As I was coming home from Ft Wayne I was detoured through Pendleton…read more I remembered I had an Italian place marked on my bucket list on Yelp- WOW- honestly this was the best Italian meal I have had in Indy! It is worth the drive!!! All pastas are made fresh. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! They have a piano player as well...what a treat! I sat in the back corner and took it all in! The food was outstanding, I ordered Linguine Frutti di Mare- homemade linguine ( delicious) served with clams, mussels, scallops? Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, evoo, garluc, parsley cooked in a white wine sauce!!! As you can see I absolutely hated it... lol! I has an expression and lava cake for dessert. The lava cake was a little overcooked- that is the only complaint.... Other than the lady sitting across the table from me that talked loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear her conversation. I wish people would be more observant and realize they don't have to talk so loud when they're sitting at their table it made it difficult to hear the piano player and it went from a relaxing stress free feeling to an annoyance. I was so happy when her food arrived. This place is very special. It's very small. I got in because it was very early in the evening. I believe their doors open at 5 o'clock. I would highly recommend reservations, but if you have a special occasion that you're celebrating, and it appeared that several people did this is worth the drive!

8.2/10 overall. My partner and I mainly went for the cheese wheel experience. The server or cook…read morelights the inside of a parmasean wheel on fire and scoops the melted cheese to have with the choice of pasta. The experience comes with either rigatoni or Alfredo noodles with Guanciale. The noodles and sauce were good but the pork cheek was not for us. 1/2 of the bites were pure fat. The rest of the meal was outstanding including the calamari/shrimp appetizer, Caesar salad, and the caprese salad. We already talked about going back to try other main courses. They had 3 options for nonalcoholic mocktails/drinks so that would be an improvement they could make especially for the non drinkers that would still like a NA wine pairing with a nice Italian dinner. You can bring your own with a $15 corking fee. The ambience was relaxing and romantic. They had orchestral music of popular songs so it was fun guessing what songs they were. There was a piano in the center of the restaurant and the mood lighting made the place seem even more cozy.

A true Italian gem in Fortville!…read more I went to Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar for my birthday, and what an amazing experience! From the outside, you would never expect to find a place like this along Fortville's main street. But once you walk in, you feel like you've been transported somewhere completely different. Cortona's is an original, family-owned Italian restaurant, and you can really feel the passion and authenticity behind it. One of the coolest things I've ever seen at a restaurant is their chef preparing pasta right in front of you and finishing it inside a giant wheel of cheese. It's such a unique experience and something you don't see every day! The wine was fantastic. We had a bottle of Syrah Castagnino, which was excellent. I had the Pasta al Fumo with Italian sausage, based on Laura's recommendation, and it was absolutely delicious. Laura was wonderful from beginning to end. She knows the menu, makes great recommendations, and knows exactly how to pair the right wine with your meal. The fresh bread was also amazing, and we finished the meal with dessert that was just as impressive as everything else. The portions were very good, and the cozy ambiance made the whole evening feel special. After dinner, we went to the back section of the restaurant, where they've expanded the building and now have space for private events. It's a beautiful addition and gives the restaurant even more character. If you're looking for an authentic Italian experience, great food, amazing wine, and a cozy atmosphere, give yourself a good treat and visit Cortona's. Ask for Laura--she'll take great care of you, help you choose some fantastic dishes, and recommend the perfect wine to pair with your meal. Definitely one of those places where you walk in expecting one thing and leave feeling like you've discovered a little piece of Italy in Fortville.

Located in the heart of Fortville on Main St., there is a tiny parking lot in the rear but diagonal…read moreparking for a few blocks either way. I had to walk a bit but it was fine. It was hopping on a Friday night. I had been wanting to come here for a long time.. Everyone I know says this place is really good. This is a 3.5 star review. The bruschetta was 4 pieces and soggy. It was also 15 dollars. They don't serve table bread for free so I ordered some for $4 and it was about 5 1/2 slices of the same bread they used for the bruschetta. It was served with a bowl of oil with balsamic vinegar. I also asked for my pasta to be saucy and the waitress looked at me and she said, do you mean you want extra sauce? So for $2 extra I feel I got a normal amount of sauce so I'm not sure what a regular amount looks like. Unfortunately the pasta was pre-denté. Everyone else's dishes were steaming hot and the pasta was visibly able to be twirled around a fork. Mine was warm and I had to cut it with a spoon and fork just to get it separated for many bites, which were very chewy, almost hard. The ragù was fine. The atmosphere was nice for dinner. I read some other reviews and they are definitely mixed. One of my friends who had been before warned me after I was excited to initially try the cheese wheel pasta, to be careful. She said hers was wet and vodka flavored, so I didn't get it. Similar reviews said the same. I will say the calamari was some of the best I've had lately. Not chewy at all and a lovely light batter, served with tomato sauce. I did find it odd that the sauce was cold. Everyone else seemed to really enjoy their meals so this gets the 3.5 stars.

I had not been here in years (since I moved away from Anderson). The pizza is still great,…read moreespecially the sausage used. Stop by and try it, you will not be disappointed.

I've heard good things about their pizza forever so I was excited to try, but was very…read moredisappointed. The crust was fine but the sauce was oddly sweet, and cheese (which I was excited because they put a lot) was so rubbery. It's rare that I dislike pizza. But at $25 for a large, I could barely take a few bites. And to top it off, not a single person greeted us, or was friendly in any way, our waiter seemed annoyed. Nothing redeeming.

The food was amazing! My aunt Beth is a vegetarian so we got here the 36 it is unbelievable! The…read moreservice was amazing! My cousin is Native American from Montana, Ktunaxa Kyle aka ksanka Kyle and the were very kind to him after his father passed yesterday. The ambiance is spot on. Tons of local charities wing supported through here. I'd be willing to drive three hours to visit again. Btw I got the meat lovers 16 grinder as well as the 16 veggie for aunt. Very fair priced and the server was very kind with my disability and professional. Being hard of hearing it can be intimidating or down right frustrating when the person across the desk isn't compassionate. This is your place to be bring the whole family!!! Call ahead if more than 25 id bet though it's so nice.

We were needing to go out of town on some family business so needed a safe place to find some…read moredinner on our road trip. The app directed us to this pizza place, which for me is never a high confidence situation. That said, reviews mentioned a pretty high safety rating and multiple positive customer experiences. We can only echo that the staff took great care with my gluten allergy, serving us a cauliflower crust pizza (pre-made and wrapped elsewhere) and a garlic cheese bread in an Udi's bun that were both very good. They were prepared in a separate area, too, and cooked on clean trays so as not to touch the cooking area. While not elite food, it proved a safe place to eat and allowed us to order a pizza while out, a rarity for us!

Tuesdays Buffet 2 different time periods! Food is quite tasty. The spaghetti and meatballs are…read moregreat. 5 different toppings of pizza. Get there early , the city workers like this place too!

Not just the best pizza in Anderson but my favorite anywhere! I love this unique, good tasting…read morepizza. The service is always excellent and fast. I come here every time I visit from Georgia.

I always enjoy this place. Friendly owner and staff along with some excellent food make it a great…read moregoto spot for anyone. One of their best dishes is the beef manhattan when it is available. Be prepared for a nap if you devour it all. Another great choice is the pizzas. Excellent crust and topping ratio make it perfect.

This quaint little bar and grill packs a punch with their fish sandwich, beer battered onion rings,…read morechicken sandwich, and beer battered fries. The fish sandwich was more than enough that my husband and I could have shared. It had great flavor and fried to perfection. The chicken sandwich not only had bacon on it but also a bacon jam! The server was bartending and doing the food orders. She wasn't super busy, but had quite a few customers. She was friendly, attentive, and thorough. They also have pull tabs for your gambling itch :). There is seating inside and outside. I definitely would return! Great place to stop!

The food is very good and is quite different from the regular fair here in Anderson. The problem is…read moreit's so very difficult to catch them open. The service is great and the ambience is very good as well and that it is totally decorated in Elvis Presley memorabilia. Which adds to the ambience overall.

We ordered a pizza since we were in the area working late. (We live in Mccordsville) We weren't…read moreexpecting much, just wanted food. Ordered a 14" combo (sausage, pepperoni, mushroom & green pepper pizza. We both were incredibly amazed at the appearance and taste. Fantastic pizza! Thanks to this biz for making a great pizza. We WILL be back!

Casual vibe and friendly service. The waitress was very helpful, and gave good suggestions. We got…read morerolls to start, and the herb butter provided was straight from the refrigerator and hard to spread. We got bruschetta and mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. The bruschetta was delicious, and it is worth coming here for that alone. The mozzarella sticks were very average and nothing spectacular. The Penne All'Arrabbitta was good, but they were definitely very heavy handed on the red pepper flakes. Over time, it lacked any flavor besides spice. The Tortellini al Forno had lots of flavor and was very cheesy. We did ask for it with grilled chicken and didn't get any. The waitress explained that there's a language barrier with the kitchen and mistakes like that are common. She was very understanding of the situation, as were we. After leaving, my partner did start to feel sick on the drive home. I would love to come back to try their pizzas since we went the pasta route this time.

The food was okay - I would not recommend ordering the lasagna - it's more like a soup. The…read morewaitress said it was frozen and they microwaved it and it turns into slurp. Makes me wonder if ALL their food is frozen! Seems like a bar type place vs a real restaurant.

Great food, I ordered salad and chicken gnocchi soup with breadsticks. They were fast, great…read morecustomer service, the restaurant is really pretty and I recommend it to everyone.

Missed the restaurant first time, I assumed there would be an entrance from Scatterfield road, but…read moreyou have to enter from the shopping area. The resturant seemed smaller than other olive gardens I've been in but it was nice and warm; it was below 20 outside. I like the lunch menu. People in my party ordered the fettuccine lunch. The lunches some with soup or salad. The portion seemed smaller than other but when you consider soup/salad and bread sticks, it's plenty of food. Brittney was our server, she was very friendly and attentive, A+ to her!!!! I had egg plant parmigiana and the gnocchi soup, either of item is enough for lunch; the soup is as much as you want. Food was consistent with other olive gardens I've visited.

My husband and I had the most amazing experience here after deciding to celebrate our 10 year…read moreanniversary here, on a whim. We were attracted by the many 5 star reviews, and they earned every one of them! The restaurant is very intimate. Only 12 or so tables. We arrived at 6 pm and were a the only ones in the restaurant! We were greeted at the front desk by the owner, Chef Dan, who was so friendly and welcoming. He and my husband discovered they are both from Detroit, and had a blast chatting throughout our dinner. We were immediately told, wander around! Check out the artwork! Make yourselves at home. Each course is brought out at your leisure. We were able to fully enjoy each one, at no rush. The food.... OH MY GOD. Every course was AMAZING. Some of the best food I've EVER had. Truly one of the best dinners I've ever had, and definitely my new favorite restaurant in Indy! We will definitely be back!

1.10.26 - I like to pick nice restaurants for the Hub's birthday, and try places we haven't been…read moreto, so was excited to go to Portofino. It's not much to look at from the outside - in small strip mall off Fall Creek about 2 miles north of 96th, but the inside is both luxe and comfortably cozy. At just 12 tables, you get your table for the night, so there is no rush and your evening can be as long as you want to make it. They also have a gorgeous little side wine room that you can rent for parties of 6-8 for dinner. And there's a little bar area that seats maybe 4-6. We had reservations for 6pm, so there were only 2 or 3 other tables occupied when we got there, but they filled throughout the night (& we left close to 8pm). Our server Shaunda was delightful, and the owner Dan came around and checked on all the tables a few times as well. We were presented with a cous cous amuse bouche, a nice refreshing bite to start the evening. Hubs had an Italian Old Fashioned and I asked our server to pair wine for me, so it was a Decoy Sauv Blanc with our first course - the mussels. We asked for extra crostinis in order to soak up more of the delicious sauce they came in. Next was the beet arugula salad, so good! For entrees, hubs had the pappardelle bolognaise and got an iced T, and I had the short ribs with risotto, paired with a glass of cab franc. Dessert was coffee (americano) for each of us, and we split the tiramisu (see all my pics). We ate and enjoyed everything! Total with tax was right at 200 before gratuity. So this is more of a splurge place for us, (of course would be less without the beverages we did) but we will be back. It was a really pleasant evening and another big win for me picking birthday places! #yum #ReviewsByRL