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4.9

Based on 16 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 4 hours 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 1 day 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks 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
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
Come back to Venice with us on Nov 22 at 10:00am (via zoom). We will visit San Marco square, see the bridge of sighs and the famous cafe Florian. Register at www.learnitaliannj.com, link in bio. $20 per family (device). Can’t wait to see you there. #venice #travel #virtualtravel #italy #romance #discoveritaly #travelfromhome #italians #gondola #ciaoamici #travelitaly #bucketlist #beauty
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 weeks ago
Are you coming to Venice with us tomorrow?? Please note WE WILL BE DEPARTING EARLIER! Our tour will begin at 10:00am instead of 11:00 in order to have the best possible viewing experience. If you haven’t already registered there is still time, you can register at www.learnitaliannj.com under regional events. Looking forward to seeing you in Venice! #venice #virtualtour #italy #travel #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Since we can't travel to Italy right now we decided the next best thing is to bring Italy to you!!!! Are you ready for a tour of Venice!! Sunday Nov. 8 at 11:00am our fantastic tour guide Davide will take us live (through zoom) through this beautiful city . We'll spend one hour together discovering the city center of Venice. Starting nearby the water, in front of the St. Mark's Basin, crossing the nearest bridge in front of the romantic Bridge of Sighs which is connected to the Palace of the Prisons. We'll proceed to admire the lightness of the
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
We had so much fun making spooky pizza’s. Join us on Halloween at 5:00 for our next Kids Pizza Class. Kids are welcome to come in costume. Register now, link in bio, spaces are limited!! #kidscookingclass #homemade #pizza #njmom #njisntboring #njdotcom #cook #halloween #ciaoamici #halloweenpizza #njfoodie #eatitup #funwithfriends
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Meet the Pasta Lady!!! Stop by Ciao Amici and take a selfie with her and post it here. Also feel free to take a flyer with information on our cooking classes. #scarecrowstroll #downtowncranfordnj #pastalady #scarecrow #halloween #fallfun #getoffthecouch #njmom #njdotcom #makepasta #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Great News!!!! We have added another date to our Cook with an Italian Chef series! October 24 at 5:00, $100 per person. Learn how to cook an authentic Italian meal with the chef from Amodei Restaurant, straight from Rome. We will prepare eggplant rolatini with a new twist and Italian Lasagna with béchamel sauce. Chef will be live from Amodei’s kitchen in Rome via Skype while we will be in person at Ciao Amici preparing each dish with Filomena’s help. We will make fresh lasagna noodles and learn a life changing secret to the béchamel sauce. It's a discovery almost
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
What does it mean? – I told you a thousand times not to open the door to strangers! – ... – "sei proprio una zucca vuota!" The idiom "essere una zucca vuota" (to be an empty pumpkin) is close to the English "pumpkin head". It implies that someone neither is smart nor has common sense. ❤ Do you want to learn more idioms? Do you want to speak like a native Italian and learn more about Italian language and culture? Follow @ciao_amici_learnitaliannj and visit our website: http://www.learnitaliannj.com/ We're sure you will find the right class for you!
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
What does it mean? – I missed the bus and now it's about to rain too! – "Eh, piove sempre sul bagnato!" ☔⛈ The idiom "piovere sempre sul bagnato" (to always rain on wet land) it is close to the English "when it rains it pours". ❤ Do you want to learn more idioms? Do you want to speak like a native Italian and learn more about Italian language and culture? Follow @ciao_amici_learnitaliannj and visit our website: http://www.learnitaliannj.com/ We're sure you will find the right class for you!
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
It’s Mangia Monday!! And what better to make on this rainy day than this Italian comfort food dish Cacio e Pepe. Let us know if you try it! Post a picture in the comments. 400 gr pasta 180 gr pecorino romano Black pepper to taste Cooking water to taste Method Bring the water to boil Throw in the pasta put the pepper in the pan toast the pepper for 1min Add a ladle of cooking water to the pepper Drain the pasta halfway through cooking, set aside a glass of cooking water Put the cheese in the pasta by adding
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
What does it mean? – Italian is such a beautiful language! – "Ha scoperto l'America!" ⛵ The idiom "aver scoperto l'America" (to have discovered America) – together with "aver scoperto l'acqua calda" (to have discovered hot water) – can be translated as stating the obvious or inventing the wheel. ❤ Do you want to learn more idioms? Do you want to speak like a native Italian and learn more about Italian language and culture? Follow @ciao_amici_learnitaliannj and visit our website: http://www.learnitaliannj.com/ We're sure you will find the right class for you!
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
THIS IS THE CLASS NOT TO MISS!!!!!! October 17 5:00-7:00 Cook with an Authentic Italian Chef! Learn how to cook an authentic Italian meal with the chef from Amodei straight from Rome. We will prepare eggplant rolatini with a new twist and Italian Lasagna with béchamel sauce. Chef will be live from Amodei’s kitchen in Rome via Skype while we will be in person at Ciao Amici preparing each dish with Filomena’s help. We will make fresh lasagna noodles and learn a life changing secret to the béchamel sauce. It's a discovery almost as good as when Columbus discovered America!!!
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
What do pesto sauce, focaccia, and Christopher Colombus have in common? They are all from Genoa Italy!!!! So why not celebrate Columbus day by taking our Pesto Class on Oct.12. You will learn how to make focaccia and take one to bake it at home. You will also learn how to make pesto with a mortal and pestle and talk about several different types of pesto sauce. Whether you are a cook or not Colombus said "No one should fear to take on any task" so register now at www.learnitaliannj.com. #colombusday #pesto #cooking #homemade #onmytable #cookinglessons #italiancooking #italianfood #learntocook #genoa #downtowncranford
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
NEW CLASS ALERT!!!! KIDS PIZZA MAKING!! Who doesn’t love pizza. And how great would it be to make your own instead of calling for delivery! In this class we will learn how to make pizza dough and a focaccia dough.You will go home with a pizza kit and focaccia to bake at home. And hopefully learn some Italian word along the way. The class is for kids ages 6-10 and a parent must be present. Class is $35 a child and will last for approximately 1 hour. Class dates are Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31 & Nov. 14. IMPORTANT
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Travel Tuesday: Bellissima Lucca!!! When I think of Lucca there are many things I want to say. The architecture, the beautiful Piazza’s, the city walls, the sophisticated people and it being the city of the famed opera composer Puccini all add to why I say Bellissima Lucca. Want to read more about Lucca go here to read my blog:https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/travel-tuesday-bellissima-lucca #lucca #travel #italy #italianvacation #discoveryitaly #alocalperspective #italianroots #bellissima #loveitaly #bucketlist #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
We've added more Mom (0r Dad) and Me pasta classes. The kids have the day off on Monday Sept 28 so it's the perfect time to make pasta. We've also added Saturday kids pasta classes as well. Register on our website (link in bio)before the classes fill up! #momandme #kidscooking #pasta #italian #makingmemories #downtowncranford #njmom #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #italianamerican #italianfamilies

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