Scusa Italian Ristorante Menu

Welcome to Scusa Italian Ristorante, a hidden gem nestled in South Lake Tahoe. This cozy Italian restaurant offers a delightful menu that balances tradition with innovative flavors, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Start with their delectable Angel Hair, featuring fresh oregano, garlic, and a medley of ripe plum tomatoes, available for only $13.95. For a heartier option, the Chicken Linguine, marinated chicken breast in a light sherry cream sauce, is a must-try at $18.95.

But don't miss out on the star of the menu: the exquisite Seafood Fettuccine, loaded with shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels in a creamy Alfredo sauce, priced at $24.95. The inviting ambiance and attentive service create a warm setting where every dish is lovingly prepared.

Whether you're savoring rich pasta or enjoying a well-curated wine selection, Scusa Italian Ristorante promises a culinary journey that captures the essence of Italian hospitality.

Starters

• Roasted Garlic Bread

  Sourdough, fresh garlic

  US$4.95

• Calamari Fritto

  Cocktail sauce, roasted jalapeno aioli

  US$11.95

• Eggplant Stack

  Soft goat cheese stacked between breaded eggplant, tomato-basil salsa

  US$9.95

• Fresh Baked Mozzarella

  Prosciutto wrapped pesto sauce

  US$8.95

• Fresh Mozzarella And Tomatoes

  Pesto vinaigrette, garnishes

  US$9.95

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

  Four shrimp chilled in cocktail sauce

  US$12.95

• Antipasto

  Assorted meats, cheeses, garnishes

  US$12.95

• Cream Of Roasted Garlic Soup

• Garlic Bread Scusa

  Melted mozzarella, fresh tomato-basil salsa

  US$5.95

• Burrata

  Fresh mozzarella ball, creamy ricotta center, candied garlic, fresh tomato-basil compote, balsamic glaze

  US$7.95

• Roasted Whole Clove Garlic

  Fresh crostini

  US$5.95

• Fritto Misto Scusa

  Artichoke hearts, whole clove garlic, green and black olives, caper berries, onions, feta and fresh herbs

  US$7.95

• Grilled Radicchio

  Prosciutto wrapped, balsamic vinaigrette

  US$7.95

• Lumaca Scusa

  "Escargot" house garlic butter

  US$10.95

Salads

• House

  Mixed greens, bay shrimp, spinach-buttermilk dressing

  US$5.95

• Italian Blue Cheese

  Mixed greens, bay shrimp, crumbled gorgonzola, vinaigrette

  US$6.95

• Greek

  Mixed greens, feta cheese, onions, anchovies, garnishes, balsamic vinaigrette

  US$7.95

• Chopped Kale

  Black olives, red onion, tomato, red pepper, avocado, feta, lemon vinaigrette

  US$7.95

• Caesar

  Traditional, herb garlic crouton, shaved asiago

  US$5.95

• Grilled Chicken Caesar Dinner

  Marinated, skinless chicken breast

  US$16.95

• Grilled Salmon Dinner

  Avocado salsa, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette

  US$23.95

• Anchovies?

  Just ask

• Add Ons

Entrées

• Fresh Salmon

  Oven-roasted, kalamata olive and grape tomato ragu, polenta cake

  US$24.95

• Calamari Scusa

  Sautéed calamari steak, capers, roasted red peppers, lime butter

  US$19.95

• Shrimp Scampi

  Fresh basil, roasted red peppers, garlic-herb butter, linguine

  US$24.95

• Chicken And Eggplant

  Marinated, skinless breast, layered with eggplant, caramelized onions, roasted garlic

  US$19.95

Specialties

• Linguine And Clams

  Littleneck clams, white wine, garlic

  US$19.95

• Shrimp, Clams And Mussels Scusa

  Light tomato-red wine sauce, linguine, garlic bread

  US$23.95

• Sea Scallops Mediterranean

  Pan-seared, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, linguine

  US$23.95

• Fresh Salmon Scaloppine

  Lemon-caper butter, linguine

  US$21.95

• Classic Lasagne

  Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella

  US$18.95

• Eggplant Parmesan

  Aven roasted eggplant, alfredo, pesto and marinara sauce

  US$17.95

• Grilled Chicken And Ravioli

  Marinated, skinless chicken breast, cheese ravioli, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sage butter

  US$19.95

Pasta

• Angel Hair

  Fresh oregano, garlic, plum tomatoes, black olives and capers

  US$13.95

• Chicken Linguine

  Marinated, skinless chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, light sherry cream

  US$18.95

• Seafood Fettuccine

  Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, salmon, alfredo sauce

  US$24.95

• Spinach Pasta Mediterranean

  Eggplant, artichoke hearts, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese

  US$17.95

• Spaghetti And Meatballs

  Beef & pork meatballs, bolognese sauce

  US$17.95

• Cappelini

  Angel hair pasta, light roma tomato sauce, fresh basil

  US$13.95

• Sausage And Peppers Linguine Bolognese

  Salsiccia, mild italian, rich meat sauce

  US$19.95

• Fettuccine Alfredo

Dessert

• Sticky Bun Bread Pudding

  Bourboun-pecan sauce

  US$7.95

• Double Fudge Chocolate Brownie

  Vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, raspberry purée

  US$7.95

• Tiramisu

  Traditional, ladyfingers dipped in coffee and marsala, mascarpone cream

  US$7.95

• Cannoli

  Two ricotta and chocolate chip filled shells. chopped walnuts, chocolate drizzle

  US$7.95

• Fresh Seasonal Berries

  Chilled zabaglione, mascarpone cream

  US$7.95

• New York Cheesecake

  Brûlée style, raspberry purée

  US$7.95

• Affogatto

  Vanilla bean ice cream, shot of espresso, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle

  US$7.95

• Spumoni Ice Cream

  Maraschino swirl, pistachios, candied cherries

  US$4.95

Wine - Chardonnay

• Perry Creek, El Dorado

• Sycamore Lane, California

• Artesa, Carneros

• Beringer, Private Reserve 2010

  US$85.00

• Charles Krug, Carneros/Napa Valley

  US$39.00

• Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley

  US$45.00

• Francis Coppola, Napa Valley

  Half bottle

  US$18.00

• Franciscan, Cuvee Souvage, Napa Valley 2010

  US$75.00

• Frank Family, Napa Valley

  US$50.00

• Rodney Strong, Sonoma

• Simi, Sonoma

  US$31.00

• Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River

• Valley Of The Moon, Russian River

  US$48.00

• Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve, Napa Valley

  US$39.00

Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

• Joel Gott, Napa Valley

• Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley

  US$45.00

• St. Supéry, Napa Valley

  US$42.00

Wine - Pinot Grigio

• Double Decker, Wente Vineyards

• Terra D'oro, Amador

  US$32.00

• Zenato, Italy

  US$34.00

• Fontana, Candida, Italy

Wine - More Whites

• Beringer, White Zinfandel, California

• Chateau St. Michelle, Reisling, Columbia Valley

• Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc, Sonoma

  US$35.00

• Perry Creek Viognier, El Dorado

  US$36.00

• Terra D Oro Moscato, Amador County

Wine - Sparkling

• Korbel Brut, Sonoma Split

  US$9.00

• Bartenura, Asti Spumante, Italy

  US$25.00

• Korbel Brut, Sonoma

  US$38.00

• Prosecco, Mionetto, Italy

  US$27.00

• Gloria Ferrara Brut, Sonoma

  US$29.00

• Mumm's Blanc De Blancs, Napa Valley

  US$60.00

Wine - Zinfandel

• 7 Deadly Zins, Lodi

• Four Vines, California

  US$28.00

• Francis Coppola, Director's Cut, California

  US$45.00

• Harasythy Family Cellars, Amador

  US$50.00

• Napa Cellars, Napa Valley

• Ravenswood "Old Vine," Sonoma

  US$30.00

• Terra D'oro "Deaver Old Vine," Amador

  US$64.00

• Terra D'oro, Amador

  US$43.00

Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

• Perry Creek, Cobra, El Dorado 2007

  US$58.00

• Sycamore Lane, Napa

• Avalon, Napa Valley

• Beringer, Kinght's Valley/Napa

• Beringer, Private Reserve, Napa Valley 2009

  US$140.00

• Charles Krug, Napa Valley

  US$60.00

• Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley 2012

  US$90.00

• Geyser Peak, Alexander Valley

  US$40.00

• Geyser Peak Reserve, Alexander Valley 2008

  US$85.00

• Hess Collection, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2011

  US$74.00

• Jordan, Alexander Valley 2011

  US$80.00

• Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley

  US$54.00

• Simi Landslide, Alexander Valley 2011

  US$120.00

• Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley 2012

  US$110.00

• Robert Mondavi, California

  Half bottle

  US$20.00

• Wild Horse, Paso Robles

  US$35.00

Wine - Pinot Noir

• Castle Rock, Monterey

• Deloach Vineyard, Russian River

  US$55.00

• Estancia, Monterey

• Freestone, Joseph Phelps, Sonoma 2012

  US$80.00

• Kenwood, Russian River

  Half bottle

  US$18.00

• Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara

  US$39.00

• Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley 2010

  US$75.00

• Rodney Strong, Russian River

  US$39.00

• Santé, Francis Ford Coppola, Sonoma Coast

  US$42.00

Wine - Merlot

• Sycamore Lane, California

• Franciscan, Napa Valley

  US$37.00

• Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley

  US$39.00

• St. Francis, Sonoma

Beer - Bottled

• Budweiser

  US$4.00

• Bud Light

  US$4.00

• Coors Light

  US$4.00

• Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale

  US$5.00

• Widmer Hefewiezen

  US$5.00

• Beck's

  US$5.00

• Firestone, Double Barrel Ale

  US$5.00

• Newcastle, Brown Ale

  US$5.00

• Fat Tire

  US$5.00

• Heineken

  US$5.00

• Peroni

  US$5.00

• Amstel Light

  US$5.00

• Modela Negra

  US$5.00

• Corona

  US$5.00

• Stella Artois

  US$5.00

• Hoegaarden

  US$5.00

• St. Pauli

  Non-alcoholic

  US$4.00

Beer - Mineral Water

• Acqua Panna, Still, 750 Ml

  US$5.50

• San Pellegrino, Sparkling, 750 Ml

  US$5.50

Beer - Chianti

• Banfi Classico, Italy

  US$31.00

• Castillo Di Volpaia, Italy, Classico Riserva

  US$45.00

• Villa Antinori, Tuscany, Classico Riserva 2010

  US$80.00

• Ruffino, Italy

• Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, Italy

  US$140.00

Beer - More Reds

• Amarone, Bolla, Veneto, Italy

  US$50.00

• Barbera, Terra D'oro

• Syrah, Bell Sierra Foothills

  US$40.00

• Malbec, Francis Ford Coppola, California

  US$39.00

• Petite Sirah, Perry Creek, El Dorado

  US$46.00

• Nero D'avola, Villa Pozzi, Sicily

• Petite Syrah, Parducci, Medocino

  US$48.00

• Sangiovese "Sienna," Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma

  US$39.00

• St. Supéry, Élu, Meritage, Napa Valley 2010

  US$70.00

• Villa Antinori, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy

  US$55.00

• Sangiovese, "Pasqua" Puglia, Italy

Beer - Apéritif

• Port, Cockburn, Tawny, 10 Year, Portugal

  US$8.00

• Port, Dow's Fine Ruby, Portugal

  US$8.00

• Port, Robert Hall, Paso Robles

  US$12.00

Ports

• Port, Cockburn, Tawny, 10 Year, Portugal

  US$8.00

• Port, Dow's Fine Ruby, Portugal

  US$8.00

• Port, Robert Hall, Paso Robles

  US$12.00

• Korbel Brut, Sonoma

  Split

  US$9.00

Coffee

• Coffee

  US$2.50

• Cappuccino

  US$5.95

• Latte

  US$5.95

• Espresso