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: 4.8

4.8

1361 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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

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
Area
Fishers / Geist
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

CHEESE WHEEL PASTA
4 June 2024 - 31 Dec 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

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 1,361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar is a charming gem in Fortville, offering "authentic Italian food" that transports diners to Italy. Known for its "amazing food and great service," the restaurant features homemade pasta, a delightful cheese wheel experience, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings. Highly recommended!

1,361 Reviews

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Joe
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Clams & Mussels app was good, pasta menu items were very good, pasta cheese wheel and salmon were at best room temperature (actually closer to cold), and service was slow from the time we were seated until the time we left. Was very excited to go but was quite disappointed. Unlikely to go back.
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OliverJ
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great, knowledgeable staff. Attentive. Food was excellent. Highly recommend.
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Frank
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never had a bad meal here. I’ve joined Cortona’s at least 10 times now and it’s always outstanding. Great service and friendly owners, this is a gem.
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Joe
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Italian You Can’t Miss! Cortona’s is a gem for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine. Having recently been to Italy, I can say this place feels like the real deal—from the quiet, intimate atmosphere to the exceptional service and incredible food. Every dish is crafted with care, and the desserts are absolutely divine. Whether it’s a special night out or just a craving for great Italian, Cortona’s delivers an experience you’ll want to revisit. Don’t miss it!
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Daniel
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Owners are wonderful, and what a talented chef! The food was delicious, and we tried some things like octopus which are notoriously difficult to get right. I highly recommend this restaurant. We always have a great experience and great food at Cortonas.
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Galinton
Indiana
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The cheese wheel is phenomenal! Good wine selection and the Creme Brulee was quite good. Caesar did a nice job of attending our table.
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JP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I truly enjoyed the meal, and the service was absolutely wonderful! Thank you for making the experience so pleasant.
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Loyd
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner. The wheel cheese pasta was amazing. Great service and a great time.
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Eric
Indiana
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service from the bartender, as we were seated at the bar rail. Food was delicious, just the right size helping, to allow you to finish the meal. wine excellent and overall a great value, IMO.
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Barbara
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I eat here often because we are Never disappointed! The food, service, and hospitality is Always on point! We Love the homemade pastas, the variety of sauces, the Fortville pizza and the unique cheese wheel! A wonderful dining experience that will keep you coming back for more!
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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 4.8 stars by 1361 OpenTable diners.