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.

Great for a nightcap on the upstairs patio! Had wonderful service, a delicious drink, and great…read moreviews. If the weather is below 70, bring a sweater and enjoy!!

Our Indy Wine group met at The Broken Barrel for drinks and conversation, and we had a blast! The…read moreBroken Barrel -Geist is on the second floor of Wolfie's Grill - Geist, and it is a very luxurious lounge with a deck that overlooks the Geist Reservoir. The ambiance is beautiful and nice, and the bartenders are very skilled in making cocktails. The cocktail menu is very impressive, and their selection of whiskey is phenomenal. I ordered an old fashioned with bullit rye whiskey, and it was terrific. We could also order food from Wolfie's Grill, so I ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza. It was a wonderful pizza. The highlight of our experience was hanging out on the deck watching the view of the Geist Reservoir on a beautiful day. The Broken Barrel -Geist is a wonderful lounge to have a drink and food and enjoy the scenery of the Geist Reservoir. It is the perfect hang out spot in Geist. Everyone should come check it out!

A great little "bar inside a bar". The speakeasy portion (Barstoner) of Murphy's PubHouse is…read morevibrant, sexy, and fun. It seemed like a "neighborhood hangout", but everyone was really nice. The hostess was very attentive and sweet.

Our experience here was amazing! The owner was there the night we went and was so nice and helpful!…read moreHe explained to us the story behind the space and kept checking in on us often. The food was DELICIOUS! Like might be some of the best food I've had in Indy! The cocktails were great too. Definitely pricey, but expected for the space. I had a s'mores martini and the marshmallow fluff rim was to die for. Will for sure be going back, especially for a night cap after any of the local restaurants!

I have been to Livery downtown and decided to check out this location so I didnt have to fight…read moredowntown parking. I came with a party of 5 to celebrate my birthday. I was quickly seated and my party trickled in. We had a great time. I was a little nervous that we may have been too loud but no one said anything so YAY! My server, Natalie, was awesome! She attended to us throughout the night between our laughter and had a few laughs herself with our conversation. One of the party didnt like her meal, we encouraged her to change it but she declined. Natalie overheard us and made sure that she got a meal she did want instead. My food was great, I got the plantains as an appetizer and paella for my entree. And I got birthday tres leches! Everything was soooo good!

Had a great night out with my partner here! Every dish was amazing also shout out to Brian C for…read morebeing a great server. He was very attentive even bringing over some poblano creme when the paella was a bit too spicy for me would highly recommend the plantain appetizer and the seasonal tres leches carrot cake with the butter pecan ice cream. The mains were good too but not the stars of the show. This is our 3rd time to this restaurant we'll keep coming back!

Amazing place but even better staff! Most genuine owners I have ever met! Amazing environment…read more Great addition to the Ingalls area! Amazing bourbon selection and cigar selection!

Friendly, comfortable, truly enjoyable place to have a cigar…read more They sell, lesser known cigar brands, but I have never had a bad cigar here. They stay away from the name brands and prices are reasonable, great selection of spirits and more than a handful of canned beers. They are always super friendly. Comfortable places to sit indoors or outdoors I go here for no other reason than the comfort of enjoying a good cigar and a comfortable place. I've been here handful of times and it is always the same. Super friendly, great selection at reasonable prices, and I leave feeling relaxed.

Wolfies is an absolute must during the summer. There's just something about sitting outside on a…read morewarm evening, grabbing some good food and a cold drink that makes this place hard to beat. The food is always great, the atmosphere is even better, and it's one of those places where you can hang out for a while and actually enjoy the night instead of feeling rushed. If you haven't been to Wolfies on a summer evening, you're missing out. Definitely one of my favorite spots to grab dinner and drinks when the weather is nice!

We've embarked on the Hamilton County Tenderloin Trail this July and Wolfiea in Geist was our 1st…read morestop. 4 of us are doing the trail this year and each of us got the Tenderloin Sliders with fries. Two of us added a side wedge salad We were very satisfied. The sliders are just the right size, easily manageable and the taste was excellent. The breading could have been a tad more crisp, but it was fine. The buns were a tad larger that the tenderloin, but we were happy with the portions. There are 3 sliders with the combo and we actually split two order among the 4 of us. Adding the salad was wise as we all were quite satisfied One order came with fires and we had the onion 'straws' with the other. The variety was nice and made us enjoy the total order better. Our server was great and made sure we got our Tenderloin Trail discount up front. Couldn't have been more accommodating! We sat inside as it was miserably hot and humid outside. The indoor seating was nice and pleasant. We were surprise that the restaurant wasn't busier on the night we were there, but we heard that the turnout for other places was lower on that night due to the heat. We were very happy that we went and that we chose Wolfiea in Geist to start the trail. We truly enjoyed the fries and the salads.

This was my family and I's first visit here. Our server Sophia was excellent and very informative!…read moreWe had the special sushi and the off the dock special, both very delicious! 10/10 recommend.

Food was all very delicious. Timing on everything that came out was perfect and all hot and tasty…read more Service was on top of everything if not a little over on it. Water never got below half way. Took dirty dishes immediately. Ambiance was all nice. Fit the menu. The sushi and Asian on menu originally through me off. Thought was just seafood restaurant. But loved seeing the options. Makes sense

Great for the lunch specials! Service usually good, food may vary due to the cook, but mostly…read moregood. Diner was good the few times I have gone in the evenings.

Stopped in here today for a late lunch. We went in and sat at the bar. They were not real busy…read more Bartender took our drink order, I had an espresso martini and hubby had a Wee Mac in a can. We placed our lunch order and I ordered the tomato basil soup and the Boom Boom Shrimp off the appetizer menu. The hubby had the Dunked Cuban and fries. Husband said his was ok but nothing he would order again. Mine on the other hand was almost inedible. The shrimp were overcooked to the point of having a slight burnt taste and when you bit into one all of the breading fell off. The tomato basil soup was ok but was lukewarm. My martini was like chocolate milk, not much coffee flavor at all. We would not venture in to try again.

We really enjoyed our experience here! The wings were really good, and they have some unique wing…read moresauces that you don't find everywhere. The regular-crust pizza was also delicious, with a great flavor and a really good crust. Everything came out hot and fresh. The atmosphere is very relaxing, with a nice sports bar/restaurant feel. They have multiple TVs throughout the restaurant with sports playing, which makes it a great place to hang out and watch a game. I've also been told they have live bands on the weekends, which sounds like a lot of fun! Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try! We'll be back!

Stopped for a late lunch today - great specials midday for pizza by the slice and salad combos. Not…read moretoo busy at the end of lunch hour so it was quiet enough to talk. Buffalo Chicken dip started us off. Service was excellent from Braxton as we relaxed after a busy morning of errands.

Always accommodating to 12 of us after golf at a nearby course. Isabella, our server, was upbeat…read moreand efficient as she managed 12 separate orders. Food, the real reason we come back is excellent - salads, burgers & other meats, Mac & cheese. And...the draft beer selection is among the best in the area.

Stopped in for a quick snack, so I sat at the bar and ordered the Firestone Shrimp and a Lemon Drop…read moreMartini. The shrimp were lightly battered and crispy, topped with a boom boom sauce and green onions. The Lemon Drop Martini was light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. A great little snack stop because both were fantastic.