This is my new favorite in Southlake Tahoe. It's a little difficult to find but it's worth finding. A local had recommended this restraunt it's a locals favorite. The bruschetta top-tier Juicy fresh tomatoes perfect consistency of mozzarella and olive oil the bread was crunchy but also soft amazing appetizer. The lasagna is some of the best I've had. The sauce was perfect I did sprinkle on some Parm but delicious without too. The minestrone soup was perfect, lots of veggies. The price was great for the quality and large portions I paid less than $80 for an appetizer a bowl of soup a large slice of lasagna and a dessert. The staff was kind friendly and welcoming and the restraunt itself gives an authentic Italian vibe with a hint of Tahoe. We will definitely be back! read more

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Last day in Tahoe and was craving some Italian. This place is bomb. We went right when they opened. Staff was amazing and took good care of my party of 10. Inside was very modern and flowy. Good natural lighting. The food was fantastic. One of the best bruschetta I had in my life. Definitely coming back for that alone next time I'm in Tahoe. We also order the 20 layered lasagna and it was delicious. We also ordered Chicken & waffles. The chicken & waffles were good but nothing to crazy about. Definitely the bruschetta and lasagna stole the show. Ended the meal with their tiramisu cake because you always have room for a sweet treat! Overall I give this restaurant a solid 4/5 star review. I'm glad I tried it and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Chose Bruschetta as our first family dinner spot during our trip to Tahoe and was very happy with our choice. Not only was the food excellent, but the service is what put them over the top. This restaurant was minutes away from our hotel so location wise, Bruschetta is in prime location if you are staying in or around South Lake Tahoe. Parking was relatively easy And our meal while having a few honest mistakes was remedied by our waiter Sean which made the meal truly 5 stars. There were a few mishaps with our order but we enjoyed what came out regardless, and the fact Sean did his best to remedy the situation despite the kitchen being closed at that point caused me to rank Bruschetta a bonafide 5 star Italian restaurant. Ambiance is very classy and feels authentic to what an Italian restaurant should be. Here's what we ordered: Roasted Cherry and Plum Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Brussel Sprouts, Shrimp Caldo, 20 Layer Lasagna, Spaghetti and meatballs, and spicy Linguini and clams. To drink: an old fashioned, Peach cocktail, blueberry cocktail, and glass of red wine. Somehow, maybe due to it being later in the evening, they forgot to bring us our Shrimp Caldo, Brussel Sprouts, and red wine. We may have been the last customers, but we realized our entire order was not brought out so we mentioned it to our waiter to which he sincerely apologized and made right the best he could. Instead of getting defensive or making excuses, our waiter Sean took action and quickly resolved any issues which speaks volumes not only for him as a person but for the restaurant as a whole. We ended up ordering dessert after: tiramisu And vanilla gelato. Both were excellent and tipped generously. Bruschetta is a solid 5 star Italian restaurant in Lake Tahoe And I give a hearty thanks to the ownership, chefs, and especially Sean for serving us a wonderful Italian feast! read more

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Cozy and charming restaurant. Really friendly service. Food is honestly more like a 3.5 but portions are large. Lasagna - 4 - could have been higher with more sauce but very nice flavor and texture Eggs Benedict - 3 - best part was the focaccia bread. Egg, ham and sauce were all meh Blueberry pancakes - 3.5 read more

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Great ambiance, quick and friendly service, delicious appetizers, but lackluster mains. At its steeper price point, I expected the main dishes to be phenomenal - or, at least, not pasta I could cook myself at home. The sauce tasted like it was from a grocery store, the pasta soggy, the presentation soupy. The addition of shrimp was an extra $8 (merely 4 pieces) and tasted as if it was blow-dry-reheated from frozen. I expected more from the pasta dishes! (around $30 each) But from a place called Bruschetta, the bruschetta olive oil & tomato dish sure was delicious. If you choose to go, I can only confidently recommend the appetizers. read more

Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Found this place on Yelp when we were visiting South Lake Tahoe. We had great food on this trip traveling to Tahoe and Napa. Bruschetta was our absolute favorite. We had dinner on our first night and went back for lunch on another day before we left. Small vey charming restaurant with friendly staff and great food. Loved the unusual artwork and fresh flowers. Wonderful upscale but friendly atmosphere. We had the 20 layer lasagna, friend calamari, Caesar salad, fig and prosciutto salad, every item we had was excellent. Will definitely visit again. read more

Back again to the gem. Hidden in a nondescript mall but spectacular food and service! Had the lasagna, huge and delicious, come hungry or it feeds two. Cioppino was excellent as was the Caesar salad. We ended the evening sharing the delightful tiramisu read more

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Tahoe is a food desert where decent restaurants generally go extinct with little warning. This little Italian-food nook in an uninspiring commercial center up Kingsbury grade offers a change from the nearby casinos and bears. It has been around about a year and a half and replaced a former Italian shop - that had replaced a French one before that. I went there with a Italian food pro and an Englishman and even a German. I didn't mind the fare, but... If this spot were a British style pub called the 'Kingsbury Arms', then the traditional English cheese on toast they called 'bruschetta' would make more sense. Strong spaghetti - with grey meatballs. Some decent Italian red wine in wide proper bulbous glasses. Some uninspired plastic caprese with squeazy-bottle tasting balsemic. I liked the rich and complex Bolognese, but that wasn't unanimous. Nice service from a head guy who's at least 1/4 Sicilian I reckon, and the menu is not overpriced. A locals family hang. Last seating 8:45. read more

Bruschetta - out of season - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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New restaurant in south lake tahoe so we had to try. Best italian restaurant we've been to in the area. It is pricey but there are more expensive restaurants in the area. It's a small space so definitely make a rez. friendly staff. It's a mile from the casinos with limited sidewalks so not too walkable especially in the winter. We will definitely be back next visit to the area. read more

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Absolutely loved this spot! The food was incredible -- the mac & cheese croquettes and herb ricotta focaccia bread are must-tries. For dinner, we shared the filet mignon with crispy gnocchi and the maccheroncelli, and both were amazing! The ricotta on the maccheroncelli was such a perfect touch -- so creamy and flavorful. We also had a couple of mocktails, which were just as delicious as any cocktail. The restaurant itself is adorable and cozy, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Everything from the atmosphere to the service made the experience wonderful. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Perfect space for lunch or dinner!! Glad our friend who lives in the neighborhood knows where to go for a quality meal. Both dishes were exceptional and complimented by the very attentive service. An added plus met Erick one of the owners, who shared upcoming wine dinner events. The Dungeness pasta was amazing. Our only suggestion would be to increase the portion by a third. The 20 layer lasagna prepared w/veal&pork, bechamel sauce instead of ricotta, fresh pomodoro sauce, and Parmesan cheese. The size was so massive, it's perfect for four as an appetizer or just plan on having two great meals. Both dishes were complimented by the Nebbiolo, from the small but varied wine list. Wish I was a local to enjoy this place more often and explore its culinary magic. Kudos to Erick and Chef Victor! read more

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We walked in without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and we were able to sit at the bar. The service was great. The cocktails were beautiful and food amazing. The lasagna was a mountain, plenty to share and seriously so delicious. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Bruschetta - 20 layer lasagna - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

We honestly were not impressed. We were recommended this restaurant because we were celebrating our anniversary and were told it was fine dining. It is not fine dining. The word "fine" is on their menu and it may refer to the food, but the atmosphere is not fine dining at all. My first impression was the TV with football on it. This is a very sports bar feel. My next impression was how loud it was. Fine dining is not that loud. My third impression was the table we were sitting at. The placement where our feet go was at the top of a base of the table and it was super uncomfortable. I noticed not all the tables had that. Wish we could have sat a different place, but I didn't see an empty table and that was due to it being a small space, which I see nothing wrong with having a small space. The food tasted delicious, but my 20 layer lasagna was huge! Normally I don't complain about a big portion, but our waitress said there were 2 entrees that were huge. Why are the portions not the same throughout the entire menu? It should be. And, I highly doubt that was 20 layers. It would be huge vertically instead of horizontally. My husband said his dish was good, too, but his portion was rather small and it was beef tips instead of steak. Because there were some highs & (mostly) lows, that's why I gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. I have nothing bad to say about our waitress. She was very nice and kept our drinks coming. read more

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Came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner and it was a great intimate spot. Great energy from walking in the door and that energy transferred to the food. The 20 layer lasagna was amazing and seemed to be a popular choice since we saw nearly every table have it. Mac n Cheese croquettes, focaccia, salmon, and tiramisu were all great. All within reasonable prices. SLAPS read more

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Traveling with a child who is a year and half is not for the faint of heart. Some days they decide that being confined is something they want to reject with their whole soul. This was one of those days when I was super hungry and stopped in here. The waitress took pity on me and grabbed me a coloring book with pencils to try to stave off his wily ways. At one point she even put some beans in a plastic container for him to shake. She was an angel sent from heaven. I had thought I knew what I wanted going in based off pictures I saw, but I guess they change a lot of their menu options around. One thing that seems to be consistent is their lasagna as they are known for it, so I picked that. Lots of thin sheets of pasta, bechemel sauce, meat sauces, caramelized bottom all in a hug portion. She even accommodated me and percured some delicious bread that was off menu and an amazing herb dipping sauce for it. They have daily mocktail options and I chose a blueberry lavender spritzer. Refreshing, balanced, and not to sweet. Overall amazing compassionate service and mind blowing food make this truly a gem. read more

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My experience at Bruschetta had some highs and lows, so a 3-star rating seems appropriate. The good: The namesake bruschetta appetizer is incredible, crunchy bread with a layer of melted cheese and an abundance of halved tomatoes. I also loved the mussels and sausage -- the broth is especially memorable. The bad: We ordered the squid ink pasta with prawns, but got shrimp that were definitely smaller than expected. Compare the picture we have with what other people on Yelp have received. My best guess is that they ran out of the regular prawns, since we ate later in the evening. But it would have been nice if they had just told us to get something else. And there were a couple minor issues: we made a reservation but still had to wait a while, and there were spots of what looked like dried food on the menu and the napkin. Other groups around us seemed to be having a great time though, so your mileage may vary. read more

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I've been there twice with my daughter and the service was very attentive and the food is out of this world...... on line menu is updated regularly read more

Bruschetta - 20 layer lasagna - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Omg, Omg, Omg Bruschetta is a must!!!( just getting right to the point) Let me start off that Sean our waiter was super fantastic. He guided us through the menu and gave us some great recommendations. We started off with a round of wonderful drinks from the old fashioned to the blackberry limoncello spritz. For appetizers we had the Mac & cheese croquettes ($15) in a three cheese sauce Each was amazing, the mussels with fennel sausage $17 in a butter white wine and shallot sauce, unbelievable and the roasted cherry & plum tomato bruschetta which was over the top!!! For dinner, another OMG!!!!! We had the yellow Chantetelle mushroom Botti with their home made house ricotta cheese, ricotta, garlic, thyme and nutmeg with some added shrimp as a protein. The pasta was so smooth and creamy and the sauce so delicious. My cousin and I shared the 20 layer lasagna ($33) and the veal Parmesan ($48). The lasagna is their signature dish and let me tell you, it is so friggin huge, loaded up with meats and cheese ( veal, pork, pancetta, bechemel, sauce Parmesan and basil. This dish was huge and delicious!!!! Get this!!! The veal parm I will be honest. I always order veal parm when it is on There menu but When I saw the price, I just thought I am not going to pay that much. Sean came over and enthusiastically told me about the veal parm and goes huge the portion was, so I decided to get it. Let me tell you, I was 110% amazed and satisfied by this dish. The portion was the largest I ever saw and the veal thick, but pounded tender and delicious!!!!! I loved this dish. I highly recommend Bruschetta. Their food and service is over the top! Sean's service and personality were amazing. read more

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The lasagna was great, enough for 2 people and then some. Great wine menu. Service was really great as well. Owner was friendly and greeted us . Very welcoming atmosphere read more

So starting with the ambiance. Once you walk in it's lively yet an intimate space. I loved the decor it felt very welcoming. Right away we were seated and greeted by the staff. They are friendly and know the menu well. We got calamari, cheesy bread, filet mignon, Spaghetti and meatballs, boar pasta, veal. Everything was well seasoned, great portions and good price. read more

Bruschetta - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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Honestly, on of the best non-homemade meals I have had in a longggg time! We popped in here on a Saturday night without a reservation. Cool little restaurant with a great vibe. They said they were about to get really busy, but they said they could take the four of us at high top. First of all, the service was exceptional and everyone was extremely friendly. And the food? CRAZY good. We shared the bruschetta. It was phenomenal. I had the tagliatelle with oxtail. The sauce was heavenly. My wife and her son had the Maccronchelli (pasta pillows) with pomodoro sauce. Incredible. Daughter in law had the Three cheese Mac n cheese. It came out crusted in a little cast iron pan. She said it was the best she has ever had. We will definitely be back to this little gem off of Kingsbury Grade. read more

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Just okay. Small, popular and busy place. I eat at many different Italian restaurants, so I'm fairly picky.

Great food overall but a few improvements could be made to give it 5 stars. The good: -Like I said, the food is great! I throughly enjoyed the Bruschetta appetizer on the menu and the sesame crusted tuna. Would be happy to order both again if I return! -Reasonably priced wine list and some specials that the server can tell you about. The bad: -My gal didn't like the pasta. Her pasta was overcooked and mushy instead of al dente. -If you are a person who gets cold easily, wear an extra layer here, especially in the winter! There is no airlock to keep the cold out, so cold air rushes in. Even the walls of the restaurant are cold! Our silverware and wine were chilled too after sitting out for a bit. -The vibe is a little weird. It is too bright to be a classy restaurant but too nice to be an Applebee's. There were people in dressy clothes and people in ballcaps and Buckle jeans. A bit too far of a range for "fine Italian cuisine." -The person who brought our dessert forgot forks and a plate. Had to sit there awkwardly to flag our server down. Would return to try more dishes on the menu but maybe on a warmer day! read more

Bruschetta - Bruschetta appetizer - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

Yes just immediately yes!! The food amazing!! Fred our server rocked- so nice and knew everything about the ingredients! 20 layer lasagna! But then the chocolate mousse and fresh made whip cream!?!? I wana go back and eat that again- just cant say enough great things. Will definitely be going back thank you Bruschetta!! read more

At the advice of a server in another establishment, we went looking for some great Italian food our last night in Tahoe. Don't let the lack of curb appeal throw you, the interior is charming and set up well for intimate or larger parties. We came without a reservation and waited 5-10 minutes for a table. For a Tuesday night, the place was packed and lively. We ordered a delicious Brunello, the signature bruschetta and the Mac and cheese croquettes for starters. Entrees were a pasta and tomato sauce, the pasta with wild boar, and of course, the 20 layer lasagna. Everything is made in house and you can absolutely taste the love and attention to detail. The service was fast and friendly, and the owner came out and stopped by the table for a quick chat, telling us the story of how he came to Tahoe and the beginnings of this charming little place. There is something special about Italian food, that brings a celebratory and familial vibe to a meal like no other. This was absolutely that place. We'll be back the next time we're in the area! read more

Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Stateline, Nevada

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I can't say enough about Bruschetta. First, making a reservation is highly recommended. It's a small, quaint restaurant with great ambiance. Aside from the fact that the food is to die for, what really makes this place a true gem is the staff . We were greeted when we came in and sat immediately. Our server, Shawn, was phenomenal. He was personable and relatable. He got to know us, shared his own stories and the history of the restaurant. Every recommendation he made was on point from beginning to end. I started with the mocktail and my husband got a strawberry cloud cocktail. We devoured the special bruschetta appetizer. Then our meals - we had lamb chops, 20 layer lasagna and the maccheroncelli for our son. Everything was delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and flavorful. Hands down the lasagna was the best I've ever had. My son finished the maccheroncelli (says a lot for a picky teen). We topped the meal off with the pear and ginger crumble - so good! Our stomachs were full and happy. Shawn checked in on us frequently, sharing a lot of laughs and good time. When we were leaving, he wished our son good luck in his soccer match. Our son said "We need more Shawns in this world!" My partner said he'd drive the 3 hours from the SF Bay Area again to just to have the food and joke with Shawn again. We will definitely be back (maybe tomorrow as Shawn said the brunch is to die for - I mean he had us at chicken and waffles ). read more

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Our first visit here. Casual eatery. We shared the tomato bruschetta, Caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs and pear crisp. Everything was delicious. The food came out in a timely manner. Service was great. We came early and there were people sitting at bar. And the dining area was quiet. Since it was our first visit, we had a difficult time finding the restaurant. But now we know read more

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So my family and I made a road trip out to Lake Tahoe and this place was definitely amazing that we went there for dinner twice. It's really clean. It's quiet. The ambience is perfect and the food was excellent. The service was great. They definitely took care of us as we dine there. The layered lasagna was definitely savory. The second time I ordered the arrabiata rigatoni which was sooo creamy- definitely recommend read more

Lovely little Italian place! Excellent wine. Laura (?) was wonderful! I waiting too long to write my review. Delicious food! We started with the crab cake. Very good, and loved the lemon dressed greens it came on. I had the lamb pappadelle? Had a very Osso Buco flavor to it. It was amazing. My husband had the 20 layer lasagna. It was super flavorful with edges of crispy noodle really made it memorable. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Great food, great service, all reasonably priced. , particularly when you consider the evident freshness of ingredients. Be sure to make reservations, as the establishment is on the smaller side (max-occupancy: 61), making for a quaint and memorable dining experience. read more

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Following a good review and found this gems. Came in for lunch and not busy so we got seat immediately. Our waiter so nice friendly. He helped us to explain the menu and give us a good recommendation. Foods were delicious with reasonable prices especially the lasagna came out with the huge portions. Definitely be back when revisiting Lake Tahoe. read more

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While on an annual guy's trip with longtime friends to South Lake Tahoe, we decided to check out Bruschetta as our go-to diner spot, Café Fiore, sadly closed this year. Located at Stateline, Bruschetta is an absolute gem offering some outstanding Italian food and drink staples in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Located in a busy retail mall space, the nondescript outside entrance gives way to a bustling, 5-person lively mecca inside. Our party of 5 was able to score a great table, thanks to online reservations, especially on a busy Friday night. Here's a breakdown of what our group ordered: House-Made Cheesy Garlic Focaccia Bread with Herb Olive Oil: Absolutely outstanding! Crispy on the edges, soft, chewy, cheesy and garlic-y throughout. A must-have starter! 20 Layer Lasagna: A huge portion delivering the finest of ingredients, overloading the plate with deliciousness in Bechamel, Pork, Veal, Prosciutto, Panchetta, Pomodoro Sauce, Parmesan Cheese and Basil. Tagliatelle Sugo Oxtail: Rich, Bold, Amazingly Oxtail Marinated in Mirepoix, Red Wine and Herb Creme Fraiche. Linguine Carbonara: Italian staple cooked to perfection with Truffled Pecorino Cheese, Wonderfully Cured and Executed Guanciale and Fresh Egg Yolk. Maccronchelli: Served in Pomodoro Sauce, Basil and House-Made Ricotta Cheese (Vegetarian Option). All of the pasta were outstanding. Freshly made and delicious. The service was outstanding as well. Extremely friendly and efficient, with management coming by a few times to check on our experience. The noise level is a bit louder than average, given the amount of people in the small(ish) space. One gender neutral bathroom located outside the room, down a small retail space hallway (clean and well stoked). Plenty of free parking out front in the retail mall lot. Just a great experience with some top notch quality dishes. The menu is concise and extremely well-executed top to bottom, as well as their artisan craft cocktails. Bruschetta is our new home for quality fine Italian dining in South Lake Tahoe. We can't wait to return to celebrate yet another year visiting the Lake during the Summer. Brava! read more

I can't say enough about this fabulous restaurant, The Service the ambience, the drinks, the wine list oh my gosh, the spaghetti and meatballs, the chicken sandwich, the Caesar salad. The tiramisu makes you feel like you're walking the streets of Italy. You step into the best tasting Italian food, in South Lake Tahoe, read more

Amazing little Italian place! Extremely friendly service. Quaint dining room, but filled with happiness! Menu may be limited, but rightfully so...everything is made in-house - and to perfection, may I add!!! The flavors are layered in and you get little pops in your mouth. read more

I think I found my favorite spot in Tahoe! We sat at the bar and felt like we were family! The crabcake, the Caesar salad salad and the 20 Layer lasagna. We got lucky and they squeeze us in and thank goodness! It was worth the wait! It's a cute little place. That would be good for a special occasion, small tables and charm. read more

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A friend of mine invited me, and I'm so glad that I went. I'm Italian, and was nearly in happy tears more than once during this meal. We had the shrimp appetizer, and you MUST order this if you go. I would have been happy with dipping bread into the sauce and just a salad. So delicious! I also got a caesar salad and while those are ubiquitous in American Italian restaurants, not everyone does them well. I really appreciated the bitter escarole (endive). It really balances the parmesan and the dressing. My friend had the linguini with clams and that was a lovely, light version. I ordered the papparedelle with wild boar. It was rich and flavorful. From a food critic's perspective, I would like to have seen them highlight the boar more and cook the pappardelle a bit less. It was hard to taste the boar separately from the rest of the dish. From a homesick Italian American's perspective, no notes - it was so comforting and delicious. For dessert, we had tiramisu and affogato. I'd go there just to have the afforgato anytime I wanted a rich, robust treat. The espresso was dark and rich, made very well. Earthy without tasting burned and very robust in its roast. The tiramisu was lovely as well. I had a bite of my friend's cannoli and it reminded me a lot of my godmother's recipe. A lovely meal! The service was great, very nice folks. I met the owner and he would have fit right into the old neighborhood. Thank you!! read more

Great find for foodies in Lake Tahoe!!! A mixup for our anniversary dinner landed us looking for a last minute place to have dinner. What we thought was a disaster ended in total luck! Started with the Mac n' cheese croquettes - and we were in heaven! They are a must try!!! We both had the Squeeze Me Softly cocktail and just WOW. Definitely a winner of lightly sweet combined with lightly sour. Absolute perfection! Entree choices were superb - beef tenderloin perfectly cooked with house made gnocchi and 20 layer lasagna! What an amazing meal!!! And last note - our waiter was excellent as well! Attentive and helpful with our selections!! read more

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Everything we ordered was amazing. The staff is extremely friendly. We had happy hour and the food and the drink selection was really good. The food is very authentic Italian. The quality of the ingredients is amazing is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Southlake Tahoe for many many reasons it's an intimate restaurant not a huge place so it's very nice for a date night or a special occasion. read more

Great food. The decor is very beautiful. A trip to Italy. The food is cooked to order. The staff is very accommodating.

The food was bussin and so were the drinks. The restaurant was small, cute and perfect for a date night. All the servers were super awesome and explained everything on the menu. I got the lasagna and the portion was huge and it was awesome. Would recommend! read more

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