additional information

Location
209 S Main St., Fortville, IN 46040
Phone number
(317) 747-4242
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Simone Lucarini
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Experiences

WINE DINNER & SIMONE'S BIRTHDAY!
USD 100.00 per person
Prepaid
2 Apr 2025 only
6:30 pm
Indulge in an unforgettable Italian wine dinner experience in Fortville, IN, on April 2th! Join us for a special evening of exquisite Italian cuisine paired with a selection of fine Italian wines, featuring a special tribute to Simone's birthday! MENU Welcome Toast {LeMorette Chiaretto Sparkling Brut Rose Cepage NV, Veneto) - Lobster Spinach Gnocchetti {Borgo San Daniele Fruilano 2023, Friuli V.G.} -Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu {Canialle Chianti Classico La Misse di Candialle 2022 Toscana} -Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Spinach {Le Morette Lugana Mandolara 2023, Veneto} -Veal Tenderloin in a Caramelized, Prugne, Bourbon Sauce {Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico "Super Tuscan" 2021 Bolgheri Toscana Dolce - White Chocolate Vanilla Mousse Cortona's Italian Cuisine 1olline Bar $100 tax included
🍷50% OFF BOTTLE OF WINE
Multiple dates available
🍷Enjoy 50% off bottle of Wine every Thursday

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 USD 15.00
TOASTED TUSCAN BREAD: POMODORO TOMATOES, BASIL/ RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE/ PROSCIUTTO & SHAVED PARMIGIANO/ PEARS & GORGONZOLA.
SHRIMP & CALAMARI USD 16.00
FRIED&SAUTEED CALAMARI SHRIMP SERVED WITH SIDE OF FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
TAGLIERE TOSCANO USD 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 USD 16.00
MUSSELS AND CLAMS SAUTEED WITH LEMON, WHITE WINE, GARLIC
MEATBALLS USD 15.00
THREE MEATBALLS WITH OUR HOUSE MADE MARINARA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE
PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS USD 18.00
70Z OF PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS SERVED WITH AROMATIC OIL LEMON SAUCE OVER SLICED MARINATED POTATO SALAD
PROSCIUTTO MELONE USD 16.00
PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO AND MELON
SALMON TARTARE USD 17.00
FRESH SALMON TARTARE
FRIED POLENTA GORGONZOLASUSD 16.00
FRIED POLENTA SLICES OVER GORGONZOLA CREAM CHEESE , TOPPED WITH RAGU SAUCE
FRIED BURRATA USD 16.00
FRESH BRAEDED BURRATA MOZZARELLA FRIED , SERVED ON TOP OF ARUGOLA

INSALATE

BURRATA PROSCIUTTO SALAD USD 16.00
FRESH BURRATA MOZZARELLA WITH PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, ARUGULA AND CHERRY TOMATOES, TOPPED WITH BREAD CRUMBS
(V) INSALATA DELLA CASAUSD 8.00
MIXED GREENS, SERVED WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING, CHERRY TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA, RED ONIONS
(V) INSALATA ARUGULA USD 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 USD 20.00
PASTA SERVED WITH MUSHROOM, GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE & TRUFFLE OIL
-LASAGNA DI CARNE USD 21.00
HOUSE MADE LASAGNA: LAYERS OF BECHAMEL PARMESAN CREAM, MEAT RAGU AND FRESH PASTA SHEETS
-PASTA AL FUMO USD 20.00
HOUSE MADE PICI PASTA, CREME TOMATO SAUCE WITH SMOKED PANCETTA
-PICI TUSCAN RAGU’ USD 20.00
PICI PASTA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE TUSCAN RAGU’ SAUCE (A SLOW SIMMERED COMBINATION OF VEAL, BEEF, PORK AND SEASONINGS)
-TORTELLINI CORTONA USD 21.00
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SMOKEY CREAM RED PEPPER SAUCE , SAUTEED WITH GUANCIALE, TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE
(V) -CHALENE'S SPAGHETTI VODKAUSD 20.00
HOME MADE SPAGHETTI WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE
(V) -GNOCCHETTI ORTOLANA USD 21.00
GNOCCHI PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, CANNELLINI BEANS, SPINACH, CARAMELIZED CHERRY TOMATOES
-TRUFFLE RAVIOLI SHORT RIB BRASATO USD 26.00
SHORT RIB RAVIOLI WITH BROWNED TRUFFLE SAUCE, ASPARGAUS & CHERRY TOMATOES

FIRST COURSE SEAFOOD

-SCALLOPS BUGATINI USD 39.00
UI0 FRESH PAN SEARED SCALLOPS IN AMARILLO TOMATOES SAUCE MUSHROOM AND SPINACH
-LINGUINE ALLE YVONGOLEUSD 23.00
LINGUINE PASTA WITH FRESH CLAMS IN A WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE
-BUGATINI WITH OCTOPUS USD 25.00
BUGATINI PASTA WITH PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS IN A WHITE WINE, CHERRY TOMATO, GARLIC SAUCE
-LOBSTER LEMON RAVIOLI & SHRIMPUSD 30.00
LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH SHRIMP IN' A LEMON VODKA SAUCE
LINGUINE SCAMPI USD 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 USD 22.00
CHICKEN BREADED CHICKNE BREAST COVERED WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE AND FRESH BURRATA, COMES WIT ASPARAGUS
*SCALOPPINE MARSALA MORTADELLA E FONTINA USD 26.00
CHICKEN BREAST USD 22.00
VEAL SCALOPPINE WITH MARSALA, MORTADELLA MUSHROOMS & FONTINA CHEESE. COMES WITH ROASTED POTATOES & SAUTEED ZUCCHINI
*70Z FILET MIGNON USD 38.00
BEEF TENDERLOIN SERVED WITH TUSCAN AUGRATIN POTATOES & ASPARAGUS. FINISHED WITH A BRANDY GORGONZOLA SAUCE
*120Z RIBEYE USD 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 USD 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 SALMONUSD 27.00
FRESH SALMON FILET, ASPARAGUS, ROASTED POTATOES, BASIL BUTTER SAUCE & BLISTERED TOMATOES
TUSCAN CIOPPINO USD 29.00
SEA FOOD STEW CALAMARI, COD, OCTOPUS, SHRIMP, CLAMS
BACCALA’ (COD) ALLA LIVORNESE USD 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 USD 7.00
MEATBALLS USD 12.00
VEAL USD 13.00
BEEF FILLET USD 25.00
SAUSAGE USD 7.00
PROSCIUTTO USD 7.00
SHRIMP USD 10.00
SALMON USD 12.00
RIBEYE USD 27.00
OCTOPUS USD 13.00
VEGGIE MEDLY USD 10.00
FRESH TRUFFLES USD 10.00

SIDE OF VEGGIES OR PASTA

ROASTED POTATOES USD 7.00
ZUCCHINI USD 7.00
ASPARAGUS USD 9.00
SUGGESTED FOR KIDS PORTIONS: SPAGHETTI, CASARECCE, TORTELLINI USD 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 1,452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar is a delightful gem offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with homemade pasta and a diverse menu. Guests rave about the "great service," cozy atmosphere, and "fantastic food." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions and intimate dinners, consistently delivering a memorable dining experience.

1,452 Reviews

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Rick VIP
Indiana255 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a wonderful restaurant. The food is always outstanding. They have a great wine list too. The service by Kim was great. By far this is the best restaurant in Hancock County and one of the best Italian restaurants in the Indianapolis area. Highly recommended.
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Matoosk VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most authentic Italian Restaurant we've found in Italy. Homemade pasta?! You'll find it here. Homemade sauce? That's here too. Great drinks too. This is my new fav.
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marciann VIP
Indiana15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are never disappointed at Cortona’s. Our food is always fresh and delicious!
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ToddM
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, their polenta appetizer is one of the best I have ever had!! My wife is the one who loves Italian, I can take it or leave it, but this place is excellent!!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is fresh and authentic. Service exceptional and ambiance on point.
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Jamee VIP
Indiana13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The owners, staff and food are wonderful. This is a true Italian restaurant you will love.
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MARCELLO
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As an Italian, I was able to taste real Italian dishes that I believe are enjoyed all over the world.
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mo VIP
Indiana6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was a gem of a find/ we will definitely be returning soon-a short 30 “ drive to Fortville from Indy- The food was exceptional-ranging from grouper- chicken Marsala - homemade tortellini and spaghetti- to the spectacular table/side presentation of the cheese wheel- Chef Simone was available for our wine selection/ and for questions through the evening/ Ambiance is very cozy/ loved everything about our experience!
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TSPrincess VIP
Indiana30 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I thought this was a solid option for Italian dining in this area. I would not make a long trip to eat here. We were seated in the back room at a small table for four people. The menus are huge and we didn’t have room to set 4 down at the same time. The tables are crammed in there and we felt like we would all be dead in the event of a fire. The pasta was cooked perfectly and very good. The house salad was meh. Our server did a great job but it was hard to hear her. The wine list was very good inclusive and well priced
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Roberto
Monterrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, Simone himself came to greet us at the table and explain about the dishes and specials they were serving that evening. You have to try the homemade Tiramisù. In short: amazing service from the staff, fresh and tasty food, and the prices are fair for authentic Italian food.
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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 4.9 stars by 1452 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.