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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.6
4.6
3207 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (530) 542-0100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Best Value

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Ambience

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scusa Italian Ristorante in South Lake Tahoe shines with "the absolute best Italian food" outside Italy. Perfect for date nights or celebrations, it boasts "outstanding food, wine, and service." The atmosphere is "elegant and warm," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for authentic flavors and value.

3,208 Reviews
  1. joseph

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice meal. Fast service and a nice way to end our day after skiing much of it.

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  2. Rayko and Samantha

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, the food was fantastic. Service was great

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  3. J

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky to get last min reservation for 4. Wonderful calamari. Fresh hot bread delivered immediately. Attentive waiter.. loved my clams/ linguini in white sauce and my wife's chicken parm. Great warm brownie with ice cream. Would definitely return!!

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  4. Maya

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted fresh. As a local restaurant I was hoping to get a taste of what Tahoe has to offer. The pesto burrata, linguini and clams, lasagna, escargot, crab ravioli and even the wine selection was impeccable. I would go back tonight if we didn’t have other reservations. Extremely affordable pricing.

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  5. Richard

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a last second find and we were pleasantly surprised. Large portions and fair prices. I very much enjoyed my lasagna.

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  6. Jeniel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Scusa and have dined here many times. The food is consistently great!

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  7. Louise

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent veal piccata and marsala, excellent service, my favorite restaurant in Lake Tahoe!

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  8. Tony

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was cold when it came out, not luke warm, cold.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute BEST Italian food I have had outside of Italy!

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  10. Matthew

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a date night and the food was amazing!

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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 4.6 stars by 3207 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scusa Italian Ristorante

2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
  • Area
    South Shore
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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