Scusa Italian Ristorante

Name: Scusa Italian Ristorante
Address: 2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States, 96150
Telephone: (530) 542-0100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3252)

$30 and under

Italian

2543 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
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 3,252 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

4.7Food
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

Review summary

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Scusa Italian Ristorante offers a charming dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious authentic food." Guests rave about the "generous portions" and "diverse menu," featuring standout dishes like lobster ravioli and osso buco. The "charming outdoor setting" enhances the ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. Regulars appreciate the "consistent quality" and "warm, intimate atmosphere."

3,252 Reviews

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Brenda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area124 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite is always the filet of sole prepared with lemon caper said over angel hair pasta! We always order the special Garlic Bread Scusa.as an appetizer. My husband loves the fresh The service and food have been consistently excellent over the many years we have dined there.
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Victoria
San Francisco Bay Area60 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, two big parties in one room, a little hot and some noise .
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Emil
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening at Scusa and we will be back!
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David
Tahoe / Reno Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated at our reservation time; 6;30. Our waiter brought to the table bread and balsamic/oil. Also water was delivered immediately. Waiter gave us some specials and we ordered 2 glasses of wine. The wine and bread made a great beginning to the meal. We then ordered our main dishes, Spaghetti & Meatballs and Angel Hair. They obviously were made fresh and were outstanding. I tell you the service by the water and his team was also outstanding. Being Italian myself and having eaten at home and at many Italian restaurants this food and service is worth experiencing. My wife and I celebrate our wedding anniversary in So. Lake Tahoe each year and our special dinner during our 3 day stay is always at Scusa's. David Scatena
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Ted
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by Zach T and great food. 5 star all the way
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Frank
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for the lobster ravioli and it didn’t disappoint. Along with some garlic bread covered in mozzarella and tomatoes and a bottle of red we were extremely satisfied and very happy. Great waiter and support staff. We keep coming back again and again and it’s always excellent!
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David VIP
Tahoe / Reno Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing and the portions were big. We would highly recommend this to anyone. We come here whenever we’re in Tahoe and are never disappointed.
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Barbara VIP
Tahoe / Reno Area135 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was prompt and courteous.
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Diane VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time dining here. Prompt service and excellent food. I had chicken saltimbocca and other guests have chicken picatta and lasagna. The complimentary foccacia bread was a nice touch!
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Jill
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious authentic food, great food recommendation by the waiter, charming outdoor setting, delicious dessert. Dreamy waiter with Irish accent was a bonus. Good service. Clean facilities.
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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 3252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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

Website
http://www.scusalaketahoe.com/
Phone number
(530) 542-0100
Private party facilities
Semi-private room for up to 20 guests.

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