Izabella: A Taste of Italy in South Lake Tahoe

Excellent Italian dinner with family on a weekend in South Lake Tahoe. What a great discovery! Conveniently on the boulevard, with a free parking lot at the rear and along the window front. Fully wheelchair accessible from parking / sidewalk with ramp. Called in for a reservation late afternoon, took a table at 7pm. We went there mid October, although during shoulder season the place was packed and many families were on a waitlist. Greeted by friendly, welcoming front desk and seated within minutes by helpful usher (booth table at the window). Server welcomed us, provided menu/drink list and explained the daily specials. Ice water, our drinks, and bread with olive oil were quickly served while we selected our dishes. We shared two appetizers, followed by mains and desserts. What a feast, can't remember when I had Italian comfort food that good. Tasty, delicious, hot plates and big portions. Yummy! At a great pace of being served, absolutely not being rushed. High five, highly recommended!!!

Fantastic dinner service! I definitely recommend setting a reservation during the holidays because they were super busy. They do a fantastic job getting people in and served timely. Service was excellent, our server was friendly and had great recommendations, and everything was delicious. There is an excellent wine menu and the atmosphere inside is calm after a day on the slopes.

Best Lasagna we have ever had! Definitely big enough to share. House Red went perfectly with it! Calamari with the sweet chili like sauce was amazing. We had Ricky last nice and his service was impeccable. Very attentive and super friendly. We were in Tahoe in March 2024 and came here and was our first stop for dinner on our return trip in August of 2025. Grab a reservation and enjoy!

I was a little bit confused after seeing some bad reviews about this place. However, I still gave them a chance, and I have no regrets. Everything was so good—definitely worth trying! I ordered: • Linguine with clams: 10/10 – The clams were small, but they gave me a lot. The taste was perfect. • Mushroom ravioli: 10/10 – So good. • Veal Parmesan: 10/10 – Huge portion. • Calamari: 10/10.

Excellent food and service. Even the complementary bread was amazing. We had chicken saltimbucca and linguine with clams,, which were both very flavorful. We came right as they opened at 5pm and line was already starting by 6pm. Great choice for Italian in South Lake Tahoe

We really enjoyed our dinner here last night. It was romantic and delicious. My husband got the chicken Marsala and I got the clams linguini. The Marsala was rich and creamy and also had a side of squash, which helped to balance the meal. The clams linguini was tasty with subtle flavors. It was light and had a hint of lemon in the sauce. Delicious! Then we shared the créme brulée for dessert. It had a nice thick crunchy top and the custard was not heavy, but light and creamy. The raspberry drizzle, and fruit on top made it refreshing. The service was also top notch, attentive, but not overly attentive, which can ruin dinner conversation. Thank you, Johnny for taking good care of us!

My wife and I had a great dinner here a couple weeks back. Food, wine and service were really good. I had the linguini and clams, which are not necessarily the most exciting meal, but it was very good. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs and she loved that. A very big serving, as well. Also had the bruschetta appetizer and that was good too. Service was excellent here from our main server Jonathan, to all those assisting. Our waters were constantly refilled and our used plates quickly taken away. Was a really good dinner out.

Excellent food, service and ambient. Waitress offer you the season specials and they are very kind giving every detail you ask. Totally recommended. If possible, make a reservation as restaurant sometimes is fully booked.