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...

No matter the size of your event, we make party planning a little easier with our catering services. From weddings to office parties and everything in between, let Li'l Rizzo's provide you with top-notch catering at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are just a few of the benefits you can enjoy when you order catering from Li'l Rizzo's for your event. 1. Your Guests Will Love It When you have your party catered by Li'l Rizzo's, you can choose from delicious appetizers, your favorite pasta dishes and even meal combinations. The best part? Your guests will love it! We offer party size portions of some of our more popular dishes from the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . Make your party stand out by having tasty options for your guest to enjoy. 2. No Cooking For You Make party planning easy and have us do all the hard work! Our  Lake of the Ozarks catering service  is perfect for any occasion! From holiday parties and weddings to business m...

August is recognized as Family Fun Month, and there is no better way to top off a fun day with the family than a delicious meal at Li'l Rizzo's. Food and family are a central part of Italian culture. In fact, many family gatherings are centered around food. Our family friendly restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for your next family gathering. Li'l Rizzo's offers a diverse menu that the whole family can enjoy. Check out a few of our favorites from the menu: Kid Approved! Our kid's menu is for kids 12 and under and includes Coca-Cola products, tea, milk or apple juice.  Gummy Bear Pizza  - 6-inch cheese pizza served with a side of gummy bears Chicken Tender & Fries  - one 3 ounce hand breaded, deep fried chicken tender served with a side of homemade French fries.  Spaghetti and Meat Sauce  - Spaghetti noodles and our homemade meat sauce.  Fettuccini Alfredo  - Wide flat noodles served with our homemade Alf...

Many schools across the nation are starting back up this month! Both Osage Beach and Camdenton both start school on August 21. With just over a week to go, we want to help you get prepared and make sure you start school off on the right foot. Here are a few things that can help you with the 2017/2018 school year! Get School Supplies Between notebooks, pencils, folders and textbooks, your child will be carrying around a lot, so make sure they have a good backpack that can hold all the necessities. Most schools will let you know what each grade needs and some times teachers will have specific items they want their students to have. Get Plenty of Rest Although it was fun staying up late this summer, it's time to get back to a regular sleeping schedule. We want to make sure you're ready for the first day of school, and this begins with making sure you're getting enough sleep. Sleep is an important part of your physical health, and it also helps with making sure you c...

The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is this weekend, and Li'l Rizzo's is proud to be a sponsor of this year's event. This quacky annual event will be taking place both Friday, August 4 & August 5. This is a great way to have fun with the family and give back to our community. All proceeds from this event stay locals to help community organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters. Li'l Rizzo's has all the information you need about this year's event and how you can participate! Photo Credit: Great Dam Duck Drop Facebook Quacky Golf Tournament Friday, August 4 Lunch & Check-in at 11:30AM 1:00 PM Shotgun Start This year, Li'l Rizzo's is getting involved with Duck Drop by being a hole sponsor for the one-of-a-kind quacky golf tournament. The 5th annual Duck Drop Golf Tournament features quacky twists like crazy holes and fun obstacles placed around the course to test your game. All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit Kiwanis an...