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    Urban Bliss Life » Travel » California » Geyserville Restaurants: Catelli's in Sonoma County, California

    Published: August 23, 2016 / Updated: April 30, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Geyserville Restaurants: Catelli's in Sonoma County, California

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    Looking for great food in Sonoma County wine country? Stop by Catelli's for hearty, classic Italian fare and exclusive local wines. It's one of our top Geyserville Restaurants.

    Geyserville Restaurants: Catelli's in Sonoma County review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Wine tasting isn't complete without an excellent meal to help your body absorb some of that luscious vino, am I right?

    While picnic food is fine and dandy for a day visiting one or two wineries, if you've put forth the time, effort, and money to travel to wine country for a full weekend or week of wine tastings and vineyard visits, you'll want to make sure you take the time to sit down and enjoy a full meal between wine tasting stops.

    During my trip to Sonoma County wine country with Rodney Strong Vineyards, we enjoyed lunch one day at Catelli's in Geyserville, California.

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    Catelli's

    Catelli's restaurant in Geyserville, California

    Ask locals where to eat in the Geyserville/Healdsburg area, and Catelli's will likely be one of the top options.

    A third-generation family-owned restaurant, Catellie's is located in Geyserville, in the heart of Sonoma County, between Dry Creek and Alexander Valley.

    Catelli's restaurant sign

    Stepping into Catelli's is like stepping into quintessential Sonoma County: more casual than its wine country cousin, Napa, yet more upscale and luxurious than its wine country distant cousin to the north, the Willamette Valley (Oregon).

    The interior is warm and rustic, with touches of brick, reclaimed wood, and copper throughout.

    Catelli's restaurant in Sonoma County, California wine country, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Catelli's restaurant in Sonoma County, California wine country, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Walking in, you are greeted by the bar area to the left, along with smaller, more casual tables, and then you step into the larger dining area room. Catelli's also offers event space indoors and outdoors.

    The food

    The lunch and dinner menu are similar at Catelli's, and we ordered many of their longtime customer favorites, as well as some specials, to get a full taste of what you can expect at this wine country eatery. Once we started eating, it was clear why this is one of the best Geyserville Restaurants.

    charcuterie board

    We started with the Burrata and Prosciutto ($17.50). A wooden plank topped with triple-cream mozzarella, San Daniele prosciutto,  and baby arugula was served alongside a plate of grilled bread and Dry Creek Olive Oil. It's a classic wine country starter, beautifully presented.

    Minestrone at Catelli's restaurant in Geyserville

    Nonnie's Minestrone ($5.25 for a cup/$8.50 for a bowl) was a warm, hearty bowl filled with cannellini, navy, and garbanzo beans, packed with veggies and finished with a healthy dose of parmesan. I could eat this minestrone every day. It was a thicker, richer soup than most minestrones I have tried at restaurants, and it perfectly complements the main entrees at Catelli's.

    Kale Salad at Catelli's restaurant

    One of the Rodney Strong Vineyards hosts swears that Catelli's Kale Salad($14.75) is the best they have ever had, and I must say: it is very tasty! The organic kale is massaged beautifully into a nicely palatable texture and mixed with a citrus blend of meyer lemon and blood orange. It's finished off with crushed croutons, crushed nuts, parmesan (another healthy dose!) and Dry Creek Olive Oil

    Baby Beet Salad at Catelli's restaurant

    Meanwhile, another one of our hosts heartily recommended the Baby Beet Salad ($8.50 half/$14.75 full). This was another delicious, light salad of organic beets & arugula with Sparrow Lane Golden balsamic, Dry Creek Olive Oil & crispy prosciutto.

    Catelli's restaurant in Sonoma County, California wine country, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    One of the specials of the day when we ate lunch at Catelli's was a local chicken prepared with fresh local vegetables. Talk about farm fresh! I had a taste of this entree and the chicken was so tender and flavorful, the veggies perfectly prepared and lightly seasoned. Loved it.

    Ravioli at Catelli's restaurant
    The Catelli's Ravioli ($20.95 meat/$18.95 cheese) is most definitely a dish I suggest ordering when you dine at Catelli's. This housemade ravioli tastes so fresh, and the 3-meat filling is full of flavor. With either the meat or the cheese-filled ravioli, you can choose from three sauce options: butter garlic, Richard’s meat sauce or DC’s sauce.

    Wine Bliss

    Located in wine country, it's no surprise that Catelli offers an impressive, well-curated wine list stocked with local wines.

    Rodney Strong chardonnay being poured into a glass

    To start, we enjoyed the Rodney Strong 2014 Chalk Hill Chardonnay ($39). This paired beautifully with the burrata and prosciutto appetizer, as well as with the kale salad.

    davis bynum pinot noir

    We also enjoyed the Davis Bynum Jane's Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir ($53), which was a smooth medium-bodied red wine with big red berry flavors and a hint of cola. I really enjoyed this wine with the pasta and the minestrone.

    Visit

    Geyserville Restaurants: Catelli's menu

    Catelli's is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday each week, and I definitely recommend stopping by here while you are in Sonoma County wine country. There are several wineries and tasting rooms nearby. Their menu is classic and straightforward, full of hearty, delicious meals, and they do a beautiful job pairing the delightful dishes with wonderful local wines.

    21047 Geyersville Avenue
    Geyersville, CA 95441

    HOURS:

    Monday:  Closed
    Tuesday:  11:30am to 8:30pm
    Wednesday:  11:30am to 8:30pm
    Thursday:  11:30am to 8:30pm
    Friday:  11:30am to 9:30pm
    Saturday: 12:00pm to 9:30pm
    Sunday:  12:00pm to 8:30pm

    CATELLISEVENTS@GMAIL.COM
    1-707-857-3471
    http://www.mycatellis.com/

    Have you been to Geyersville, California? Where did you eat/drink when you visited? 

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    I attended a complimentary lunch here as part of my press trip with Rodney Strong Vineyards. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. I only write about places, experiences, events, and products that I personally enjoy and believe you will enjoy, too!

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      1. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

        September 15, 2016 at 11:25 am

        Everything looks so delicious! I love finding those long-standing family-owned places - they always have so much character, and it sounds like this one hits a lovely, comfortable note between upscale and casual.

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      2. Rhianon says

        September 14, 2016 at 3:28 pm

        Hi, I've never been to Catelli's, but I'll definitely have to check it out! One of my favorite places to eat in Sonoma County is Sally Tomatoes; they have great food and an event center, so it can be the perfect location to head if you're hungry and want some entertainment.

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      3. Mama Munchkin (@globalmunchkins) says

        August 25, 2016 at 2:31 pm

        I haven't visited yet but it sounds lovely. I am a HUGE fan of Italian food so I made note of this restaurant in case I ever find myself in Geyersville, CA. That beet salad also looked scrumptious!!!

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      4. Monica Louie says

        August 24, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        I haven't been to Sonoma County, but you're making me hungry with this post! Looks like I need to add a visit to wine country to my bucket list! YUM!

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      5. Create/Enjoy says

        August 24, 2016 at 10:17 am

        What a cute place, I love all the brick! Those salads and meats sound great!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 30, 2016 at 12:05 am

          Oh you would LOVE their salads, I'm sure! They are so fantastic!

      6. Carla says

        August 23, 2016 at 8:28 pm

        This looks DELICIOUS- how have I never visited Catelli's before? (I especially love that bright yellow door... and all the wine they're pouring. :))

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 30, 2016 at 12:08 am

          ahh if you are close by you must go! We had an incredible experience there. I can't wait to go back!

      7. Rachel Lloyd says

        August 23, 2016 at 7:35 pm

        YUM! This looks so cute. We went to Napa recently for a friends bachelorette party. I was so surprised how cute all the shops were. Everything was also so delish!!! I cant wait to go back and try other places.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 30, 2016 at 12:10 am

          What fun to have a bachelorette party in Napa! I'm more of a Sonoma girl myself, but I do appreciate Napa as well. Lots of great shops, as you mentioned, and delicious eateries. If you go back, be sure to check out some of the spots in Sonoma too - I think you'd like Catelli's! :)

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