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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.7
4.7
3179 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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 3,179 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Neighbourhood 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.

3,179 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great. Service was very good even for a large party.

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  2. John

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas meal with excellent lobster riviolis, fresh green salad, fucacia, veal saltimboca, and linguini with claims. Tasty and nicely portioned although both entrees were a bit heavy on the lemon flavor. Excellent service throughout along with a fine Sonoma chardannay.

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  3. Christian

    Oklahoma City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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  4. Phil

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 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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  5. Mary

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 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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  6. Lisa

    VIP

    Tahoe

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  7. Jerri

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 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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  8. Rose

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 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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  9. Leah

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  10. Denis

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 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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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 3179 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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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