Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

Li'l Rizzo's has been around for almost 30 years, and we're still going strong because we have the best customers! From our amazing lunch and dinner menu to our great happy hour specials, plus our two locations, there are so many reasons to LOVE Li'l Rizzo's. Do you still want to know more? Here are some interesting tidbits about the history of your favorite Lake of the Ozarks restaurant , as well as things you don't want to miss when you come! History of Li'l Rizzo's Li'l Rizzo's has been located in the Lake area for almost 30 years. In that time, we had our first location on the corner of Hwy 54 and KK. In 1990, Carol Borders and her daughter, Linda, opened the second LI'l Rizzo's location on State Rad HH. In 1997, Carol and her son Bill opened the third Li'l Rizzo's adjacent to the Osage Beach Premium Factory Outlets in July. The original location was closed in 1991. There are two amazing locations now by the outlet mall,...

From small events to large, it's always much easier when you plan to have your event catered rather than trying to do it all yourself. At Li'l Rizzo's, we've made the planning easier for you by providing top-notch catering at the Lake of the Ozarks , with fantastic food and even better service. Here is a sneak peek at our delicious catering menu! APPETIZERS TOASTED RAVIOLI (50/100 pcs.) $29.95/$49.95  WINGS (48) $44.95 GARLIC TOAST (20 pcs.) $8.95  SPINACH, GREEN CHILI & JALAPENO DIP $19.95  MEATBALLS (12.) $49.95 SALAD 1⁄2 PAN (12 SIDE SALADS) $34.95  FULL PAN (24 SIDE SALADS) $54.95 PASTAS 1⁄2 PAN FEEDS 7-10 PEOPLE FULL PAN FEEDS 8-20 PEOPLE  LASAGNA (9/18 SERVINGS)-- $79.95/$139.95  ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN -- $49.95/$89.95  SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS (5/10 MEATBALLS) -- $49.95/$89.95  SPAGHETTI AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE (5/10 SAUSAGES) -- $49.95/$89.95  BAKED MOSTACIOLI -- $39.95/$69.95 SPAGHETT...

It should go without saying that Happy Hour is one of the greatest times of the day. Not only is it a great way to relax after a long day at the office, but it's a great way to meet new people and network. At Li'l Rizzo's, we have the best happy hour at the Lake of the Ozarks because of our delicious half price appetizers and drink specials. There are more reasons to love it, though! Check out these 5 reasons you NEED Happy Hour in your life! Hang Out With Your Coworkers Outside of Work Have you wanted to get to know your coworkers apart from work? Happy Hour makes this possible! Get the team together and come out to either of our two locations, the Osage Beach location by the outlet mall, or the Horseshoe Bend location for a great time. Share a few drinks in a nice, relaxed location, and maybe you'll find that the stresses of the day melt away, and you can start the next day fresh and ready to go. Save Money If you're on a budget and don't want to g...

Mother's Day is on May 8th, 2016, and if you just did a double-take at your calendar, that means it's this weekend. We all know first hand how much our mothers have done to take care of us and support us through life, so it's important to show them how much they mean to us. If you haven't decided how you want to celebrate this day that is dedicated to the wonderful women in our lives, Li'l Rizzo's is here to help! Mother's Day Fun Facts One-quarter of all of the flowers purchased in a year are purchased on Mother's Day. In the United States alone, around 122 million phone calls are made to moms on Mother's Day. In the United States, 26.3 was the average age of a mother giving birth for the first time in 2014. Anna Jarvis started the tradition of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day. A colored carnation means that a person's mother is living. A white carnation indicates that a person's mother has passed away. In Britain and some ...