Shells and Sauce Menu (Update 2025)
Shells and Sauce, a cozy Italian restaurant in Denver, offers a variety of delicious options for all types of diners. With a menu that includes appetizers like Truffle Mac and Cheese and Fried Mozzarella, salads such as Burrata Salad and Chopped Salad, and pizzas like Margherita Pizza and Classic Pepperoni Pizza, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Customers praise the friendly staff, the consistency of the Classic Italian dishes, and the gluten-free options available. The restaurant's ambiance is described as warm and inviting, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. With options for outdoor seating, private dining, and even compostable containers, Shells and Sauce goes above and beyond to provide a great dining experience. Whether you're a regular visitor or a first-time guest, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression with its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere.
Appetizers
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari, artichokes, and cherry peppers served with marinara and roasted garlic aioli. Served raw or undercooked.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Toasted almonds, parmesan cheese and chipotle aioli.
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Roasted shallots and panko crusted.
Crab Cakes
Hydro arugula-heirloom tomato salad with chipotle aioli and roasted garlic aioli. Served raw or undercooked.
Skillet Roasted Pei Mussels
Lemon butter chardonnay broth and toasted crostini. Served raw or undercooked.
Fried Mozzarella
Served with fresh housemade marinara.
Tomato Bruschetta
Roasted peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes and garlic served with a crostini and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Sausage Peppers and Onions
Sauteed in red wine butter sauce. Served raw or undercooked.
Burrata Salad
Hydro arugula, grilled crostini, tomato, onion and balsamic vinaigrette.
Portabella Carpaccio Salad
Arugula, crispy parmesan, herb oil, fresh crostini, red onions, crispy capers, pine nuts, baby heirloom tomatoes and roasted garlic aioli and pink salt.
Caprese Salad
Vine ripened tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and micro greens finished with balsamic and herb oil.
Classic Italian Caesar Salad
Whole romaine, crispy parmesan, anchovies, roasted garlic, caesar drizzle topped with buttered croutons and black ash salt.
Chopped Salad
Crispy hearts of romaine, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, gorgonzola cheese, red onions, diced tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in red wine vinaigrette topped with crispy capers.
Salads
Pizza
Mushroom and Spinach Pizza
Parmesan, burrata and mozzarella with truffle oil, roasted garlic and herb oil.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes topped with basil chiffonade.
Bolo Pizza
Ground sausage, beef, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs, brunoise mirepoix and fresh ricotta. Served raw or undercooked.
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian herbs.
Bruschetta Pizza
Basil pesto, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Mushroom and Spinach Gluten Free Pizza
Parmesan, burrata and mozzarella with truffle oil, roasted garlic and herb oil.
Margherita Gluten Free Pizza
Fresh garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes topped with basil chiffonade.
Bolo Gluten Free Pizza
Ground sausage, beef, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs, brunoise mirepoix and fresh ricotta. Served raw or undercooked.
Classic Pepperoni Gluten Free Pizza
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian herbs.
Bruschetta Gluten Free Pizza
Basil pesto, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Gluten Free Pizza
Calzones
Mushroom and Spinach Calzone
Parmesan, burrata and mozzarella with truffle oil, roasted garlic and herb oil.
Margherita Calzone
Fresh garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes topped with basil chiffonade.
Bolo Calzone
Ground sausage, beef, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs, brunoise mirepoix and fresh ricotta. Served raw or undercooked.
Classic Pepperoni Calzone
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian herbs.
Bruschetta Calzone
Basil pesto, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Mushroom and Spinach Flatbread
Parmesan, burrata and mozzarella with truffle oil, roasted garlic and herb oil.
Margherita Flatbread
Fresh garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes topped with basil chiffonade.
Bolo Flatbread
Ground sausage, beef, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs, brunoise mirepoix and fresh ricotta. Served raw or undercooked.
Classic Pepperoni Flatbread
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian herbs.
Bruschetta Flatbread
Basil pesto, mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Flatbreads
Pastas
Spaghetti and Sauce
Housemade marinara and choice of meatballs or Italian sausage topped with shaved parmesan and Italian herbs. Served raw or undercooked.
Baked Rigatoni
Italian meatballs and sausage in basil rosa sauce with parmesan and mozzarella. Served raw or undercooked.
Linguine and Clams
Fresh chopped garlic, herbs and roasted tomatoes in lemon white wine butter sauce. Served raw or undercooked.
Bolognese
Homemade ragu sauce in angel hair pasta with fresh shaved parmesan cheese. Served raw or undercooked.
Stuffed Shells Duo
Two sweet potato, butternut squash and goat cheese shells served with pesto cream sauce accompanied by two Italian six cheese stuffed shells with marinara.
Homemade Lasagna
Ground beef, Italian sausage, baked provolone, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Served raw or undercooked.
Linguine Arrosto
Seared shrimp, peppers, garlic, scallions, peas and mushrooms in ricotta pesto cream sauce. Served raw or undercooked.
Italian Cheese Ravioli
Baby spinach tossed in rosa sauce baked with Italian cheeses.
Shrimp Diavolo
Seared shrimp, roasted asparagus, tomato, baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese and rigatoni tossed in spicy rosa sauce. Served raw or undercooked.
Chicken Carbonara
Rigatoni, asparagus, peas and fresh herbs in white wine cream sauce with applewood smoked bacon. Served raw or undercooked.
Capellini D Angelo
Roasted garlic, shallots, broccolini, Italian sausage and basil in white wine butter sauce and fresh ricotta. Served raw or undercooked.
Wild Mushroom Sacchetti
White wine wild mushroom truffle broth, shaved parmesan and chives.
Mollusco Arrabiata
Shrimp, mussels and clams with linguine pasta in spicy pomodoro sauce. Served raw or undercooked.
Pan Seared Saltimboca
Wrapped in prosciutto and herbs then baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with classic herbed butter sauce over linguine, spinach aglio and crispy sage. Served raw or undercooked.
Grilled Hand Cut Salmon
Scallion whipped potatoes, sauteed broccoli and arugula pesto. Served raw or undercooked.
Grilled Hand Cut Chicken
Scallion whipped potatoes, sauteed broccoli and arugula pesto. Served raw or undercooked.
Mushroom Marsala
Garlic, tomatoes and fresh herbs served with whipped potatoes. Served raw or undercooked.
Traditional Parmigiana
Baked with mozzarella cheese and served with spaghetti marinara. Served raw or undercooked.
Creamy Piccata
Artichokes and capers served with a white wine lemon cream sauce, capellini pasta with spinach aglio. Served raw or undercooked.
Entrees
Children's Menu
Cheese Flatbread Kids
Pepperoni Pizza Kids
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian herbs.
Chicken Fingers Kids
Breaded chicken tenders with French fries.
Four Cheese and Spinach Ravioli Kids
Chopped spinach, rosa sauce and mozzarella.
Kiddo s Mac and Cheese Kids
Cooked macaroni pasta with a cheese sauce.
Spaghetti Marinara Kids
Also available with Italian sausage or meatball.
Meatballs
Asparagus al Forno
Fresh Whipped Potatoes
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Fries with chipotle aioli.
Spinach Aglio
Broccolini
Sides
Housemade Dessert Menu
Tiramisu
Mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream, rum and coffee soaked ladyfingers.
White Chocolate Bread Pudding a La Mode
A'la mode with raspberry compote and white chocolate sauce.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Godiva whipped cream, fresh strawberries and raspberry drizzle.
Cheesecake
Buttered graham cracker crust, vanilla bean whipped cream and fresh berries.
Chocolate Chip Cannolis
Fresh berries with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
San Pellegrino
Sparkling.
Aqua Panna
Non-carbonated.