Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

First and foremost, the most important benefit and perk of dining at Li'l Rizzo's is the fact that you're in for a meal of delicious food and amazing drinks made with high-quality ingredients and served with a smile. (If you've already dined with us before, then you know that to be true!)  Today, however, we are highlighting a few of the "extras" that our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant & bar has to offer in addition to that. These will give you even more reasons to convince the gang to head on over to Li'l Rizzo's the next time you're hungry.  Our Loyalty Rewards Program  This particular perk has been going on for quite a while now, but it will be ending very soon, on July 31, 2020 . We're getting ready to update some of the technology used at both of our Li'l Rizzo's locations, and the new system will no longer be compatible with our current rewards program. For those of you that are already a part of this progr...

The 4th of July is a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy nature. (Especially if you're here in the gorgeous Lake of the Ozarks area!) If you dine at the Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant  location on Horseshoe Bend Parkway in Lake Ozark, you can enjoy the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks on our outdoor deck overlooking a breathtaking lake view. (While the Osage Beach location does not have outdoor seating, it does have the same amazing food!)  If your 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks will include a picnic in one of the many gorgeous parks in the area or even a picnic in your own backyard, consider picking up some food from Li'l Rizzo's to-go instead. We realize that a big plate of spaghetti or lasagna isn't the first type of food that comes to mind when you plan a picnic (although, it can be done!) No worries, because our menu features plenty of items that are perfect for outdoor dining "on-the-go."    Burgers & Sandwich...

Our Li'l Rizzo's family is extremely grateful that so many of you continued to order to-go from our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant while we were not able to have the dining room open. Thank you for your patience, patronage, and continued support. We are happy to announce that the long wait is over and our dining rooms are now open once again!  Dine-In at Li'l Rizzo's Yes, you may once again dine-in at Li'l Rizzo's, both in Osage Beach and in Lake Ozark,  beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020. Special precautions have been put into place to make sure social distancing is possible and everyone is able to stay healthy and feel safe. We have established the following procedures to ensure an efficient flow through the restaurants while adhering to the required social distancing guidelines.  Dine-in customers must join the waitlist for the location they would like to visit. Once you arrive, we ask you to wait in your vehicle or stay outside while also m...

Home-cooked meals are great, but making sure you have the right ingredients, getting them all ready, cooking the meal, and then cleaning up all those dishes when you're done can get tiresome.  Give yourself a break tonight & let Li'l Rizzo's take care of the hassle for you. (It's truly no hassle to us at all, but rather our pleasure!)  Need some extra incentive to convince yourself and the family that enjoying the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks is a good idea? Here are 3 terrific excuses for you.  There's No Messy Clean-Up While some people may enjoy cooking, does anyone actually like doing dishes? The worst part about preparing a home-cooked meal is the clean-up afterward. Not only do you have the dishes you ate off to take care of but also the pots and pans that you used to cook everything.  After you've slaved away creating a great meal for the family to enjoy, the last thing you want to do is spend more time in the kitchen cle...

The definition of the word appetizer is " a small portion of a food or drink served before or at the beginning of a meal to stimulate the desire to eat; any small portion that stimulates a desire for more or that indicates more is to come ."  Well, here at Li'l Rizzo's our appetizers can fit that description if you're sharing a plate with the table before your main meal. Of course, the appetizers you'll get at our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant are anything but "small" and they are hearty enough to enjoy as a main dish if you don't feel like sharing!  If you've already dined with us, you know exactly what we're talking about, and if you haven't had our appetizers yet, here's a look at what you've been missing!   Spinach, Green Chili, & Jalapeno Dip A creamy, cheese dip with spinach, green chilies, and jalapenos served with nacho chips Garlic Cheese Bread Sliced French bread topped with butter ...

We're hearing a lot of reports about people getting really bored after spending so much time cooped up inside their homes. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a new skill or learn something new you've always wondered about.  To help with that,  Li'l Rizzo's has some very interesting fun facts about pasta (our favorite subject) for you to learn in today's blog. We're willing to bet that you don't know at least half of these already. Read on and expand your knowledge about this versatile and amazing food!  #1) Pasta = Paste? Traditionally, many dried pastas are made of only two ingredients - flour and water. When combined they form a paste and the word "pasta" comes from the Italian word for paste.  #2) Only one... Spaghetti actually means more than one strand of this delicious pasta. If you ever need to refer to only one strand, the singular word for it is spaghetto. #3) Hundreds of choices There are approximately 350 different t...

Even though we are all encouraged to stay at home right now, Li'l Rizzo's wants to help you get away... through your taste buds! In today's blog, we're featuring some of the menu items from our Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks that will take you on a trip around the world, if only in your imagination and, well, your stomach. Come with us on a world tour for your taste buds! Hawaiian Pizza The thought of hanging out on a beautiful island far away from here sounds magical right about now. While travel is discouraged at the time, you can take your taste buds on a trip with some Hawaiian Pizza! Pineapple, Canadian bacon, and green bell peppers may sound strange to some, but it's a taste sensation worth giving a try.  The Sicilian Pizza Now we are off to Sicily, another fantastic island. As a matter of fact, Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Just like this extremely large island, our specialty pizza offers great big flavor! Wit...

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...