Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

Yes, we said it! Friday, May 18th is National Pizza Party Day! We are just as excited as you are. At Li'l Rizzo's , we LOVE helping you celebrate any occasion with a delicious pizza. After all, pizza is great for ANY occasion. If you're not sure how to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has 5 reasons why you should throw a pizza party this Friday. Got a Birthday? You Need Pizza! Having pizza for a birthday party is almost as necessary as the cake, especially when it's the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks! The birthday boy or girl will love a specialty pizza from Li'l Rizzo's for their special day. Whether you're enjoying the day at home or you come in to visit us, there is no better way to celebrate a birthday than with pizza from Li’l Rizzo’s. Got a Graduate? You Need Pizza! Planning a party can be a bit stressful, especially when it is celebrating a milestone, like a graduatin...

February 9 has been declared National Pizza Day! Whether you enjoy your pie hand tossed or with a thin crust, we can all agree that pizza is the best. Have you ever wondered where pizza came from? We have a whole month, day and week that celebrates it, but how much do we know about pizza? Your favorite Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks did some research and we have the answers! In honor of National Pizza Day, here is a little history of one of our favorite menu item. History of Pizza Like many other dishes, the origin of pizza is uncertain. While many people think of pizza as an Italian creation, pizza can be dated back to the Ancient Greeks. They would cook flatbread in mud ovens and top it with oils, herbs, spices and dates. Tomatoes haven't been discovered at that time, and they wouldn't have used them as we do today. Eventually, this flatbread creation made its way to Italy, where it begins to resemble the pizza that we know today. They were sold on the st...