Cranelli's Italian Restaurant is a family-owned establishment in Lone Tree, Colorado, known for its authentic Italian cuisine. They emphasize fresh ingredients and traditional family recipes, offering a warm and inviting dining experience.
Customer Perception
Customers frequently praise Cranelli's for its delicious and authentic Italian food, generous portions, and friendly service. The atmosphere is often described as cozy and family-friendly, making it a popular spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Additional Details
The restaurant is located in Lone Tree, CO, and offers online ordering and a full menu available on their website.
Weeknights tend to be less crowded than weekends. For dinner, arriving earlier in the evening or making a reservation is recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
We stopped by Cranelli's Italian Restaurant for a business meeting, and it exceeded every expectation.
From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere stood out. The restaurant felt exceptionally clean and well cared for, yet still warm, welcoming, and comfortable. Whether you prefer dining at the bar, a traditional table, the covered patio, or under the umbrellas on the porch, there's a space that fits just about everyone's style.
The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuine without ever feeling rushed.
Now, let's talk about the food... absolutely incredible. I ordered the Eggplant Sandwich, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The eggplant was perfectly crispy, every bite was packed with flavor, and the sandwich was both fresh and incredibly satisfying.
One feature that really impressed me was the QR code on the menu that lets you view photos of every dish before ordering. It's such a thoughtful touch and makes choosing what to eat much easier (although it may also make it harder because everything looks delicious!).
Whether you're meeting friends, grabbing lunch, hosting a business meeting, or enjoying dinner with family, Cranelli's is well worth the drive—no matter which side of town you live on.
We'll definitely be back, both for the food and because it's the kind of local business you want to support.
A great experience!
Ate outside. This was our first time here and Niko’s recommendations were spot on!
Everything looked and tasted incredible. We started with garlic knots and stuffed mushrooms. Entrees were Linguini Carbonara and Aglio E Olio. They had so much flavor!!
Next time we are in the area we will definitely return.
This is a family owned restaurant and their commitment to customer service and quality food shine through.
5
Five of us went for a late Saturday lunch.
We had Garlic Knots [wonderful], Stuffed Mushrooms, Lemon Butter and Pesto Spaghetti, Baked Ziti with Sausage, Chicken Parmesan on Fettuccine Alfredo, Tiramisu, and ice cream with a coffee drizzle.
We thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
The Garlic Knots were soft, flaky and delicious - and we loved the Marinara Sauce because of its perfect balance of sour, salt and sweet(just a hint).
The Baked Ziti was freaky good, but I found myself passing on the slices sausage because it was too dense and not very flavorful. I will have it again, definitely, but without sausage.
The Lemon Butter and Pesto spaghetti was really good and I'll have it again - without the lemon, if I can.
The deserts were good, but not up to the same standard as the rest of the meal. Frankly, I found myself thinking we should have had a different dessert the next time we visit ...
Which we definitely will!!
Great food, great service and a lovely atmosphere!
We were really happy that the owner stopped by to talk with us. That was a lovely touch!!
4
I think all of us liked our food and were happy with our seating. It was initially a bit loud so it was hard to have a conversation until we adjusted to the sound. I used to drive past here all the time so I am so happy to have finally been. Feels like a nice place to go with out of town guests.
5
One of the best spots I have ever been to thus far. I decided to have my birthday dinner here and not only was the food great, the service was the cherry on top for me. I bought my own flowers and they took it to set up the table which I wanted, for that birthday dinner feel. They even had vases for the flowers and let me keep their vases. Their staff were so sweet, but the owner was the sweetest. She came welcomed us in and played a big role into making the experience perfect. The food there was so good, literally have no complaints. I overall enjoyed my birthday.
I highly recommend this spot, definitely will be back.
