About ORG
Crafting remarkable culinary experiences ™
The Orioli Restaurant Group (ORG) is a third-generation, family-owned and operated restaurant group with a distinctive collection of boutique neighborhood restaurants.
Our story began in 1970 with our founders, Elda and Domenico Orioli, originally hailing from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. After three decades of owning and operating a hotel in a northern coastal town of Venezuela, the couple decided to shift their focus to the restaurant industry and relocated to Houston, Texas. Our award-winning family of restaurants has since expanded to six different concepts, with locations spanning across three cities in Texas. Each offers a unique character, while all hold the same core values.
At ORG, we are passionate about creating made-from-scratch, exceptional culinary experiences with great hospitality.
Our restaurants timeline
A history of ORG restaurants
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2000
September, 2000 - Our flagship restaurant, Via Emilia Italian Restaurant opens on Cypress Creek Parkway in Houston, Texas. In 2011 it relocates to its existing location in The Woodlands, Texas.
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2019
December, 2019 - Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar opens in Creekside Park in The Woodlands, Texas.
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2021
June, 2021 - Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar (formerly known as Avanti) opens on Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands, Texas.
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2023
March, 2023 - Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine opens in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas.
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2023
New Latin-inspired concept with a coastal twist is coming soon to Creekside Park.
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2024
New Italian concept coming soon to Pine Market Plaza at Woodforest!
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2025
New steakhouse concept coming soon to Pine Market Plaza at Woodforest!
As a family-owned and operated restaurant group, we truly value the connection we make with the members of our community and its visitors. Food is much more than nourishment. It is a way we come together to connect and create memories. When we serve our guests, we are not only serving them a meal; we are sharing our family story through our cuisine.
ENRIQUE ORIOLI
CO-OWNER, Orioli Restaurant Group
Executive Leadership
Meet the leaders who continue to raise the bar, develop our teams and the future of the company.

MATTHEW WOLLENBURG
Director of Operations

MICHAEL THOMPSON
Director Of Hospitality

MILEIVY ONATE
Accounts Payable Manager

KEITH HIGHTOWER
Controller

JENNIFER KOCUREK
Executive Administrative Assistant

SHERRI SEGARI
Marketing Director
BRAND LEADERSHIP

Get to know the people behind Via Emilia.

Get to know the people behind Azzurro.

CRISTIAN ARGUETA
Executive Chef

NOE RODRIGUEZ
Executive Sous Chef

Get to know the people behind Terra Vino

JOSE ACOSTA
Executive Chef

GLICERIO PUEBLA
Executive Sous Chef

BRIT WIEGAND
General Manager

BRUNO MATIOLA
Service Manager

Get to know the people behind Avanti.

CHRISTINE CROTT
Manager