The DRG: Who are the new owners of Paesano and Sugo in Glasgow?

Last week, it was announced that three hugely popular Glasgow restaurants had been acquired in what has been described as one of the "biggest hospitality deals seen in Scotland for years". In an exclusive reported by the Herald, it was revealed that The DRG had purchased the city's two Paesano Pizza restaurants and Sugo Pasta outlet for what is understood to be an eight figure sum. But who are The DRG, and what other familiar hospitality venues do they operate in the UK? Who owns The DRG? Pictured: The DRG owners Mario Gizzi and Tony Conetta Mario Gizzi founded the Di Maggio Restaurant Group (DRG), named "in honour of the great Italian/American baseball player, Joe DiMaggio", with uncle Joe Conetta in 1985 and now runs the business with cousin Tony Conetta.

The DRG has since grown to become one of Scotland’s largest independent restaurant groups, now reportedly employing close to 1000 members of staff. A statement from the group reads: "We’re in the business of making people happy. "Good food, good friends and good times are what we’re all about.

"It’s why our customers feel part of the family and come back time after time." What other restaurants do they operate? Pictured: Cafe Andaluz in Edinburgh's Stockbridge (Image: Supplied) The first restaurant opened by The DRG was Di Maggio's on Ruthven Lane in Glasgow's West End. The group now operates nine brands across 20 locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Newcastle.

A list of restaurants and branches is as foll.