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    Catelli's

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CATELLI'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lemon cello spritz so amazing
    Diane P.

    It was my first time visiting Catelli's, but my friends are regulars and knew exactly what to order. We decided to share several dishes family-style, which was the perfect way to sample a variety of menu items. Every single dish was a 10+ in my book! The food was absolutely delicious, and I can see why my friends keep coming back. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The restaurant was easy to find, and I loved the charming décor it felt like a genuine Italian restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. One of my favorite surprises was the Limoncello Spritz. After a day of wine tasting, it was the perfect light and refreshing drink to end the day. Great food, outstanding service, and a wonderful dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

    John G.

    Our group of 6 loved the food. The minestrone soup was a great start. Then the meatball sliders were a hit and so was the prosciutto and Burrata. The Richard's meat sauce comes with spaghetti or Penne and we all chose Penne. The spaghetti and clams were a hit too!

    Red meat sauce lasagna
    Chris K.

    Catellis is an old school Italian red sauce that has been a local favorite for a long time. Getting a last minute reso is tough, so we stopped in at about 4:30 and we're seated immediately. Food is excellent and for anyone gluten free a good choice. We started with gluten free garlic bread and I have to say it was really great. You had no idea it was gluten free. It was quite good. Next up was the Catelli's salad. It was good, but next time I'm going to try the Caesar salad. Main courses were really in outstanding. The gf pasta with mushrooms, cream and chicken was mind blowing. Might be one of the best gf dishes I've ever had. The lasagna was really outstanding too. This is a classic red sauce Italian that should be on your list. Only about ten minutes north of Healdsburg, it's worth the drive.

    Truffle Fries and Ravioli
    Janet C.

    We were recommended this spot from the place we were staying at in the area. When we arrived it was busy because there was a lot of Prom Students out for dinner, the hostess was very kind and apologetic that as walk ins we were unable to be be seated but she did let us know that it was first come first serve at the bar. My party sat down at the bar and it did appear the majority of the people at the bar were also eating. The Bartender and At this point our server also was incredibly. She was so busy every single one of the bar seats was taken, and she did a fantastic job balancing all of it. Overall the food was an exceptional experience. For starters we got the truffle fries, and A Minestrone soup. The truffle fries were delicious, and had a bit if a kick to them so if you dont like spicy keep that in mind. The Soup was delicious and a great size for the small soup portion. I ordered the Lasagna with meat sauce and its light delicate layers were delicious, and perfectly balanced with the cheese. The server was helpful and informative and told my friend about the Mushroom cream sauce for her ravioli that if you love mushrooms you'll love it but if you don't then steer away. And we LOVE mushrooms and the ravioli paired perfectly with the heavy mushroom cream sauce. We also got the Steak and ordered it medium rare, when it came to us and it was closer to blue/rare the server/bartender didn't hesitate to apologize and in a flash take it back. The cooks remade it and it was perfectly medium rare with that nice browning on the outside and a small bit it pink in the center. We were very satisfied and it was such a lovely touch the manager did come out before the end of our meal to ensure we were satisfied and apologized for the discrepancy in the meal. The fact it was busy every single table full and the bar also being full and the manager still coming to ensure our satisfaction was what true hospitality is all about!! 100000% recommendations for this place and will be coming back!

    Cheri H.

    A consistently good experience at Catelli's. Serving Italian American comfort food in a warm inviting atmosphere. I'd get here more often if it was closer to me. Lunch was terrific. I love that they offer specials in addition to their menu. We ordered a couple starters - meatball sliders & truffle fries (both yum). I ordered the lasagna- absolutely delicious. I'm picky with my lasagna, it's something I like to make at home. This will not disappoint, the sauce is deeply rich with 10 paper thin layers of pasta with ricotta and goat cheese in between. We also ordered the halibut with pesto risotto the fish was flaky with a beautiful crust and the risotto was very flavorful, good pairing. The cocktails are also well made and dressed up cutely. I had the Venetian Spritz. The service is friendly and attentive. They also have patio seating available in warmer weather. A must try.

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    Adam S.

    When we were in Healdsburg recently, we added Catelli's on our list of restaurants we HAD to dine at due to the amazing reviews and positive feedback from our resort concierge. We asked our resort concierge to make reservations for us a few weeks in advance of our stay and we had no issues getting our reservation for a prime time weekend dinner hour time. Geyserville is a really small town with just a few businesses and there is plenty of parking on the street and in small city lots, you really won't have an issue finding parking here. We arrived about 5-10 minutes before our reservation time and were seated immediately and were warmly greeted by everyone we interacted with and staff also wished me and my husband a happy wedding anniversary as well. The gesture and recognition was greatly appreciated! We ordered a bottle of wine to start (all ranging in price, none of the prices were too crazy and most of the wines were local to the area). We ordered a Caesar Salad to start ($10) and a Minestrone to start ($8) and we shared both of these. For entrees, we ordered the Chicken Parmesan ($29) and the Catelli's Homemade Meat Ravioli ($28). Everything we ordered was so tasty and fresh, and we loved everything we ordered! The service was also all so warm and welcoming and made us feel like we were dining at someone's home. We really enjoyed the entire dining experience and look forward to returning!

    Cheese ravioli.
    Cindi B.

    Always dependable food and service! I had the cheese ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce...delicious! My husband and I shared the kale salad which was huge. Service was perfect too!

    Jude V.

    Finally got to try Catellis after hearing great things about it. I made reservations to celebrate my 34th birthday with my family. We started with appetizers: burrata and prosciutto, garlic bread and beet salad which were all very delicious. I ordered the clam and spaghetti with white sauce and honestly I have had better clam and pasta. It was decent, felt more like spaghetti in soup. The 10-layer lasagna, eggplant lasagna and chicken Parmesan were all a hit. Overall, food was good and the ambience was nice. I would come back again to try and eat in the back patio which looked so cute!

    10 Layer Lasagne
    Jamie S.

    We were greeted and sat at a window table for two which was a welcomed first visit seating. Our server, Faith, was both attentive and discerning. The Beef Carpaccio was a tad bit salty but the steak was sliced very thinly and the arugula and Parmesano Reggiano were paired very well in proportion. We shared the Richard's Meat Sauce Penne Pasta and the 10 Layer Lasagne. Both were Italian comfort food personified. I was concerned that the lasagne would be overpowered by the goat cheese, but Faith assured me that it lent a creaminess without the funk. She was spot on. The dishes were served piping hot. The place filled up fast. This fine restaurant will def be in our rotation when we visit the area. Domenica Catelli was at the front desk when we checked in. That's the sign of a well-run restaurant.

    Signage on the outside, on the off chance you miss it.
    Aida F.

    Craving Italian? Make your way here, yes it's out of the way, all good things are, so get here! We had a girls night out, there was live music outside; drinks all around & a starter with the beef carpaccio. Onto the mains: an order of the spaghetti special, the chicken piccata & the ravioli in meat sauce - all screaming goodness. Lastly dessert - tiramisu, which literally disappeared, I know I had a taste, well I think I had a bite. Service - our server was running, took her a bit to get to us, but once Tiffany got going, she was on point. We ended up closing out the place, we were never rushed out. We'll be back & you all need to find this place.

    Hot summer day. Perfect lunch date on our way back home
    Kashyap J.

    We wanted a kid friendly place where we can find good pasta! While reserving the table for lunch I asked for a seat in the patio and even though it was particularly hot with those big umbrellas and trees around it didn't feel that hot. The indoor seating is also equally unique. We ended up ordering beet salad and pasta with dc sauce for us and the kiddo. We liked both. Specially the portion sizes are big. Tip- they give free ice cream if the kid can finish their dish Unfortunately we had to take a to go but it was still yummy the next day. It definitely high up in our list when we visit the wine county next time.

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    Trini L.

    One of the best Italian restaurants. Love coming here for the Micheal's pasta. The apps are good but the pastas here are delicious. It's usually street parking. I've never walked in before and always made a reservation.

    Todd M.

    Amazing. Every aspect of it, just amazing. From the outside this place looks very unassuming, step in and its well decorated with bar and reception area right up front. The brick exterior walls and the wood bar and flooring make for a classic rustic feel and looks right at home in North Wine Country. The other dining areas are equally classy but it's not until you go outside that you get the full picture. It opens up to a BEAUTIFUL outdoor garden with a marble & tiled bar, tiled seating area all framed by greenery. Once you sit down and take it all in with your favorite drink you are treated to a delicious Italian cuisine. I went with a large lunch party and was treated with a sausage penne in a tomato cream sauce. It wasn't too creamy and the sausage had a real nice spice to it, it was wonderfully executed. We also had a cheese lasagna which was unique compared to the lasagna's that I've had and made in the past but was still delicious. One thing that was interesting is that the party I was with has several food restrictions but that didn't stop the kitchen from bringing out Gluten Free garlic bread, Vegan and vegetarian pasta dishes for our food-sensitive friends. Lastly, and I cant state this enough, the service was EXCELLENT. Our server was patient with our large group of particular eaters, took pictures of all of us, kept the drinks rolling out and had plenty of support to keep us all fed and happy. I live 90 minutes away and I would have NO PROBLEM coming back and I will definitely recommend Catelli's to friends and family.

    Spaghetti and Clams: 4/5

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    Simply the best. You can't beat the delicious food, incredible ambience, and great service. Catellis is always a great choice!

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    Ask the Community - Catelli's

    Is it better to go at dinner or lunch. Is the menu way different?

    I'd say maybe smaller portions at lunch? Honestly don't recall if there was a lunch verses dinner menu. Preference is for either an early dinner or later, but not during the 6:00pm dinner rush.

    Is there a huge difference between lunch & dinner menu?

    Not really, plates can always be shared.

    What is their health score?

    It's listed on the Yelp site-Green. 1 violation.

    How does the rib-eye steak look like after being prepared?

    I do not have a photo but I can tell you - everything I have had at Catelli's has been excellent.

    Are there any vegan options or will they accommodate vegan diets?

    Hi Emmaline, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not really have any great… 

    Gluten free options?

    http://www.mycatellis.com/menuindex Yes, the gluten free options are listed at bottom of page… 

    Are there heaters on the patio?

    I don't believe there are. We sat inside but I don't remember seeing them.

    Are there gluten free options (pizza, pasta, etc.)?

    Hi Lauren, We do have gluten free options. There are items listed here at the bottom for your reference. Thanks and look forward to seeing you soon.… 

    Is there an outside dining area, and if so, is it pet friendly?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on the patio during the day but not in the evening.

    What is the corkage fee for Catelli's?

    $10 per 750ml bottle

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