Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant in Lone Tree, CO. This gluten-free, pizza, and Italian eatery offers an array of appetizers like Garlic Knots, Stuffed Mushrooms, and Antipasto. For salads, enjoy options like House or Caesar with fresh ingredients. Sides include Meatballs, Sausage, and various sauces. Customer reviews rave about the exceptional service and delicious dishes like Eggplant Parmigiana and Chicken Genovese. The ambiance is lively, perfect for a girls' night out or a casual date night. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and Arancinis are must-try items, and don't miss out on their specials. With a welcoming staff, quality food, and affordable prices, Cranelli’s is sure to become your favorite Italian spot. Book a table or order for delivery to experience the genuine family vibe and mouthwatering flavors for yourself.
Appetizers
Garlic Knots
served with marinara
Burrata
fresh mozzarella specially paired with ever-changing ingredients (chef-created, ask your server)
Stuffed Mushrooms
white mushrooms stuffed with a four-cheese & sausage medley, encrusted with our house bread crumbs
Italian Poppers
roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a four-cheese & sausage medley, encrusted with our house bread crumbs
Sausage & Peppers
sweet Italian sausage, mixed peppers & red onions, sautéed in our house-made marinara & served with two crostinis
Arancinis
flash-fried risotto balls filled with cheese & ever-changing ingredients (ask your server about the featured risotto ball)
Caprese
fresh basil leaves, roma tomatoes, mozzarella & red onions drizzled with a balsamic glaze & served with two crostinis
Antipasto
genoa salami, deli-cut pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, asparagus, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives & pepperoncinis, served with two crostinis
House
lettuce mix with tomatoes, red onions, croutons & parmesan, served with your choice of our house-made dressings
Caesar
romaine lettuce tossed in our house-made caesar, topped with croutons & parmesan
Strawberry Pecan
fresh-cut strawberries, spinach, romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onions, gorgonzola cheese & candied pecans with a balsamic glaze & our house-made strawberry dressing
Salads
Sides
Meatballs (2)
Sausage (2)
1 Meatball
1 Sausage
Chicken
Shrimp
Bolognese
Pesto
Béchamel
Lasagna
sheet pasta layered with ricotta, garlic, our beef & Italian sausage mixture topped with béchamel sauce & baked to perfection (cannot be split)
Pasta alla Vodka
sautéed garlic in white wine, red onions, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, spinach & crushed red peppers in a creamy blonde-vodka sauce, tossed with rigatoni (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Baked Ziti
Italian sausage with ricotta, white onions, garlic, mozzarella & a touch of our bolognese & marinara, tossed with ziti
Tomato Basil
garden & cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon & basil with a white wine sauce, tossed with fettuccine (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Linguine & Clams
house-made spicy clam sauce with garlic & your choice of aglio, diablo, red or creamy white sauce
Linguine Carbonara
caramelized apple-wood bacon, sautéed red onions, garlic & cherry tomatoes, sautéed with white wine & our house-made béchamel sauce (choice of peas or spinach)
Baked Shells
jumbo shells stuffed with ricotta & garlic, baked to perfection with mozzarella & our house-made marinara
Chicken Piccata
white mushrooms, grilled asparagus, capers & garlic, in a lemon-butter white wine sauce, tossed with fettuccine
Chicken Marsala
prosciutto, mushrooms, grilled asparagus, garlic, cherry tomatoes & grilled chicken, in our house-made marsala sauce, tossed with fettuccine
Aglio e Olio
lemon-butter white wine sauce, garlic, olive oil, crushed red peppers, parsley & romano cheese, tossed with spaghetti (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Chicken Genovese
house-made pesto & béchamel, served with grilled chicken, garlic & sun-dried tomatoes, tossed with spaghetti
Eggplant Rollatini
lightly breaded eggplant with house bread crumbs, stuffed with ricotta, spinach, garlic & roasted red peppers on top of house-made marinara & served with a side of our creamy béchamel, tossed with spaghetti
Fettuccine Alfredo
our creamy béchamel sauce with parmesan cheese & garlic, tossed with fettuccine (try with chicken, shrimp, sausage or mushrooms)
Pasta Pomodoro
sautéed garlic in white wine, garden & cherry tomatoes, spinach, crushed red peppers & basil, tossed with rigatoni (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Diablo
sautéed spinach, red onions, garlic & crushed red peppers, in our house-made marinara & béchamel sauce, spiced up with sriracha, tossed with spaghetti (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Chicken Cacciatore
(HIDDEN GEM) mixed peppers, white onions, garlic, mushrooms, grilled chicken, sweet red wine vinegar, green & black olives, in our house-made marinara spiced up with tabasco, tossed with fettuccine
Marinara
our rustic house-made marinara with Italian spices including parmesan, honey, roasted garlic & white onions, tossed with spaghetti (add chicken, shrimp or sausage)
Eggplant Parmigiana
lightly breaded eggplant with house bread crumbs & garlic, topped with mozzarella & baked to perfection, served over spaghetti marinara
Chicken Parmigiana
lightly breaded fried chicken with house bread crumbs & garlic, topped with mozzarella & baked to perfection, served over spaghetti marinara
Pastas
Traditional Thin Crust Pies
Sausage & Onion
Margherita
Try with a side of pesto!
Build Your Own
Pepperoni, Salami & Provolone
Ham, American & Provolone Cheeses
Strombolis
Calzones
Cheese Only
provolone & ricotta
Veggie
spinach, onions, black olives, mixed peppers, mushrooms, provolone & ricotta
Smother
extra provolone & marinara on top
Protein
Anchovies / Bacon / Chicken / Ham / Meatballs / Pepperoni / Proscuitto / Sausage / Salami
Veggies
Artichokes / Asparagus / Basil / Black Olives / Capers / Garlic / Green Olives / Green Peppers / Jalapeños / Kalamata Olives / Mixed Peppers / Mushrooms / Pepperoncinis / Pineapple / Red Onions / Roasted Red Peppers / Spinach / Sun-Dried Tomatoes / Tomatoes / White Onions
Ingredients
Sandwiches
Sausage
sausage, grilled peppers, caramelized onions & mozzarella served with a side of marinara
Meatball
our delicious house-made meatballs topped with mozzarella served with a side of marinara
Salami
salami, sweet ham, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, balsamic glaze & spicy aioli, served with an extra side of spicy aioli
Eggplant
lightly breaded eggplant with house bread crumbs, spinach, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella, balsamic glaze & spicy aioli, served with an extra side of spicy aioli
Macaroni & Creamy Cheese
Thin Crust Mini Pie
choice of 1 topping
Pasta
choice of butter, marinara or alfredo sauce; Add 1 Meatball $3
Just for Kids
Drinks
Soda
free refills
Bottled Root Beer
Black Iced Tea
unsweetened free refills
Italian Soda
cherry or vanilla, with cream or without
Pellegrino
sparkling
Coffee
Hot Tea
Latte
add mocha, caramel, or vanilla
Cappuccino
add mocha, caramel, or vanilla
Espresso
add mocha, caramel, or vanilla