Scusa Italian Ristorante Menu (2025 Update)
Scusa Italian Ristorante, located in South Lake Tahoe, offers a variety of seafood and Italian dishes in an intimate and romantic setting. The menu includes delicious starters such as Roasted Garlic Bread and Eggplant Stack, as well as refreshing salads like House and Caesar salad. The grilled salmon with avocado salsa stands out as a popular main dish. The restaurant provides a range of options for vegetarians and vegans and offers amenities such as outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Scusa Italian Ristorante is a great choice for a dinner date or a group gathering, with options for takeout and delivery.
Starters
Roasted Garlic Bread
sourdough, fresh garlic
Eggplant Stack
soft goat cheese stacked between breaded eggplant, tomato-basil salsa
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes
pesto-vinaigrette, garnishes
Garlic Bread Scusa
melted mozzarella, fresh tomato-basil salsa
Fritto Misto Scusa
artichoke hearts, whole clove garlic, green and black olives, caper berries, onions, feta and fresh herbs
Grilled Radicchio
prosciutto wrapped, balsamic vinaigrette
Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup
Calamari Fritto
cocktail sauce, roasted jalapeno aioli
Fresh Baked Mozzarella
prosciutto wrapped, pesto sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
four shrimp chilled in cocktail sauce
Roasted Whole Clove Garlic
fresh crostini
Antipasto
assorted meats, cheeses, garnishes
Lumaca Scusa
"escargot" house garlic butter
House
mixed greens, bay shrimp, spinach-buttermilk dressing
Greek
mixed greens, feta cheese, onions, anchovies, garnishes, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar
garlic croutons, fresh parmesan
Grilled Salmondinner
avocado salsa, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette
Italian Blue Cheese
mixed greens, bay shrimp, crumbled gorgonzola, vinaigrette
Chopped Kale
black olives, red onion, tomato, red pepper, avocado, feta, lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Caesardinner
marinated, skinless chicken breast
Salads
Specialties
Linguine and Clams
littleneck clams, white wine, garlic
Sea Scallops Mediterranean
pan-seared, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, linguine
Classic Lasagne
italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella
Grilled Chicken and Ravioli
marinated, skinless chicken breast, cheese ravioli, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sage butter
Shrimp, Clams and Mussels Scusa
light tomato-red wine sauce, linguine, garlic bread
Fresh Salmon Scaloppine
lemon-caper butter, linguine
Eggplant Parmesan
oven roasted eggplant, alfredo, pesto and marinara sauce
Veal Scaloppine Cut
choice of: piccatta, marsala, saltimbocca, parmesan
Angel Hair
fresh oregano, garlic, plum tomatoes, black olives and capers
Seafood Fettuccine
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, salmon, alfredo sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs
beef & pork meatballs, bolognese sauce
Sausage and Peppers Linguine Bolognese
salsiccia, mild italian, rich meat sauce
Chicken Linguine
marinated, skinless chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, light sherry cream
Spinach Pasta Mediterranean
eggplant, artichoke hearts, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese
Cappelini
angel hair pasta, light roma tomato sauce, fresh basil
Fettuccine Alfredo
$3.00
Pasta
Entr ees
Fresh Salmon
oven-roasted, kalamata olive and grape tomato ragu, polenta cake
Shrimp Scampi
fresh basil, roasted red peppers, garlic-herb butter, linguine
Chicken and Eggplant
marinated, skinless breast, layered with eggplant, caramelized onions, roasted garlic
Calamari Scusa
sautéed calamari steak, capers, roasted red peppers, lime butter
Chicken Pan Seared
choice of: piccatta, marsala, saltimbocca, parmesan
New York Steak
choice black angus, house garlic butter
Hot Fudge Brownie
with raspberry purée and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
with espresso cream sauce
Chocolate Chip Cannolies
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
with amaretto cream sauce
Cheesecake
with a brûlée and caramel sauce