Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.7

3177 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

100 of the Best Seats in Town."
~ Creative Traditional Italian & Fresh Seafood Daily ~ Upscale, Lively Atmosphere ~ Extensive Menu & Wine List ~For over 20 years, Scusa has remained the perennial favorite of locals and tourists alike. Featuring traditional and creative pasta dishes, from simple Cappellini with fresh Basil and Tomato to Seafood Fettuccine Scusa in a light tomato-red wine sauce. Scusa is rumored to serve the best Linguine & Clams you'll ever have. Let's not forget the variety of Veal and Chicken dishes, and the Scusa Bread is a must! With appetizers from crispy Calamari to the House Specialty Lobster Raviolis in light Basil-Tomato Cream any choice is a good one. If you only have room to split a desert try the Amaretto Bread Pudding or the delicious Cannolis.Scusa has one of the most romantic outdoor patios in Lake Tahoe, complete with fountain & garden. If you're looking for great food, with warm atmosphere and service, you are sure to enjoy!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 542-0100
Website
http://www.scusalaketahoe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.

Location
2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Neighborhood
South Shore
Cross street
Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Parking details
Large private parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Garlic Bread$4.95
sourdough, fresh garlic
Eggplant Stack$9.95
soft goat cheese stacked between breaded eggplant, tomato-basil salsa
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes$9.95
pesto-vinaigrette, garnishes
Garlic Bread Scusa$5.95
melted mozzarella, fresh tomato-basil salsa
Fritto Misto Scusa$7.95
artichoke hearts, whole clove garlic, green and black olives, caper berries, onions, feta and fresh herbs
Grilled Radicchio$7.95
prosciutto wrapped, balsamic vinaigrette
Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup
- Cup$3.95
- Bowl$5.95
Calamari Fritto$11.95
cocktail sauce, roasted jalapeno aioli
Fresh Baked Mozzarella$8.95
prosciutto wrapped, pesto sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$12.95
four shrimp chilled in cocktail sauce
Roasted Whole Clove Garlic$5.95
fresh crostini
Antipasto$12.95
assorted meats, cheeses, garnishes
Lumaca Scusa$10.95
"escargot" house garlic butter

Salads

House$5.95
mixed greens, bay shrimp, spinach-buttermilk dressing
Greek$7.95
mixed greens, feta cheese, onions, anchovies, garnishes, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar$5.95
garlic croutons, fresh parmesan
Grilled Salmondinner$23.95
avocado salsa, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette
Italian Blue Cheese$6.95
mixed greens, bay shrimp, crumbled gorgonzola, vinaigrette
Chopped Kale$7.95
black olives, red onion, tomato, red pepper, avocado, feta, lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Caesardinner$16.95
marinated, skinless chicken breast

Dinner

we open for dinner at 5pm daily. please call or reserve your table online

Specialties

Linguine and Clams$19.95
littleneck clams, white wine, garlic
Sea Scallops Mediterranean$23.95
pan-seared, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, linguine
Classic Lasagne$18.95
italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella
Grilled Chicken and Ravioli$19.95
marinated, skinless chicken breast, cheese ravioli, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sage butter
Shrimp, Clams and Mussels Scusa$23.95
light tomato-red wine sauce, linguine, garlic bread
Fresh Salmon Scaloppine$19.95
lemon-caper butter, linguine
Eggplant Parmesan$17.95
oven roasted eggplant, alfredo, pesto and marinara sauce
Veal Scaloppine Cut$23.95
choice of: piccatta, marsala, saltimbocca, parmesan

Pasta

Angel Hair$13.95
fresh oregano, garlic, plum tomatoes, black olives and capers
Seafood Fettuccine$24.95
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, salmon, alfredo sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs$17.95
beef & pork meatballs, bolognese sauce
Sausage and Peppers Linguine Bolognese$19.95
salsiccia, mild italian, rich meat sauce
Chicken Linguine$18.95
marinated, skinless chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, light sherry cream
Spinach Pasta Mediterranean$17.95
eggplant, artichoke hearts, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese
Cappelini$13.95
angel hair pasta, light roma tomato sauce, fresh basil
Fettuccine Alfredo
$3.00
- Traditional$16.95

Entr ees

Fresh Salmon$24.95
oven-roasted, kalamata olive and grape tomato ragu, polenta cake
Shrimp Scampi$24.95
fresh basil, roasted red peppers, garlic-herb butter, linguine
Chicken and Eggplant$19.95
marinated, skinless breast, layered with eggplant, caramelized onions, roasted garlic
Calamari Scusa$19.95
sautéed calamari steak, capers, roasted red peppers, lime butter
Chicken Pan Seared$19.95
choice of: piccatta, marsala, saltimbocca, parmesan
New York Steak
choice black angus, house garlic butter
- 14oz$28.95

Desserts

made in-house with the freshest ingredients and love

Hot Fudge Brownie
with raspberry purée and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
with espresso cream sauce
Chocolate Chip Cannolies
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
with amaretto cream sauce
Cheesecake
with a brûlée and caramel sauce
Spumoni Ice Cream
Cappuccino

What 3,177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tahoe / Reno Area
Best Value
South Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
South Lake Tahoe
Best Food
South Lake Tahoe
Best Service
South Lake Tahoe
Best Value
South Lake Tahoe
Good for groups
South Lake Tahoe
Healthy
South Lake Tahoe
Neighborhood gem
South Lake Tahoe
Great for fine wines
South Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
South Lake Tahoe
Romantic
South Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
South Lake Tahoe
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scusa Italian Ristorante offers a "magical outdoor patio" and authentic Italian cuisine that delights patrons. Known for "incredible service" and "top-notch food," it's a favored spot for special occasions and casual dining alike. The "charming ambiance" and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a must-visit in Lake Tahoe.

3,177 Reviews

C
Christian
Oklahoma City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. Our waitress catered to our needs and made suggestions for the two vegetarians who were in our party. All our entrees were excellent and we finished off the evening with dessert. I will definitely eat here again when on vacation.
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Phil
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, wine, and service. We will be back
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Mary
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Menu had something for everyone. Several delicious choices for our daughter who was a vegetarian who was pleased with the garlic soup and the eggplant parmesan and the special of the night was petrale sole with garlic mashed potatoes with a champagne sauce or angel hair pasta with white wine sauce and both were delicious. The service was timely and excellent. We couldn't have been happier with our dining experience.
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Lisa
VIP
Tahoe
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the eggplant parmesan and veal saltumbucco and both were delicious. Our waiter was terrific and the restaurant is beautiful
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Jerri
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was great- his recommendations were spot on. The calamari was delicious. The bread warm along with the Balsamic dipping sauce very tasty, even the grated parmasen cheese for the pasta was yummy one of the best I have tasted. Nice wine list.. Our party of 3 were all very happy with our meals. The service was great, they brought out a nice dessert for our birthday girl that we all shared. I highly recommend this restuarant.
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Rose
Tahoe
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lobster ravioli was served in a soup dish and was covered in a sauce or broth. I would classify it as ravioli soup. I had to hunt through the broth to find the ravioli. When I cut a ravioli, the juice seeped into the pasta shell. Chef seriously needs to cut down on the liquid in this dish.
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Leah
San Francisco
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Scusa was ok. The waiter was very nice and checked in on us. He was able to make some good wine recommendations. The calamari was chewy. And they forgot the escargot. Some Of the entrees were better than others. They gave us desert in the house due to the mixup and it was really good.
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Denis
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Too americanised Italian food. Would love to have more traditional Italian recipes. 18% service fee were included into the bill.
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go to place for celebrations and they never disappoint.
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Beth
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love this restaurant and come here often. Excellent food and service. We ate indoors for the first time last night. I prefer the ambience of the back patio. The indoors really needs a couple of fire places to warm it up, literally and figuratively. If only some electric ones!
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FAQs

Scusa Italian Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 542-0100.

Scusa Italian Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 3177 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Neighborhood
South Shore
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Large private parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scusalaketahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 542-0100
Private party facilities
Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.

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Scusa Italian Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

33 Tahoe / Reno Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup

Eggplant Parmesan

Angel Hair

Starters

Roasted Garlic Bread$4.95

Eggplant Stack$9.95

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes$9.95

Garlic Bread Scusa$5.95

Fritto Misto Scusa$7.95

Grilled Radicchio$7.95

Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup

Calamari Fritto$11.95

Fresh Baked Mozzarella$8.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$12.95

Roasted Whole Clove Garlic$5.95

Antipasto$12.95

Lumaca Scusa$10.95

Salads

House$5.95

Greek$7.95

Caesar$5.95

Grilled Salmondinner$23.95

Italian Blue Cheese$6.95

Chopped Kale$7.95

Grilled Chicken Caesardinner$16.95

Dinner

Specialties

Linguine and Clams$19.95

Sea Scallops Mediterranean$23.95

Classic Lasagne$18.95

Grilled Chicken and Ravioli$19.95

Shrimp, Clams and Mussels Scusa$23.95

Fresh Salmon Scaloppine$19.95

Eggplant Parmesan$17.95

Veal Scaloppine Cut$23.95

Pasta

Angel Hair$13.95

Seafood Fettuccine$24.95

Spaghetti and Meatballs$17.95

Sausage and Peppers Linguine Bolognese$19.95

Chicken Linguine$18.95

Spinach Pasta Mediterranean$17.95

Cappelini$13.95

Fettuccine Alfredo

Entr ees

Fresh Salmon$24.95

Shrimp Scampi$24.95

Chicken and Eggplant$19.95

Calamari Scusa$19.95

Chicken Pan Seared$19.95

New York Steak

Desserts

Hot Fudge Brownie

Tiramisu

Chocolate Chip Cannolies

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Cheesecake

Spumoni Ice Cream

Cappuccino

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Scusa Italian Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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