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    Il Bracco

    4.4 (324 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Aperol Spritz and the cucumber martini
    Waverly H.

    Outstanding! Had to try Il Bracco after dinning at their other restaurant Balboa Surf Club. This restaurant group does not skip a beat. From ambiance, service, waitstaff to the food. All are stellar and I really appreciate all there efforts. Brought a friend here for his Bday because he loves pasta. Cocktails are stellar, well balanced and very satisfying. We had the Aperol Spritz, cucumber martini and the Asti76. Started with the Medjool Dates, and Focaccia Bruschetta both were delicious. We shared plates because we wanted to try both dishes. The single layer lasagna was out of this world. The had the right amount of everything. So balanced yet so light, filling and satisfying. Also we ordered the Al Limone (linguini, shrimp, lemon, chives and breadcrumbs) also light and satisfying. The pasta is cooked to pure perfection. We ended with the delicious Tiramisu served with a birthday ice cream that had whip cream with an olive oil and nuts poured over it, pure heaven. Never had ice cream that way. The cherry on top of the whole experience was Gracie our waitress. When I say the staff is attentive, I mean it. Not once did we have to ask for anything. At some point I dropped fork before dinner came while me and my friend was talking. I said to my self that I will ask for a new one when Gracie comes back to check on us. Did not even have to ask. She had already came ready with new utensils for me. I mean we where in a booth she definitely did not see my dropp it. The focus on making our dinner amazing with service so seamless is really appreciated. And yes it's a beautiful restaurant at that. Definitely worth your time. Thank you ll Bracco. I will definitely be back.

    Linh T.

    I recently tried Il Bracco recently for lunch. The restaurant looks nice and clean but a bit cramped. Our server was super nice and helpful. For appetizers, we ordered the Crispy Artichokes and the Housemade Focaccia. The artichokes were okay but came with a decent aioli for dipping. They were light but not crispy. The focaccia came with a ricotta dip which was pretty tasty. I ordered the Al Limone pasta which came with linguine, jumbo shrimps, lemon, chives, and breadcrumbs. The 3 jumbo shrimps that it came with tasted pretty fresh, and the breadcrumbs added a nice texture to the pasta. The dish was pretty lemony but was a bit bland and just lacked flavors overall. The pasta was al dente but on the harder side, so I didn't like that too much either. Lemony shrimp pastas are usually my favorite, but this was not it. Overall I probably wouldn't go back to Il Bracco on my own. I came in with high expectations because of the good reviews, but it turned out to be pretty underwhelming.

    Broccolini
    Lyla A.

    Enjoyed our girls dinner on their patio. The food was all pretty tasty and fresh. The guest of honor was a bit upset that the server took our food before we were completely done and when she said, "I think there's still food in there," he said, "I'm pretty sure they're empty." So she was upset which put a damper on the experience. We enjoyed the eggplant Parmesan, the fish filet, the gemeli pasta and the cacio e peppe, as well as Brocollini, mushrooms, the burrata, crudo, and bread with whipped feta. The white fish in the crudo was spectacular and I later found out it was scallops! I had no idea. I'm not a fan of cooked scallops but loved this. Glad we tried it.

    Cappelletti
    Cassie C.

    This place is super elegant, very dim lighting in the restaurant, romantic vibes. Big circle bar, outdoor patio that looks cute with lights at night. The staff is super friendly everyone is really good at welcoming you in. Our waitress Emma was really sweet and bubbly and made a good rec for our dessert. The food was really good my husband is on the hunt for good cappelletti, not many Italian restaurants serve it so he was really excited to see it on the menu. I love a classic spicy vodka sauce and this was tasty! Not overly creamy, good portion size. The cheesecake was different, she said it has biscotti crust and I'm not sure what the top layer was but it was good!!! I would love to come back and try more!

    Trish N.

    I came for my friend's birthday dinner and the server was super nice! The ambiance and lighting were perfect and the noise level wasn't too loud or quiet. I ordered the spicy gemelli and my friend ordered the lasagna. The spicy gemelli was a little salty and did not have as much flavor as I expected but the noodle texture was so good. It was definitely on the chewier side. It was not as spicy as I liked but adding red chili pepper flakes made it better. The lasagna was much different than we expected. The breading was super thin and crust like. The flavors of the lasagna was really good and surprised me though. The birthday girl got a complimentary dessert which was also a little salty but good and not too sweet. The tiramisu that we ordered was very strong too!

    Drew K.

    My wife and I ate here recently after being impressed by their sister restaurant Balboa Surf Club across the parking lot. Il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in the shiny and sleek Post Oak area of Houston. The interior was low lit and bustling with the sounds of their open kitchen cranking out plates, the bar top full of lively chatter, and booths and tables packed with diners having a big night out. The decor was very modern but it still felt personable and warm. The dinner crowd was lively but it wasn't loud in a bad way. It felt like you stumbled upon a secret party you've been missing out on. There were businessmen closing deals over steaks, families celebrating big occasions, many a date nights, and big tables of friends clanking glasses. They offer house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and USDA prime steaks, along with a full-service bar. They're open for both lunch and dinner daily. We opted for a couple appetizers, a bottle of wine, and each ordered one of their house-made pastas. Everything came out in good time and was perfectly executed. I was very happy with my Cacio e pepe and my wife was equally happy with her order. Prices are also surprisingly agreeable considering the formal and sleek feel of the place. I want to say my pasta was something like $23? Service was prompt and friendly. Out waiter did a fantastic job guiding us through the menu as first timers and even pointed out some off menu options and regular favorites. Zero complaints about front of house. Overall, Il Bracco is a great option for celebrations, date nights, or simply one of those evenings out where you want to dress up and have some good food and people watch. We'll surely be back.

    Nice outdoor seating, with a fireplace.
    Walter R.

    Nice "date night" atmosphere. Service is fast and friendly. We did a quick lunch after some shopping in the area. We had chicken kale salad, and cappuccino's. The salad were light and fresh with tender chicken and nicely done kale. The salad is simple and light (I may have wished for a little more texture or color), but the flavor was on point. The dressing had a great pop of citrus, and there was a generous amount of shaved Parmesan. The cappuccino was rich and dark and complimented the meal quite well.

    Mediterranean Sea Bass with roasted cauliflower
    Helene S.

    Nice place to celebrate a graduation. My niece chose this restaurant to celebrate her graduation. Great service from Michelle. Started with a plate of focaccia and whipped ricotta. The focaccia is so light and buttery. It paired perfectly with the whipped ricotta spread. The five slices were just right for each of the three tables. Split a kale salad. So fresh and delicious. For the entrees at our table, we got a variety of fish and pasta entrees. Spicy gemelli. Al limone. Mediterranean sea bass. Pesto crusted salmon. The Mediterranean sea bass was delicious. The fish was paired with a gremolata mint sauce with yellow raisins. I substituted broccolini for the vegetable of the day which was roasted cauliflower. So good. For dessert, we split the tiramisu at our table. An Italian classic. A sweet way to end a nice graduation lunch. Thanks to Michelle for the great service. Love the open kitchen, the comfy booth seating and the ease of finding parking in the large lot.

    Catelin D.

    The ambiance and decor are nice. I thought the fresh scallops were tasty, though the salmon and tuna didn't impress me. The Italian options for starters and sides was somewhat limited, but I still found the shrimp pasta to be very good. Overall, I'm not mad at this place. I just want to see this chef's/these owners "take" carried out more in the menus since it is not the only Italian restaurant of its kind in the area. Really good dessert. Impeccable customer service.

    Polenta
    Brittany M.

    I've been to Il bracco a few times and each visit gets a bit worse. The service starts off strong and then descends into a puddle of nothingness. Most of the dishes are either too salty or slightly below average - except the polenta. The polenta is addicting. People in Houston love Il Bracco but it makes no sense. It reminds me of an elevated Carrabba's.

    The Negroni. Super friendly bar staff. A great bar.
    Jay F.

    On the night that the six of us met for dinner, there were some glitches. I decided to send my broccolini back due to saltiness. One of the chicken dishes was cold toward the center. Ragu sauce on the bolognese was lukewarm. The pasta was good. It wasn't the traditional tagliatelle, but I liked it. The kitchen is turning out decent pasta. The cantucci biscotti was over baked and dark brown. One of our party had no issues with his entree. All in all, not the best experience, I'm sorry to say. One of the managers did come to the table to see how to make things right and several of the concerned items were removed from the final bill. Much appreciated. It isn't a bad menu. But I have a gut feeling that upper management needs to oversee the kitchen to assure that what is being put out is the best it can be. All about technique. And having a cultural map to know what something should taste like intuitively, instead of just following a recipe someone gave you. Then again, if you have a chef who says "those biscotti are twice baked and that's why they look and taste like that", and I'm thinking "dude, I used to spend 3 weeks in Italy every year at Christmas, and, I bake, so I do know what cantucci are supposed to taste like" lol. I'm thinking that I might bake up a batch to show them , as, I don't want to be "that guy" who complains but doesn't offer constructive criticism or helpfulness. Update. I had told a friend about the cantucci. He was there last week and took a look at the bags of cookies. He told me "some looked okay and others were definitely over baked, overly brown". This raised a red flag about quality control in the kitchen. Perhaps because the baker is from a different country and doesn't have the culinary cultural map to know what is acceptable and what is not. Their Negroni, using a Barolo Chinato instead of Vermouth was damn tasty and I'd order it again. I might sweet talk into making in the more European way if I ever revisit.

    Bolognese $28
    Mike M.

    I recently dined here at dinner time for my first visit. Il Bracco is in an upscale shopping center with plenty of free parking in front. Inside it's an attractive and upscale restaurant with a full bar in the main dining room. Unfortunately, I only took two pictures while there. After being seated and presented the menu we all agreed everything looked good. I went with one of their homemade pasta dishes. It was the Bolognese for $28 and arrived within 10 minutes after ordering. The pasta was Mafaldine with a Ragu of beef, pork and lamb meat and had Reggiano cheese on top. It was a generous sized serving and tasted very good. I enjoyed it. At $28 it was a little pricey but this is the Post Oak part of town so it's expected. Finally Adam did a professional and friendly job of waiting on us. Il Bracco is a very nice Italian restaurant that I would be happy to return to.

    AL LIMONE Linguine, shrimp, lemon, chives and breadcrumbs
    Robert W.

    I'm glad this place is still flourishing since I've been gone and the quality of food, and service have not dropped off. I've the main three Italian places I like to frequent, North Italia, Lombardi Cucina and Il Bracco, my personal opinion I like the food the best here, while each place has their pluses. The two dishes that I've tasted that I could definitely recommend to anyone s their AL LIMONE Linguine which is composed of shrimp, lemon, chives and breadcrumbs. The other dish is the MEATBALLS composed of Beef, lamb and pork, tomato gravy, reggiano, and side of house made focaccia. Service at the bar and table top are both lickety split fast and good. Very high marks for their service. There are a lot of other great menu choices and I plan on trying those dishes again. Based on the two dishes I've already tried I'm sure the other options will be equally as good.

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    What is the dress for Friday evening?

    While we want our guests to always feel welcome, we suggest business causal attire, and respectfully request that gentlemen always wear shirts with sleeves.

    Are there any vegetarian entrees available?

    Yes! Our Eggplant Parmesan is vegetarian, as well as a few of our pasta dishes. Our team is happy to advise you on which dishes meet, or can be modified to meet, your dietary preferences.

    Do you offer a Happy Hour?

    Hi! Our full menu is available in both the dining room and at our full service bar all day. Our cocktail lounge offers a limited food menu and full cocktail and wine menu all day as well, and is a great place to meet up after work!

    Do you have lunch specials?

    Hi! Our full menu is available for both lunch and dinner, and we have a limited menu available in our cocktail lounge.

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    Magdalena's Trattoria & Pizzeria

    Magdalena's Trattoria & Pizzeria

    4.5
    (145 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Magdalena's Trattoria was an absolute standout. The food was beautifully prepared, thoughtfully…read moreexecuted, and full of the kind of flavor that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite. Each dish felt intentional--comforting, elevated, and made with genuine care. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant--perfect for a relaxed but elevated dining experience with friends or a significant other. The service was equally impressive: warm, polished, attentive, and never overbearing. And Chef Nicolas, was a true delight--almost as sweet as the ice cream, which is saying a lot because that dessert was dangerously good! A wonderful Houston dining experience from start to finish. Magdalena's Trattoria is absolutely worth a visit--and a return visit.

    This hidden gem in the West University area is fast becoming the top Italian restaurant in Houston!…read moreThe renowned Chef, Nicholas, who is using his mothers recipes, past down thru generations, hint the name of the restaurant is his Mothers name. Magdalena. Everything is home made down to the olive oil.. The bread, the pizzas, the salads, the pastas. Amazing. Delicious. Extensive wine list, nice quiet inside you can actually hear yourself talk. Great ambiance. 1st class service. Can't wait to go back.

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    Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce was delish! Such a perfect meal.
    Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce was delish! Such a perfect meal.
    Every table at Magdalena's is set with care. Warm booths, candlelight, and fresh flowers perfect for date night or a special dinner.

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    Every table at Magdalena's is set with care. Warm booths, candlelight, and fresh flowers perfect for date night or a special dinner.
    Mimo

    Mimo

    4.5
    (110 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    The restaurant has old school New Jersey Italian vibes - low ceiling, a little moody ambiance - but…read morenone of the attitude. The staff is super friendly, and we were welcomed as we were (we had hoped to eat at a sister establishment but they sold out of what we wanted). Mimo's offers a great selection of Italian inspired apps, three well appointed pizzas, a few varied and surprising options for pasta dishes, and some mains. Items we tried: Pane - delicious Roasted Carrot Pizza - AMAZING, A little spicy, but definitely something we would order again. Pastas we ordered initially came out cold - our incredible waiter immediately corrected the issue. But from a flavor profile - Pansotti - sooooo delicious. You'd never guess that it was a vegetarian option - the mushrooms were so meaty. The delicate pouches with the spinach and ricotta were heavenly. Pappardelle - The lamb braised sauce had a depth of flavor that could rival any restaurant in Italy. My only tiny hope was that the pasta would have been served aldente, it was a little overcooked. But to each his own. Overall - really great. Would recommend. This would be great for a weeknight dinner or an off the beaten path date night.

    Here's your proofread review:…read more Arrived around 7:30 PM on a Saturday night. It wasn't too packed. We chose patio seating, which was nice because the interior is quite dim -- although I now have 7 mosquito bites. I overall thought the food was good but nothing was stellar. We ordered the house salad and Capicola, which was a mistake because flavor-wise they were nearly identical, the main difference being that the Capicola had meat. Both salads were well done and had a nice balance of flavor and freshness. I really enjoyed the fish -- lightly salted, nutty, and crispy -- but I added the lemon it came with, which made it bitter. The rigatoni was creamy and cheesy. It was a solid pasta, nothing out of the ordinary but still enjoyable. Mimo is the type of place I would visit if I lived nearby.

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    Mia Bella Trattoria

    Mia Bella Trattoria

    4.5
    (811 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Thank you Mia Bella for the amazing food and service. I genuinely felt at home for my birthday…read moredinner here recently. Every dish was amazing from the appetizer sampler, fish, chicken all the protein options. We really enjoyed the burger, calamari, Brussels sprouts and seafood lasagna. The portions are done so beautifully and very generous. Thank you and thank our server Willie for making my birthday so special. The whole team worked very hard. It's so appreciated!

    Food: Margherita Pizza (7.5/10) - Thin crust pizza, fresh…read moretasting dough & ingredients. Could have a little more cheese. Came out quick. The fresh red pepper offered at the table really kicked the flavor up a notch. Beet salad (8/10)- nice presentation. Red beets tasted really fresh & clean (not earthy) and the beets were thick enough to actually taste them! Balsamic dressing is very tasty. The fried cheese, tomatoes & candied pecans are a great complement to the beets and greens. Add the fresh cracked black pepper offered by the server. Seafood lasagna (8/10) - the seafood is not lacking! Its very seafood-forward. Salmon, shrimp, clams. You definitely know you are eating seafood. The cheese/seafood/pasta/sauce ratio is spot on, well balanced. It felt more like a seafood dish than a lasagna/pasta dish. My only complaint (and it's not really a negative) is I was in the mood for lasagna & after eating this dish, although it was very good, I still had a hankering for lasagna. Other: - Service in general was good. It was a slow day during my Sunday afternoon visit. - Bathrooms were well kept & had cool big mirrors in the hallway upon exiting the bathroom. - Parking in the attached garage is free. I would return again.

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    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.2
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I'm not often wowed by Italian food in restaurants but North Italia is amazing! I find that a lot…read moreof restaurants don't put enough seasoning. Here everything was hot and fresh and flavorful. First off, get the Zucca chips. I could literally eat a whole basketful. I need to figure out what slicer and oil they use because I can never get mine this thin and crispy. We then Arugula and Avocado salad, which was light and refreshing. Then onto the Cacio e Pepe Arancini. Cacio e Pepe is my favorite pasta, so I was a little disappointed they don't have it on the menu as a dish itself, but the arancini was delicious! For mains, my husband had the salmon. We ordered it medium and it came more well done, however, it was perfectly crispy on the outside and still moist in the center. Very tasty. I had the ricotta cavatelli, which might be the best pasta I've ever had. The shrimp were so plump and fresh. There was plenty of crab throughout. And the flavor had the perfect amount of salt and spice. My husband, who isn't a pasta person loved it too. It's a nice open space and service was friendly. We will definitely return to try more things.

    Stopped by for the first time and I thought it was okay. With the open concept, it's pretty loud…read more Parking on the weekday wasn't horrible but I could see it being difficult during busier times. As for what I had: Zucca chips: 3/5 what I received was much different from everyone else's pictures. My chips were much smaller and mostly pieces of chips. Maybe I got the bottom of the batch? The flavor was good, but because they were small and folded in on themselves, they held a lot of the oil. The oil did taste fresh though. Eggplant parm (small plate): 3/5 most cheese and very little eggplant. The flavor was good. My waitress told me it came with noodles but then no noodles came out. I know this place is popular and everyone seems to like it. I would try it one more time just to see if maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but overall I didn't think it was worth the money.

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    Aperitivo

    Aperitivo

    3.7
    (70 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$$

    It was my first time at Aperitivo and I must say I'm still impressed. I've had some time to sit…read morewith my thoughts/experience so here's the review you've all been waiting for. We arrived on a Friday evening during Happy Hour (HH) around 5:30pm. Maurizio stopped by to introduce himself and let us know that he would ensure we were taken care of. As stated above, it was happy hour during our time there but we ordered from allllll the menus haha! Check out the eats below: -Fried Shrimp -Chicken Parm Sliders -Tuna Tartare -Brussels Sprouts -Aperitivo Sliders -Bottle of Wine + Pizza (x2) ~Pepperoni Pizza ~Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bottles of the Sparkling and Rose - these are the bottles we selected based on their Social Hour menu bottle of wine & pizza deal for 35 dollars! Great deal! The experience was great, there were many waiters and waitresses stopping by the table to check in on us. The food was fresh, flavorful, and piping hot! The views are lovely and the ambiance is a combination of chill, chic, and relaxing. Very vibey and spacious place. The restrooms are really nice as well and they were clean and stocked. Aperitivo is definitely on my list of places to return to, especially for happy hour. It's worth it to check this place out!

    We had a reservation for 9:00 PM for an indoor table, but ended up waiting until almost 10:00 PM…read morebefore being seated in the lounge area. We were never asked for our drink order and, for the most part, weren't even acknowledged by any server. The manager did stop by and apologized, offering complimentary shots, which was appreciated, but we still weren't asked what we wanted to drink afterward. Meanwhile, we watched several groups who arrived after us get seated, order, and receive both their drinks and food before anyone came to our table. At that point, it felt like we had simply been forgotten. The atmosphere is nice, but the service really took away from the experience. I understand busy nights happen, but basic communication and acknowledging your guests goes a long way.

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    Bellissimo

    Bellissimo

    4.5
    (84 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    The food was soooo good 10/10 you can tell they know what they are doing when you get your plate…read more Service was good as well, very attentive and o we all professional. Over all great experience and I will be going back/ordering from there, as well as put my friends on!

    1 star I don't…read moreusually leave reviews like this, but this one felt necessary. The staff was kind and welcoming, so service wasn't the issue. The problem was the food did not match the high reviews at all. My wife's lasagna came out looking like a giant block of tofu. It didn't resemble lasagna, the pasta felt rubbery, and the meat didn't even look like ground beef. She didn't feel comfortable eating it. Her Greek salad also looked off, like a mix between a Caesar salad and something random with feta on top. I ordered the Chelidra Rossa because I love red snapper. What I got was definitely not red snapper. It tasted and broke apart like old tilapia that had been sitting for days. The dish also only came with one shrimp, which was disappointing. The pasta, vegetables, and mushrooms were bland and had no flavor. The bread was not fresh. When I asked for vinegar, they brought another oil mixture that wasn't what I asked for. The calamari came with a dried-out lemon that had clearly been sitting, and I had to ask for fresh slices. The pizza also didn't taste right, and the cheese had a grainy texture that didn't melt like normal pizza cheese. For what we paid, the quality didn't come close to matching the price. We ate maybe 10 percent of our food and left. I honestly don't understand how people are saying this place has fresh pasta and fresh ingredients. Based on our experience, it clearly did not. Real, honest reviews matter, and this was ours. I really wanted to like this place, but this just wasn't it. I won't be returning.

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    Triola's Kitchen

    Triola's Kitchen

    4.6
    (177 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$$

    Came in with reservation on Thurs night and seated immediately upstairs. Seemed to be a large group…read moredownstairs and maybe 3-4 groups upstairs. Dress code: smart casual. Plenty of people dressed more comfortably but you wouldn't look out of place in a blazer either Food 5/5: we got their stuffed mushrooms, garlic bread, brisket and sausage bolognese and their bass with lobster topping special and everything was fantastic. Especially recommend the sauce from the mushroom and the garlic bread together Service 4.5/5: chef came out and greeted us which was a nice touch. Service was friendly and quick, seemed a little confused about the wines available by the cup but otherwise fantastic service Ambiance 5/5: very clean and homey, brightly lit with Italian music playing the background Value 3.5/5: not cheap but you get what you pay for with great food. Portions for the pasta are quite large. Overall 4.5/5: overall a fantastic experience, will likely be back to sample their other pasta options. Parking: small lot used for complimentary valet after 5 pm which we used. Otherwise street parking is available but might be hard to find depending on when you go.

    My youth group needed a caterer for our banquet, and Chef Triola blew the roof off with the food!…read moreHe was the friendliest of all Sicilians and made sure that we had everything taken care of. Our menu included chicken parmigiana, beef tenderloin, pasta Alfredo, salad, breadsticks and dessert. Our party of 55 ate wonderfully; our compliments to the chef please! 100% recommend. I've been to their restaurant and it's truly a gem. Will come back for a dine-in experience soon!

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    Seasoned calamari fried and served with marinara sauce

    Il Bracco - italian - Updated July 2026

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