Italy Summer 2019

Ciao Amici

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 d... one!!! 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 F... ilomena. 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 a... nd 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 k... nowledge 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 s... tumbled 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 2 days ago
Ciao Amici got a facelift over spring break! Freshly painted and ready to share our space with everyone. Register for your office away from home Monday, Wednesday or Friday https://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/open-space.html. Link also in bio. #officespace #sharedworkspaces #officeinnj #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #garwoodnj #summitnj #clarknj #officeawayfromhome #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
Virtual Food/Wine/Art | 24th of April If you love all things Italian than this is definitely the class for you. This is a new class we just developed that we are sure you will enjoy! We will talk about three things very important to Italian culture, Food, Wine & Art. Filomena will cook with us a quick recipe from the Tuscan Region. Then our sommelier Rafaella will talk to us about the wine and how it pairs with the food. And Giovanna, our art expert who studied in Florence, will talk about the influence of wine in painting. For this
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
Buon Pasquetta! This is a National Holiday in Italy, celebrated the day after Easter, literally means little Easter. Celebrated with friends and family many pack up the leftovers from the Easter feast into picnic baskets and head off to parks, beaches, vineyards and roadside meadows. What are you doing for Pasquetta on this beautiful day? #pasquetta #italiantradition #italiantravel #picnic #easter2021 #italian #countryside #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
Proud to be among the many amazing @downtowncranford WOMEN business owners. #supportwomeninbusiness #supportlocal #shopsmall #donneforti #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
CIAO AMICI OPEN WORK SPACE STARTING IN APRIL Looking for a workspace for the day or even a few hours. Filomena has decided to share Ciao Amici with others. This year has been hard on so many people, having the whole family at home working, and trying to go to school, ALL TOGETHER. She understands how difficult it is to work at home so she came up with this great idea. Work space is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. How great will it be to have a place to work outside of your home whether you are working for
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
Here is our EXCITING NEWS!!! We are going to have virtual cooking classes based on the regions that Stanley Tucci has visited so far on his show. Filomena will teach two recipes from each region with her twist on it. Sign up for all 5 lessons and get a 10% discount. And the best thing about it being virtual is that you can cook with your family and friends all over the county! Lessons will be $30 per device. We can't wait to cook with you. Register now:link in bio April 10-AMALFI- Spaghetti with zucchine ;Lemon Delight Cakes April 16-
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
We had so much fun at our Virtual Easter Pie Class yesterday. We had people cooking with us from all over, Cranford, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio and even Italy!! Our students did a great job, the pies look amazing!! #pizzarustica #pizzaricotta #italiantraditions #virtualcookingclass #cookfromhome #foodie #italiancookingclass #italianfood #easterpies #italianamerican #italian #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 weeks ago
Learn how to make Pizza Rustica and Pizza Ricotta Virtually with Filomena!! This Sunday March 21 at 1:00. These are two traditional Italian Easter pies, one sweet and one savory. You can eat them right away or freeze them for Easter. Your family will be so happy!!! Register today link in bio. #italiancustoms #italiantradition #italianeasterpies #italian #virtualcooking #foodie #homemade #pizzarustica #pizzaricotta #family #sundaydinner #italiancooking #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
EASTER PIE VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS March 21 at 1:00 Italians are know for their traditions and many of them stem around traditional foods eaten at certain times of the year. Easter is one of those times. There is the traditional meat, egg and cheese pie that some people call Pizza Gaina, some call Pizza Rustica and some just call meat pie. No matter what you call it, it is delicious! Often is eaten on the Saturday before Easter after the lenten fast is broken or even served as an appetizer for Easter Dinner. Everyone in Italy seems to have their
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Come with us on March 14 to the beautiful town of Arezzo in Tuscany. Our guide Marco will take us through this medieval centre that became famous thanks to Roberto Benigni’s movie “Life is Beautiful” which was awarded with 3 Oscars in 1999. Visiting Arezzo is an unforgettable experience. This charming hilltop city still preserves the rhythm of life that other touristy cities have lost. Every brick or stone exudes centuries of history. Link in bio to register. #italy #virtualtravel #tuscany #arezzo #travelfromhome #bellaitalia_travel #dontsithome #familyfun #travel #italiantravel #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Celebrating TEN YEARS!!!! Since we first open the doors to Ciao Amici. Thank you to all our family and friends who have supported us throughout the years! . Here’s to 10 More!!!! #10yearanniversary #centanni #allanostra #discoveritaly #allthingsitalian #italianlanguage #italiantravel #italiancooking #italianculture #purejoyballoons #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months 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 months 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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 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

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