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4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Shells and Sauce
4.8 (3115)
$30 and under
Italian
2600 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Make a reservation
2 people
May 28, 2025
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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What 3,115 people are saying
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Review summary
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Shells and Sauce delights with its "neighborhood gem" charm, offering "exceptional" food and service. Diners rave about the "fantastic" specials, "amazing" happy hour, and gluten-free options. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for social gatherings, though it can get noisy. The "friendly staff," including standout servers like Maria, ensure a memorable dining experience.
3,115 Reviews
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Kathy VIP
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Danielle
Las Vegas1 review
4.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Dan
Detroit2 reviews
5.0Dined on May 18, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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David VIP
Denver / Colorado48 reviews
5.0Dined on May 14, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Doug
Hawaii1 review
5.0Dined on May 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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courtney VIP
Denver / Colorado24 reviews
5.0Dined on May 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mark
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
4.0Dined on May 2, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Dale VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0Dined on May 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tyler
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0Dined on April 30, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 2
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Emerson
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0Dined on April 26, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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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 4.8 stars by 3115 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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- Denver / Colorado
- Denver
- Cherry Creek
Make a reservation
2 people
May 28, 2025
7:00 PM
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.