Li'l Rizzo's Italian Restaurant

The New Year is finally here, and now it's time to take advantage of the moment to make some resolutions. From losing weight, to getting more organized, people around the country will be coming up with resolutions that they'll try to keep all year long. At Li'l Rizzo's, we know the value of a good resolution, so we've composed a few of our favorites that can help achieve a great 2016, and they'll be easy to keep too! Eat More Pizza Li'l Rizzo's has the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks , so why not spend all of 2016 enjoying it! From the Macho Meat to the veggie all of our specialty pizzas are delicious and can be enjoyed by anyone. Here are just a few of our delicious combinations that you should make it a point to enjoy this year: Seafood Pizza Our homemade cream sauce topped with shrimp, clams, real crab meat, mushrooms, and bacon. The Sicilian Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Crumbled Meatballs and chopped Garlic. Buffalo Chicken Chicken...

Christmas in Italy can look very similar to Christmas here in the States. There are several traditions, though, that make it unique to only their culture. The Christmas season lasts from the beginning of December till January 6th for La Befana. While St. Nick is a part of their Christmas celebrations, he is not the focus, and instead, they celebrate a kind "old witch" who brings gifts to the children on January 6th. Here are a few other interesting and fun facts about Christmas in Italy! The 8 Days of Christmas You can expect to see lots of singers and hear traditional carols around Italy for the 8 days before Christmas, or Novena. If you're around Rome, Southern Italy or Sicily you may even be lucky enough to see shepherds (zampognari) who come down from the mountains and play bagpipes. Christmas Markets All throughout Italy you'll find the joy of Christmas spread our the towns and cities. There are Christmas markets full sweets, fruits, nuts and gifts...

There are more pizza toppings in the world than you could shake a slice at. From avocado to calamari, your location can depend on what is popular in your area. At Li'l Rizzo's we have 17 delicious toppings on the menu if you want to create your own custom pizza, or we have eight specialty pizzas with tried and true combinations that will make your mouth water! Most Popular Pizza Toppings 1. Pepperoni 2. Mushrooms 3. Onions 4. Sausage 5. Bacon 6. Extra Cheese 7. Black Olives 8. Green Peppers 9. Pineapple 10. Spinach Specialty Pizzas at Li'l Rizzo's Supreme Sausage, onion, bacon, pepperoni, mushroom, black olive. Macho Meat Pepperoni, bacon, hamburger, Canadian bacon, sausage. Veggie Mushroom, tomato, green pepper, onion. Hawaiian pineapple, Canadian bacon, green peppers BBQ Chicken roasted garlic chicken, bacon, onions in our tangy barbecue sauce. Seafood Pizza Our homemade cream sauce topped with sh...

The holiday's are upon us folks, and one of the greatest ways to enjoy them is with your family gathered around the dinner table. Li'l Rizzo's has a diverse menu full of the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks . This month we have some fabulous favorites on the menu, and we'd love for you to come in and try a few that we're craving! Loaded Potato Skins When you put potato's and bacon together, it just doesn't get much better! Then we top it off with scallion and melted cheese, and it got better. We LOVE these loaded potato skins and all of the flavors they hold. They make a wonderful appetizer to share...or just eat by yourself! Seafood Pizza We have the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks , so naturally we took it up a notch! This delicious seafood pizza is layered with a homemade cream sauce and then topped with succulent shrimp, delicious clams, real crab meat. Then we load on the mushrooms and bacon, and you'll love this favorite e...

While you may not be buried in wrapping paper and bows yet, it is time to get your Christmas lists organized and start the shopping! There are always people in your life that you just don't know what to get, so Li'l Rizzo's is going to make sure you can give the gift that keeps on giving. Here are five different people that would be perfect candidates for a Li'l Rizzo's gift card! The Person Who Has EVERYTHING You know the one we're talking about. The person who always goes shopping for themselves, they never need anything, and they have everything. What are you supposed to get such an independent person like this? We suggest that there are fewer things better than a gift card, and ever better yet, a gift card for food! Newlyweds Treat your newlywed friends to a night out. For some newlyweds, the budget can be tight and one of the first things to be removed from the budget is dining out. Give the lovebirds a chance to sit back and r...

Black Friday comes around once a year, and always after you've experienced a food coma from Thanksgiving. This is your chance to grab some great deals on Christmas gifts that your family has been wanting - so why not take advantage of it! Here are a few tips to help make your Black Friday shopping plan easier and smarter. Make a List & Check it Twice Do your research ahead of time. Figure out which stores have what you want, and plan to make a b-line to them right off the bat. The glitz and glam of sales can be deceiving sometimes, so make a list that you can follow throughout the day. If you have a good idea of what you're looking for, it will be harder to get distracted along the way. Start Early It goes without saying, that the early bird gets the worm. The earlier you start, the better deals you can find. Have you ever gone out on Friday evening and seen the random slim pickings that are available? That's because everyone else started at 1 AM, and have bee...

Nothing says "Thanksgiving" more than sitting around the table with family and enjoying a delicious meal! Li'l Rizzo's knows that the best memories are made when everyone is gathered together laughing, talking and eating. To make your time with you family and friends even more enjoyable, here are a few fun facts about this delicious holiday that you can share while you're all sitting around the table. Fun Table Facts for Thanksgiving The traditional cornucopia was a curved goat's horn filled to brim with fruits and grains. According to Greek legend, Amalthea (a goat) broke one of her horns and offered it to Greek God Zeus as a sign of reverence. As a sign of gratitude, Zeus later set the goat's image in the sky also known as constellation Capricorn. Cornucopia is the most common symbol of a harvest festival. The Horn shaped container is filled with an abundance of the Earth's harvest. It is also known as the 'horn of plenty’. It was n...