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Contribute FeedbackShells and Sauce is a popular neighborhood Italian restaurant that offers a cozy and crowded ambiance, reminiscent of NYC dining. While some reviewers mentioned rushed service and cold, tasteless food, others raved about the excellent dishes like tender gnocchi, meatballs, and bread pudding. Despite some issues with noise, crowded seating, and a decline in food quality, many diners still highly recommend this spot for its warm atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious menu offerings. From raw pork incidents to the best creme brulee ever, Shells and Sauce seems to have a loyal following of both locals and visitors. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit for a taste of classic Italian comfort food in a charming neighborhood setting.
This was the first stop of our night out with family and friends, ranging in age from 1 to 80 years old. It was an early dinner and then on to the Botanical Gardens for the holiday light show so we weren’t on a deadline. Good thing, too… we arrived at Shells Sauce at 3:30pm and due to the extreme delay between ordering and then the food arriving at our table; and again after having finished and finally receiving our bill; the experience took two full hours, start to finish. Other than that, it was fantastic. We were warmly welcomed at the door by a gentleman we originally mistook for another patron (since he was wearing a coat and hat), the menu had something for everyone (including the vegetarian, the carnivore and the baby), the food was fantastic and the mood was festive (took awhile for us to catch on that the servers were participating in an Ugliest Holiday Sweater contest with each other). I’ll be back!
Shells and Sauce is amazing! The staff/service is always super courteous, prompt and friendly. My boyfriend and I always get one of the specials and they have never disappointed! Highly recommend checking out their happy hour, too!
Service was spot on and their brunch had some of the best food I’ve ever tasted! Next time we visit Denver we will be back for the crab cake Benedict and chicken and waffles
Shells and Sauce never dissapoints. It's always super busy, but the service is always top notch. Amazing wine slection to compliment their great menu. Had the veal special, simply amazing!
The staff is uber friendly, the atmosphere is lively and loud, the food is beyond delicious, the neighborhood is quintessentially Denver...go as soon as you can to enjoy the atmosphere of the season...btw...the bartender is super fun!