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NEWARK, NJ (July 31, 2019) – NJ based Villa Restaurant Group announces the opening of Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Piattino, developed in partnership with Areas, a leading provider of food & beverage and retail services in the travel industry, creates the neighborhood bistro feel where friends and family gather for laughs, great conversation, and delicious food.

A statement wall in the restaurant features the Italian phrase Mangia Bene, Vivi Meglio which translates to Eat Well, Live Better. Piattino really takes the “eat well” part to heart. Indulge your inner foodie with the Herbed Milk Ricotta followed up by the Braised Veal Gorgonzola Risotto. Or take comfort in the c...

Diego Mendia is a Multi-Unit General Manager for Newark Airport, where he manages Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, Salsarita’s, and the upcoming Tony + Benny’s and Carlo’s Bakery. Diego started with VRG eleven years ago as a dishwasher and has worked his way up to a Multi-Unit General Manager. Diego cannot thank VRG enough for all the opportunities provided to him based on his hard work, family hospitality, integrity, innovation, successes and passion.

It is Diego’s passion for this business that provides his drive and energy to maximize his successes. Diego cannot speak enough praise for his mentor, Tony Scotti, Executive Vice President of the East Division explaining that it has been Tony who has continually been ...

Villa Italian Kitchen Offers Guests an Order of Pizza Crusts Only

MORRISTOWN, NJ (July 10, 2019) – Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands, has always been all about pizza, and knows there’s one thing all consumers can agree on: the crust is the best part of the slice! Highly coveted and a hot commodity, pizza crust is often saved as the last delicious doughy bites after a hot, fresh slice by carb-lovers everywhere. Now, Villa Italian Kitchen is proud to offer a tasty solution, and will be selling Just the Crust of its famed Neapolitan pizzas.

After receiving a record number of consumer inquiries regarding Villa Italian Kitchen’s crust and just what makes it so delicious, Villa ...

Kelly Kukaj is the General Manager at Café Villa; a full-service restaurant in our 40North Division located in Chatham, New Jersey.

On April 4 , 2019 Kelly celebrated his 25^th year at VRG. Kelly tells his career story with such passion. When he was hired, he said he was just looking for an opportunity to work and VRG gave that to him. He started as a dishwasher and as he learned the business VRG gave him the opportunity to grow with the company. He worked his way through different positions until ultimately becoming the General Manager at Café Villa the same restaurant he started in 25 years ago.

Kelly’s says integrity is his favorite of all the VRG Core Values. He is an honest and sincere individual and that is how h...

Amanda Rabi is a Beverage Manager at one of our 40NORTH units, the Office Tavern Grill in Summit, New Jersey.

Starting her career at VRG as a server in November of 2015, Amanda says of our 5 Core Values, Family Hospitality is her favorite. “Working at VRG is a great environment, everyone is very approachable and helpful. “ She further states, “Working here has made me a better leader. Everyday I learn something new that helps me be a better manager and to grow as a person”.

Amanda would like to continue to advance her career at VRG and become a General Manager or create a position of Corporate Trainer for 40NORTH Restaurants our full-service division of Villa Restaurant Group.

Kendra Mohan, District Manager, first...

Morristown, NJ-Based Global Multi-Brand Restaurant Operator and Franchisor Wins Bid and Inks Partnership Deal to Open New Dining Options

MORRISTOWN, NJ (May 7, 2019) – Morristown-based Villa Restaurant Group, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, today announced plans to bring three new quick-service dining options to Newark Liberty International Airport, all opening throughout 2019. This news follows the awarding of a contract by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports, which also includes the debut of one of Villa Restaurant Group’s full-service, 40NORTH Restaurants concepts at the airport in 2019.

Located in the pre-security area of Terminal B, the new quick-s...

This Mother's Day, head out to one of our restaurants and let Mom enjoy a meal with us! Take a look at the information on our offerings below, and we'll be happy to have you there.