Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

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...

With gourmet pizza, pasta, world-famous house salad and legendary service, there are many reasons to enjoy a meal at the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. Besides our amazing food and service, we also have great specials throughout the week from wing specials to the  best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks . Keep reading to learn more about the great specials that  Li'l Rizzo's  offers. Happy Hour Is The Best Hour Join us for the  best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks  Monday through Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. During Happy Hour at Li'l Rizzo's , you can enjoy specials on drinks and all your favorite appetizers at half price! From our delicious spinach, green chili & jalapeno dip to the traditional bruschetta, all of our mouthwatering appetizers are half priced during the  Lake of the Ozarks best Happy Hour ! Sunday Happy Hour On Sundays, Happy Hour at  Li'l Rizzo's  last all day long! That's r...

During the holiday season, there’s nothing better than spending time with your family gathered around the dinner table enjoying the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . Li’l Rizzo’s has a diverse menu which means the whole family will find something they enjoy. This month we have some delicious seasonal favorites on the menu. Not in the holiday spirit yet? Come into the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . These menu items are sure to do the trick! Loaded Potato Skins When you put potatoes and bacon together, it just doesn't get much better! Then we top it off with scallions and melted cheese, and it just got better. We LOVE these loaded potato skins and all the flavors they hold. They make a wonderful appetizer to share...or just eat by yourself! Buffalo Chicken Pizza We have the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, and our specialty pizzas are a crowd favorite. Our Buffalo Chicken Pizza is made with roasted garlic chicken,...

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...

Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that you want to make sure your loved one feels special. While some people may be expecting roses, chocolates or other gifts, many are expecting an elegant dinner with the one they love. Li'l Rizzo's is here to make your Valentine's Day extra special this year! Treat your loved one to some delicious Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Valentine's Dinner Options  In addition to our everyday menu, your favorite Lake of the Ozarks Italian Restaurant will be serving two specials just for Valentine's Day!  1. Lemon Caper Salmon - Salmon filet lightly brushed with EVOO, seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary, topped with sliced lemon, lemon juice, white wine and capers. Served with risotto, sauteed vegetables and a house salad.  2. Veal Parmigiana - Tender veal lightly breaded and baked, topped with our homemade marinara and melted Italian cheese. Served over a bed of angel hair pasta with ...

Dogwood's Annual SPAY-GHETTI DINNER is this Thursday, February 5 from 5-8 PM! Join us at our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant for a great meal and to support a great cause. For just $16.50 you can enjoy an all you can eat pasta and salad dinner with a roll and a soft drink. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Dogwood to help spay and neuter many dogs and cats in the Lake of the Ozarks area! 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 since 1997, when the board of directors declared Dogwood a no-kill facility, it has steadily expanded that program.   When the long awaited new shelter f...

It's National Pizza Week!! 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! Our restaurants offer the BEST pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks ! In honor of National Pizza Week, we decided to do a little research and put together this list of what your favorite pizza says about you! Cheese Pizza  If you enjoy the simplest of all pizzas, you take pleasure in the simple things in life, not taking anything for granted. As a cheese eater, you have a lot of friends and you would do anything for them. You often put others before yourself and you love volunteering or working with charities. You might not have the courage to speak up when necessary because you don't like confrontation. You may also have a fear of change. Other qualities of yours include:  Easy-Going Kind Non-Judgmental  Intelligent Smart Pepperoni Pizza  If you like your piz...

Li'l Rizzo's has been in the Borders family since the very beginning!  Carol Borders, along with Mike Rizzo and Ed Alexander, founded the original Rizzo's in 1985.  The restaurant was a success and soon Carol acquired full ownership.  Two other restaurants have since opened, which brings us to her son Bill.  Carol and Bill opened the Premium Outlets location together and now he runs both it and the Horseshoe Bend location.  To get to know who's running your favorite Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks  today, we asked Bill some questions and here are his answers! Q:  Tell us about your family.  A:   My mother is a remarkable woman who overcame many obstacles to become a successful business person. She moved to the Lake from St. Louis in the spring of 1985 to be the dining room manager of a new Italian Restaurant.  She worked tirelessly at Rizzo's and ultimately bought the business from her partners.  She ...