Frequently Asked Questions

Our large salad is entrée size. It’s enough for an adult meal.

Our Crust – Our Midwest thin crust dough recipe uses unbleached, non-bromated flour, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, sugar, and yeast, producing a thin crust with cracker characteristics.

Our Sauce – Our red sauce uses premium California vine-ripened plum tomatoes, picked at the peak of freshness and packed for exceptional flavor.

Our Cheese – We use premium whole milk mozzarella, prized for its rich, creamy flavor and exceptional melt, and Provel, a St. Louis original and a regional favorite known for its smooth, creamy texture and signature melt. Made from a blend of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone cheeses, Provel has a rich, buttery flavor with a subtle smoky finish. Unlike traditional mozzarella, it melts exceptionally smooth and creamy, making it the classic choice for authentic St. Louis-style pizza.

Our Sizes – Our pizzas come in 8″, 12″, and 14″. (Gluten-free crust is available in 12″ only.)

Yes, we make our dough in house—never frozen. Our legacy Midwest thin crust dough recipe uses unbleached, non-bromated flour, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, sugar, and yeast, producing a thin crust with cracker characteristics.

Absolutely! We offer a variety of toppings, sauces, and add-ons so you can make your meal your own. To ensure consistent quality and timely service, we keep customizations within our available menu options and may not be able to accommodate every special request. If you have a question about a modification, just ask your server—we’re happy to help whenever we can.

We like to say it’s “World Famous” with a smile—but after one bite, you’ll understand why. It’s our best-selling menu item and has been a guest favorite for decades. Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce are tossed with freshly cut green onions, diced red peppers, Provel cheese, and our signature house dressing—made from red wine vinegar, olive oil, and a blend of our own seasonings—then dusted with grated Parmesan cheese. It’s simple, fresh, and incredibly flavorful—the perfect way to start any meal at Li’l Rizzo’s.

Our Supreme Pizza has been a guest favorite for decades. Loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olives, green peppers, and onions, it’s the perfect combination of premium meats, fresh vegetables, and melted whole milk mozzarella on our signature crust.

That’s a tough question because we have so many guest favorites! If you’re craving pizza, our Supreme Pizza is a great place to start. If pasta is more your style, we recommend our Fettuccine Alfredo—a simple yet elegant Italian classic, prepared to order with fresh cream, butter, and a blend of Italian cheeses. Looking for an entrée? Try our Chicken Spiedini, featuring a boneless chicken breast marinated in our signature house dressing, hand-breaded, baked until golden, and finished with a drizzle of garlic butter. And no matter what you choose, don’t miss our World-Famous House Salad—it’s our best-selling menu item for a reason!

Yes! We cater events of all sizes, from family gatherings and office lunches to weddings and large celebrations. Because of the seasonal demands of the Lake of the Ozarks, our catering availability is more limited during the busy summer months. You can place a catering order online or submit an event inquiry through our catering page.

Yes! Ordering online is quick and easy. Visit our homepage and click “Start Your Order” to place a carryout order. We also offer delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. During the busy summer season, online carryout is extremely popular, and orders can take more than an hour during peak dining times. We recommend ordering as early as possible, and we’ll provide an estimated pickup time when you place your order.

Yes! We offer delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Delivery availability and hours vary by season, so please check the DoorDash or Uber Eats app for current delivery times and service availability.

We offer a limited selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly items. However, many of our recipes contain meat, dairy, eggs, or other animal-based ingredients, so choices for strict vegetarians and vegans are limited. If you have dietary preferences or restrictions, please let your server know—we’ll be happy to help you find the best options available.

No, we do not use peanut oil in any of our recipes.

Happy Hour is from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Happy Hour is available throughout the restaurant and includes discounts on select appetizers and alcoholic beverages.

Guests may not leave the restaurant with alcoholic beverages unless they are packaged and sold in compliance with Missouri’s to-go alcohol laws. Unfinished bottles of wine may be resealed and taken home as permitted by law.

Active-duty military, veterans, and first responders are all extended a 10% discount upon proof of service.

Trained service dogs are welcome in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A service dog is individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability. Emotional support, comfort, therapy, or companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted inside the restaurant. If it is not obvious that a dog is a service animal, our staff may ask whether it is required because of a disability and what work or task it has been trained to perform. For the safety and comfort of all guests, service dogs must remain under the handler’s control at all times.

No, we do not have lake access.

We have two locations in the Lake area: on Horseshoe Bend Parkway in Lake Ozark and on Premium Outlets Drive in Osage Beach.

Yes, we have guest Wi-Fi available at all locations.

Our hours change seasonally. Up-to-date operating hours are maintained on our website and social media platforms. For the most accurate information, always call the restaurant.

Yes, both locations have a full bar with TVs—perfect for watching your favorite team.

Yes, each location has a nightly chef’s special.

Yes! Our menu is available at lilrizzos.com.

Both locations close for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day so that our employees may enjoy the holidays with their families.

Yes, each location has a kids’ menu.

Yes, both locations are wheelchair accessible.

We keep things casual, but for the health, safety, and comfort of all our guests, shirts and shoes are required.

Absolutely! First and foremost, we are a family business, and we cater to kids.

Yes, we allow customers to bring their own wine. However, we do charge a modest corking fee.

Yes, we allow guests who are celebrating an event to bring their own cake.

No, we do not allow outside food or beverages.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and cash.

That’s The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse! Originally built in Oak Harbor, Ohio in the early 1850s, the historic white oak barn was carefully dismantled, transported to Lake of the Ozarks, and painstakingly reconstructed in 2019. Today, it’s home to our authentic smokehouse, where we serve slow-smoked BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, cocktails, and more—all in one of the most unique dining experiences at the lake. Stop next door and enjoy a piece of history!

No.

What makes Li’l Rizzo’s unique is that we are a family-owned and operated restaurant. All of our key employees have been with us for many years—some for 20 or more. So when you come into the restaurant, it’s not a bunch of strangers; it’s family, and we treat everyone that way.

Li’l Rizzo’s started in 1985, when Carol Borders moved to the Lake and opened the original, or “Big,” Rizzo’s on Bagnell Dam Blvd. Li’l Rizzo’s is still owned and operated by the Borders family.

Yes, we have several groups who “buy out” our locations throughout the year. Inquiries can be made online through our catering page.