We cook for your pleasure
Roasted Garlic Bread
sourdough, fresh garlic
$5.95
Calamari Fritto
cocktail sauce, roasted jalapeno aioli
$13.95
Eggplant Stack
soft goat cheese stacked between breaded eggplant, tomato-basil salsa
10.95
Fresh Baked Mozzarella
prosciutto wrapped, pesto sauce
$5.00
Fresh Baked Mozzarella and Tomatoes
pesto-vinaigrette, garnishes
12.95
Lumaca Scusa
“escargot” house garlic butter
10.95
Grilled Radicchio
prosciutto wrapped, balsamic vinaigrette
10.95
Fritto Misto Scusa
artichoke hearts, whole clove garlic, green and black olives, caper berries, onions, feta and fresh herbs
8.95
Antipasto
assorted meats, cheeses, garnishes
14.95
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
four shrimp chilled in cocktail sauce
13.95
Cream of Roasted
garlic soup, cup / bowl
3.95/5.95
Garlic Bread Scusa
melted mozzarella, fresh tomato-basil salsa
7.95
Burrata
fresh mozzarella ball, creamy ricotta center, candied garlic, fresh tomato-basil compote, balsamic glaze
13.95
Roasted Whole Clove Garlic
fresh crostini
5.95
Appetizer and Dinner
House
mixed greens, bay shrimp, spinach-buttermilk dressing
7.95
Greek
mixed greens, feta cheese, onions, anchovies, garnishes, balsamic vinaigrette
7.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar / Dinner Salad
marinated skinless chicken breast
17.95
Grilled Salmon / Dinner Salad
avocado salsa, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette
26.95
Italian Blue Cheese
mixed greens, bay shrimp, crumbled gorgonzola, vinaigrette
7.95
Chopped Kale
black olives, red onion, tomato, red pepper, avocado, feta, lemon vinaigrette
8.95
Caesar
traditional, herb garlic crouton, shaved asiago
7.95
Anchovies
Just ask
Salad Additions
chicken +9 meatball +8 salmon +12 shrimp +12
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We invite your for
Angel Hair
fresh oregano, garlic, plum tomatoes, black olives and capers
14.95
Seafood Fettuccine
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, salmon, alfredo sauce
31.95
Spaghetti and Meatballs
beef & pork meatballs, bolognese sauce
18.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
Traditional
Primavera or Carbonara +3.00
18.95
Chicken Linguine
marinated, skinless chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, light sherry cream
19.95
Spinach Pasta Mediterranean
eggplant, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese
18.95
Cappelini
angel hair pasta, light roma tomato sauce, fresh basil
14.95
Sausage and Peppers Linguine Bolognese
salsiccia, mild Italian, rich meat sauce
19.95
Scusa
Linguine and Clams
littleneck clams, white wine, garlic
19.95
Sea Scallops Mediterranean
pan-seared, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, linguine
31.95
Classic Lasagna
Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella
19.95
Grilled Chicken and Ravioli
marinated, skinless chicken breast, cheese ravioli, black olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sage butter
19.95
Shrimp, Clams and Mussels Scusa
light tomato-red wine sauce, linguine, garlic bread
27.95
Fresh Salmon Scaloppine
lemon-caper butter, linguine
27.95
Eggplant Parmesan
oven roasted Eggplant, Alfredo, Pesto and Marinara Sauce
19.95
Veal Scaloppine Cut
choice of: Piccatta, Marsala, Saltimbocca, Parmesan
29.95
Fresh Salmon
oven-roasted, kalamata olive and grape tomato ragu, polenta cake
26.95
Calamari Scusa
sautéed calamari steak, capers, roasted red peppers, lime butter
21.95
Shrimp Scampi
fresh basil, roasted red peppers, garlic-herb butter, linguine
28.95
Chicken Pan Seared
choice of: Piccatta, Marsala, Saltimbocca, Parmesan
21.95
Chicken and Eggplant
marinated, skinless breast, layered with eggplant, caramelized onions, roasted garlic
21.95
New York Steak, 14oz
Choice Black Angus, house garlic butter
32.95
Try our homemade
Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
bourboun-pecan sauce
7.95
Double Fudge Chocolate Brownie
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, raspberry purée
7.95
Tiramisu
traditional, ladyfingers dipped in coffee and marsala, mascarpone cream
7.95
Cannoli
two ricotta and chocolate chip filled shells chopped walnuts, chocolate drizzle
7.95
Fresh Seasonal Berries
chilled zabaglione, mascarpone cream
7.95
New York Cheesecake
brûlée style, raspberry purée
7.95
Affogatto
vanilla bean ice cream, shot of espresso, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle
7.95
Spumoni Ice Cream
maraschino swirl, pistachios, candied cherries
4.95
Dessert
Port
Cockburn, Tawny, 10 year, Portugal
8
Port
Dow’s Fine Ruby, Portugal
8
Port
Robert Hall, Paso Robles
12
Korbel Brut
Sonoma split
9
Coffee
2.50
Espresso
3.95/5.95
Cappuccino
5.95
Latte
5.95
Reservations
(530)542-0100
2543 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Sun – Thu 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sat: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
We invite you to take advantage our our summer al fresco dining at Scusa. Sit amongst the stars in our garden & breathe in the fresh mountain air while you enjoy Italian dining Tahoe-style. We are graced with the musical presence of saxophonist Frank Benvenuto, Friday and Saturday, 6-9pm. Frank plays live jazz and loves to serenade your special occasion – special requests are welcome. Hope to see you soon.