Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

June 21st is the first official day of summer! Along with the summer season comes hot, humid weather. What better way to celebrate the start of summer than head over to your favorite bar at the Lake of the Ozarks for an ice cold beverage? From beer to refreshing cocktails, we've got something to help you cool off after a long day in the summer sun! Refreshing Drinks at Li'l Rizzo's Satisfy your thirst this summer with something from our bar! Try cooling off with one of these refreshing drink choices at Li'l Rizzo's: Ice Cold Beer  You can never go wrong with an ice cold beer! At Li'l Rizzo's, we've got a wide variety of beers on tap and by the bottle. Grab one of the popular favorites, such as Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, etc. Or try one of our seasonal selections. You're sure to find a beer to quench your thirst when you step up to the bar at Li'l Rizzo's. Refreshing Cocktails  If you're looking fo...

Ready or not, Memorial Day Weekend is just days away. For most people, it seems as if this holiday weekend snuck up. With the long weekend, many people will be heading to the Lake of the Ozarks to spend time with friends and family. If you're visiting the area this weekend, we hope you stop by Li'l Rizzo's for some of the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are just a few of the reasons why you should plan to visit Li'l Rizzo's this Memorial Day Weekend. The Best of Both Worlds Li'l Rizzo's has two locations - one in Osage Beach and one in Lake Ozark. This means that no matter where you are staying or where you happen to be, you are never too far from one of our two locations. At Li'l Rizzo's in Lake Ozark, you can enjoy a smaller and more intimate setting. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy sitting out on our beautiful outdoor deck or head to the bar to enjoy some of the best drinks at the Lake of the Ozarks . Our O...

The importation of Amaretto to the United States didn't occur until the 1960s, however, once it came to the States, it quickly became a hit! Whether as a mixer in cocktails or in food preparation, people couldn't get enough of this almond flavored liqueur. While you may be able to guess it came from Italy from the Italian sounding name, Amaretto has a very old and interesting history. What is Amaretto? The word Amaretto is actually Italian for "a little bitter." It's a unique liqueur with an almond flavor, however, it doesn't always contain almonds. When Amaretto is made, the standard base of the liqueur is made from either apricot pits or almonds or both. Like many other spirits, it may contain a number of added spices or flavorings. If almonds are not used, the flavor is achieved through apricot kernel oil, burnt sugar and a variety of spices. Its Italian Origins Amaretto is the liqueur of love that was first produced in Saronno, Italy. While this...

At Li'l Rizzo's, we love Happy Hour! From our great drink specials to our amazing half-priced apps, what not to love about the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks? After a hard day of work, there's nothing better than enjoying a nice, cold one with some friends. At Li'l Rizzo's, we're serving up great drink specials and half-priced appetizers from 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Check out everything you can enjoy when you join the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks for Happy Hour! Half-Priced Appetizers! Spinach, Green Chili & Jalapeno Dip - Creamy, cheesy dip with spinach, green chilies and jalapenos. Served with nacho chips.  Garlic Cheese Bread - Sliced French bread topped with butter and a blend of mozzarella and Provel cheese.  Toasted Ravioli - Beef ravioli deep-fried to a golden brown, topped with parsley flakes, parmesan cheese and served with a side of meat sauce.   Chicken Tenders - Hand-breaded and ...

The temperatures are beginning to drop and Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away, which means that it's time to start your holiday shopping! The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect shopping destination with places like target, Kohl's, local boutiques and the Osage Beach Premium Outlet. When you are out shopping for your loved ones, take a break and enjoy a delicious meal at the Lake of the Ozarks best Italian restaurant . Li'l Rizzo's Osage Beach location is right across the street from the 110-store outlet mall, so it is the perfect place to enjoy lunch while out on a shopping trip. While the men are in the woods this weekend hunting, women can be hunting for the best deals this holiday weekend!  Osage Beach Premium Outlet Mall Start the giving season with Osage Beach Premium Outlet Mall. You can find extraordinary deals from all your favorite name brand stores including Adidas, American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Kay Jewelers, Levi's, Loft, Polo Ralph Lauren...

After a hard day of work, there is nothing better than relaxing with your friends and enjoying a few cold ones. However, now at the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can enjoy Happy Hour before you start the work week! Starting September 26, Li'l Rizzo's will be serving up Happy Hour prices all day on Sundays, so you can start your week off right. Check out all that you can get when you enjoy the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozark . Fun Facts About Happy Hour Before we dive into Happy Hour at Li'l Rizzo's , let's take a look at some fun facts about the happiest of all the hours in the day.  - The term Happy Hour originated in the 1920s. It referred to the time when sailors in the Navy were away from their shifts. Happy Hour usually involved boxing or wrestling as well as some drinks.  - American Express and Technomic conducted a study and found out that the main reason Americans visit Happy Hour is for the discounted drinks,...