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What is Ciao Italia North America !

Ciao Italia North America’s vision is to be an international forum for the preservation, development and exchange of information, while protecting the knowledge, and inspiration of the True Italian Restaurants community in North America and Canada.

Ciao Italia North America is governed by a team of valuable national and International experienced restaurant trustees who routinely submit nominations for establishments to review. The Board then refines the selection to those who qualify for the ultimate evaluation.

Evaluations of establishments are based primarily on hospitality, gastronomy (authentic Italian ingredients, wines, spirits) attitude, quality, cleanliness and service. The decisions of  Ciao Italia North America are based on whether the establishment demonstrates a commitment to genuine excellence and a dedication to promote and protect the philosophy of Ambassadors of True Italian Hospitality in North America.

●  How to join

Applying for membership is a quick, process. Simply send us an e-mail with information of the suggested restaurant, including business name, address, phone, web address, menu, wine list, and 100 words description about the selected establishment.

A Ciao Italia North America representative will contact you with further details.

Ciao Italia North America members are better prepared to meet the demands of the food industry through an innovative, creative, intelligent approach to development, and International network. Ciao Italia Chapters are found in 32 countries and five continents.

As a member, you will enjoy many benefits, including:

The Ciao Italia North America Award / First year. Following yearly certificates will be mailed unframed with new date. You may use the original frame in gold leaf that you received.

● The license to use the highly recognized Ciao Italia North America approved yearly award

● The Ciao Italia "Original Targa " plaque, issued by the World Headquarter in Rome.

● International web network ● Participation in National and International Congress and summit

● Educational events ● Fund-raising events ●  Newsletter in Italian ● Official appointments

● Feature the approved logo in all your promotional efforts-on signage, in your marketing

materials and on your web site ● Valuable additional benefits that increase visibility and

business ●
● Benefits of Membership

● ADVANCE you business visibility ● ACCESS cutting edge information ● NETWORK with peers  ● COLLABORATE with industry leaders

● SHARE your expertise ● INFLUENCE the marketplace ● CONTINUE your education on the "Made in Italy Brand" ● RECEIVE the recognition you deserve

● COMMIT to integrity, professionalism, and success ● Outreach to the Italian and American press

● Full Membership is open to restaurateurs who own or operate full-service Italian restaurants as their primary establishments.

As a member of  Ciao Italia North America you will be an integral part of the only organization that constantly pervades the American trade, press and public with a wealth of information on true Italian Cucina and authentic Italian products.  Through the dissemination of this information we are collectively elevating the image of Italian Cucina and cultural philosophy in North America.

Membership is free

"Bartolo Ciccardini Education Scholarship Fund"

Ciao Italia North America

286 Atwells Avenue Suite 200 Providence Rhode Island 02903 USA