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Italian Language Classes in Austin, Texas
  • Anytime online Italian lessons -ALL LEVELS-
  • Every Thurday, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm; 7pm at a Coffee Shop
  • Every Wednesday 6pm at an Italian Restaurant downtown
  • Every Saturday, 10am-1pm - UT Informal Classes (TBA) 

 

 

Italy Tours from Austin 
Check out and book your unforgettable tour today!

- Sicily Tour - March 9-16 [$2,450]
- Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii - Jun 13-22 [$2,950*]
- Aeolian Sicilian Islands Tour on a private catamaran ⛵️ Jun 29-Jul 5 [$2950]
- Rome, Barcellona, Paris - Nov 23-30 [$2,950]
- New Year's Tour of Sicily - Dec 27-Jan 3 ($1,950)
- NEW!!! Book your own 7 nights customized ITALY TOUR
with your family members and/or friends:
pick the Italian cities you want to visit ( 10 is the minimum # participants)

 

 

Join us to visit one of the most romantic places of the world: ITALY!
All year around, you can visit different parts of Italy from North to South,
to the island of Sicily!
My tours are personally designed & escorted  by, myself, Elsa Gramola, as
your Tour Manager, and they are small & intimate groups.
I will immerse you in the everyday Italian lifestyle and culture, while
making you feel at home.
I offer you an experience like no other, because you are touring ITALY with
a real ITALIAN!
Since this is the land of my childhood, I will take you in places you'll
never find on a crowded commercial tour.
I will show you an Italy that tourists never get to see! I also organize
private, wedding and genealogy tours!!!
I have run more than 20 successful tours with more than 30% repeat customers
to almost every city in Italy.
Let's go! 

 


 

ITALIAN Cooking Classes IN AUSTIN 

 

Saturday, January 13 at 6pm
- Limoncello Spritz🍹
- Sauté Artichokes
- Filet Mignon Sicilian stew with potatoes 🥘
 
Sunday, January 21 at 2pm
- Aperol Spritz 🍹
- Chicken Marsala & mushroom wine sauce
- Cannoli Siciliani with fresh ricotta
 
Sunday, Jan 28 at 2pm
- Caprese
- Rigatoni with meatballs 
- Affogato espresso
 

 

$65 a person; $120 a couple;  
Italian wine 🍷 will be served with main dish

 

 

VALENTINE’S ITALIAN COOKING CLASS

Saturday, February 10 at 6:00pm

. Aperol Spritz

. Chicken Tuscany with Rosemary Potatoes

. Tiramisu & Espresso

 

$75 a person; $140 a couple;  
Italian wine 🍷 will be served with main dish
 

 

ITALIAN WINE & CHEESE TASTING

Sunday, January 14 at 2:00pm

Four Italian Wines, from different regions from North to South,

paired with Italian cheeses 

 
$65 a person; $120 a couple;  
Italian wine 🍷 will be served with main dish
 
 
Accepting reservations now!
 
 

OR Reserve your private cooking class!

Thinking about hosting a cooking class with friends or family members?
Check out my selection menu, ranging from the most popular antipasti,
pasta, entree, salad, to delicious dessert and fruit, including the popular Tiramisu'.
Pick a day, a time,  and 3 to 5 dishes. Let's start this party!
Contact for more details.
 
 
 
HAPPY HOUR & ITALY TOURS DISCUSSION
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm-$ 100 OFF if you sign up at the meeting!
Come, discuss and choose your Italian Tour with our resident Italian,
ELSA GRAMOLA.
Elsa, a native of Italy, hosts several tours a year that are VERY special.
She keeps the group small, and knows the right people to get us ahead of
those long lines that everyone else is standing in.
Every review  about these tours are stellar, are you ready to take yours?!
Bring your questions and your wish list!
 

 


ChristmasFlower.jpgBook your 
Private Italian Holiday Party in Austin!

  • Your fun alternative to crowded restaurants
  • A native Italian cook at your home while speaking Italian 
  • Enjoy your home while inviting friends, family members, or employees 
  • Contact us for availability

 

 

 READ A RECENT ARTICLE ON ELSA GRAMOLA:

https://larevistamujer.com/my-italian-viaggio-numero-28-in-austin/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 PAST EVENTS:

 
  • Sunday, 25 August 2013 - 4pm to 9pm - Laguna Gloria -

 

 

Italian Barge Party & Free Tour in Italy

 

. August, 17 from 6pm to 9pm in Lake Travis

 

 

Italian Wine Tasting  in Austin

  • Coming soon!!!

 

Italian Expresso & Cappuccino Tasting  in Austin

  • Coming soon!!!

 

Elsa's Italian Cooking School @ Central Market, Austin - Texas

  • Coming soon!!!

 

Italian Honey Tasting in Austin

  • Coming soon!!!



 

News 8 Interview with Elsa (check out the video) 2010

 


That's Italian in Austin (Special to the American-Statesman)

     Elsa.jpg  Elsa's story by Joel Weickgenant, Jan 3, 2007

 


Your Tuscany Tour with Elsa
 (Special coverage by Austin Tidbits)
Mar 8, 2007

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