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Ciao Amici

5.0

Based on 10 reviews

Mary Kate Harrington Santulli

2020-08-18T15:29:56+0000

Love Ciao Amici! I have taken three culinary classes there and am looking forward to my next... one...pizza making! Filomena and the staff of Ciao Amici are so welcoming and encouraging. I just love listening to Filomena teach! Every time she passes my workstation and says "Brava" I just beam with pride! This Irish/German girl is finally learning to cook Italian after being married to one for 24 years! Brava, Filomena Coccaro!read more

Debbie Doan Close

2020-08-04T18:04:24+0000

I've been to Ciao Amici twice now. I have been warmly welcomed both times and have learned a lot... about Italian culture and cuisine. It is a great place!read more

Eleonora Matteucci

2020-08-01T14:04:19+0000

My whole family loves Ciao Amici and we can’t say enough great things about the school and Senora... Filomena. My children have been taking Italian lessons as well as participating in summer camps at Ciao Amici for 6+ years. They look forward to their weekly classes. We have done both in person and virtual classes and love both.read more

Juli Blanche

2019-08-21T22:29:57+0000

Filomena and Kelly took care of every single detail and made our first family trip to Italy beyond... amazing! They thought of everything. We visited Florence, San Gimignano on our way to San Quirico D’Orcia, also in Tuscany, Rome and Amalfi. Traveling with two teenagers and my mom for her 70th birthday made it very important for us to be comfortable and safe in addition to covering as much ground as possible in 10 days. All of their attention to detail, hotel recommendations and restaurants exceeded our expectations every time. Giuseppe who they scheduled as our tour guide and driver between all of the locations literally became part of our family. Thank you Ciao Amici for all that you did to make our trip amazing!!read more

Kristie Michele

2019-08-13T18:30:22+0000

We had the most amazing 3 week trip to Italy because of Ciao Amici!! Filomena and Kelly far... surpassed our expectations with the planning and organizing of our trip. From Milan to Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Amalfi and our last stop in Rome, everything went so smoothly. The hotels, tours, transportation, and dining recommendations were all fantastic. I highly recommend planning any travel to Italy with Ciao Amici🇮🇹❤️read more

Sheryl Hecht Seiden

2019-07-08T21:42:13+0000

We first learned about Ciao Amici through a friend. We joined her for a tour of Italy. It was a... wonderful trip. She is very educated about Italy and took us to some real hidden gems. It’s a great way to visit Italy. She plans it all while you eat, drink and tour your way through Italy.read more

Robin Gerber Cutro

2019-05-30T12:04:51+0000

Recommended and booked a perfect winery visit with personal guide in Rome to DeSantis winery and... Pope summer residence. Places were not touristy and guide was knowledgeable of history and even made us dinner reservation at a local restaurant after tour. Great day we would have never known to do without her help.read more

Mary Ann Matlock

2019-05-25T14:49:09+0000

Filomena booked our family’s recent trip to Italy and it was fantastic! From the hotels to tours... and drivers every detail was handled incredibly!read more

Kathy Harcourt Bellante

2019-04-26T22:14:51+0000

Just returned from an awesome trip planned by Filomena! Amalfi, Rome, Tuscany, Bologna, Venice. Our... family of 5 had a great time! The hotels were awesome and centrally located so we could experience everything! Everything was planned to the T. Hotels, transfers, tours and restaurant recommendations. Thank you Ciao Amici!!!read more

Jeanne Zydallis

2018-10-27T20:15:49+0000

This is a great place to learn to speak Italian, buy Italian products and learn about Italian... culture. I love the people there. Philomena makes me love being Italian.read more

Jim DeSimone

2018-10-03T00:27:55+0000

If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you absolutely must work with Philomena at Ciao Amici. Her... knowledge of the country, language and its people is unsurpassed. Let her help you plan your dream Italian vacation. You won’t be disappointed!read more

Patti Konecko Baldowski

2018-06-28T15:26:11+0000

Filmomena planned a fantanstic (and quite last minute) trip to Italy for our family of five. She... took great pains to make sure we were well taken care of (since none of us speak Italian) and it was a trip we will remember forever. I couldn't recommend her more if you are considering a trip to Italy.read more

John D. Lictro

2018-01-17T16:59:43+0000

Francesca Rosa Merendino

2017-10-28T19:17:33+0000

Ciao Amici is a FANTASTIC place to learn about Italian language and culture! We have a great time... each week speaking Italian with each other and Filomena does a great job incorporating various aspects of the Italian culture into lectures which include food from the region we are learning about!read more

Phil Scardilli

2017-04-01T17:51:39+0000

Originally, I planned to merely take a refresher course to prepare for an upcoming trip to Italy. ... After a few lessons at Ciao Amici, I'm hooked! I just signed up for a new session. Filomena makes this more than just learning a language. We discuss Italian culture, practice our listening comprehension, read, speak, translate and occasionally enjoy Italian songs. The lessons are relaxed and well-paced but I always leave energized and enlightened. Bravissima, Filomena.read more

Christine Edwards Sheehan

2016-05-29T01:56:51+0000

Filomena is an excellent teacher who makes learning Italian fun! She provides a solid grammatical... foundation, and adds the cultural knowledge that makes Italy such and intriguing place. You will be hooked, and can learn at your own pace.read more

John Franco Tignini

2015-11-07T19:50:01+0000

Bello posto per tutti cosi Italiani...............

Judith Lannin Panagakos

2015-07-02T00:21:05+0000

We have been taking classes at Ciao Amici for quite a while and we enjoy it very much. We highly... recommend this school if you are interested in learning Italian as an adult, it is a great relaxed atmosphere.read more

Camille Prip

2015-06-18T02:18:53+0000

For those who want to learn Italian well, this is the place to go! Filomena teaches practical... information as well as the grammar specifics so much more than you can get from Rosetta Stone. She is patient with her students, answers any questions you may have, and makes it her mission to ensure that her students learn Italian well! I highly recommend!!read more

Jacquelyn Klee Burke

2015-06-16T15:36:25+0000

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Ciao Amici

5.0

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Monica Martirano

18:14 24 Mar 18

I’ve wanted to learn Italian since I was a child but never found any reputable places until I... stumbled upon Ciao Amici - this place is a seriously a hidden gem and perfect for anyone looking to learn the Italian language and it’s culture! I am so happy I found Ciao Amici!!read more

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by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 days ago
It’s Mangia Monday!! And we decided to try something sweet today. These are called Brigidini and look like potato chips but are really Tuscan waffles. At almost every fair, event and food festival that takes place in Tuscany, you will find these sweet treats, often made fresh, right in front of you. They are one of the oldest sweets still made today in Tuscany and have come to symbolize the region. Brigidini 350gr flour 120 grams of sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of aniseed 1 splash of vanilla 1 pinch of salt Beat eggs until
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 6 days ago
Kids can make pasta too! We are looking to add more kids pasta classes to our schedule. Would you be interested? And if so which would you prefer, an afternoon, evening or weekend? (All our classes are social distance and we wear masks. The picture of the cooked pasta was take at home) #homemade #kidscook #njisntboring #pasta #freshpasta #makingmemories #italianamerican #italianfood #funforkids #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
There is nothing better for dinner then fresh homemade pasta! Come learn how to make your own with us. Even better, bring the whole family! We will have our pasta classes on Monday nights September-November. Link in bio to register @njmom #cooking #Italian #pasta #homemade #traditions #italianfood #italianpride #fromscratch #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #njisntboring #dontsithome #njdotcom #njmom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
12 cases, three days and 120 jars later the tomatoes are complete!!! Filomena did 10 cases of tomatoes thru the machine and 2 cases of whole tomatoes. They finished at 9:30 last night but the taste is so worth it! Can you guess what they ate for dinner? #italianfood #italian #traditions #italianlife #tomatoes #jarringtomatoes #pastasauce #ciaoamici #oldschool #homemade #freshsauce #italianpride
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
Our Italian lessons start next week, have you signed up yet?? Whether you are a beginner or advanced we have the lesson for you. All of our lessons will be social distanced and we will be wearing masks. Each of the desks have been santized before you come in and will be again when you leave. Not comfortable with coming in person class, that's ok. We have had people Skype into the lesson from all over. Register today so you don't miss out!!!! Link in bio to register. Non vedo l'ora di rivedervi!!(I can't wait to see you) #italian #language #speakitalian
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
TRAVEL TUESDAY!! Have you been to Tuscany? Let us know where you went and what your favorite town was. Here is Filomena's..... When people come to me to plan their vacations in Italy, they usually want to travel to Florence and Tuscany (the most popular region in Italy). When people told me this, I was very confused because Florence is the capital of Tuscany, so I didn’t understand why people were referring to them as two separate places. Later, I released that non – Italians view Tuscany as the countryside, a place where there is only rolling hills, and delicious
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
It’s Mangia Monday!!! Today we are going to travel to Tuscany and try a Panzanella salad. It’s delicious and now is a great time to try it with all the wonderful NJ tomatoes available. Show us a picture of your salad! And check back tomorrow for my blog on Tuscany. Panzanella Salad 1 pound of stale bread (soaked in water and then drained) 1 pound of tomatoes 1 red onion 2 cucumbers Mozzarella (optional) White wine vinegar to taste Extra virgin olive oil to taste Salt & Pepper Chop the vegetables. Mix all the ingredients together. And enjoy! Buon Appetito.
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
We had so much fun at Mommy and Me yesterday. Amelia è stata bravissima learning her colors!! Classes start again the week of Sept 8. Hope to see you. #mommyandme #daddyandme #learnitalian #italianlanguage #makingmemories #italian #bilingualkidsrock #kidsclass #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsfanwoodnj #scotchplainsdowntown #clarknj #kidsactivities #njmom #ciaoamici #njisntboring #njdotcom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
Register for our children’s classes today. We have classes from Mommy and me to teens. With so many school systems going to half day schedules Italian class is a great way to enrich your child’s education now while they have the time. Register on our website, link in bio. Classes start the week of Sept 8. #italianschool #italianlanguage #languagestudy #education #kidslanguage #italianlanguage #bilingual #languagestudy #languageskills #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #downtownscotchplainsnj #ciaoamici #garwoodnj #kidsfun #dontsithome #njfamily #njdotcom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 weeks ago
Our updated website looks AMAZING!! (Link in bio)Make sure you take a look. We have a lot of new cooking classes included Pizza making at @massarsp . We also have the schedule for our Italian classes this year for both children and adults. Looking forward to welcoming our students back to Ciao Amici and hoping to meet some new ones. Now is the perfect time to learn a new language! #everythingitalian #italiancookinglessons #pastamaking #speakitalian #learnanewlanguage #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #clarkdowntown
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Buon Ferragosto!!! If you haven’t read our post about Ferragosto you can read it here. https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/celebrating-ferragosto/ What will you do today? Head to the mountains? Take a ride to the beach? Let us know how you spend your day. #ferragosto #italianstyle #august15 #family #friends #tradition #italy #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS!! Ciao Amici is teaming up with @massarsp Pizza in Scotch Plains, named one of the top 20 New Pizzerias in NJ (2019) and the #1 food to eat in NJ in 2020 according to NJ.COM! We will teach you the secrets of making the perfect Roman pizza. You will make your own pizza to take home and bake, enjoy a taste of a panzerotto (a savory turnover from southern italy), and eat two slices of Massa infamous pizza! And also learn some Italian words as we go along. Feel free to BYOB. Class
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Mangia Monday!! Today because it is so hot we thought we'd share a recipe to cool you off. This is a favorite dessert in Italy in the hot month of August. Especially for the holiday Ferragosto, a huge holiday in Italy on August 15. 1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Put the water in a saucepan and add the sugar. Boil until all of the sugar is dissolved. Add in the fresh squeezed orange juice and let it cool. Pour into a bowl and put in the freezer. Every 10 minutes or so break
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Come to our Open House on August 21 at 5:30 to meet our new Italian children's teacher Francesca. We can't wait to tell you about the exciting classes we have planned for children of all ages (from 1-12) this year. Sign up on our sign up genius Link in bio. Covid practices will be in place, seats will be social distanced and masks must be worn. This event is for parents only. #learnitalian #bilingualkids #speakitalian #educationenrichment #mommyandme #preschool #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplains #garwood
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Ciao Amici is thrilled to introduce Francesca, our new Mommy and me and children’s class teacher. Francesca was born and raised in Milano, in the north of Italy. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Translation in 2016, and is currently enrolled in an online Master's program in Teaching Italian to Foreigners. Before coming to the US, she was an ESL teacher for both children and adults. Since coming to the US she shares her beautiful language and culture with whoever wants to learn about them. She has three years of teaching experience, and she loves what she
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Register by tomorrow for any of our August classes and be entered to Win a golden ticket to the @cranfordtheater on August 5 to see Willie Wonka. Times and dates for all our classes can be found at www.learnitaliannj.com. Good luck! #downtowncranford #downtownwestfieldnj #scotchplainsnj #clarknj #italianculture #makepasta
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
“We’ve got a Golden Ticket”!!!! Ciao Amici has one ticket to give away for the @cranfordtheater drive in movie on August 5. Register for a pasta making class, pesto class, mommy and me class or children’s Italian class between today and Friday July 31 and be entered in a raffle to win the ticket. Link in bio to register for classes! In bucco al lupo (good luck) #downtowncranford #drivein #cranfordtheater #familyfun #goldenticket #williewonka #ciaoamici #familymovies #cranfordstrong
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Enhance the bond between mother and child while dancing and drawing, etc. in an all Italian atmosphere at Ciao Amici! You and your child vi divertirete tanto (will have a lot of fun) while you are learning the Italian language and sharing special bonding moments. This is the perfect age to start your child on the road to being bi-lingual. Ages 1-3 THURSDAY 4:15 -5:00 PM Ages 3-5 THURSDAYS 3:00 -3:45 Classes will be August 6,13,20,& 27 A parent is required to stay with their child. Classes will be socially distanced from each mom(or dad) and child and masks will
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
KIDS PASTA CLASSES ARE HERE FOR AUGUST!!! Mom and Me Pasta Making Why buy boxed when you can easily make your own and enjoy the freshness of homemade. It is not as difficult as we all think and it is never to early to learn to make pasta. Through simple techniques and a few home secrets, Filomena will bring to you the Italian traditions of making homemade pasta straight from her home. Ages 6-12 Saturday 4:30-5:30 August 1, 8, 15 or 22 $30 per child IMPORTANT A parent is required to stay with their child. Classes will be socially distanced
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
It’s all about the sauce! First we learned how to make pasta, now we will learn about the sauce that goes on it! Classes August 11 and August 13. Learn how to make your own pesto sauce, as well as talk about other kinds of pesto sauce. We will also learn how to make your own focaccia, have it rise in class and take it home ready to bake. You will go home with your own homemade pesto as well as recipes for different types of sauce. All classes will be socially distanced and masks are required. Class will be

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