Cappella Magna

Cappella Magna Reservation-only fine dining beneath a spray-painted Sistine ceiling. Catacomb Lounge • art gallery • new menu every 6 weeks. Waterloo, Iowa.
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Welcome to Capella Magna, Iowa's newly imagined premiere destination venue! Experience the only replica of the Sistine Chapel in the world. Host your corporate event, office party, wedding, or anniversary in the splendor and elegance of Michelangelo's masterpiece reimagined by Waterloo's own, Paco Rosic. With seating for 68 people in the main hall, and another 50 people in a beautiful marble bar a

rea, this venue is perfect for gatherings large and small. Cappella Magna has caught the attention of network newscasts, The Rachel Ray show, The Los Angeles Times and countless other media outlets. Join us and learn what everybody is talking about! Cappella Magna is the perfect venue for families, business celebrations or private tour groups.

07/19/2026

savory roasted corn panna cotta with crab, chili-lime oil, chive, and microgreens.

07/19/2026

Roasted Peach & Tomato Gazpacho

A chilled taste of summer with heirloom tomato, roasted peach, basil oil, tomato water, and a delicate olive oil crisp—part of our current Midsummer Tasting Menu at Ca****la Magna.

A closer look at our current Midsummer Tasting Menu at Ca****la Magna.Seven courses built around summer color, texture, ...
07/18/2026

A closer look at our current Midsummer Tasting Menu at Ca****la Magna.

Seven courses built around summer color, texture, and contrast—from savory roasted corn panna cotta with crab and our returning crispy rice paper chicken to filet mignon with blue cheese and a bright mango pavlova finish.

Each plate is prepared one detail at a time beneath our Renaissance-inspired ceiling.

Reservations are open at www.cappellamagna.com

midsummer tasting menu, fine dining experience, chef tasting menu, seasonal cuisine, artistic plating, crispy rice paper chicken, filet mignon, modern gastronomy, restaurant experience, Ca****la Magna

07/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Dad

Happy Birthday, Dad!
A celebration carved from watermelon-with love. 🎂🍉

07/18/2026

Rice Paper :: Part 62
Frying the shell shape

07/17/2026

Crisp Pavlova Shell

07/17/2026

Rice Paper :: Part 61
Frying the shell shape
Breakfast edition

07/16/2026

Rice Paper :: Part 60 Frying the shell shape.

07/15/2026

I turned a tuile into a butterfly.

This black butterfly tuile is delicate, crispy, edible.

Comment “BUTTERFLY” and we’ll send you the recipe.

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622 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA
50701

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