Check Out What We're Craving in January!

If you’re feeling the winter blues, you should come visit the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. When you need some delicious, warm, and hearty Italian food, Li’l Rizzo’s is the place for you. From appetizers to desserts, here is what we are craving this month.

Cheese Sticks
Cheese worth melting over. Mozzarella sticks, deep fried, sprinkled with parsley flake, parmesan cheese and served with a side of marinara. There's no better way to start a meal than with some delicious melted cheese.


Toasted Ravioli 
Good things come in small packages, and our ravioli is a perfect example of that. Beef ravioli deep fried to a golden brown, topped with parsley flakes, parmesan cheese and served with a side of meat sauce. 

Lasagna
Warm up with a delicious serving of Lasagna. Our lasagna is homemade, 6 layers of pasta, meat sauce, ricotta cheese and Italian sausage. Topped with a blend of mozzarella and Provel cheese and then baked. 


The Sicilian Pizza
Why not spend some quality family time gathered around the dinner table eating the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks? Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, crumbled meatballs, and chopped garlic. 

Chocolate Calzone
You can't forget dessert! A flakey pastry shell full of rich dark chocolate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. 


If you are looking for the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks, then look no further. Li’l Rizzo’s is the best place to come whether you are needing warm comfort food, fresh pizza, or even delicious hamburgers. We have an extensive menu and we are sure there is something for everyone. Not to mention, we have Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We also have Happy Hour all day every Sunday. Come beat the winter blues with us at the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

 *Disclaimer: Li'l Rizzo's food and beverage items and specials are subject to change at any time and may not be available at both locations.

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