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Shells and Sauce, Denver, CO

Shells and Sauce

4.7
4.7
3076 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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 15:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,076 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shells and Sauce delights with its "great atmosphere" and "fantastic service." A beloved neighborhood gem, it serves "delicious Italian cuisine" with standout dishes like chicken Parmigiano and orange cake. Patrons praise its "exceptional hospitality" and "attentive staff," making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

3,076 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night out, dinner at Shells and Sauce and then Blossoms of Light. The staff at Shells was so nice. We had a warm greeting and sat upstairs. It is a really cozy space. Our waiter Jamus (sp?) was very friendly and attentive and made great recommendations. Food was deeeelicious and prices were good. We will definitely be coming back.

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  2. Nikki

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a nice evening at Shells and Sauce. The food is good and the prices are extremely reasonable. Cocktails for $10 is unheard of anymore. Overall, it is a decent restaurant. Would come again.

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  3. Brittany

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff, amazing food. Wonderful place to spend Christmas Eve with family, thank you so much!

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  4. lisa

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been in several years and decided to go before zoo lights; wonderful way to enjoy Christmas Eve. The food was amazing, staff was friendly and ambience was comfortable; truly a gem and so glad I added them to our evening. Thank you

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  5. Dianne

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to Shells and Sauce. It’s the perfect neighborhood/family feel! We always ask for Maria!!

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  6. Marissa

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had such an amazing time here! The food was delicious, service was wonderful, and the value is great.

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  7. Beverly

    Denver

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We used to come here many years ago to celebrate special occasions with our kids. It was delicious and unique back then. It seems something has changed. Basic Italian fare now. I tried one of the specials and it was lacking taste - needed some pizza as it was just super creamy. I'm a bit of a foody and love to cook, so I may be a little critical. The prices were fair though & the restaurant was packed. Host was super friendly. Waiter was ok. Support staff was great. No expresso machine for an after dinner treat. Tiramisú was really good.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived on time for our reservation, yet waited 20 min for a table. The restaurant was packed and busy. Chose the restaurant as the menu had extensive gluten free options, which was important as a member of our party has celiac disease, There must have been cross contamination in the kitchen, as he was adversely affected afterwards. The food overall had great flavor and the service was fantastic after we were finally seated.

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  9. Jeff

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed great service and food. Always love the taste and large portions. Happy hour was a super value on wine...great pour too. Their bread is complimentary and very unique....much more developed than most restaurants. Will be back again soon.

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  10. Lisa

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had eight people and were seated promptly at our time. We were told we had the table only 75 minutes, which since we had children (who behaved very well) on a school night was fine. So I’d recommend it for a quick tasty meal but not for dining and conversation.

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FAQs

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

Shells and Sauce is rated 4.7 stars by 3076 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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.
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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