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    Shells and Sauce

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, Salad
    Closed 3:30 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ruth C.

    What? I didn't leave a review from many years back when we first came here? It was an amazingly deliciously wonderful experience. Apparently we had the chicken Marsala and *loved* it. Many, many years later we finally made our way back here and still loved it! Service was like we were visiting with family or friends. Very accommodating and personal. No one trying to recite memorized descriptions but rather as if they cooked it themselves. The first time we sat upstairs at the bar. This time we sat at a table. Both were comfortable and nice but of course the table provided a little more privacy and space. We had the Shrimp Devalino (sp?) and the pan seared salmon. We swapped half way through so we both could enjoy each. In all honesty the swapped meals fit both of us better (the shrimp was a bit too spicy for me). I hope we head back much sooner next time since there were other items I would like to try. Maybe even for HH?

    Sacchetti made gluten free with shrimp
    Rachel S.

    Y'all. Their gluten free pasta is SO good. I'm not sure what brand it is or if they make it in house it's got that fresh homemade, not falling apart, sauce carrying deliciousness. We went for restaurant week and had a good size salad plus entree each plus dessert split between couple. Def going back! BONUS, the staff was very knowledgeable about GF and specified for celiac (though I think all GF requests should be taken seriously and consistently).

    Michelle L.

    Restaurant week is the best deal, but with going anytime.. A filet stroganoff and pork chop special. Service was fantastic.

    Scallops & Risotto
    Lee W.

    Tucked away in the Congress Park neighborhood is Shells & Sauce, one of my favorite places to eat! It's my go-to restaurant to take friends & family. It's very reasonably priced with nice size portions. They serve deliciously consistent Classic Italian dishes, and have gluten-free options too. A couple of tips...make a reservation if you can, this cozy place is always busy & it's closed Sundays & Mondays. There are two dining rooms, one main level & the other upstairs. Just like a noisy Italian family having Sunday supper, Shells & Sauce can get loud. Parking can be a challenge, there is a small parking lot in the back but it's pretty much street parking. We brought our out-of-town friends here one early Friday night. Happy to have made reservations because it was hopping at 5:30pm. Our server was great. She kept our water glasses full & was quick to bring us complimentary (endless) fresh baked bread with a balsamic dipping oil. We had the Scallops & Risotto, Lasagna, Shrimp Carbonara & Shrimp Diavolo. The scallops were cooked perfectly, the lasagna was cheesy & delicious, the carbonara was divine, (best I've had) & the diavolo was spicy & delectable as usual. Our dishes were outstanding. This place is lively & fun, I highly recommend it!

    mini grilled salmon
    Truman W.

    Came for Happy Hour at 4:30pm -- not bad, not great either. * mini grilled salmon, very dry fish but delicious garnish and sauce. * mini Bolognese, it's capellini not penne as advertised, and way overcooked; the 'homemade sauce' tastes surprisingly bland. (FWIW the best pasta for Bolognese sauce is tagliatelle.) I am guessing they probably make these dishes in large batches at the start of Happy Hour that don't taste so good anymore close to 5:00pm. Next time will order from their regular menu. Cozy, homey dining room. Great waitstaff!

    Shrimp & Lobster ravioli special
    Mai L.

    I made a reservation in advance and was seated right away. It wasn't too busy on a Tuesday night so possibly didn't need to but they weren't completely empty either. Our waitress was super friendly. She made small talk with us and complimented our outfits. We started with the bruschetta. It was a little different than I've had before as it had olives in it. It was really flavorful and good. We ran out of bread so my friend even used the complimentary bread to eat the rest of it. I ordered the special of the day which was a lobster/crab stuffed ravioli and topped with some veggies and shrimp. It came in a broth - it was amazing. I also then used the bread to dip in it. My friend got special as well. We really enjoyed our meals - I'll definitely be back!

    Peach lavender sangria
    Molly W.

    It's always impressive when a restaurant can handle a huge group! We were like 15 people deep & the service was great. I believe the servers name was Jamus and they handled all of the "what do you think?"s and "can you do this instead?"s with grace! I can't review everything the table got, but there were some definitely highlights. I ordered the creamy piccata with salmon & it was incredible. Loved the lemon flavor mixed with the salty capers and the perfectly cooked salmon. Would definitely order again! I also got the lavender peach sangria, which was very refreshing but not very lavendery. It was just a delicious peach sangria. A friend got the peach salad with goat cheese & it was tasty but she wished there was more toppings on it. She also got the bruschetta flatbread, which I tried myself and really liked. They have a unique to them recipe that I liked & the olives added a good salty flavor. Lastly, two other orders were the lasagna and the sachetti. The lasagna was a fellow yelp favorite that did NOT disappoint-- it was the size of a brick. The sachetti was great too and not rich at all like you might think when you read "white wine truffle sauce". Overall, can't wait to come back for some great Italian food!

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    Great service and food. A little loud but I enjoy it during summer by due to outdoor seating and large open window.

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    Such a great experience, I had the stuffed shells and loved it. Our waiter was great and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

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    Ask the Community - Shells and Sauce

    Still getting familiar with Denver- anyone know if there is a parking lot or garage near by? Or street parking?

    Street parking is generally pretty easy around there. We've never had a problem finding a spot within a block or two.

    What hours do they serve brunch on Saturday/Sunday?

    I believe 10:30-2:30

    Does anyone know if they still serve gnocchi?

    Its off the menu at moment, will probably return when the weather gets cooler

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    Was headed to Sauce and Shells on a Monday, they were closed and Angelo's had an hour wait…read more Miraculously after overhearing the hostess tell one party they would have to check back in 2 hours myself and my partner snagged a spot at the bar and learned about half-priced pasta! I feel fortunate because read other reviews here that said it took 2 months to secure a Monday reservation. I recently decided that I am not going to live a gluten free lifestyle even if my 4th cousin from 23andme suggested that everyone on earth is gluten intolerant and there is a global conspiracy to poison us all with gluten ataxia. Starting with the bread, we were already impressed. The texture was perfect, crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. There was another review that said it's not that great. Not sure what that persons problem is. I didn't know what to order so got the pasta rustica, a little marinara some ricotta. I understand from the other reviews that this is American Italian food but worked for me. My partner enjoyed the steak/Gorgonzola pasta. That was tasty too, I had the leftovers the next day! The limoncello cake, omg so good

    We made reservations for 5:15pm on a Saturday and were greeted and seated immediately upstairs. Our…read moreserver came over shortly with water and went over what was not available on the menu and what specials were available that evening. After that bread was brought over so we could dip into the already placed olive oil and vinegar that was on the table prior to sitting. We started with the calamari with was tasty but noticed the breading kept falling off the rings. I kept having to scoop the fallen breading out of the dipping sauce. For entrees, I got the mussels and linguine and my husband got the chicken piccata. Every mussel in my dish had meat in it which was nice but I felt like the overall dish was missing something as it was quite acidic tasting.. maybe some cream? The chicken piccata was pretty good, with mushrooms, artichokes, carrots, broccolini, and capers. My husband doesn't really like mushrooms or artichokes so I had a few bites of those and they were tasty. He said the dish reminded him of "old world piccata" and not the modern dish he was expecting of just chicken, capers, and pasta. But he said he did enjoy it. Service was slow and we did hear the next table have some complaints and their bill was comped. We did wait a bit between each course and for the server to appear for the bill. Overall, Odyssey restaurant was ok. The vibe is very cool as it is a converted home.

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    Well after YEARS of wanting to come here, we finally did... thanks to having the CSR card #iykyk…read more We started with the burrata and I can honestly say I never knew burrata could taste that good. It was hands down the best thing we had and some of the other items we ordered were amazing too. If you're going to order anything here, do the burrata with the focaccia bread. You can thank me later. Next up, we had the carpaccio and crudo with caviar. If I had to choose only one, I would pick the carpaccio but the crudo with caviar is great. Freddie recommended the crudo with caviar and what a wonderful harmony of flavors. These were both standout winners. And the carpaccio meat was incredibly soft. Best carpaccio I've ever had, and I love carpaccio. Last, we had the paglia e fieno (rabbit ragu) and branzino. The branzino was the item I was most excited to try leading to our reservation and it was the item I liked the least. I am a huge branzino fan and order it any place that has it. This was probably my least liked branzino I have had. The olive sauce was just way too strong for this fish. The fish itself was beautiful but I couldn't get past the sauce. I would pass on this, even if you like olives. The rabbit ragu really surprised me and it was my 3rd favorite thing we ordered. I would definitely order that again. We passed on dessert since we were full and nothing sounded too good. We did valet at the hotel next door. I immediately told my friends this was one of the best Denver restaurants we've had. The service was outstanding too. Freddie had the best recommendations and took great care of us.

    Came for my anniversary. Waiter was very kind and had great recommendations…read more The food was high quality as was the ambiance of the restaurant overall. Pricey but worth it.

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    Quality Italian

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    There is a very positive, warm vibe when you walk into this restaurant. Beautiful decor, nice staff…read moreand comfortable seating. We placed our drink orders and proceeded to do a family style dinner. We ordered Salmon and Yellow Fin Crudo, Caesar salad, Cao De Pepe, Filet Steak, Hanger Steak and fried Brussel sprouts. The presentation and quality of the food was amazing. We followed this with several of their incredible desserts. This might have been the best dessert menu I have ever experienced. Service was in the top 10 of all restaurants I have reviewed worldwide. I recommend you book a reservation, this place is a Denver favorite and gets the big crowd they deserve. Great foodservice act all around. Excellent price/value

    Went here for a friend's bday. The atmosphere was nice and our waiter was friendly…read more I ordered a Caesar salad and asked to add a protein - the options were shrimp or crab. I chose shrimp. The waiter asked if I wanted them cold or grilled, I said grilled. And asked for dressing on the side. The salad came with the dressing mixed in and 3 (very large) cold shrimp. I didn't complain because I didn't feel the mistakes were big enough to warrant it. But upon seeing the bill, I wish I would have complained. The add-on price of the 3 shrimp that went on my mediocre $19 salad was $23 !!! So I paid over $50 after tax and tip for a meal that came out with two mistakes. They didn't even offer fresh pepper. Very disappointing.

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    Truly a stellar experience celebrating a friend's birthday... We came with a big group of about 10…read morepeople, and the staff handled it flawlessly--from the seating arrangements to the service, everything was smooth and well-organized. It's not always easy to find a place that can accommodate a large party while still delivering top-notch food and service, but they absolutely nailed it. The meal itself was outstanding. We started with a variety of fresh salads, which were crisp, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The pasta dishes were a real highlight--each one cooked al dente and full of rich, authentic Italian flavor. The pizzas were just as impressive, with delicious crusts and fresh toppings that had everyone reaching for seconds -- the burrata is so good. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff remained attentive throughout the evening--even with a full table. They made sure drinks were topped up, courses came out in good time, and everyone felt well taken care of. If you're looking for genuine Italian cuisine and a place that can handle a crowd without sacrificing quality, this is it. Highly recommend and would definitely come back again! Note: There is a 22% mandatory service fee and the expectation of an additional tip.

    I've been here a couple of times recently, so will review both experiences. Our service was good…read moreboth times. A friend and I came for the Sunday drag brunch and had an amazing time! The queens make it so fun and interactive and they were great about posing for pictures. It's not really an extensive brunch menu, but we got the bottomless mimosas, cinnamon rolls (wish you could buy a single and not just a four pack), and chicken and waffles, which were all great for brunch. Then a couple of weeks later, a friend and I sat on the patio on a beautiful afternoon. We just got drinks and shared the beet salad which I love. Our bill did get messed up that time though. They have automatic fees of 23% and are very clear on the bill that the mandatory service charge is not a gratuity.

    Shells and Sauce - italian - Updated May 2026

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