Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

October is Pizza Month! Combine that with football season and you have the makings of a wonderful few weeks of the year. Here at Li’l Rizzo’s, we serve up the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks and have plenty of TVs around our restaurant that you can watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks without interruption. With so many incredible pizzas on our menu, we thought it would be fun to introduce you to the flavors so many of our customers love - as well as some of the most popular pizza toppings! Popular Pizza Pie Toppings In an article by Huffington Post, Foodler conducted a study where they analyzed pizza orders from thousands of restaurants in the United States and Canada. The top 10 pizza toppings are: 1.Pepperoni 2. Mushrooms 3. Onions 4. Sausage 5. Bacon 6. Extra Cheese (um … yes!!) 7. Black olives 8. Green peppers 9. Pineapple 10. Spinach Are you surprised by the results? Another thing that may surprise you, is that when people order “half and half” pizz...

Dogwood Animal Shelter's 8th Annual SPAY-GHETTI DINNER is this Thursday, February 22nd from 5:00 - 8:00 PM! Join us at Li’l Rizzo’s Osage Beach Outlet Mall location to help raise money for Dogwood’s low-cost spay and neuter program. The best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will be serving delicious food and Dale Blue will be playing great music. Hundreds of dogs and cats in the Lake area are “fixed” each year as a result of this great event. Grab the whole family and come support an amazing cause while enjoying the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . About Dogwood Animal Shelter Volunteers have been the driving force behind Dogwood animal shelter since its beginning. Through auctions and sales, a handful of dedicated people raised enough money to build a small facility and in 1976, the badly needed shelter was established as a 501(c)3. It was filled beyond capacity almost immediately. From the start, Dogwood offered low-cost spays and neuters, and...

It’s National Pizza Week folks! Here at Li’l Rizzo’s , we LOVE our pizza. Whether you enjoy your pie hand tossed or you prefer a thinner crust, there’s one thing that we can all agree on and that is that pizza is delicious! Have you ever wondered where pizza actually came from? Well, we have some information about pizza for you this week. Check it out below and then come into the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate National Pizza Week. The History of Pizza Just like many other foods and dishes, the origin of pizza is still uncertain. When people think of pizza, most people think of it as an Italian creation. Little do they know, pizza can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks. We know, it’s a little confusing. The Ancient Greeks would cook flatbread in mud ovens and then they would top it with oils, herbs, spices and even dates. Tomatoes were yet to be discovered at that time, and they probably wouldn’t have found their way on top of their pizza if...

‘Tis the season for family gatherings, holiday shopping, and of course delicious food. Li’l Rizzo’s wants to add some extra excitement to this holiday season and what better way than with a secret Red Envelope you can’t open for a month? That’s right, once you have been given the Red Envelope, there is no peeking until you come back to Li’l Rizzo’s in January to find out what’s inside. Whether you need some delicious food to fuel your day of shopping or you want to spend some time with your family without having to cook, the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is the place to be. Come be a part of our Red Envelope Promotion this holiday season. The Gift You Will Look Forward To Returning This exciting promotion is running from now until the end of December. Come in to Li’l Rizzo’s, enjoy the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks and receive your Red Envelope. It’s that easy! Then, from January 1 – January 31, bring in your unopened envelope to revea...

Everyone has their own favorite type of pizza. Whether you like plain cheese pizza or like to load it up with meat and vegetables,  Li'l Rizzo's  has you covered! Whether you’ve thought about it or not, your preferred pizza topping actually says something about your personality type. According to Medical Daily, “Eating preferences can be a doorway to your personality”. This makes sense because taste is so intricately connected to the central nervous system. The best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has done some research and has put together a list of what pizza toppings say about your personality. Check it out below and see how accurate it is for you. Plain Cheese Pizza Reliable, Steadfast, Concerned, Easy-Going, Non-Judgmental If you enjoy a simple pizza, then it could mean you take pleasure in the simple things in life. What’s wrong with just cheese and sauce? Nothing! There’s no problem if you don’t want any toppings on your pizza. You...

It's National Pizza Month and  Lake of the Ozarks' favorite pizza  place couldn't be more excited! We love pizza and we’re sure the readers of this blog do too. At  Li’l Rizzo's , our pizza is made with handmade dough and fresh ingredients. From the finest meats and cheeses to the freshest vegetables, you will be able to tell the difference. If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s food and we take pizza very seriously. It comes in so many flavors, sizes, and even shapes. Pizza is also completely customizable, from the crust to the toppings. You get exactly what you want. Check out these delicious options you can get at the  best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks  and some fun facts to celebrate National Pizza Month. A Few Fun Facts   Since 1987, October has been the national month for pizza. In the United States, pizza is a $44 billion-dollar industry. The first American cities to start selling pizza were New York, Bo...

The second week of January is recognized as National Pizza Week. While it's always pizza week at the Lake of the Ozarks best pizzeria , we wanted to take some time to let you know what we have been craving this week. The winter months are the perfect time warm up by enjoying a hot slice of delicious pizza, and at Li'l Rizzo's we have lots of different pizzas to choose from and you can even create your own! The heart of any pizza is the dough. At the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , we make ours from scratch using un-bromated, unbleached flour, due to health concerns surrounding Potassium bromate. Fine sea salt for its intense, clean flavor and EVOO because it creates a smoother texture and more tender dough. Topped with hand-cut, fresh vegetables, premium meats and the finest cheeses we think you will taste the difference. Available At Li'l Rizzo's In Lake Ozark Supreme Pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, onion, bacon and black olives. Mach...

Pizza is one of the most popular comfort foods and people just can't seem to get enough of it. There are so many toppings to choose from and everyone has their favorite. A study was conducted by Harris Poll to find out a little bit more about the average American's pizza preferences. They surveyed 2,193 U.S. adults online for five days and asked them what their favorite topping was, what style of crust they preferred, what beverage they like to drink with their pizza and where to find the best pizza (however, I think we know where to find the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks ). Here is what Li'l Rizzo's has found out about people's pizza preferences. Most Popular Pizza Toppings It may be no surprise that pepperoni is America's number one pizza topping followed by sausage. Mushrooms came in at number three and surprisingly cheese/plain pizza came in at number four. Next is onions at number five and olives at number six. Bacon dropped in at number seven a...

Halloween is just a couple weeks away! From trick or treating to scary movies, there are tons of ways to spend this spooky day. No matter how you choose, make sure you swing on by the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . On October 31, we are offering 50% off all carryout orders up to $20! If you have kids, you are probably spending the night trick or treating, so check out these popular Halloween kids' costumes for 2016 that you can make yourself! 1. Superhero With the rise of superhero movies hitting the big screen these last few years, superhero costumes are becoming more and more popular. It's easy to become a crime fighter, or at least it is for Halloween! With a little felt and fabric, some ribbon, scissors and ten minutes, your kid can be on the street collecting candy the heroic way in no time. With the felt, cut out a mask shape with eye holes and a hole on each side. Tie the ribbon around and viola! you have a superhero mask. For the cape, you c...