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.
ELDA ORIOLI
Owner
CARLOS ORIOLI
Owner
ENRIQUE ORIOLI
Owner
MATTHEW WOLLENBURG
Director of Operations
MICHAEL THOMPSON
Director Of Hospitality
MILEIVY ONATE
Accounts Payable Manager
MATT STEVENSON
Beverage Director / Sommelier
KEITH HIGHTOWER
Controller
JENNIFER KOCUREK
Executive Administrative Assistant
SHERRI SEGARI
Marketing Director
BRAND LEADERSHIP
Get to know the people behind Via Emilia.
JANIEL ORIOLI
Executive Chef
MICHAEL ROBINSON
General Manager
DANNY GABALDON
Manager
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
