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Shells and Sauce, Denver, CO

Shells and Sauce

4.7
4.7
3048 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighborhood 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 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,048 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shells & Sauce offers a charming neighborhood vibe with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests adore the "fun ambiance" and "great happy hour deals." While some dishes can be hit or miss, the "delicious" pasta and "creative menu" keep locals coming back. Outdoor seating adds to its allure.

3,048 Reviews
  1. Cavell

    Denver

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fresh and delicious food. Our server Jamie was fantastic.

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  2. Leslie

    Denver

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is always a great place for dinner. Excellent menu options, great service, very reasonable prices. It was a bit noisy - I think there were a lot of people heading to the Blossoms of Light and they were in the holiday spirit!

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  3. Jeremy

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this restaurant. It's the perfect neighborhood gem whose food is always good and sometimes better than you can expect. Wonderful service and always busy.

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  4. Aleksander

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    End to end great experience. Asked for carbonara off menu that was awesome

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  5. Catherine

    Tucson

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was a female and she was very attentive and friendly. We ate chicken Marsala and salmon with stuffed shrimp ( one of the specials offered that night). The food was outstanding! One of our favorite places to dine when we come to Denver.

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  6. Cheryl

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The salmon, mashed potatoes and broccolini were terrific. If you go early enough you can get this on their Happy Hour menu. It is also on the regular menu. The lasagne is also great. The ambience is good but can get noisy after 6 pm. The service is excellent. It's a great, moderately priced neighborhood restaurant.

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  7. Thomas

    Denver

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    S&S is a great neighborhood Italian joint where the food and ambiance are special. As with any good Italian, the portions are ample, including the wine pours, and leave for plenty of take leftovers. Definitely will go back.

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  8. Wayne

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reviews here were spot on. Food was exceptional and service exceeded that. Will definitely be back and bring friends. Madison was a great server.

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  9. Logan

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here in a few months and continues to exceed expectations. Had the same server this time, Jaymys - exceptional details of the menu and dishes, great recommendations, eager to cater to our every need. Food was top notch yet again. Great value for the quality and quantity. Ambiance was superb - the upstairs lounge was wonderfully peaceful with the falling snow outside the windows. Recommend this to any and everyone in the area. You will not be disappointed!!

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  10. Jacob

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best moderately priced Italian American food in Denver. Service was fantastic.

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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 3048 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 PM
Booked 38 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 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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