Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar

4.8

1465 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Simone Lucarini
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Experiences

WINE DINNER & SIMONE'S BIRTHDAY!
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
2 Apr 2025 only
18:30
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 - 16:00 - 20:30
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 US$15.00
TOASTED TUSCAN BREAD: POMODORO TOMATOES, BASIL/ RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE/ PROSCIUTTO & SHAVED PARMIGIANO/ PEARS & GORGONZOLA.
SHRIMP & CALAMARI US$16.00
FRIED&SAUTEED CALAMARI SHRIMP SERVED WITH SIDE OF FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
TAGLIERE TOSCANO US$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 US$16.00
MUSSELS AND CLAMS SAUTEED WITH LEMON, WHITE WINE, GARLIC
MEATBALLS US$15.00
THREE MEATBALLS WITH OUR HOUSE MADE MARINARA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH PROVOLONE CHEESE
PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS US$18.00
70Z OF PAN-SEARED OCTOPUS SERVED WITH AROMATIC OIL LEMON SAUCE OVER SLICED MARINATED POTATO SALAD
PROSCIUTTO MELONE US$16.00
PROSCIUTTO ITALIANO AND MELON
SALMON TARTARE US$17.00
FRESH SALMON TARTARE
FRIED POLENTA GORGONZOLASUS$16.00
FRIED POLENTA SLICES OVER GORGONZOLA CREAM CHEESE , TOPPED WITH RAGU SAUCE
FRIED BURRATA US$16.00
FRESH BRAEDED BURRATA MOZZARELLA FRIED , SERVED ON TOP OF ARUGOLA

INSALATE

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

FIRST COURSE SEAFOOD

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

SIDE OF VEGGIES OR PASTA

ROASTED POTATOES US$7.00
ZUCCHINI US$7.00
ASPARAGUS US$9.00
SUGGESTED FOR KIDS PORTIONS: SPAGHETTI, CASARECCE, TORTELLINI US$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 1,465 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 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.

1,465 Reviews

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Stela VIP
Indiana14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The exquisite flavors danced on the palate, a true culinary delight. Attentive service enhanced the already magical ambiance. Every detail contributed to an unforgettable evening. A perfect blend of romance and exceptional dining created a cherished memory. This special occasion will be remembered fondly.
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Elizabeth
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing it was so delicious YOU have got to try the Grouper Special they had just fantastic! On top of that the drinks were phenomenal, ended my night with a delicious Espresso Martini.😋
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Ed VIP
Indiana23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love going to Cortona’s. In fact we drive 45 minutes just to get there because it’s always predictably superb. Tonight’s dinner was one of the best!! The bruschetta was great as always but the grouper special was fantastic! The fish was cooked perfectly and the accoutrements added the finishing touch. The evening was complimented with the usual outstanding service including a visit at each table by the owners! We’ll be back!!
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Sharon
Indiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous experience at Cortonas’s. We love to come here for the truly authentic food and experience. The pork chop was fantastic and the owner suggested I pair it with a Syrah made in Cortona. The service was great. This place has become our go to for great Italian food, service and wine selections.
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Nancy
Indiana24 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Over eager waiter clearing plates, grabbing glasses. When I spend this much money I don’t want it to be a half hour experience. The cheese wheel pasta was fun!
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Simon VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cortona’s is a fantastic spot for authentic Italian cuisine! A great atmosphere and wonderful service!
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Anna
Indiana17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came early and it was starting to turn lively. It was such a fun experience! The chicken parm was so delicious and nothing like you’re going to experience anywhere else. I loved the contrast of the cool buratta over the piping hot chicken. Buratta maybe my new favorite food. Service was excellent I got to talk to the owners. One of the fun aspects of a small business I guess. I’ll definitely be back!!
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Jim VIP
Indiana49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in, Cortona’s felt like a celebration! The ambiance was simply magical, with soft lighting and the gentle hum of happy chatter. The food was nothing short of divine; the Grouper with Farro was a masterpiece of flavor, and the Chicken Parmigian was beautifully presented and bursting with fresh ingredients. Our server, Renata was attentive and knowledgeable, making our dining experience truly seamless. We will absolutely be back. Love Simone and Beth !
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Michelle
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
an outstanding experience from the beginning to the end, perfect food and very attentive service. Can't wait to go back
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Livia VIP
New York City18 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was lukewarm - my husband order a cheese wheel pasta and it came cold. Truffles were not aromatic at all. My friend ordered a chicken Parmesan topped with a burrata. The burrata was cold, as if had been just out of the fridge. My scaloppini was too thick for a scallopini and it came lukewarm. Desert and wine were very good.
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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 4.8 stars by 1465 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.