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Scusa Italian Ristorante, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Scusa Italian Ristorante

4.7
4.7
3222 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 13 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,222 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 is a cherished spot for authentic Italian cuisine in South Lake Tahoe. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like lobster ravioli, osso bucco, and calamari. The "excellent service" and cozy, welcoming atmosphere make it a "go-to" for locals and visitors alike.

3,222 Reviews
  1. Lewis

    Central Texas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    When making reservations on open table , we viewed the menu and decided that the pricing was good for what we wanted. We ordered our food and drinks, our waiter barely came to the table after the food was served. We then asked for our bill and it was supposed to be about $60.00 dollars plus tip. Instead it was $78.00 without a tip. I ask to talk to a manager, I showed him the prices on the Open Table menu showing the prices on Open Table and he said that he would not honor those prices and that Open Table should update their pricing and that’s not the restaurant’s problem. The waiter would have gotten about an $18.00 tip, however not honoring the price, he got nothing.By the way the waiter was the manager. When we walked out the front door, the waiter/manager came out the front door and yelled at us as we were walking to our car. Very unprofessional and now I will never go back to that restaurant, and most likely will not use Open Table anymore.
    Scusa Italian RistoranteResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Lewis, Thank you for bringing it to my attention that the menu shown on open tables was an old menu from 2022. I have since reached out to OpenTable to fix that. The physical menu you ordered from, as well as our website does show current and accurate pricing. Thanks for your feedback

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and authentic Italian in Tahoe. Recommend

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful experience. I love this local place.

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  4. JACKIE

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter would not make eye contact with us acted bothered to be serving us. Asked for recommendations and got minimal feedback. We initially ordered apps and then in the middle of putting our dinner order in they were serving the appetizer interrupting our ordering processm We had a party of 6 and ordered the 6 piece lobster ravioli but they brought the 4 piece dish. Was told to dip the bread in it but when it came we had no more bread. We asked for more bread and they never brought it. They never cleared out bread plates even after serving desert. Never refilled waters. Staff in general had an entitled attitude. Even going to the bathroom we felt that we had to move out of the staffs way. We will definitely not be coming back any time soon.

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  5. Coco

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Will definitely visit again when I come back to Tahoe :)

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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

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

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  8. Susan VIP

    Tahoe11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

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

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  9. Diane

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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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  10. Julia VIP

    Sacramento69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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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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 3222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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