Ciancio’s | Hyland Hills Golf Course
The Ciancio family has been in the hospitality business for more than 30 years, with 16 of them coming at their location at Hyland Hills Golf Course. The clubhouse facility is beautiful, and Ali, our youthful server, said working for the family was a delight. Donna bought it from her dad when he got sick, and she and her siblings are still involved, as are some of their kids. Ciancio’s is known for Italian cuisine, but Ali also raved about the green chili—no surprise, since north Denver denizens know their Mexican dishes as well.
Ciancio’s is full-service, open to the public seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entrees on the menu are best considered for special events or parties (the banquet rooms handle over 200 guests), but regulars know the sandwiches (“Sand Wedges”) are the stars. My favorite is the Grilled Sausage & Peppers—a homemade Italian sausage patty grilled with sweet sautéed peppers, topped with mozzarella on a toasted bun with a side of smooth, sweet homemade marinara for dipping.
For an appetizer (or “Approach Shot”), Ciancio’s Italian Nachos provides a nice change—fresh Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce piled on white corn tortilla chips. Of the Back Nine Burgers, the Double Bogey caught my eye— one 1/2 pound Angus Chuck beef, 1/2 pound of sliced slow-roasted Prime Rib au jus, topped with American cheese and served on a toasted bun—but I was afraid my cardiologist might walk in after his round. He’s already advised me to play 36 holes a day, so I’m going to buy a harmonica.
9650 Sheridan Blvd.; 303-657-8870; ciancio.us
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