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4.9

Based on 23 reviews

Tina DelMastro-McGrath

2020-11-11T14:31:42+0000

Ciao Amici came to St. Michael’s School and ran a Make Your Own Pasta class. It was so well... done!!! We had kids from PreK 4 - through 8th Grade in attendance and everyone had such a wonderful time. Filomena and her team were amazing!!! We will be doing another school event with Ciao Amici in the future. If you have a school or scout group I highly recommend doing one of these classes. This was a winner!!! Five stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read more

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

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

Based on 1 reviews

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 1 week ago
Thank you to everyone that participated in our Virtual Sunday Dinner cooking class. We had a great time and hope you enjoyed your Sunday dinner with your family today. Let us know what you and your family thought of the new kind of meatball we made. Keep checking here for our next class coming in March , we are thinking it will be Easter related. #sundaydinner #italiancooking #virtualcookingclass #ciaoamici #foodie #nomnom #onmytable #homemade #inmykitchen #learntocook #anyonecancook
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
It’s not too late to get your Valentine a gift!! You can register them for our virtual cooking class on Feb 21 or virtual Wine Tasting on Feb 27. Italian gifts are always a great idea https://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/cooking-lessons2/sunday-family-dinner-making-class.html https://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/cultural-events/events/159-virtual-wine-tasting-27th-of-february.html #sanvalentino #italiangifts #virtual #italiancooking #italianwine
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
There is still time to register for our next Virtual Sunday Dinner cooking class on February 21. This time we will be starting with polpetta. These are bread balls, similar to meatballs but without the chopped meat. Then we will make pasta al forno pugliese. Pasta al forno means pasta baked in the oven. When we are finished all you will need to do is add a salad if you like and you will be ready for Sunday Dinner with the family. Once you have registered we will email the ingredients and cooking tools needed. Buon Appetito! https://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/cooking-lessons2/sunday-family-dinner-making-class.html #familydinner #italiancookingclass
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
ITS GOING TO BE OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!! Ciao Amici will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary on February 27 and what better way to celebrate than with wine!! We will be tasting one white and two red wines, with a sommelier live from Rome. She will give us great tips on how to taste the wine and what we should be looking for in a good wine. And all who register will be entered into a raffle to win a free bottle of wine (prize must be picked up at Ciao Amici). The cost is $30 per device (wine not
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
What is more romantic than spending Valentine's day morning with your love in Italy. Link in bio for more information and to register for our live tour. #italy #travel #virtualtravel #murolucano #basilicata #italianvalentinesday #romantic #ciaoamici #downtowncranford #dontsithome #virtualitaly
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
We know now more than ever it's important to connect with people in a safe way. We can help you do that Virtually, with all of our Italian classes and events. We would love to help you with team bonding, connecting with your friends, or even your family that you maybe can't see in person. Call 908-931-9100 or email us info @learnitaliannj .com to discuss your private virtual event. #virtualclasses #connections #italiantraditions #italiancooking #virtualtours #virtualitalianwinetasting #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Registration is open now for our next Virtual Sunday Dinner cooking class on February 21. This time we will be starting with polpetta. These are bread balls, similar to meatballs but without the chopped meat. Then we will make pasta al forno pugliese. Pasta al forno means pasta baked in the oven. When we are finished all you will need to do is add a salad if you like and you will be ready for Sunday Dinner with the family. Once you have registered we will email the ingredients and cooking tools needed. Buon Appetito! https://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/cooking-lessons2/sunday-family-dinner-making-class.html . . . .
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
We've got our next stop on our Virtual tour of Italy and its going to be fantastic!!! Start your Valentine's day with a tour of Filomena's beautiful home town Muro Lucano, located in the Basilicata region. We will start at the Museum to see a beautiful view of the entire town, travel down the cobblestone roads and walk through the square. We want you to feel what it's like to live in a small Italian town so maybe we'll stop in a typical Italian home where they are preparing for a family meal, or peek in a house for sale
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
There is still time to cook with us virtually for Sunday Day Dinner, this Sunday January 10 at 1:00. We will be making bolognese sauce and sauce for pasta alla norma. All you need to do is add the pasta and you will be ready for a traditional Italian Sunday Dinner with your family. You can have FIlomena shop for all the ingredients and pick them up at Ciao Amici on Saturday or you can register without ingredients and do your own shopping. Link in bio to register. Buon Appetito! #italiantradition #sundaydinner #virtualcookingclass #italianfood #foodie #comfortfood #tradition #family #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Italians spend a lot of time with Family and Sunday is a day they definitely get together for dinner (which for them is in the afternoon). Join this virtual cooking class January 10 at 1:00 to learn how to make two delicious pasta sauces and then spend time with your family on a Sunday. Filomena will teach us how to make bolognese sauce and sauce for pasta alla norma. Then all you have to do is boil the pasta and you will be ready to have a fantastic Sunday dinner with you family. And here is the best part to
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
DATE CHANGE- We will be "Going" to Rome on January 17 instead of December 27 due to recent lockdowns in Italy during the holiday season. So come with us on a virtual tour in the new year of beautiful Rome. We will see the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona as we tour the beautiful streets of Rome with our knowlegeable guide Giuseppe. The tour will begin at 10:00am via zoom for approximately 1 hour/1hour and 15 min. Link in bio to register. #rometour #virtualtour #traveltoitaly ✈️ #trevifountain #piazzanavonaroma #travelfromhome #njdotcom #njmoms #downtowncranford #downtownwestfieldnj #scotchplainsnj #clarknj #bellaitalia_travel #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Calzoni di ceci are Christmas cookies from Filomena’s region, Basilicata. They are cookies filled with a mixture of chocolate and ceci beans and are delicious. Do you make a special Christmas cookie from your region? #italiantradition #cookies #biscotti #calzonidiceci #christmas #natale #foodie #bakingfromscratch #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
Come with us to Rome (Virtually) They say all roads lead to Rome so that will be our next stop on our virtual trip to Italy (via zoom) Sunday December 27 at 10:00 am. Our knowledgable guide Giuseppe will start our tour at the beautiful Trevi Fountain. We will then stroll through the streets of Rome and arrive at Piazza di Venezia to view an amazing Christmas tree. From there we will also get a small view of the Colosseum in the background. We will walk through a few more streets with Giuesppe before completing our tour in the magnificent
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
January Special as a gift or for yourself!! These three classes will be virtual so you don’t even have to live close. Grab you friend from across the country, ask your cousin from another state, get your kids to take lessons too, you don’t even have to worry if there is a huge snow storm, stay home and learn to speak Italian. Beginner class Monday at 7:15, Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25 Kids class (6 and up) Tuesday 5:00 Jan 5,12,19,26 Intermediate class Thurs 7:15, Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28 You can pay $60 via PayPal to Ciao
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
Did you know that Italians don’t put up their Christmas tree until Dec 8. They wait for the religious Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8th December. The day is a national holiday with banks and some businesses closing. A cannon is fired from the Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome to announce the opening of the Christmas festivities with celebrations including parades, bonfires and fireworks. Also the Pope holds prayers in Piazza di Spagna and placed a garland of flowers on a statue of the Madonna. What special Italian Holiday Traditions do you have? #traditions #natale #italy #italia #christmastree #holidays #italiantradition
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
We are so happy to participate in the Downtown Cranford festival of trees. Thank you to the Cranford Moms for decorating our beautiful “Italian” tree! #festivaloftrees #cranfordmomsrock #downtowncranford #buonnatale #christmasiscoming #wehavegiftcards #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
We have the perfect gift for the person who is hard to buy for! A gift certificate to Ciao Amici! It can be used for Italian lessons, cooking classes or even our next virtual trip to Italy. Call or message us today and let us help you purchase the best Christmas gift ever. #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopitalian #hardtobuyfor #holidayshopping #italianlessons #italiancookinglessons #virtualtravel #uniquegiftideas #allthingsitalian #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
Cartellate are a crisp Italian pastry that are formed into wheels and deep fried, then drizzled with honey, fig syrup or powdered sugar. They are a traditional Christmas treat from the Puglia region. You can bring a little bit of Italy to your table this year by signing up for the dessert class at Ciao Amici. This is one of the dessert Filomena will demonstrate how to make in our Italian Dessert class on Dec 4. or Dec. 11 at 6:00. Link in bio to register. #italiandesserts #baking #customs #foodie #puglia #italy #natale #christmastraditions #tradition #yum
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
Our newest tour is two in one, its a tour and cooking class!!! Milan is known as the global capital of fashion and design and a financial hub in Italy. They are also known for their high end restaurants and shops. On this tour we will see the Piazza del Duomo and Galleria as well as other sites for approximately 30 minutes. After that we will enter a restaurant and virtually cook with the chef for the next 30 minutes!! We will be making pumpkin risotto, a perfect dish for this time of year. The tour and cooking class will

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