Join us for a nice lunch at Osteria il Matto. We have 30 seats and reservations will be required. If you are alone or with friends for Easter come spend a nice time with international folks around the world having a beautiful lunch together.
In Italy, Easter Monday is known as Pasquetta, literally ‘little Easter’. You might hear some Catholics refer to it as il Lunedì dell’Angelo (‘Angel Monday’), in reference to the story the Gospels tell of an angel appearing to women gathered at Jesus’s grave and telling them He had risen. Read more for Easter traditions on Wikipedia
BONUS: It’s also Patrizia Di Gregorio, the founders Birthday and she will bring a cake to celebrate. If you do not know the founder and her story how she moved to Rome and created this network you can see the podcast here. Be ready to be shocked when you find out why she decided or maybe forced to live the bella vita!
What kind of people attend our events? All ages from 18 years old to our retired expats and we blend in fine together. We have 60 to 100 people that attend and it’s best to always reserve. If you do not receive our newsletter it’s a good idea to sign up here.
Where: Osteria il Matto on Via Portuense 135, 00153 ( Ettore Rolli / Porta portese)
When: Monday April 10th @13:00
Cost: €30 ( Limited to 30 people please make sure to have a booking and confirmation)
MENU
• Antipasto: Bruschetta pomodoro
• Main dish options: Pasta alla Norma or Tagliata di manzo or Campagnola pugliese (fave e cicoria) – WHEN YOU RESERVE let u s know which MAIN dish you prefer.
• Dessert: Birthday Cake + prosecco
Includes: water, calice di vino or other drink
How to participate? Send an email [email protected] or send a whatsapp to Patrizia +39 3386771753
Other services and resources through our network:
• All relocation services: Immigration, Citizenship & Visas
• Startup programs and free resources
• Free consultancy for startup
• Authentication & Legalization
• Certified translations
• Italian language lessons
• Assistance to buying property in Italy
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