About us

It was Simone's dream to take Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bars' name sake, Cortona Italy, a small town tucked into the hills of Tuscany, and bring its simple rich flavors to the States. Simone Lucarini, co-owner, was born and raised in this Etruscan-era town and came to live in the United States in 2015 where 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 truly brings to Cortona's is the Italian experience; eat, drink, laugh... repeat