Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

There is nothing better than pasta and wine. However, we may be a little bias on that subject! While you can't really go wrong with pasta and wine, when you find that right combination, it can make your meal even better. When trying to select the perfect wine for your pasta, you actually have to pair it with the sauce. Here are a few of our favorite wine pairings you can find at the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . Tomato-Based Pasta Tomato-based pasta dishes, such as our spaghetti or linguini marinara, are best with medium-bodied red wines like a Zinfandel, which can be enjoyed at our Lake Ozark location, or a Merlot. These sauces are powerful, high acid and are often blended with rich, red meats, so a middleweight body is the best options, as it won't over power the dish. Cheese Pasta It's hard to find a wine that won't pair well with cheese. However, full-bodied white and light-bodied red wines typically go well with pasta dishes that f...

Today is National Drink Wine Day , and we think the best way to enjoy this fabulous day is by sitting down to your favorite Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Whether you enjoy a dry red wine, a sweet, or a white wine that bursts with flavor, we have just what you need today. As well as amazing food to pair with it! Ruffino, Chianti, Ita & Lasagna Our lasagna is homemade and layered with pasta, ricotta cheese, meat sauce, Italian sausage and a two cheese blend. It's finally topped with more of our delicious meat sauce and melted cheese. Our Ruffino is a Chianti blend and pairs wonderful with our lasagna because the rich flavors in this dish pair wonderfully with the assertive flavors of the wine. The fruity red wine also complements the garlic and other flavors in the red sauce. You can't go wrong when you enjoy this combination in our Lake of the Ozarks Italian Restaurant. Red Diamond, Merlot, Wa & Our Supreme Pizza Imagine sausage, onion, bacon, p...

Nothing can compare to a great dish paired with a delicious wine, especially when you're eating the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! There is always something on our menu to tempt your tastebuds. So when you're looking for the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , you've found them! Today we're going to feature a few of our delicious dishes, paired with a few amazing wines. Cajun Shrimp & House Pinot Grigio Our succulent shrimp is served with onions, green and red bell peppers in a Cajun butter cream sauce. We would pair the Pinot Grigio because the lower alcohol level in this white wine pairs wonderfully with the heat of this dish. Because white wines lack the sharp tannic quality of reds, this will match wonderfully with the shrimp in this dish. Lasagna & House Pinot Noir  We have the best lasagna at the Lake of the Ozarks ! It's a homemade, layered pasta with ricotta cheese, meat sauce, Italian sausage and a two cheese bl...