Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

When you think of Italian food, what is the first dish that comes to mind? Most likely you're thinking about pasta. Pasta is a staple food for traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating back to 1154 in Sicily. At Li'l Rizzo's , there's no shortage of pasta dishes. With generous portion sizes and the freshest quality ingredients, our Lake of the Ozarks restaurant has the BEST Italian food around! PASTA DISHES AT LI'L RIZZO'S Carbonara Fettucine with bacon and fresh snow peas in a parmesan cream sauce. Spaghetti and Meatball Homemade 6 oz. meatball and spaghetti smothered in our chunky meat sauce.  Spaghetti and Italian Sausage Spicy Italian sausage link with spaghetti and our chunky meat sauce. Lasagna Homemade, layered with pasta, ricotta cheese meat sauce, Italian sausage and a two cheese blend. Topped with meat sauce and melted cheese.  Cannelloni Con Bianco Rolled noodles stuffed with beef and pork in ...

Starting tomorrow, February 20, Li'l Rizzo's is bringing you Mardi Gras at the Lake! In conjunction with the 2015 Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl , the best Italian restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing you great specials all weekend long. With entertainment you don't want to miss, be sure to check out Li'l Rizzo's this weekend! Mardi Gras Weekend Specials FRIDAY Dinner Special - Cajun Sausage and Peppers with House Salad for $13.95 Entertainment - Spontaneous Serendipity from 9-12 PM SATURDAY Happy Hour - from 11 AM - 4 PM Entertainment - Spontaneous Serendipity from 3-6 PM ...and Contagious from 9 PM - 1 AM SUNDAY Happy Hour ALL Day - Half Price Appetizers, Half Price Well & House Wine, Beer Specials Spontaneous Serendipity Spontaneous Serendipity began in October 2011 with founding members, Michelle Knollhoff and Andrew Busen. They started their adventure playing wineries and fine dining establishments, per...

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. Li'l Rizzo's is here to make your Valentine's Day extra special this year! Treat your loved one to some delicious Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Valentine's Dinner Options  In addition to our everyday menu, your favorite Lake of the Ozarks Italian Restaurant will be serving two specials just for Valentine's Day!  1. Lemon Caper Salmon - Salmon filet lightly brushed with EVOO, seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary, topped with sliced lemon, lemon juice, white wine and capers. Served with risotto, sauteed vegetables and a house salad.  2. Veal Parmigiana - Tender veal lightly breaded and baked, topped with our homemade marinara and melted Italian cheese. Served over a bed of angel hair pasta with ...

Dogwood's Annual SPAY-GHETTI DINNER is this Thursday, February 5 from 5-8 PM! Join us at our Lake of the Ozarks Italian restaurant for a great meal and to support a great cause. For just $16.50 you can enjoy an all you can eat pasta and salad dinner with a roll and a soft drink. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Dogwood to help spay and neuter many dogs and cats in the Lake of the Ozarks area! About Dogwood Animal Shelter Volunteers have been the driving force behind Dogwood animal shelter since its beginning.  Through auctions and sales, a handful of dedicated people raised enough money to build a small facility and in 1976, the badly needed shelter was established as a 501(c)3.  It was filled beyond capacity almost immediately.  From the start, Dogwood offered low cost spays and neuters, and since 1997, when the board of directors declared Dogwood a no-kill facility, it has steadily expanded that program.   When the long awaited new shelter f...

Super Bowl Sunday has long been one of the most anticipated days of the year! This Sunday the New England Patriots will take on the reining champions, the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. While sports fans across the country are ready for an exciting game, many viewers are awaiting the epic commercials and half-time performance. In addition to the entertainment, Super Bowl Sunday is known for the beer and food that come with the celebration. Li'l Rizzo's is ready to make this year's Super Bowl experience the best yet! Half Time Show From Prince to Michael Jackson, Beyonce to Bruno Mars, celebrities from all musical genres have taken the Super Bowl stage over the years. The half-time show is one of the greatest performance opportunities for musicians; it's a chance for them to show off their catalogue of music to 100+ million viewers. The honor this year goes to Katy Perry! You can expect to hear some of her popular songs like "Roar" and "Firewor...

Pasta comes in many different shapes and sizes. In fact, there are approximately 350 different types of pasta around the world. These noodles can be organized into several different groups including long pasta (spaghetti, fettucine), tubes (penne), stuffed (tortellini, ravioli) and more! The meu at Li'l Rizzo's has a variety of different types of pasta. Why All These Shapes and Sizes?  Chefs use different shapes and sizes of pasta for different purposes because certain shapes hold different sauces better than others. Thin pasta, such as angel hair works better with thin oil-based sauce, while thicker sauces work better with thicker, heavier pastas. Flat pastas pair well with cream sauces, while tomato-based sauces seem to cling better to round pastas. What's your favorite shape of pasta? Popular Pasta Shapes   Alphabet Pasta - This pasta shape is a favorite among the children and can make any meal fun! Capelli d'angelo - More commonly known as angel...

The Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is the biggest annual party at the Lake of the Ozarks! Just $10 gets you access to all participating restaurants and bars including the BEST sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks , Li'l Rizzo's! Bus transportation to and from the venues, and select hotels is included with the purchase of your wristband. We're so excited about Lake Pub Crawl this year, that we have extended the fun with specials all weekend long! Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Weekend Friday, February 20 Dinner Special - Cajun Sausage and Peppers with House Salad for $13.95 Spontaneous Serendipity from 9-12 PM Saturday, February 21 Happy Hour from 11 AM - 4 PM Spontaneous Serendipity from 3-6 PM Contagious from 9 PM - 1 AM Sunday, February 22 Happy Hour - ALL DAY Half Price Appetizers Half Price Well & House Wine  Beer Specials  Make Li'l Rizzo's a priority stop on this year's Lake Pub Crawl route! We have the BEST live music at the ...