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How Much Is Business Women Lidia Bastianich Manuali's Net Worth? Details About Her Family, Career and Awards

Lidia Bastianich, 70, is a  multi-talented Television personality. However, Lidia  Bastianich is not only a television personality, but also an American celebrity Chef, an author, and a restaurateur. 

The amiable character is not only famous but also quite rich. Given that Bastianich has multiple careers; restauranteur, a chef, a television personality and an author, it is unsurprising that she has an immense fortune to her name. We are discussing her net worth, career and her personal life. 

How Much is Lidia Bastianich's Net-Worth?

The multi-talented personality Lidia Bastianich's estimated net worth is $3.75. Her journey to millionaire status started in 1971 when started her restaurant, Buonavia, which means “Good Road”,  along with her ex-husband. 

 

The wealthy and famous Lidia Bastianich has many awards to her name till date.She has had quite a career and deserved all her awards and achievements. 

Lidia Bastianich: Achievements and Awards

Lidia Bastianich has numerous awards to her credit, here are some of her major accomplishments! 

(1987) She became the Recipient of Woman of the Year/Innovation Award, under the Restaurant Category from Women’s Institute of the Center for Food and Hotel Management

 

(1993) James Beard Foundation; Felidia  nominated Bastianich for “Best Chef in New York.” 

 

(1994) Nominated for “Best Chef in New York” by the James Beard Foundation; Felidia

 

(1996) Nominated for “Best Chef in New York” by the James Beard Foundation; Felidia

 

(1997) Nominated for “Best Chef in New York” by the James Beard Foundation; Felidia

 

(1998) Nominated for “Best Chef in New York” by the James Beard Foundation; Felidia

 

(1999) Named “Best Chef in New York” by the James Beard Foundation

(2001) Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen wins International Association Culinary Professionals (IACP) cookbook Award in “Chefs and restaurants“ category

( 2002) Her Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen was nominated under the category “Best National Television Cooking Show or Special“ for James Beard Award. 

 

(2007) Her Lidia’s Family Table was nominated for James Beard Award in “National Television Food Show” category

 

(2008) Lidia’s Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves was nominated for James Beard Award in “International Book” category

 

(2008) Lidia’s Italy nominated for Emmy Award

(2009) Lidia's Italy won “Best Cooking Show” title by James Beard Foundation.

(2010) Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy nominated for James Beard Award in “International Book” category

 

(2011) Lidia Celebrates America received highest honors at the 32nd Annual Telly Awards

 

(2012) Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday Tables & Traditions got nominated for “Outstanding Doc u mentary” by the James Beard Foundation

(2013) Wins Emmy for "Outstanding Culinary Host"

(2013) Lidia Celebrates America: Something Borrowed Something New receives New York Festivals Award 

2014) Lidia Celebrates America: Freedom and Independence receives Telly Award

(2014) Lidia Celebrates America nominated for a Rockie Award at Banff World Media Festival in “Lifestyle” category 

And about her recent achievements and awards she has received Home for the Holidays wins "Best Special" by the James Beard Foundation 2017 and Home for the Holidays named “Best Food Program” at Taste Awards in 2016.

Lidia Bastianich: Know More About Her Personal Life Right Here!

Lidia Bastianich was married at an early age. She met her then-husband on her sixteenth birthday and married him in 1966. The couple has two children together. 

She was only 19 when she got married to Felice Bastianich who was a fellow Istria - Italian immigrant and restaurant worker from Labin, Istria. The couple has two children, Joseph and Tanya but unfortunately, their marriage ended in 1997. 

Quick Facts

  • Lidia was born as Lidia Giuliana Matticchio.
  • Lidia Bastianich was born on February 21, 1947.
  • She is the daughter of Erminia and Vittorio Matticchio.
  • Her first child was born on 17th of September 1968 in Astoria, New York City, New York, United States.
  •  Bastianich her television show, Lidia's Italian Table, started in 1998.