Italian cuisine is very popular here, so you'll have plenty of Tahoe restaurants to choose from. Maybe it's those yummy carbs that you need to consume before vigorous sports that makes Italian Tahoe restaurants so popular. Maybe it's simply because Italian food is delicious!
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Lake Tahoe Italian
571 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since 1964. It not only offers basic American fare like hamburgers, salads and steaks, but also delicious breakfast and pizza. As a place that pays homage to the history of the area with local antiques, memorabilia and photos of long ago, the atmosphere is entertaining, homey and welcoming. The adjoining bar can be quite lively seven days a week and is a fantastic spot for enjoying Lake Tahoe at its finest. Be sure to try their prime rib, served only on Friday and Saturday evenings. When open, the patio at Rosie's Cafe is dog-friendly.
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since 1964. It not only offers basic American fare like hamburgers, salads and steaks, but also delicious breakfast and pizza. As a place that pays homage to the history of the area with local antiques, memorabilia and photos of long ago, the atmosphere is entertaining, homey and welcoming. The adjoining bar...read more
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Fumo has a bright, open feel to it, with bare tables and big windows letting in lots of light during the day. In the warmer months you can dine on the patio and feel the breeze coming off Lake Tahoe. Their creative menu features mouth-watering burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups, salads and entrees such as short ribs and Manila clams. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free dishes...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Got a hankering for a cold drink and some California cuisine as you’re boating across Lake Tahoe in the summer? Pull up to the pier at Gar Woods Grill, and they’ll valet park your vessel while you slip in for a refreshment. Take in the amazing views of the jewel of the Sierra from the deck and balconies or from inside Gar Woods through their...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Italy has come to South Lake Tahoe. If you enjoy authentic Italian food, then Gastromaniac Homemade Pasta & Pizza is a must stop. Gastromaniac was created out of the desire to serve delicious, handmade Italian specialties in an easygoing and friendly dining environment. The menu offers the real deal when it comes to Italian pizza as well as four choices of pasta, potato gnocchi, Italian...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Grand Central Pizza & Pasta– the name just about says it all. The only way to improve on the moniker would be to note that they also have calzones, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Near the South Y and the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Grand Central is convenient to get to and offers good food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere....read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
A restaurant built around the tasty delight of a well-made pizza, Great Gold is all about pizza the Italian way. Created by David Steele, curator of flour + water (a gourmet Italian eatery in San Francisco), Chef Brandon Kirksey and Randal Hutchinson, the dining experience is top notch and absolutely tasty. The menu is packed with antipastas like salads and meatballs as well as designer pizzas...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
If you are looking for authentic Italian food that reminds you of Italy itself, then you must try Ivano's Italian Restaurant. The welcoming, cozy restaurant offers huge portions, supremely fresh ingredients and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family, so it's easy to understand why it's considered a locals' favorite. Their pasta and gnocchi are made from scratch in house. Be sure to try...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
A longstanding restaurant in Lake Tahoe for good reason, La Fondue is a wonderful dining experience for those who enjoy the romance accompanied with sharing a warm meal. La Fondue is known for exceptional fondue dishes, whether as an entree or dessert. Served in the classic cheese style or in an oil or broth fashion, there are a variety of fondue choices, with their Meatball...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Stepping into Lanza’s Restaurant is like taking a step back in time to 1970s Lake Tahoe. The slightly kitschy dining room has a lodge feel with wooden booths, red and white checked tablecloths and vintage fixtures. The menu features build-your-own pasta dishes in which you select the type of pasta, the sauce and toppings. You can also choose from one of several chicken or veal...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Mofo’s Pizza in Christmas Tree Village has been locally owned and operated since 1986. Their decor is a nostalgic throwback to the days of red and white checked tablecloths and wood paneling. They use fresh toppings and ingredients, and the dough is made daily and hand-tossed for thin or extra-thin crusts. Pizzas range from vegetarian to barbecue chicken, or you can create your own from...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
If you're one of those who enjoy the splendor of locally sourced, organic, fresh-from-the-farm dishes that are made with heartfelt inspiration and passion, then you must check out Truckee's Philosophy. A restaurant that is built on the foundation of delectable feasts designed with health-consciousness and simplicity, their creative menu encompasses fun renditions of soups, salads and sandwiches as well as tasty bar bites, desserts and...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Northern California and Northern Italy are two distinct places, but they come together perfectly at Pianeta in downtown Truckee. Pianeta’s cuisine is inspired by Northern Italy, but the ambiance of the restaurant and bar could only be found in an Old West building along Truckee’s historic main street. Along with fresh, California-inspired takes on Italian dishes there are old-world standbys including homemade pastas, ravioli and...read more
Lake Tahoe Italian
Jim Primo’s Tahoe restaurant is the continuation of a family tradition, one that began with the first Primo’s in Boston in the ‘60s. The local Primo’s Italian Bistro makes its sauces, pastas and desserts in house, prepares each dish to order and uses only organic, free-range chicken. Primo’s is on the main boulevard as it nears the Y coming from the east, and to call...read more
