meet the Chef
Domenica Catelli is a highly accomplished chef, restaurateur, and television personality with deep culinary roots in Sonoma County. Known for her innovative, healthy approach to cooking, Domenica has earned national acclaim, making frequent appearances as a judge on Iron Chef America and guest spots on CBS News, Oprah and Friends, and Dr. Oz. She has also served as a national spokesperson for the Organic Trade Association and represented major brands like Safeway’s O Organics.
Domenica’s cookbook, Mom-a-licious, was a national success, celebrated for making healthy family meals both approachable and fun. Her work has been featured in prestigious outlets, including Southern Living, Oprah.com, and Vegetarian Times.
As the owner of Catelli’s, her family restaurant in Geyserville, California, Domenica has revitalized the beloved eatery with her contemporary twist on traditional family recipes. Her signature dishes, like the renowned 10-layer lasagna, have garnered widespread acclaim and made Catelli’s a must-visit culinary destination.
Domenica’s culinary skills have attracted a high-profile clientele, including Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, and John Travolta. She has also contributed to the James Beard Award-winning cookbook Back to the Table and continues to be a passionate advocate for organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Her commitment to health, sustainability, and community involvement continues to shape her culinary journey, making Domenica Catelli a standout in the food industry.
Domenica
Alongside her appearances on Iron Chef America, Domenica Catelli has also competed and served as a judge on Guy's Grocery Games and other popular cooking shows. Explore more of her TV work on her IMDb page.
Diners, Drive-ins and dives
Check out Domenica Catelli's feature on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri on Food Network, where she showcased Catelli’s iconic dishes.
The JetSetting Fashionista
Learn more about Chef Domenica's culinary journey, her inspirations, and the passion she brings to every dish in this exclusive interview with The JetSetting Fashionista.
Guy’s grocery games winner
Season 16 Episode 3. Domenica Catelli showcased her culinary expertise on Guy’s Grocery Games, where she competed and took home the win in a special episode featuring chefs from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
NorthbAY BIZ MAGAZINE
In this NorthBay Biz feature, Chef Domenica Catelli shares the rich history of Catelli's and her dedication to maintaining the restaurant's legacy while introducing fresh, innovative dishes crafted with local ingredients."
ABC’s Localish
Featured on ABC's Localish, Chef Domenica Catelli shares her famous 10-layer lasagna, crafted with paper-thin pasta that melts in your mouth, making it a standout dish at Catelli's Restaurant in Geyserville.