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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.6 (3230)
$30 and under
Italian
2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 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 3,230 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Value

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for groups

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood 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 with "delicious food and attentive service." Guests rave about the "fantastic and flavor perfect" dishes and "generous portions." The ambiance is charming, with a "quaint home-like feel" and "classic Italian dining" vibes. Many recommend the "lobster ravioli" and commend the consistently "excellent service."

3,230 Reviews

  1. Randy

    Portland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, always making sure we were taken care of. Food was delivered rather quickly and was hot. Portions were much larger than we could eat. The flavor and quality of the food was ok, but not really what I envisioned. I ordered their garlic cheese bread with a tomato salsa. I wasn’t aware the salsa was on the bread and mozzarella cheese was melted over it. To me, that ruined the garlic cheese bread, and I take blame because I assumed the salsa was on the side. Other than that, everything was good.

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  2. David VIP

    Sacramento49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the sea food Alfredo . Garlic bread and house salad. Excellent food and service.

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  3. Mark

    Tahoe1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was good but not great, the veal saltimbocca was overcooked, and half of the scallops were also overdone. The blue cheese salad was excellent, and the wine choices were good. The cheesecake we had for dessert was excellent

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  4. Willis

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and attentive service. Food was hot and fresh; generous portions. Enjoyed the classic “Rat Pack” era music! Quintessential Italian dining!

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  5. Bruce VIP

    Tahoe33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming in for years and usually do the 1st seating at 5pm. Our go to is the spaghetti and meatballs that we split. If I didn't know any better..the meatballs were a left over from the nite before. Not a good idea for a popular restaurant.

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  6. Walter VIP

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly, the food and service and the ambience, the low noise level, the quaint home like feel that this nice Italian restaurant provides is quite a nice change from the city where I live in Los Angeles. The food was fantastic and flavor was perfect. The proportions were large and the service was perfect thank you for providing me and my wife such a wonderful dinner meal on our last night in South Lake Tahoe vicinity. I’m sure this must be a local favorite!

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  7. Susan

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were on vacation and a person recommended Scusa and we’re so happy we dined with you. Excellent service (thanks, Rene!), outstanding food and good wine.

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  8. Leanne

    Tahoe8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This trip to Scusa was not good. We were there a week prior, ordered the same entrees and they must have had a different chef as the food was bland and flavorless. Really disappointed. Our server only checked on us once. In fact the food runner and buster were more attentive.

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  9. Burnie

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with really fabulous food. Highly recommend

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  10. Pantea

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel was wonderful and took really good care of our table. Food was delicious as always!

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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 3230 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
8:30 PM
Booked 10 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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