Located in The Westin at The Woodlands, Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen brings a contemporary take on Italian dining and cuisine to Waterway Square. Sorriso opened in January with the goal of offering a change from the hotel’s previous American eatery, Current.

“The objective was to create an intimate social environment,” said Noni Hughes, the general manager of the Howard Hughes Corp.-owned property. “We didn’t want it to feel stagnant or stale. We wanted it to be open and very active and inviting.”