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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.7 (3240)
$30 and under
Italian
2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

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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What 3,240 people are saying

Scusa Italian Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Most Booked

3,240 Reviews

  1. Angela

    Tahoe / Reno Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Ravioli appetizer was fabulous. All of our food was spectacular. Special mention to the Calamari Scusa. We had a party of eight. It was wonderful.

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  2. Brigid

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A quiet weeknight in early June meant plenty of tables, excellent service, and an un-rushed experience. Food was generally very good for a group with something to please everyone. Only complaint - the lobster ravioli tasted great but comes smothered in a very soupy sauce and no sides. Our server was excellent.. especially compared to other local restaurants we have visited over recent years.

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  3. Debbi

    Tahoe / Reno Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the lobster ravioli appetizers and split the filet of sole special. Also ordered the Scusa’s garlic bread. Excellent!

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  4. Jan VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster Ravioli was fabulous. Our waiter was great. Will be happy when we can sit outside on the patio.

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  5. Laraine

    Las Vegas20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit. Very impressed with the varied menu not typically found in other Italian restaurants-this is what helped make my decision to come here versus others in Tahoe. Large portions with delicious focaccia bread. The cannolis were great! Will definitely come back!

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  6. Rick

    Tahoe / Reno Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scusa is the perfect combination of incredible cuisine and service. It is a wonderful place to have a special dining experience. The salmon scallopini is so good that it is difficult for me to order anything else each time we come. My husband had Osso Buco, that melted onto his mouth and was surrounded with a savory tomato sauce. We were too full to have dessert, but split a divine tiramisu, anyway. The dining experience is memorable each time we come.

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  7. Doug

    Tucson20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was excellent, the menu diverse, the food was tasty and the portion was large. The only significant weakness was that they only have beer and wine. Would return.

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  8. Greg

    Portland / Oregon13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lobster ravioli appetizer (and saucee) was perfect. The seafood fettuccine was very good but a little rich in combo with the ravioli. The service was impeccable and the noise level minimal. However, I was the first diner of the night and there were only about six tables occupied by the time I left. The server made an excellent recommendation on a wine to go with my order. Too full for dessert so I can't comment on their options.

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  9. David

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. The best meatballs anywhere!

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  10. Vincent

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood pasta with a delicious light red wine sauce. Bread was hot and good dipping sauce. I would strongly urge this restaurant to offer either soup or salad with every meal. Customers should not have to purchase soup or salad separately given the high prices. Lanza's restaurant in King's Beach offers soup or salad with every meal.

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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 3240 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Tahoe / Reno Area
  4. South Lake Tahoe
  5. South Shore

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Scusa Italian Ristorante

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

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