Came here for dinner after a day of skiing. I love the old school feel of this place, the vibe is cozy. The free bread was great, and the soup that comes with the main courses was amazing! For mains we got the Lumaconi and the Alfredo Mac and cheese. Both were pretty meh, and extremely overpriced for the quality. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, but I wasn't the biggest fan. I would comeback and try some of the other dishes though. read more

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Minestrone was good, spaghetti was WAY too salty for our taste, and the Marsala was good and tender and had a nice flavor. Service was fine. Ambience was authentic, dark, cozy...vintage. Very solid 3 stars. read more

First time here and I think the last, We got there at 4:15pm, happy hour starts at 4:30pm and seating begins at 5:00pm - No problem We walk in and the girl takes down our name and says to take a seat in the room at the bar (uncomfortable because I dont drink and I just wanted somewhere to wait, not in the cold) My husband decides to pick a table in the room instead, a few minutes later a toddler arrives and waits near us and begins screaming and unfortunately into my ear, I go back to the hostess table and theres 2 of them insisting on gossiping , finishing their story and after awhile of me standing there waiting to be acknowledged the guy finally acknowledges me. I have concerns that I will be eating my meal with a child screaming into my ear so I ask if this is where we will be eating our meal (its not, yay) Then because I start to feel nauseous my husband goes to the bartender and asks for a lemonade, to which he never got but is okay because we ended up getting a free one (yay) when we got seated the hostess took the extra silverware and accidentally flung a fork out to the ground and when she picked it up she added it to the clean utensils she was gathering :( The food was good and I quickly got full, It was difficult to get the check from our waiter Next time ill probably take it to go. Thanks read more

Another exemplary meal. From the "Rat Pack" vibe of the decor and people, to the amazing home cooked sauces and foods, Lanza's can't be beat. Very attentive service from the moment you walk in, throughout the meal and dessert, they make you feel special. I'm an old school spaghetti and meat sauce lover, but others in our party enjoyed lasagna, gnocchi, raviolis, etc. Do not miss out on this experience! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and dinner. After 21 years of living in the Reno Tahoe area this was our first time. After a late afternoon hike we wanted a new to us restaurant. We walked in around 6:30 and put our name on the list. We were seated around 20 minutes later. We sat in the bar and had a cocktail while waiting. No reservations are accepted although I've heard they may for larger groups. The minute I walked in I wondered why we waited so long to come here. What a great feel. So comfortable. Our meal was delicious. We both enjoyed the salad that came with the meal. It was huge and we added Gorgonzola. We gobbled it down. I had the chicken Marsala and my husband the house favorite lumaconi. We were stuffed and needed to go boxes. Wish we had room for dessert. Next time. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Can't wait to return! read more

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I was craving pasta after being in the snow all day and this place got really good reviews so I wanted to try it . We got seated right away and the we ordered the stuff shells combo and it came with salad , and the house bread . Overall the food was good and very filling . The tiramisu was super yummy was well . The service was good the waiter made sure to check us constantly and made sure our drinks stayed refilled . The ambiance of the place was cute and it was very cozy . read more

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The reason I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I have been going there for 50 years. My parents started taking their for dinner. I went there last week with my partner, and it was the worst meal I have ever had. He ordered a ribeye steak. it came cold with no taste. Vegetables were cold service was the worst I have ever experienced and I'm in the hospitality business and I would send my guest up there that Restaurant never again. I am so disappointed and they didn't even try to make it right which made it even worse. read more

We stumbled upon Lanza's while trying to find a place that would allow big group orders for takeout after a long, fun day on the lake. It was 30 minutes until closing when I called, but I greatly appreciated that they were still willing to take our group order for 10+ people. We ordered multiple pasta dishes to share while a few of us ordered our own custom-made pasta dishes. Both options were pretty solid - lasagna was a solid choice, very cheesy and comforting and some of the other baked creamy options. We also ordered the family portion of salad and they made sure we had enough bread and salad dressing to feed the whole group LOL. Overall, you get what you're expecting if you're craving some comfort Italian food. I would stop by again whenever we're in Lake Tahoe. read more

Lanza's is great for what it is. It is not fine dining. It's American Italian, not "Italiano!" It's not a great place for a date, but it's a good place for family dining. I am surprised I have never been to Lanza's in all of the years we have been in the area. But family was visiting in town and they requested an italian dinner. Since our group was somewhat large, we explored options. The online menu was not super inspirational, nor were the photos of the interior. Still Lanza's fit our requirements and we ended up being pleasantly surprised. It was pretty full at 6 pm on a Wednesday night in late summer, but there was not much of a wait while they readied a table. The interior of the restaurant looked much more cozy with dim lighting and filled with happy families. The noise level is significant with a lot of chatter and some crying tots. If you're with your own family, you probably won't mind. The food is good. It's not all that creative or fancy, just good. The portions are huge, especially at a very reasonable price point in terms of Tahoe pricing. The service was a bit slow, but friendly. It actually felt just about right to not be rushed so a table could be rapidly flipped for another seating. It turns out that Lanza's is a good place to keep in your back pocket for family dining out that won't break the bank. read more

Our server Johnny in the bar kept us updated and helped fix issues the kitchen had with wait times and orders. He turned what could've been a bad experience into a great service and exceeded our expectations. That being said, the food was still delicious and we love this place! read more

Always great food! Great service by Malinda. Even tho she was very busy she was very attentive to our needs! Best server we have had at Lanza's! read more

The food and the service were amazing. Our server Melinda is super friendly and accommodated our orders the way we wanted it. The veal Parmesan was delicious and the chicken Parmesan as well. It was recommended by our resort manager and I'm so glad to stop by, especially since it's walking distance. read more

I've been coming here for years the food is amazing, but tonight was extra worth a review. Keir our server was just fantastic! Very attentive and friendly, he really took the experience to the next level! Thank you Keir and Lanza's read more

Lanza's Restaurant - What's left of our Tiramisú! - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

This is a bustling Italian restaurant on the North Shore. Can't say it's worth going to. The one positive I found is they have an espresso machine, so at least your coffee is fresh. Our food was mediocre, service was decent, and cost was average. read more

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Arrived at 5:30 left at 7:15 . Never received my food. Manager assured me in 5 minutes. I

A-okay is what it is. I feel like everyone's food was very standard American - Italian. My eggplant Parmesan was satisfying but can't say anything special about it. I suppose I can say that my daughter ate all of her plain pasta - so she might give it 4 stars. Very large portions and every dish comes with a side of spaghetti and meat sauce. I definitely didn't get to my pasta. Their house creamy Italian dressing was pretty good. Large space, but even on a Tuesday it looks like there was a waitlist when we left. Quick service. read more

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First of all, the workers were very kind and had good service. The owner I presume was walking around and ensuring we were happy. But the food was awful, I couldn't believe what I was tasting! Number one, the sauce was mediocre at best and the noodles that we were served were undercooked and tasted like they were boiled in chlorine water. Not only did the food taste awful it was insanely expensive. We ordered 2 baked penne. And each meal was $28-$30! The ice in the water was also gross it tasted like either dirty pipes or dirty ice machine. All in all, we wasted a ton of money for disgusting food and gross water. I do not recommend, go anywhere else. I don't know if we just got a really bad batch but it was so bad. read more

Again, and again, and again, Lanza's is the BEST Italian food outside of the old country. Mama Lanza, rest her sweet soul, lives on through her children and grandchildren who lovingly continue this tradition. I have been going here for as long as I can remember and I have never had a bad meal, ever! The food is consistently excellent and true soul food for all lake lovers. I had the lumaconi the other night after agonizing over lumaconi or chicken marsala - amazing as always! And that salad dressing is on point! Go early, expect to wait during the busy season. Enjoy the memories, atmosphere, and welcoming staff who are quick to deliver outstanding food and service. Pro tip: head over to the mini-golf course after dinner. A glass of wine makes your short game better! read more

Lanza's Restaurant - house salad with Lanza's signature homemade dressing. My preference is to hold the Gorgonzola, but many people love it! - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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My mom recommended their eggplant parmesan and it did not disappoint!! This was my second time at this restaurant. I've ordered it twice so far and it is a delicious consistent dish. It has a wonderfully nutty flavor and it's cheesy and comes out hot! This place is popular, and the leftovers are even better! It comes with choice of soup or salad and my friend and I opted for salad. It comes topped with Lanzas own dressing. The meal also comes with complimentary bread (tastes like possibly sourdough) and lots of butter. The ice water also tastes so good but I don't know if that's because I was dehydrated or the water actually does taste better. Anyways, would recommend the eggplant dish. read more

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Amazingly good Italian food in a family setting! Will go back when we're in the area!

Love this italian old world restaurants good potion gorganzola salad a must stuffed lumaconi shells and calamari steak fantastic! read more

Lanza's Restaurant - Lanzas in the bar area - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Classic family run Italian place. Not stuffy or overly fancy. Reminds me of my hometown Italian places in New York. Incredible service -- especially waitress Melinda. One of the few only places I've been to recently where the bread & soup a salad is included with your entree. We ordered the veggie casserole & the (forgot the name but it's their most popular one) both were delicious. Well sized portions & charming decor!! Wish this restaurant was in LA. We will return to Lanza's every time we are in Tahoe! read more

Lanza's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

Rude guy on phone. Entrees were just okay. Salad and sides were cold, old and tasted so. It's so sad all the restaurants around here are so mediocre and very overpriced. We won't be back. read more

Yes order the garlic cheese bread! Yes ask for the soup Trey's way which is minestrone soup with cheese on the bottom and a meatball! Trey took excellent care of us. We had a great time! Portions are huge and the food is delicious read more

This is a very cute place, but ... the food quality and presentation is very strange. A lot of the dishes kinda just felt like they have a huge pot of marinara sauce and beef that they just plop into all of the dishes. Come here if you're okay with paying around $30 per dish for HUGE portions of pasta with a little bit of sauce. Some saving graces: I like that all of the entrees come with a side (either the soup or salad)! The soup was so good, and the salad was fresh and a great portion size. The service was super friendly and attentive. FOOD [3/5] ---------------- + Lumaconi (3.5/5) I like the idea of this dish, but the pasta shells were hard and not cooked very well. The beef was also a little dry and not as flavorful as I think it could be. + Custom: Ravioli + House Meat Sauce + Meatballs (2.5/5) If you look at the picture... it just didn't look very appetizing. It feels like a bag of frozen pasta was cooked to heat, with a bunch of sauce plopped on top. The raviolis were good but they weren't life-changing. read more

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This classic Italian family restaurant is a gem in Kings Beach. I ordered the Veal Parmesan which was delicious. The service was outstanding. The spumoni was delightful. The restaurant has a cozy old-school feel with very friendly staff! read more

You know what, this place is rated below 4 stars and I'm not gonna stand for it. Let me tell you, this is the kinda place that Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta, god rest his soul, would've eaten at in the movie Good Fellas had the been in Lake Tahoe. If you love old school Italian you'll love this place. If you like a restaurant you can take the family to, your date, or have a fun drink at then you're gonna love this place. You can be loud, or you can find a quiet corner, it's a gem and I hope you see what I see. The food is old school Sicilian. It's like a classic car, it's been around for a while, and the fact that so many people appreciate it, it makes me respect where it came from. It's not a super fancy restaurant, which is perfect for me. You can take your family here after you've been turning a wrench all day and they'll take care of you. I got the spaghetti with meat sauce and added in meatballs; I don't regret it. The meat sauce is semi sweet yet savory at the same time. My wife got the Lasagna, it's rich and delicious, so don't feel bad about treating yourself. The chicken piccata marries capers and butter appropriately. The dinner salad is delicious, don't put the Gorgonzola on it unless you absolutely love it, it's not necessary. The pizza is pretty standard, nothing to write home about. Unfortunately, the cheese ravioli could use some work so I'd stay away from it. You're gonna get full here, you're gonna have a nice drink and you're gonna leave satisfied. The service is absolutely impeccable and I love how they haven't deviated from the original recipes. This isn't the kind of place that breaks the bank and they'll take great care of you. It is 100% an homage to the past. They have cute booths and tables their for couples but largest tables for the family. It's dark and has old school lighting fixtures, and I love it. Don't let the rating fool you; Lanza's is legit and you'll get it once you go there. read more

Lanza's Restaurant - Spaghetti with meat sauce and 2 meat balls. Oh yeahhhh. - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

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Mark our server was wonderful!!! A very upbeat guy who's very knowledgeable about the menu. Good food & bar ~fun time!

Great, old school casual Italian restaurant. Friendly staff, tasty food - the red sauce is rich and tangy. Good sized portions. We'll be back! read more

I am a hard critic on restaurants, especially in the Tahoe are where the norm is grossly overpriced garbage with about the same service. Lanzas is on a very short list of places I don't mind eating at when we're in the area. Service has been consistently good, and while I wouldn't go so far as to say their food tastes like homemade Italian food, it isn't bad. House salad is great, pasta dishes hit anywhere from pretty good to a little greasy, I'm not a fan of the baked pasta dishes. Anyway, if you're on the north shore, you could do a hell of a lot worse on both your taste buds and wallet than Lanza's. Good enough that we will return. read more

Authentic Italian at it's finest! Enjoyed an excellent pizza and a glass of Sangiovese. I'll be coming back! read more

My husband and I started our Sunday morning off with a coffee visit where we asked, "If you could teleport anywhere to eat today, where would it be?" The result with Lanza's. It's been a few years, but we're still talking about their homemade, hearty minestrone soup and linguini and clams, just to name a few. Definitely our favorite restaurant in the Tahoe area or anywhere, apparently! read more

First time dining at Lanza's Restaurant and we really enjoyed our food and dining experience. Portions sizes are more than enough and both my husband and I had plenty to take home for the next day. I had Eggplant Parmigiana and my husband had chicken parmigiana- both were delicious! The atmosphere is casual and comfortable and our servers friendly and efficient. I definitely recommend and would go back! read more

Love our local Italian ! Been coming to Mama Lanzas for close to 50 years! The best Italian ever read more

The ribeyes are amazing and huge! The pizza was the best we've ever had, unanimously! Don't miss out read more

Lanza's Restaurant - Ribeye Steaks and Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Kings Beach, California

First timer and not sure how we missed this great Italian place in NLT. We went on a Sat nt, and they have Happy Hr til 6pm, good deals on drinks! We were lucky, no wait for table and we got a nice booth. Started off with their Calamari steak app, and it was good but not great. Their fresh bread and whipped butter was very good. I got the Eggplant parmesan and it was excellent. It was a very large portion with the right amount of fillings: Eggplant, Cheese, Tomatoe sauce, & Cheese. My son got the stuffed pasta shells combo: Meat & Cheese, and he proclaimed it was the best Italian meal he's had in his lifetime. He got side of pene pasta too, which was very good. Entrees come with a side salad, and it was good, but had too much dressing. We were so full, no room for any desert. The service was good and friendly too. We will be back to try some new dishes in the Summer. read more

Very busy! Very loud! Food was ok. I've had much much better. Service once we were seated was slow but our server was very kind. Two out of the 4 dinners was nothing I would ever consider again. Tasted like we could have opened a jar and fixed rather quickly. Soup and one meal was so much zucchini, it was like a main dish. Love trying new places but would not recommend this one. read more

Was looking for a quick bite after 5 hours on the plane.! The hostess at our hotel suggested Lanza. We were very hungry and this place hit the spot. Traditional old style Italian restaurant. Homemade salad and 3 pasta dishes were very good. The pasta sauce had a homemade flavor. We will be back read more

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Just ok food, service, ambiance. Food tended to seem quickly prepared without much flavor. My friend got the steak which was not marinated. My other friend got a chicken with bone-in and it was dry, overcooked. I got a chicken breaded with white sauce and capers and i liked it. The homemade bread and fresh butter definitely added a deliciousness. The marinara sauce without meat was delicious but difficult to enjoy because it's just dumped on top of plan pastas. The pasta Durant absorb the sauce. And the pasta is like the dried and boiled kind I can make at home for a dollar, not freshly made. Not terrible, but probably wouldn't come back. read more

Fancier Italian spot in Tahoe. Plates weren't cheap but it is a lot of pasta for what you're getting. Having a salad or soup so the the pasta helps make the cost more justifiable. Overall pasta was good. The butter garlic was not well seasoned but I enjoyed the marinara sauce served with the breaded mozzarella and calamari steak strips. My favorite would be the appetizers. I had a large group of 9 and service was a bit on slower side that night but we got all of our food at relatively the same time. A solid option in Tahoe read more

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