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Scusa Italian Ristorante
Scusa Italian Ristorante

Scusa Italian Ristorante Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.scusalaketahoe.com
  • Email: info@scusalaketahoe.com
  • Phone: (530) 542-0100
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Live Jazz Music Thursday - Saturday 6-9PM
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Hwy 50/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Large private parking lot in front of the restaurant.
A word from Scusa Italian Ristorante
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! Continued

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Diner Reviews
  • "Excellent food. I had the seafood fetticune and it was amazing. Can't go wrong with this place."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Nice place.excellent service.crowded.pricey. roasted garlic soup was excellent. My wife's sole was tasteless. Seafood fettucini was fair. Not great . Greeksalad was overdressed andless than fresh"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "This is a great restaurant for anyone in the south shore area and looking for great Italian food. Good use of garlic as it should be. Recommend the Scusa garlic bread and every dish in the menu is excellent. Stand outs would be chicken and eggplant which I'd normally never like (due to eggplant) but here it's awesome. All pasta dishes are recommended as well."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "The food was good, not excellent. My main complaint- even though the restaurant was not busy we were in and out in an hour. As soon as the fork was put down after finishing the salad, the main dish arrived. It the restaurant wants to be considered a "fine dining" establishment, they need to time the food better. I would have complained if time between courses was over 10 or 15 mins, but the entree arrived before my friend had finished her salad."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "We have been to Scusa's several times. We were seated promptly but did not get a booth as requested. The little table that we were seated at was so dark that we had to pull out a pen light to see the menu. The table was way to small for the dishes. AND the noise! We could hardly hear each other. There was a table across from us in a booth that obviously knew the whole staff. Everyone came by to chat with them and their voices and conversations were so loud. They did not think of other patrons. The food was not as we've had before. Yes, we were extremely disappointed on this dinner out. A suggestion...go there when it is not so crowded! Hopefully the wait staff will give you better attention!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "It was all good. Delightful dining experience for a valentines day dinner!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The live music was way too loud, you could barely hear the ones at your table. I ordered the special for the maine course: i got two pieces with 2/3 bone and 1/3 meat. Even if they pretend to be a fine restaurant they don't give you bread and butter before your order arrives. Not worth it!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Great for groups great for after skiing family friendly great italian food"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Dinner for two on Valentines Day (Evening) - fantastic food, drink, a little Jazz - most excellent! I had the Sole with capers and a white wine sauce over angel hair and she had the angel hair pasta with chicken. The sole was fab, she did not care for the chicken (I thought it was good). Excellent service and a nice atmosphere!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Scusa is one of our favorite South Lake Tahoe restaurants. We don't miss a visit here any time we are vacationing in Tahoe. The food is beyond delicious (I am sure you have heard of their cheesy garlic bread). The ambience is very nice. Our recent visit included live jazz music filling up the air. You can't go wrong with their menu items. This visit we had eggplant parmesan, a salmon special over polenta with grape tomatoes sauce (highly recommend) and our daughter had a delicious steak. The prices are reasonable and it is a gem in South shore!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Always one of our favorite places to eat in Tahoe. Excellent food!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The food was fantastic, we had the garlic cheese bread to start and for our entrees, we had chicken and cheese ravioli, along with the seafood fettuccine. Each dish was perfectly cooked and tasted delicious. The wine list was impressive and the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for, romantic, while still feeling relaxed. Would definitely recommend this place to friends."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "all good. table ready at reservation time. service as expected. food beyond expectations."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Another excellent meal at Scusa. We both had specials-pork chop and mash potatoes with shallots and salmon and polenta. Parking is a challenge and reservations are a must."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Our dinner reservations were for Valentine's Day, and the restaurant was packed.We were seated promptly and on time. The service was excellent ,and the waiter could not have been any more helpful. If you go,don't miss the lobster ravioli or Scusa's garlic bread they are both a real treat. We both enjoyed the petrale and thought that the presentation was very good. This is truly a great way to spend an evening when visiting the Tahoe area."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Overall it was really good! Good service and food. It was really loud though, and we don't usually get the seats I asked to be seated on my past reservations and it was loud and it feels like a bit too dark but its still good .they have good pricing, good entrées and desserts. I'm looking forward to make more reservations in the future ."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Perfect in every way possible. The Sole is heavenly as well as the Lobster ravioli's!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The meal was better than average Italian, with many specialty dishes on the menu. The only down side was the waiter we had was a bit overbearing with his attitude that he was more important than anyone else in the room. Talk about an ego...wow he had it."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Our party of five had not been to Scusa since the move to the new location, and what a mistake. It was even better than the old location. The salads were delicious and very large for the price. Our entrees were very good, including the special fish. We visited during the week and it was not crowded. The dining room is nicely decorated and much more enjoyable than the old location. We even splurged on a dessert. Sorry we had not gone sooner."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "Great Italian . This the second time we ate here and the food and service is always excellent. We had the veal marsala and the veal saltambucca. Both were great. My only question for the restaurant is why are the lights so low that it is so hard to read the menu? I think a brighter candle or just some brighter bulbs would not take away from the atmosphere."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Love scusas can't wait to go back! Food is awesome"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "The food was fabulous! Had the lobster ravioli as an appetizer, my wife had the lasagna and I had chicken marsala and everything was great. Service was very good they could turn the lights up a bit as it was hard to read the menu though. But overall this is one of the better places to go for an excellent meal that isn't a $35+ higher end restaurant like those at the high rises."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Really enjoyed this restaurant. Great food and the service was excellent. Must try the Kale Salad. We all agreed it was the best salad we've had in a long time!!"
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "My husband and I have very different test to food, but Scusa good for both of us. Very nice service, live music and pleasing decor made our dinner notable."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Went with my wife on our honeymoon and we had a terrific meal. The food was great and the wine list had great selections for below average pricing. The best part was the lobster ravioli. It was a special appetizer for the night, but I would recommend that it gets a spot on the menu. It is possibly the best dish I have ever had in my life. I was blown away by it. My wife had the meatballs and I had the sausage bolognese. They were both good but nothing special. The sausage had good Italian spice to it, but was a bit greasy."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Had high expectations after having heard so many great reviews. The experience did not meet my expectations. We were inside the restaurant, ambiance was ok, waiter was stuffy and the restaurant ran out of one of the Italian wines we requested. The Mediterranean spinach fettuccini dish was bland and heavy and would not recommend. Don't know if I would go back."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Pleasant food in a pleasant setting. It was a special occasion that we noted in Open Table reservation. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgement at all. Waiter seemed a bit preoccupied"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Great resturant for lacals nice atmosphere great service wine list and menu"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We got this reservation during the christmas holiday via Open Table on a last minute 15 minute whim. The food was excellent and service very timely! We will return on our next visit to Tahoe for sure."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Ate here last year on vacation and it was very good then. Came back for another round and the food is still excellent. Scusa garlic bread and the lobster ravioli very superb. All other entrees very very good. Service was very attentive. Will come back"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Had dinner day after Xmas Day-the place was very crowded; glad I made reservations at the restaurant in advance on Open Table. Service was fair to good-our waiter was very busy; they could have removed our appetizers from our table sooner but our main entrees arrived on time; the noise level was a bit high-it was hard at times to hear what my dinner guests were saying. The food overall was very good; however we all felt that there was too much sauce on all our pasta dishes. Would go again; maybe not on a busy night."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "The basic menu options such as Marinara sauce come out OK. The specials are average at best. As an Italian person, I found the food to be very American."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Scusa was a wonderful place for the whole family. We have older teen boys and sometimes a dressy romantic place is too much for them. The food and jazz was super! It was like a night at home and I did not have to cook."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Great food. Could feel the love in the food. Highly recommended. Make reservation ahead."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Food was OK, but a bit too heavy with oil in general. Also, since there are not enough parking slots, it was rather hectic to park our car."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "My family really enjoyed bring there for Christmad dinner Would have enjoyed having a drink"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Took my gf here for our anniversary. Our waiter was drew, he was very knowledgeable of the menu and very tentative. The pace isn't the largest but it's extremely good food and the service is great as well. We will definitely be visiting scusa again."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "Great Italian resturant great food good wine list reasonable prices excellent service would recccommend it"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "loved the food. The eggplant was very good and my friends really enjoyed their food too. I will definitely go again. Also it was a Sunday and the place was busy."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "This has to be the best value and dinner I had in South Lake Tahoe. Generous portions. On top of that live jazz. Our server was outstanding."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
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