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Kind Words & Honors

From our family to yours, thank you for letting us share in your celebrations and for putting us on the map.

Best of the Best

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2014 - 2026

13 years in a row

Best Italian Restaurant

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2015 - 2026

12 years in a row

Best Italian restaurant in Colorado

5 Reasons to Visit Travel Magazine

2025

Diners’ Choice

OpenTable

2025

Neighborhood Fave

Nextdoor

2017 - 2025

9 years in a row

Best Family Restaurant, Lone Tree

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2015 - 2026

8 wins

Best Wine Bar, Lone Tree

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2015 - 2023

5 wins

Best Happy Hour, Lone Tree

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2015 - 2023

4 wins

Best Catering

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2015 - 2018

4 years in a row

Best Pizzeria

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2016 - 2025

2 wins

Best Dessert

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2017 - 2018

2 years in a row

Best Margarita

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2017

Best Place to Meet New People

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2016 - 2017

2 years in a row

Best New Restaurant, Lone Tree

Colorado Community Media, Best of the Best

2014

Colorado pick, Top 50 Authentic Italian in the US

5 Reasons to Visit Editors’ Picks

2026

Business award recipient

Northwest Douglas County Chamber

2023

On the red-sauce list

Westword, Denver

2022

Large Business of the Year

South Metro Denver Chamber

2025

Gold winner

Best of Mile High

2026

FOX31 segments

In print and online

An interview with Jimmy Crane of Cranelli’s

5 Reasons to Visit interviews Jimmy.

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Feeding La Famiglia

AvidLifestyle

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Cranelli’s establishes family dinner feel

The Lone Tree Voice

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Spot known for homemade pasta dubbed ‘best Italian restaurant’ in Colorado

The Denver Gazette, March 2025

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Beloved Colorado eatery crowned ‘best Italian restaurant’ in the state

iHeart, March 2025

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