Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Li'l Rizzo's is most likely the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Sure, our Italian cuisine can't be beat but we've also got other delicious items on the menu for those days when you're in the mood for something different.  The menus at our Osage Beach and Lake Ozark locations are mostly the same with a few variations here and there. You can view the menu for each on our website. Here's a sneak peek at what you will find.   Pasta Our pasta menu covers all the classics plus a few specialty creations that we're proud to call our own! Lasagna, Baked Mostaccioli, Fettuccine, Manicotti, Linguini, and Cavatelli all in a variety of savory sauces. We even have Spaghetti & Meatball. (Yes, you read that correctly, just one meatball but it's a monster-sized one! 6 ounces of meaty goodness!)  You'll also find specialty pasta dishes made with seafood, beef, pork, or chicken as well. We c...

One of the best things about our local community? We're constantly doing activities and events to help our local organizations! Our community is one of the most supportive groups of people around, and it shows in the ever-increasing turnouts for every event every year! Our community camaraderie is definitely something to be proud of. One event to look forward to this coming Saturday is the Cinco-de-Dodge-O Dodgeball Tournament ! Li'l Rizzo's is sharing some details on this super fun upcoming event right here! Dodgeball Tournament Details The Lake Area Chamber's Young Professionals at the Lake are putting on their 5th Annual Dodgeball Tournament on February 22nd. If you haven't done so yet, you still have a few hours to gather your team and register! The deadline for registration is today, February 19th. Get your crew together for this co-ed dodgeball tournament to benefit Wonderland Camp! Can't get a team together in time? No worries! You can still s...

Friday is Valentine’s Day and what better way to show that you love someone than with a delicious meal from the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that you want to make sure your loved one feels special. While some people may be expecting roses, chocolates or other gifts, many are expecting an elegant dinner with the one they love. Treat your loved one to the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks. May We Start You Off with Some Delicious Appetizers? You want to give your special someone a romantic dinner they'll enjoy and remember. Thankfully for you, we've already got an awesome weekday special going on to make this dinner even better! Every Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, you can come to either Li’l Rizzo’s location and enjoy our delicious appetizers for half price! That’s right! Delicious, mouth-watering appetizers for half the price. Don't be shy! Go ahead and put in an order...

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!  Li'l Rizzo's Gift Card deals are back! Christmas may be the last thing on your mind right now with Halloween being right around the corner, but the Li'l Rizzo's gift card promo is the perfect choice for gift giving! Beginning November 1, when you buy a Li'l Rizzo's gift card you'll receive a bonus card for free. The bonus card will have a value of 20% of the purchased card and will be valid through January 1 - October 31, 2020.  So, who would be the best recipient for such a wondrously delicious gift? We've got a few ideas for you!  Foodies If you have a friend or relative that LOVES a good meal partnered with an amazing experience, treat them to some of the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . At Li'l Rizzo's , they will not only get some of the best Italian food, they will also get a great dining experience. Parents Sometimes, parents can be some of the hardest people to ...

Life can be busy and unpredictable at times. Sometimes it's just not convenient to go sit down at a restaurant to eat. No problem! At Li’l Rizzo’s , we offer several different ways to get the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . No cooking and no dishes. It doesn’t get much better than that. Check out the different ways you can get the delicious food you crave! Order In Many of us spend a majority of our day on our cell phones. What better way to use your cell phone than to order some delicious Italian food for lunch or dinner? All you have to do is call in to one of our two Li’l Rizzo’s locations and place your order. Once your order is ready, just stop in and pick up your food! In case you needed our numbers for future orders: Osage Beach: (573) 302-1500 Horseshoe Bend: (573) 365-3003  Order Online If you don’t want to order over the phone, then you can order online! Here’s how: Visit our website www.LilRizzos.com Click on the order online button...

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.   ...

At the Lake of the Ozark, summer has officially arrived. The weather is getting warmer and boats are filling the Lake. Take a break from all the fun in the sun and head over to Lake of the Ozarks' best Italian restaurant ! From delicious lunches and dinner to refreshing summer cocktails, there are many great reasons to stop on by. Here are just a few of our specialty drinks that we think you would enjoy this summer. Specialty Drinks Adult Cherry Limeade Cherry vodka, triple sec, lime juice, grenadine, sprite. Blue Sky Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, sprite. Chambord Margarita 1800 silver tequila, Chambord sweet & sour, lime juice Dragon Berry Burst Bacardi dragon berry, sprite, grenadine, sweet & sour. Electric Lizard Malibu, melon liqueur, sprite, sweet & sour, lime juice. Fish Bowl Raspberry Vodka, sweet & sour, Malibu, pineapple juice, blue curacao, sprite. Lake Water Malibu, Blue Curacao, pineapple Ital...

Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend, and many people are heading to the Lake of the Ozarks to spend the long weekend. If you're visiting the area this weekend, we hope you stop by Li'l Rizzo's for some of the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are just a few of the reasons why you should plan to visit Li'l Rizzo's this Memorial Day Weekend. The Best Of Both Worlds Li'l Rizzo's has two locations - one in Osage Beach and one in Lake Ozarks. No matter where you are staying you can easily swing on into Li'l Rizzo's. At Li'l Rizzo's in Lake Ozarks, enjoy a smaller and more intimate setting. When the weather the nice, enjoy sitting on the newly remodeled outdoor deck or head to the bar to enjoy some of the best drinks at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our Osage Beach location is larger and has tons of indoor seating, and is conveniently located next to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets. Bring The Whole Family Memorial Day Weekend i...

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a delicious and hearty warm plate of pasta and a glass of wine. Whether you stick to traditional pastas or like to get a little creative with yours, we've got several choices that are guaranteed to meet everyone's cravings. Check out the different pastas that you can find at the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . CLASSIC PASTAS Lasagna  Our lasagna is homemade. 6 layers of pasta, meat sauce, cheese and Italian sausage. Topped with a blend of mozzarella and provel cheese then baked 12.95 Spaghetti and Meatball  Noodles and meat sauce topped with a homemade 6 ounce meatball, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and parsley 10.95 Fettuccine Alfredo  Wide noodles in our homemade sauce 11.25 Baked Mostaccioli  Tubular noodles and meat sauce topped with our homemade Béchamel sauce and a blend of Italian cheeses baked to perfection 10.95 Manicotti  Large pasta tubes with cheese, then topped ...

In Italy,  la mamma  is the foundation of the home and is celebrated by her family all year round. However, on the second Sunday of May, mothers are showered with flowers, gifts and poems for  La Festa della Mamma . Whether your mother is Italian or just LOVES Italian food,  Li'l Rizzo's  has a few Mother's Day traditions so you can join in on the fun. History of the Italian Mother's Day While Mother's Day in the U.S. was recognized as a holiday in 1914, the first official Mother's Day celebration in Italy didn't take place until 1957. In the city of Assisi, Father Otello Migliosi, from the village of Tordibetto, promoted this special day for Mothers. He said it should be a day to celebrate women and their contribution to family and community life. It was so popular that the following year, a petition was presented to parliament and the second Sunday in May was declared officially as " La Festa della Mamma. " An Italian Mother's Day ...