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Cranelli's Italian Restaurant, Lone Tree, CO

Cranelli's Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2412 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
***Please contact us directly for parties of 7 or more***
Meet Jimmy and Lasinda and their three children - Connor, Niko and Brittany.
Jimmy and Lasinda have lived in Highlands Ranch over the past 20 years and have built their family and their career around the restaurant industry. Lone Tree has been the melting pot of their career over the past 20 years, where Jimmy opened Bahama Breeze, Brio Tuscan Grille and was part of the management team at P.F. Chang's in Park Meadows. Lasinda served and managed at Outback Steakhouse in Highlands Ranch and is a true barista at heart, having been the GM at Nordstrom Ebar and Peaberry Coffee. Jimmy and Lasinda's combination of family values, customer service and love for food is what has kept Cranelli's thriving for years.
We welcome you to visit our cozy, family-feel restaurant and try some of their signature dishes like Lasagna, Linguine & Clams or our signature Italian Margarita to name a few. Check out our warm and quiet patio seating.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 799-3661
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jimmy
  • Catering
    Cranelli's offers personalized catering for you, your family or your business. We pride ourselves in over-the-top service, you will want for nothing and we let you relax and enjoy your event. Lasinda, Lexi or Aaron are always on-site to talk to and help personalize your event. You may also visit our website to complete our catering forms.
  • Private party facilities
    Cranelli's restaurant can be rented out privately. Please call us at #303-799-3661 x3 and ask for Lexi, Aaron or Lasinda, to discuss your next event.
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands Ranch / Lone Tree
  • Cross Street
    Across street from Ascent Classical School (previously Univ. of Phoenix)
  • Parking details
    You CAN park anywhere!! Please put your due diligence in when searching for a spot. Please do not park in the spaces directly up front with the business names on them unless they are closed. Turn right at the mailboxes and go all the way down to look for a spot in that area. You may go through the gates, as long as you are out by 6!! After you have done all of this and you still can not find a spot, you may park across the street or at the Credit Union, which is located just down the street.
  • Public transit
    Lone Tree offers a free LINK ride from any Lone Tree area. RTD Lite Rail is 2 blocks South of us off of Park Meadows Drive, directly across from Kaiser Permanente. You may park publicly inside the Waterford complex in any space; DO NOT park in the spaces up-front that clearly state the business name, unless they are closed. Make sure to go right
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Catering by Cranelli's

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    TBD

What 2,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Denver Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cranelli's Italian Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with exceptional food and attentive service. Guests rave about the "amazing garlic knots" and diverse menu. The owners, Lucinda and Jimmy, make every guest feel special, creating a "family-like atmosphere." While noise and parking can be challenging, the "delicious food" and "friendly staff" make each visit worthwhile.

2,412 Reviews
  1. Renee

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was great. The limited space to wait for a table was not ideal. The patio style tables were awkward pushed together, too close together and limited leg room. Prices don’t reflect overall experience. Portions were small and expected a better ambiance, tables just too casual for dinner. May have been a better experience in the dining room.

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  2. Michael

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    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Our favorite Italian restaurant
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Michael Thank you for making Cranelli's your go to place for Italian food and for the five stars!! Always music to our ears to hear that Cranelli's food and service is great!! We so look forward to many more of your visits!! Happy Holidays, Mary "Owners MoM"

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  3. Eileen

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible! I would have rated 5 stars across the board if it weren’t for the poor attitude of the hostess. Our party of 3 arrived at 7:05 for our 7:15 reservation with the expectation of waiting. It was a busy Monday night. We were greeted with an abrasive attitude from the hostess. The hostess attempted to seat us at the most high traffic table in the restaurant, located by the kitchen and the bathroom. When we politely declined and stated we would wait for a table within the dining room, the hostess commanded we wait at two chairs placed by the bathroom so we weren’t in her way. We responded by telling her we were ok waiting where we were. She then summoned the manager, as if we were problem customers. After explaining to the Manager that we simply preferred a table within the dining room, the Manager handled the needlessly escalated situation, by locating an appropriate table. We were seated at 7:14pm. The server was friendly and attentive. The food was fantastic! We started with the Garlic knots and Italian poppers. Both delicious! We ordered the Chicken Genovese (a table favorite) Chicken Marsala and Chicken Parmesan. All were wonderful! Prices reasonable. We will return!

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  4. Joan

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service! Friendly staff! The wait staff was observant and attentive! Highly recommend Cranelli’s!
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Joan Thank you for highly recommending Cranelli's and for the five stars!! We so appreciate hearing that Cranelli's food was excellent with great service!! So nice of you to share that our wait staff was observant and attentive, such music to our ears!! We so look forward to many more of your visits!! Happy Holidays, Mary "Owners MoM"

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  5. David

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it-again! Great food, great service. We will be back.
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello David Thank you for always choosing Cranelli's and for the five stars!! We're so happy to know that you loved Cranelli's again, and for sharing that our food and service was great!! We so look forward to many more of your visits!! Happy Holidays, Mary "Owners Mom"

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  6. Don and Paris

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. The prizes seem high until you get there…. The portions are so generous and the food is such high quality and fresh. The service is always amazing. The decor is beautiful. I give 5 stars because we are never disappointed. My only complaint is the noise level. The music is so loud it causes everyone to yell at each other to have a conversation. They are full all of the time ( well deserved) but the tables are close together and it’s difficult to have a good conversation with the music and shouting. 5 stars all day that one thing keeps us from Going weekly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  7. Rick

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    Denver

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place. Family owned. Great food with lots of variety. Many dishes have half portions. Nice.
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Rick Thank you for choosing Cranelli's and the five stars!! We appreciate you sharing that Cranelli's is a great place with great food!! We so look forward to many more of your visits!! Happy holidays, Mary "Owners mom"

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  8. Mary

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for noon on Thursday. There were no available parking spaces. The only ones available had signs that they were reserved for prospective apartment tenants, take out or for the yoga business next to the restaurant and that violators would be towed at their own expense. I think there were two reserved spots for restaurant customers, but that's it. Because we had a handicapped person joining us, I went into the restaurant and talked with the management because there were no available parking spots. She looked at me like I was crazy and said we could clearly park anywhere. Because of the obvious signs, we didn't want to chance parking anywhere and being towed. My husband parked across a busy street and crossed at a traffic light to get to the restaurant and our disabled friend waited until a nearby spot opened up for him to park. The food and service were amazing but the atmosphere was very loud for normal conversation. I would go back for the food alone, but it was very inconvenient.

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  9. Curtis

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here often because the food is excellent. Last night was no different.
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Curtis Thank you for choosing Cranelli's and for the five stars!! We are happy to know that you are a frequent diner and sharing how excellent our food is!! We so look forward to many more of your visits!! Happy Holidays, Mary "Owners mom"

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  10. Diane

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite Italian restaurant!! The food is excellent and so is the wait staff. The parking is terrible though. We had our family Christmas lunch there. Can hardly wait to go back.
    Cranelli's Italian RestaurantResponded on December 19, 2024
    Hello Diane Thank you so much for choosing Cranelli's and the five stars!! We are so happy to hear that Cranelli's is your favorite Italian restaurant!! Thank you for celebrating your family Christmas lunch at Cranelli's !! We so look forward to many more of your visits! Happy Holidays, Mary "Owners Mom"

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FAQs

Cranelli's Italian Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Cranelli's Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 799-3661.

Cranelli's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2412 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cranelli's Italian Restaurant

10047 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Across street from Ascent Classical School (previously Univ. of Phoenix)
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands Ranch / Lone Tree
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    You CAN park anywhere!! Please put your due diligence in when searching for a spot. Please do not park in the spaces directly up front with the business names on them unless they are closed. Turn right at the mailboxes and go all the way down to look for a spot in that area. You may go through the gates, as long as you are out by 6!! After you have done all of this and you still can not find a spot, you may park across the street or at the Credit Union, which is located just down the street.
  • Public transit
    Lone Tree offers a free LINK ride from any Lone Tree area. RTD Lite Rail is 2 blocks South of us off of Park Meadows Drive, directly across from Kaiser Permanente. You may park publicly inside the Waterford complex in any space; DO NOT park in the spaces up-front that clearly state the business name, unless they are closed. Make sure to go right
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jimmy
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 799-3661
  • Catering
    Cranelli's offers personalized catering for you, your family or your business. We pride ourselves in over-the-top service, you will want for nothing and we let you relax and enjoy your event. Lasinda, Lexi or Aaron are always on-site to talk to and help personalize your event. You may also visit our website to complete our catering forms.
  • Private party facilities
    Cranelli's restaurant can be rented out privately. Please call us at #303-799-3661 x3 and ask for Lexi, Aaron or Lasinda, to discuss your next event.
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