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4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Shells and Sauce
4.8 (3135)
$30 and under
Italian
2600 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
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2 people
Jul 28, 2025
July 2025
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7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Great for happy hour
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, American, Comfort Food
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefMarcus Jimenez
- CateringWe 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 facilitiesWe 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.
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodCherry Creek
- Cross street12th and Elizabeth.
- Parking detailsEasy to find parking on the street, or park in our lot behind the restaurant.
- Public transitBus #10 & 12
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
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Neighborhood gem
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Italian
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Shells and Sauce is a "wonderful neighborhood Italian gem" known for its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Visitors rave about the "phenomenal" dishes and "reasonably priced" menu. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and "great Happy Hour" make it a popular choice. "Highly recommended" for delightful pasta and warm hospitality.
3,136 Reviews
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George VIP
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0Dined on July 19, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mary VIP
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
5.0Dined on July 17, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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JanM
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0Dined on July 13, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sophia
Wisconsin3 reviews
2.0Dined on July 13, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kim
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0Dined on July 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Stevie
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0Dined on July 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Margaret
New York City2 reviews
5.0Dined on July 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Charles
Minneapolis - St. Paul23 reviews
5.0Dined on July 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Bernice
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0Dined on July 6, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Alexander VIP
Denver / Colorado45 reviews
5.0Dined on July 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Shells and Sauce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 377-2091.
Shells and Sauce is rated 4.8 stars by 3135 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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2600 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Additional information
- Cross street12th and Elizabeth.
- NeighborhoodCherry Creek
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesItalian, American, Comfort Food
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsEasy to find parking on the street, or park in our lot behind the restaurant.
- Public transitBus #10 & 12
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefMarcus Jimenez
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Delivery & takeout
- Website
- Phone number
- CateringWe 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 facilitiesWe 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.