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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.7
4.7
3217 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.

What 3,217 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Best Value

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for groups

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for special occasions

  • 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

    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 delightful dining experience in South Lake Tahoe with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine," featuring standout dishes like lasagna and eggplant parmesan. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. Reservations recommended!
3,217 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, the staff was very attentive, friendly, responsive, and the food was great. Definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys Italian food, didn’t make reservations until about 30 minutes prior and that is on a Saturday evening. Would definitely come back again. I had the sole special with mashed potatoes, shared a Caesar salad, garlic bread and calamari as starters, they were all delicious.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, I’ll be back :).

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was good. Service was excellent!

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  4. Diane

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. From review pictures, I knew I was ordering the lasagna before I even arrived (haha) and it was AMAZING! The appetizers were definitely enough for 4 to share, and the service was VERY attentive, friendly, and well spoken. Thank you for a great dinner date!

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  5. Julia

    VIP

    Sacramento

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The lobster raviolis are a must. The portions are quite generous. Hubby had the seafood pasta mix...he loved it and nothing came home in a to go box. I had the veal saltimboca. YUMMY! We shared the salad with bay shrimp. It was perfect. Save room for dessert! Our waiter was Gabriel and he was the perfect combination of attentive and hospitable. We have dined a number of times at Scusa's with this being our best and most enjoyable experience. Thank you management for addressing my previous review concerns regarding service.

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  6. KathleenM

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent service and food is always great. Love, love,love the lobster ravioli

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  7. Elizabeth

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drove an hour from North Lake as we love this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. Excellent food as always and great service

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  8. Tiffany

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the absolute best Italian we’ve ever had! No complaints at all!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go there often whenever we are in town. The last visit, my wife had the eggplant parmesan, and I had fresh salmon on a polenta bed with kalamata olives and savory grilled cherry tomatoes. She alternatively will order calamari, petrale sole, or scallops. It's all great.

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  10. joseph

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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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 3217 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
21:00
Booked 12 times today

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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 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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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