Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

DID YOU KNOW... that there are hundreds of different types of pasta? Here at Li'l Rizzo's , we don't serve quite that many but our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant does offer an extremely wide variety of different pasta dishes to choose from. More than enough to let you visit us quite a few times and taste a new one each visit. If you need some incentive to eat more pasta (besides the fact that it's so very satisfying and delicious), eat it because it makes you feel good! Turns out, that good mood isn't just from the flavor. Science has proven that the carbohydrates in pasta increase your body's production of serotonin, which triggers feelings of happiness. (Bonus!)  So, get ready to get hungry read all about the many different pasta dishes we have waiting here for you at Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant.    ( *Disclaimer: Li'l Rizzo's food and beverage items are subject to change at any time and may not be available at both location...

Home-cooked meals are great, but making sure you have the right ingredients, getting them all ready, cooking the meal, and then cleaning up all those dishes when you're done can get tiresome.  Give yourself a break tonight & let Li'l Rizzo's take care of the hassle for you. (It's truly no hassle to us at all, but rather our pleasure!)  Need some extra incentive to convince yourself and the family that enjoying the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks is a good idea? Here are 3 terrific excuses for you.  There's No Messy Clean-Up While some people may enjoy cooking, does anyone actually like doing dishes? The worst part about preparing a home-cooked meal is the clean-up afterward. Not only do you have the dishes you ate off to take care of but also the pots and pans that you used to cook everything.  After you've slaved away creating a great meal for the family to enjoy, the last thing you want to do is spend more time in the kitchen cle...

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Li'l Rizzo's is most likely the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Sure, our Italian cuisine can't be beat but we've also got other delicious items on the menu for those days when you're in the mood for something different.  The menus at our Osage Beach and Lake Ozark locations are mostly the same with a few variations here and there. You can view the menu for each on our website. Here's a sneak peek at what you will find.   Pasta Our pasta menu covers all the classics plus a few specialty creations that we're proud to call our own! Lasagna, Baked Mostaccioli, Fettuccine, Manicotti, Linguini, and Cavatelli all in a variety of savory sauces. We even have Spaghetti & Meatball. (Yes, you read that correctly, just one meatball but it's a monster-sized one! 6 ounces of meaty goodness!)  You'll also find specialty pasta dishes made with seafood, beef, pork, or chicken as well. We c...