Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

When you think of Li’l Rizzo’s , what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Probably Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks—pizza and pasta. That’s not all that we have to offer though! If you’re craving something different for lunch or dinner, we’ve got you covered. With our yummy sandwiches and burgers that are served with chips and fries, there’s something on our menu for all taste buds! Our variety of food doesn’t stop at sandwiches and burgers though. Make sure to check out our appetizers for a scrumptious pre-meal snack.  Non-Italian Appetizers  Spinach, Green Chili & Jalapeno Dip  Creamy, cheesy dip with spinach, green chilies and jalapenos. Served with nacho chips. Chicken Tenders  Hand-breaded and deep-fried to a golden brown, served with a side of sweet and tangy, mustard based BBQ sauce or tossed in your favorite wing sauce.  Cheese Sticks  Mozzarella sticks, deep-fried, sprinkled with parsley flakes, parmesan cheese an...

June 19th is Martini Day! Whether you enjoy your Martini shaken, not stirred, like James Bond, with an olive or as part of a more extravagant cocktail, Martini Day is a great excuse to celebrate with a glass. Strictly for adults, this special day celebrates all things Martini, and is an ideal opportunity to research and try out different cocktail recipes you might not have sampled before. If you're looking for a great place to try out some delicious Martinis, check out our Horseshoe Bend location Martini menu right here! The Murky History of the Martini The martini, with its basic ingredients and air of refined panache, is one drink that cannot be outshone by the latest trends. But where did this delicious drink originate from? Like the dirtiest of martinis, the history is more than slightly murky... One prevalent theory points to the town of Martinez, California, where historians and town inhabitants alike claim the drink was invented during the mid-1800s Gold Rush. A gold...

At  Li'l Rizzo's , we love Happy Hour. From our great drink specials to our amazing half-priced appetizers, what's not to love about the  best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks ? After a hard day of work, there's nothing better than enjoying a nice cold one with some friends. At Li'l Rizzo's, we're serving up great drink specials and half-priced appetizers from 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Check out everything you can enjoy when you join the  best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks  for Happy Hour! Half-Priced Appetizers Spinach, Green Chili & Jalapeno Dip  - Creamy, cheesy dip with spinach, green chilies and jalapenos. Served with nacho chips.  Garlic Cheese Bread  - Sliced French bread topped with butter and a blend of mozzarella and Provel cheese.  Toasted Ravioli  - Beef ravioli deep-fried to a golden brown, topped with parsley flakes, parmesan cheese and served with a side of meat sauce.   ...

Our specialty pizzas are delicious and made from the freshest ingredients. We are known for the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks , and that includes our pizzas! We have a fun environment with TVs to catch a game, and an amazing selection of beer and wine. When you dine with us, you don't just get good food, you get a great time! Check out our specialty pizza menu to see why you want to get pizza tonight! The Heart of any Pizza is the Dough! We make ours from scratch using unbromated, unbleached flour, due to health concerns surrounding Potassium bromate. Fine sea salt for its intense, clean flavor and EVOO because it creates a smoother texture and more tender dough. Topped with hand-cut, fresh vegetables, premium meats and the finest cheeses we think you will taste the difference. Li'l Rizzo's Specialty Pizzas Supreme Sausage, onion, bacon, pepperoni, mushroom, black olives Macho Meat Pepperoni, bacon, hamburger, Canadian bacon, sausage Ve...