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    Bruschetta

    4.6 (183 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Eggs benny
    MJ M.

    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

    Rachel L.

    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.

    Charles C.

    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

    out of season
    Jack D.

    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.

    Joseph G.

    Wonderful food amazing service. My friend and I went when it was during Covid. Apparently the owner then sold the place. We didn't know we looked up an Italian spot and we didn't know we were going to the same place because the name changed. When we got closer it looked familiar and what do you know it's the same place different name, but the food tasted amazing as well. 10/10 will definitely go again.

    Filet mignon and maccheroncelli
    Libby G.

    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!

    Cynthia M.

    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.

    Lasagna
    Sasha N.

    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.

    Drink
    David Y.

    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.

    Veal parm with side of spaghetti Pomodoro.

    The Italian food is delicious! And I'm a picky Italian. The peach bruschetta was absolutely amazing. We dove into it before I took it a photo. The Cesar salad was excellent. The veal parm was off the chart. Definitely split able. Service was friendly and professional.

    Wine for lunch. Great pricing
    hank t.

    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!

    espresso martini and carajillo
    Katie R.

    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.

    20 layer lasagna
    Sarah T.

    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.

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

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    Fantastic food, amazing service, intimate atmosphere and reasonable prices. This place has it all!

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    The food was 10/10. The lasagna was huge and so delicious. Fun friendly service all around. Staple Tahoe spot! Must try

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    What is the dress attire?

    Casual. Tahoe has very few places where dressing up is required. I personally would go with a dressy casual.

    It is listed as Dog Allowed. It this place dog friendly? Mini Poodle.

    We except well behaved service dogs.

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