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Shells and Sauce, Denver, CO

Shells and Sauce

4.7
4.7
3088 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 377-2091
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Jimenez
  • Catering
    We cater all events. You are welcome to pick up the food or have it delivered from our Catering Menu. We have catered all occasions; from small birthday parties to President Obamas Tour and Media when running for his second term.
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events events from 10-130 guests. We have two floors. Our first floor seats 70 our second floor seats 60. There is a bar on each floor. The second floor is perfect for everything from Wedding Dinners to Corporate Parties. The second floor can be used Privately or Semi Private with Food and Beverage Minimums.
  • Neighbourhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross Street
    12th and Elizabeth.
  • Parking details
    Easy to find parking on the street, or park in our lot behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus #10 & 12
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shells and Sauce is a charming neighborhood gem offering consistently "great food" and "excellent service." With a lively atmosphere, it boasts "delicious" Italian cuisine and "creative" nightly specials. Notable mentions include their "phenomenal" pasta and "superb" happy hour. The restaurant is praised for its "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

3,088 Reviews
  1. Nate

    Denver

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food as always. The dining experience upstairs is simply not that of the downstairs.

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  2. Logan

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time here and they exceed expectations every time, both with service and deliciousness. The food is to die for. We tend to try their ever changing specials versus what’s on the menu and have never been disappointed. The quality and presentation are superb, and you get your food very quickly. Great value too! Will continue to come here and recommend to others! Personally, my favorite dinner restaurant in Denver thus far!

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  3. Ron

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and the dinner was exceptional! Can't wait to eat there again.

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  4. Kim

    VIP

    Detroit

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious. Gave it a 4 because we had to wait for our table and it was very loud so hard to have a conversation

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  5. Jorge

    VIP

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an absolutely fantastic local spot. The food is outstanding and the service even better. Maria was our server and she was attentive and very helpful with our selections. I had the salmon special and it was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend this establishment

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  6. Ron

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are exceptional! Can't wait to go back

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  7. erin

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Shells and Sauce is a great neighborhood restaurant with exceptionally friendly and professional service. The food is excellent! Love the vibe!

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  8. Irene

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Happy Hours in town. Great food, nice atmosphere

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  9. Gary

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience when visiting Shells and Sauce.

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  10. John Allen

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went back after several years and it was as fantastic as we remembered. Would recommend Shells and Sauce to anyone. Excellent food, excellent service.

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FAQs

Shells and Sauce offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Shells and Sauce also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 377-2091.

Shells and Sauce is rated 4.7 stars by 3088 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shells and Sauce

2600 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th and Elizabeth.
  • Neighbourhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Easy to find parking on the street, or park in our lot behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus #10 & 12
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcus Jimenez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 377-2091
  • Catering
    We cater all events. You are welcome to pick up the food or have it delivered from our Catering Menu. We have catered all occasions; from small birthday parties to President Obamas Tour and Media when running for his second term.
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events events from 10-130 guests. We have two floors. Our first floor seats 70 our second floor seats 60. There is a bar on each floor. The second floor is perfect for everything from Wedding Dinners to Corporate Parties. The second floor can be used Privately or Semi Private with Food and Beverage Minimums.
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