Cranelli's is the Gold Winner for the Best Italian food, awarded by Best of Mile High 2026…read more I have trying out quite a few Italian restaurants across the United States. My personal favorite is Cranelli's Italian restaurant in Lone Tree, Colorado. We were very warmly greeted as we arrived at the restaurant. On this particular day, we were there during happy hour because I had a nearby appointment. Right away, the ambiance was warm, cozy, had the feeling of a "real" Italian restaurant. We were taken to a table and within minutes the server approached with warm freshly baked garlic knots and asked if we would like to order any drinks or appetizers. Cranelli's has amazing happy hour deals on fabulous appetizers. We enjoyed every single bite of everything we tried and the drink deals were great, too. But the magic really happened with the entrees. I always order the chicken cacciatore. The level of the flavor and the intensity of flavor honestly feels like a party in my mouth. There is so much food if you get the full size, which I do, just so I will deliberately have leftovers. I got four meals out of my full size cacciatore! Mama Mia! My dining companion had the lasagna and we both Ooo'd and ahhh'd over it. Every bite so delicious. Our bill was so reasonable and we can't wait to go back!!!

Hubs and I went here for a date night! It was very nice…read more I had the GF chicken genovese and it was SO YUMMY! Strawberry pecan salad was mouth watering and refreshing. Panna cotta with berry topping (seasonal) was soooo yummy and so was the spumoni bomba!! Hubs had the lobster ravioli and rated it a 4/5. He's excited to try more menu items in the future! We were served by a few different people during our time. The employees were pretty busy, but were prompt to bring dishes and things to us, and were very kind and patient with all my questions!

The food was very good and large portions. We sat at the bar and while the service from the…read morebartender started off good- she drifted out of sight about half way through our meal and we were left waiting for quite a long time for our food then for our dessert and then finally had to ask the bar back for our check since we had been waiting so long. athe bartender seemed more interested in sticking the bar. This definitely changed the mood of our experience which was unfortunate.

Came here for one last dinner with my friend before heading to the airport. I ordered my favorite,…read morethe Linguine alle Vingole... Linguine clams in a delectable garlic sauce. It is my go-to order at any Maggiano's I visit. My friend ordered the Branzino Crab Imperial. I noticed that the bread was a little different than other Maggiano's restaurants I've been to. Normally, I'm served a generous portion of Italian bread before the meal. However, here they serve some sort of buttered rolls with pinch of flaky salt on top. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, as the bread was delicious. It's just a little different than what I've encountered at other Maggiano's restaurants. This dinner might have been the only time the two of us were quiet during my entire trip to Colorado because the food was really good! My only complaint is that my dish was a little bit bland. It's always been seasoned a bit better at other Maggiano's locations that I've visited... But it wasn't enough to keep me from ever ordering it again. Our server was very good and really attentive to our needs. I also appreciate how sturdy the to-go box was because decided to take my leftovers with me to the airport. The bag and container got a little beat up during the security screening but because they container was so sturdy, there was minimal spillage.

Food and drinks were amazing! Especially the Italian margarita. Very kind staff will be coming back!read more

The food is consistently amazing!! Love the atmosphere as well. Great place for Italian foodread more

Nonna's Italian Bistro is one of those places that immediately feels inviting. Even though it's a…read morelarge restaurant, the cozy décor, the friendly staff make it feel intimate and comfortable perfect for a family meal. We kicked things off with garlic knots and they were fantastic. Crispy on the outside, warm, fluffy, and drenched in garlic butter and topped with parmesan. For my entrée, I went with Nana's chicken parmesan. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked, topped with fresh mozzarella and served with a bright, flavorful house pomodoro. The linguini and seasonal vegetables made it a well-balanced and satisfying plate. My wife ordered the pappardelle bolognese and it was outstanding. The sauce was rich and hearty, made with sausage and Colorado ground chuck, paired perfectly with the wide pappardelle pasta. Finished with parmesan, it tasted like something straight out of a family kitchen. The kids had buttered pasta and surprisingly the portions were the same size as a regular entree. Finished with some vanilla gelato, Oreo ice cream and bread pudding. Amazing! Excellent food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. Nonna's lives up to its name and is a place we'll happily return to.

Nice Italian restaurant with very good food, ambiance and service! Our waitress Ashley was so nice…read moreand attentive. The ambiance is nice and cozy. We were able to make reservations thru open table and get seated right away in one of the booths. Menu had some very good options. We ordered the brussel sprouts for appetizers and it was nicely made with a light crisp and good flavor. I got the chicken picatta which was light and delicious but still filling. The pasta tasted home made. I also tried a little of my friends chicken Marsala and it was also good. Prices were very reasonable around $30 per plate. All in all a very pleasant experience.

Went to Farro tonight for dinner. We live fairly close by and we like live music. About 2 days a…read moreweek they have a live act and we enjoyed it. I had the lasagna and it was good. The antipasto plate was what my husband had and he enjoyed it. Our server wasn't overly friendly or attentive, but in fairness he was also being a bartender as well. We enjoyed it and we will definitely be back.

First time at Farro and it won't be the last! I had one of the best spaghetti seafood ever!! Owners…read moreare onsite and attentive. The dessert was delicious! I have been in very expensive Italian restaurants and nothing has surpassed the quality and taste. The seafood and pasta was cook at perfection! There is live music too! It was a fun atmosphere with terrific service from the waitstaff! Plenty of free parking. Highly recommend!

A Yelp find…read more Saturday night. Stopped by since we couldn't get in elsewhere. This is a hidden gem. I'm glad they had room for us. Much better than where we planned to go. Server Taylor. Absolutely wonderful. Friendly and patient. Answered questions. Gave suggestions. Kidded around with us too. A real breath of fresh air. The boss and I couldn't decide between the Chicken Piccata or the Lasagna. So we ordered both. We loved both! And there was plenty to take home. Both wood-fired. Reasonably priced and large portions. Delicious. This is a MUST try. Amy. Your team did you proud.

When looking at the menu, my wife thought we had been there before. As we drove up, she remembered…read moreshe had visited with a friend for lunch and enjoyed the pizza. She decided to try the rigatoni, while I had the rosemary chicken. Both dishes were fine, if not particularly overwhelming or impressive. She thought she'd go back to the pizza if we returned again. The bread that comes with the dinners (and is available as an appetizer) resembles more of an Indian naan than an Italian bread. But at least the flavor was good. Like the food, service was fine for the most part. A little slow at the start, but around when we needed it. Food came out fast at least. Overall, I'll say everything here was fine. Not blown away by really any of it, but also nothing earth shattering that would keep us from coming back if we were in the area and hungry. That said, with lots of Italian/pizza places in the area, we probably wouldn't make a special trip to drive here.

We went here for the first time yesterday. It's a very cute spot tucked away in the Highlands Ranch…read morearea with a deceptively large space. Loved the complimentary bubbles! We came for happy hour and tried the hamachi crudo, burrata, and crab cakes, which were all done really well. We'll definitely be back for dinner sometime!

This was our first time here and came across it when in the area and search "wine bar". We saw…read morethere was a happy hour from 3-6 PM, so we stopped by. This is a cute place in a strip mall. We were immediately sat on the patio around 5:45 PM. We were greeted and given "welcome bubbles". What a nice touch. After about 5 minutes, we were finally given menus. Other people were sat around us, so we waited to ask for the happy hour menu. We ordered the chef's choice charcuterie, a cocktail, and a glass of wine. The drinks and board were yum, but not quite a wine bar as there were very limited option by the glass. Also, we had to ask for plates and silverware where this is a basic item. While deciding on dinner, we were approached a couple times by the 2 servers in the section. One was friendly, the other, not so much, rather indifferent and made us feel a little uncomfortable and not very welcome. This kind of set the tone for the rest of our night. We ordered the "family share" chateaubriand. We realize this is an expensive cut, but the portion is definitely not a sharing cut, around 4 oz. It is closer to a single entree. When it arrived, the plate was cold, like the meat was lukewarm and the cauliflower was ice cold. Again, we had to ask for silverware and plates for this "family style shareable" plate. We brought the cauliflower temperature up with the server and got new cauliflower after we were done with the rest of the meal. Also, I sat with an empty wine glass and no one stopped to ask if I needed another glass. When the servers did stop by, it was a short interaction and we never even had a chance to ask before they were already walking away. We saw so many people come in and out that they must be doing something right, but for us, our experience was mediocre. If our meal would have been the correct temperature (it was well prepared, just cold) and better execution on the service, we may have had a better experience.

LOVED the food, giant portion sizes and so good! The Penne Gorgonzola was outstanding.read more

We have been weekly regulars at Carmine's for several years. No more!…read more The recent inconsistency with quality is disappointing. 3 examples: 1 - The meatball sauce is extremely salty. 2. - We ordered Minestrone soup that was literally tomato water. 3 - We always order our pizza well done as the crust tends to be soggy. The last few times the crust wss still undercooked and soggy. (Awful actually) We like to support small businesses but Carmines is off our list now. By the way a large pizza and 4 meatballs is close to $50. Unacceptable! Plenty of other options including one right across Lincoln

First time eating here and I highly recommend!! From the meatball sampler platter to the Sticky…read moreGinger cake you will enjoy every bite! Cute place and we will definitely be back! Doug was a top notch server and delighted us with a taste of the molten lava cake too!

My guy raved so much about this place that he took me with him on his second visit. And, I see…read morewhy. First, the space! Loved all the dining options and gorgeous bar. I always appreciate when it's apparent that thought and detail went into the design and decor of a place. It's nice to look at nice things, lol. The staff were great as well - service was fast, efficient and friendly. This is the trifecta in a great experience. We stuck with ordering the meatballs - because he was so incredibly impressed on his first visit, and despite only rec'g four meatballs, these were hearty. We took some to go, so don't be fooled into thinking it's not enough food! The classic beef balls and bread was tasty - the marinara sauce was seasoned well and perfect to scoop with with the bread. Man, I see why he fell in love. We had cheesy fries as well - which was a little bit of a work of art, truly, with a gorgeous egg on top. It's the little things - esp those that you might not expect but end up being everything. Yep we will def make the drive to be back. What a great find!

Both the Detroit style & thin crust pizzas were terrific. Larger salad was good & shareable…read more Broccoli & cauliflower appetizer, and dessert cinnamon sticks were wonderful.

We ordered the Detroit style pizza. It was great and Wylie was great. Very clean and comfortable…read more​would go again