I met a friend here for a light dinner and a drink . I ordered an Argentina red wine that was sweet and perfect. I also ordered the Cashell Salad that had mixed greens, apples, Gorgonzola , candied pecans and dried cherries. I added chicken with that and it was delicious! It was a large salad. The service was spot on. Loved the relaxing vibe! read more

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I am an absolute ride or die for Zozos restaurant here in Reno but I do have to say.... Two Italian places can coexist. I decided to try La Cucina and man I love it. It's so different from the aforementioned restaurant and I love each can cater to your needs for the meal you're looking for. I even decided to come to La Cucina for my birthday dinner. It's so fresh, light, and easy. I absolutely love ALL the women who work here and the atmosphere just feels so calm and light. I love this place. read more

What a lovely restaurant! The hubs brought me here for a birthday lunch for our first time and we had a great experience ! We ordered the Johnny's Garlic Bread and Parmesean Crusted Calamari Steak as an appetizer and I got the Shrimp Scampi as an entree. I really enjoyed both appetizers. The Johnny's Garlic Bread is definitely a must! I love that they put actual garlic bits on the bread and it paired really well with the pasta dish. The calamari steak was also really good. The Parmesan flavor was really delicious and the calamari was cooked perfectly. The shrimp scampi was also very good. I appreciate the freshness from the tomatoes and the shrimp was flavorful. Although it's a pasta dish, it felt very light. Overall good experience! Great place for dine-in! Service was also great! read more

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I came here for dinner on a weeknight and I really enjoyed it! The staff was friendly, the food was fresh and the Caprese salad was exactly what I wanted. There were a couple of birthdays being celebrated which made it a very festive atmosphere and a good place for group celebrations. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I visited La Cucina Italian Eatery in Reno, NV [3600 Lakeside Dr] on Monday, 05/11/26, around 11:45 AM. Upon looking at the menu, I noticed that this restaurant offered lunch specials. I opted for the following food items: * Bowl of Minestrone Soup ($7.50): a hearty vegetable soup with a tomato-based broth. Served with house-made bread. * Vegetable Lasagna ($17.50): Prepared with layers of pasta sheets, béchamel, ricotta, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, marinara sauce, parmesan, and mozzarella. Served with house-made bread. First and foremost, I experienced satisfaction with every bite of the food. The soup was so warm and comforting with the fresh vegetables. The bread was a nice complement to soak up the tomato broth. The Lasagna was absolutely delicious. The portion of the slice was generously huge, and the taste was on point, especially with the personal request of extra marinara sauce (I always love extra sauce on pastas in general). The hospitality from all staff members was so amiable and attentive. They ensured that I had everything I needed during the dining experience. For both my soup and pasta, I was given the topping of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The interior of the restaurant was small, yet cozy, with a welcoming feel for families. The Italian-themed decor was a beautiful touch to the restaurant. The inside of the restroom was clean. Lastly, the lunch menu offered affordable prices. Overall, La Cucina Italian Eatery exceeded expectations in my book! From the filling portions of food to the spectacularly kind service, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. I'll be returning whenever I am in the Reno, NV area again. read more

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Four of us had dinner here on a Saturday night. The weather was very nice so we sat out on the patio. It was a very nice experience. We had reservations so we were promptly seated. I really like their patio. It's very small and very pleasant. Shortly after we were seated, our server arrived. She told us the daily specials and gave us a few minutes to look at the menu. She returned shortly thereafter, and took our orders. I appreciate the fact that not only did she let us split salads, she told us she would bring the salads before our entrées arrived. I've been to several restaurants lately that bring the salad at the same time they bring the entrée. I'm not a fan of that because as I'm eating my salad, my dinner is getting cold. My husband and I shared a Cashell salad. It was the perfect size. The lettuce was crisp and fresh and the salad was full of cranberries and nuts. The dressing was delicious. After we were done with our salads, our server cleared our plates and our dinners arrived shortly thereafter. I had the baked rigatoni in Bolognese sauce. It was delicious. It was piping hot, the sauce was robust, the ricotta cheese was delightful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. It was such a large portion. I only ate half. For dessert, I had the Italian wedding cake. It's one of my favorite desserts in town and I wasn't disappointed. The cake was fresh and the frosting was delicious. The four of us had an awesome experience at La Cucina. I will definitely go back. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - A half portion of the Cashell salad - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Reno! I've been here several times, and I always end up ordering the Alfredo with blackened chicken. It's hands down the best blackened chicken I've ever had. The seasoning is incredible, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. The tiramisu is another standout; it practically melts in your mouth. Every time I've dined in, the service has been friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta with blackened chicken - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Went to La Cucina for my bestie's birthday dinner and everything was great as always! Our server was kind and our food came out quickly. I got the rigatoni Isabella and a side Caesar. The past was delicious--super flavorful and well balanced. It is on the rich side so I had a lot of leftovers! The Caesar had crisp lettuce and the dressing was very light and tasty. Highly recommend this cute spot for a girls night or date night! read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Rigatoni Isabella Pasta - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

What a great place for a good Italian lunch. The ambience was nice and staff was amazing. When I am back in Reno I will definitely come back again. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Bar - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The food was fabulous. Service was friendly...just excellent. Celebrating a birthday with a dozen friends. The ambiance was lovely.

Came in around 3pm and it was pretty empty, looked like some staff training was going on, but we barely got checked on which was kind of disappointing. Started with garlic bread and a calamari steak. Garlic bread was a little too crispy and slightly blackened for me and definitely needed some sauce. BUT the calamari steak?? soooo good. I could've eaten that as my full meal. We ordered the baked rigatoni and chicken parm. The chicken parm with the cheese was sooo good and the pasta had a lot of garlic but honestly it worked. The rigatoni was super cheesy and comforting. Also the bread they give you is amazing, I would love a sandwich on that. Finished with tiramisu and that was easily the best part of the meal. Would come back for the food for sure and just hoping the service was an off day. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Baked Rigatoni Pasta - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've been to La Cucina a few times and it's a solid staple I always go back to. This past Saturday night, the vibe was pretty loud, between the sports on TV and the crowded place, it was hard to hear people in my group. Next time, I'll definitely ask to sit outside. The staff was attentive, though sometimes a bit rushed, which makes sense given how busy it was. I'm not sure if they usually offer specials, but if they had any that night, they didn't mention them. The food was good as always. I got the porcini mushroom ravioli and the sauce was excellent. Someone in my group had the blackened chicken Alfredo it was tasty, but the heavy seasoning on the chicken ended up overpowering the sauce. Another pick was the pineapple pizza, which was very cheesy and hit the spot. Overall, La Cucina stays one of my top three go-to Italian spots in Reno. The food is always satisfying, and despite a few small issues, it still keeps me coming back. read more

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We went to dinner here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. They were a little busy and we had to wait for our table. No big deal. After about 5 minutes, we were seated. We were served water and bread pretty quickly but no server for 15 minutes. The manager came to take our orders and was apologetic. I'm not sure how much time had gone by but it was a hefty wait. All meals came out but my chicken marsala. The food runner asked if I had ordered anything. At this point, it had been so long I don't even remember what I ordered. Ten minutes later, my dinner arrives and it looks awful. The chicken looked like it had been beaten by a hammer. See the photo below. The manager/server never apologized or offered a new meal. She just continues to avoid us. The reviews of awful service are true. At least the rest of the family enjoyed their dinner. We will be avoiding this place. It's not worth the money or being ignored. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - This is the "chicken marsala" I ordered that they forgot and made quickly. - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Ambiance: 2 stars. Windows were super dirty and smeared from attempt to clean. Place is so bright one could perform surgery or grow plants at high rates. Service: 3 stars. Server buzzed past several times, and didn't offer to fill empty glasses or bring new drinks. Maybe because it was busy, will evaluate upon next visit. Food: 4 stars (for now): bread was good, seemed fresh, but the oil / balsamic dip was nearly all balsamic and much too 'sour' for both of us, the fried provolone: super tasty and unique---but this isn't an Italian dish, tasted like saganaki--but would order again. My ravioli was good, seemed fresh. Wifes linguini failed the test--super oily and way too much garlic. Overall 3 stars, will go again. Much better than Zozos or Bella Italia, but still missing the mark overall. With La Famiglia not too far away (A++), its hard to justify. read more

Great lunch here today with friend. They opened at 11, reservations at 1130 so got right in. Not busy yet so chose our seat. We've been here several times in the past and enjoy the menu variety. Ordered half sandwich and salad combo which is always the perfect amount. Today I ordered the Italian BLT which came on sourdough and came with an abundance of bacon, lettuce, tomato with melted fontina cheese and a pesto spread. Very good! Cesar salad tossed in dressing with croutons finished off the meal. We enjoyed a chilled Italian Pinot Grigio that was nice and not sweet. The decor here is very nice and service was good today. Gluten free pasta is available on their menu here also. Prices reasonable, won't break the bank. read more

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The food was absolutely AMAZING. Second time I've eaten here and it never disappoints. Came here for my hubby's birthday with his family and they all loved it too. Service was great as well. We went around 3 o'clock and there was almost no one there. Glad we came before the dinner rush because there were a LOT of tables already reserved. Only complaint I have is that the food took quite awhile to arrive but overall it was a nice dining experience. The music was nice AND they were playing sports on all of the tv's so that was really nice for my hubby, his dad and his brother. Will be coming back for sure! read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Not really a review kind of guy. But ive ate here twice now and both times i feel like i got ripped off. Wouldnt eat here again. $35 for chicken parm and bowl of soup. Could of made this chicken parm at home with better ingredients. Taste like prison food. Soup was spicy sausage whatever, it tasted like it was made at parr (jail food). For $35 i did not fill up and feel really disappointed in this place. Not sure who eats there but if you do, your being ripped off. Just go to Marios. And like i said i never usually do yelps cause i dont care to ruin a restaurant, but enough is enough either they change or it gets removed. Temu type talian read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Poop soup the no flavor spicy sausage whatever - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Yes again every year it's my birthday I come here every year and the fettuccine Alfredo is great every time! My sister came here for the first time. She thought the BBJs bbq had good Alfredo this is the best in town. Service was great I showed up a little late, she didn't mind came out with my drink, and gave us more bread. She got our order in as soon as I got there very attentive loved her. Asked us for dessert and dressed it in a candle how lovely. Perfect lunch in at my favorite restaurant! read more

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Celebrating my wife's birthday, we wanted a nice dining atmosphere with little crowd noise. I set a reservation for 3:45 to beat even the early dinner crowd. We arrived 25 minutes early and it was perfect. The dining tables are a unique hammered metal texture that provides a very homey feeling. We began with an antipasto plate, and fried calamari fingers with marinara sauce. I added an espresso with the appetizers as I had missed my nap. The chef absolutely nailed the calamari! So tender and tasty. For the entree I ordered the Tuscan grilled salmon and my wife selected Parmesan crusted Calamari Steak. Both entrees were accompanied with a generous helping of Angel Hair Pasta with sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, For desert we had Vanilla bean and Sicilian Pistachio Gelatos. Simply a lovely meal with an extremely attentive staff. Definitely on our list for a return visit! read more

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Food was yummy, service was good. Cute little place. I ordered calamari steak and the hubby got a creamy pasta dish, called Rigatoni Isabella. The marinara sauce on my spaghetti... was very good. Not too heavy and very homemade tasting read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I had been looking into eating at this restaurant for years and finally went in one night. My girlfriend and I were the only two people there on the back patio in the summertime, nobody else in the restaurant. We were finally greeted by our server and when I was giving her my order she stared off into a space and then said " I'm sorry I wasn't listening can you repeat that?" this alone ruined my dining experience. I've been a server before, and I legitimately cannot justify a time where a server can say that to a customer. Aside from that the food was really good and would like to come back and given another shot. Hopefully this waiter does not work there anymore. read more

I have been in Reno for over 7 years, love Italian food, and cannot believe I have never been here. I went here today for my birthday lunch and we had a blast. Casual, authentic, great food, great service, easy parking, affordable. I had the Johnny sandwich with a small caprese salad - yum!! Can't wait to go back for pasta! read more

La Cucina Restaurant here in Reno is a great spot! I ordered the chicken menzala with pesto and it was so good--flavorful, well-cooked, and very satisfying. The service was super fast and the staff were very friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Chicken Menzel - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

La Cucina, which fittingly means "The Kitchen" in Italian, sits on the corner of Lakeside Drive and Moana, right next to the Chevron station in the old Godfather's Pizza building. My wife and I found ourselves in the area on a Wednesday evening and decided to give it a try. It was our first visit. As we approached the hostess stand, we were greeted with a warm hello and asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she looked a bit concerned and started scanning her reservation book. We quickly offered to sit at the bar instead, which seemed to ease the moment--she smiled and led us right over. The bar area had a relaxed vibe with a few flat screens showing live sports. One of the first things that caught my eye was how reasonably priced the wine list was. We ended up choosing a bottle of Italian Sangiovese for just $35 while we debated between two appetizers. When we asked the bartender which of the two she recommended, she surprised us by saying, "neither!" My wife and I laughed and asked what she would suggest, if any? She pointed us toward a seared provolone appetizer--and wow, it did not disappoint. Perfectly fried, drizzled with a flavorful sauce, and topped with pine nuts, it was a standout dish. I'll definitely be ordering it again on our next visit. For my entrée, I went with the Rustica pizza, which lives up to its name--hearty and full of flavor. The crust was spot on, and the toppings worked beautifully together with just enough spice to blend well with the wine. All in all, La Cucina delivered a great first impression with delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd absolutely recommend it and look forward to going back. read more

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La Cucina has been a favorite for years. The other day I stopped in with a friend. The place was full. We got the last table. I and had the Veal Picata. It was good. My friend at the Calimari and loved it. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Calimari - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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4 stars only because my food was great otherwise I would rate the overall experience a 3 star. Not sure if people were still tired from the holidays and didn't want to be at work but not impressed with the customer service and lack of attention during my dining experienced. I had more fun talking about football at the bar with a couple enjoying Sunday night football with me, than my invisible server. Very weird experience to have no one at the bar making drinks or engaging in conversation with you and I sat there 1-1.5 hours. Someone only spoke to me and checked in me when they brought my food and when I ordered wine in the beginning. I am not sure if I should have sat at a table to receive more attn but they had a few TVs at the bar to watch sports which was perfect. Positives: you can add grilled or blackened chicken to any pasta dish or shrimp or salmon. When they bring your food out someone will offer fresh grated Parmesan or black pepper. Porcini truffle mushroom pasta has a creaminess and sweetness to the sauce. Pasta was cooked perfectly and chicken seasoned to perfect w the Cajun spices. Not pictured- meatball sub/sandwich, very good just needs a side of marinara and comes with a side salad. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Blackened chicken + ravioli - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Service was prompt and kind. The food was good and we were full. Cozy and comfortable setting. My daughter had the spaghetti alla bolognese, the bolognese was very hearty and delicious. Only reason for not 5 stars, I had the veal piccata. The Piccata sauce ran into the angel hair and marinara, which was "conflicting" sauces for me. Our waitress checked in regularly and made sure we were taken care of. read more

Husband loves their parm chicken. So much so he will get it takeout. The rest of us have enjoyed salads when eating in or takeout.

First time trying this place. We didn't have a reservation and it was pretty busy so we chose to sit at the bar. We were immediately greeted with water and some warm bread to start. The bread was perfectly warm and soft with crunchy garlic on top. Our waitress suggested the sautéed provolone. It did not disappoint! So flavorful with the sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, highly recommend! I got the veal piccata, it came with angel hair pasta and green beans. Very flavorful and hit the spot! read more

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Great prices for tasty food. The garlic bread is great. We had a special of shrimp and chicken over cappellini with a light garlic wine sauce. It was delicious. My husband had a very creative smoked salmon salad. He loved it. We definitely will return when we're in town again. read more

We got turned away tonight because we had a baby with us. We walked in and the hostess immediately said "we're too busy sorry". My husband asked what the wait would look like and she again said "we're too busy" with at least 4 tables being open. I just called the store seconds after walking out and someone else answered the phone other than that hostess and I asked how long a wait would be for a table of 3(I didn't mention a baby just said table for 3) and she said we can be sat immediately. Our baby was in no way disruptive and she's a well behaved baby. This is absolutely unacceptable and I'm pretty sure it's illegal to deny service at a restaurant for having a kid with you. Please train your staff better. Very disrespectful. read more

Took family of five for Moms 95th bday dinner. We ordered, waiter saw her bday balloon acknowledge her bday. From the start I felt his disdain in his job I ordered 'Parmesan crusted calamari' and waiter asked 'the dinner?' What? Yes the dinner! Dessert menu came around and we all passed ( I'm thinking he'll atleast bring bday girl a scoop ice cream or something) Waiter said he'd sing happy bday to her but his voice was tired is what I recall him saying. Five minutes later table next to us our waiter delivers a slice of cake, sang happy bday and did not do a thing for us. After we paid ($200) upon our way out I approached waiter and said 'thanks for singing to my mom And do u think a small gesture such as a scoop of ice cream for her 95th coujdve been done as would have made her day'. He along w/female employee gave me a glare and not a word. Moms 95 and a bit detached from reality. In reality, I'll never patronize this restaurant again. * food subpar, green beans overdone, calamari thin as a pancake * noisy * waiter has an attitude. He took my order 3 rd out of 5 and we did not order após so why was I grilled if I wanted 'the dinner' in a snarky way? read more

Hands down, this is my favorite Italian restaurant in Reno and Sparks. The quality and value can vary depending on who's in the kitchen.But 98% of the time, the food is amazing. Full disclosure. I'm not a red sauce kind of person in general, and then for dietary reasons, I can't have tomatoes anymore. I've tried a lot of pesto at a lot of places, and I gotta say that this is one of the best. I get the Chicken Menzel. This time, we had lunch (and a little light on the pesto this time). The menu offers rigatoni with marinara as a side but I substitute angel hair pasta with pesto for an uncharge. Dinner comes with the best, fresh green beans cooked with garlic. We have had out of town guests try pretty much everything off the menu, but a popular one is the lasagna. Their food is fresh and it matters. This time my friend got the Pasta Primavera. I don't think you can go wrong with any dish on the menu. I find it interesting that, after all these years, there are still people who have never eaten here, and if you're one of them, I highly recommend you rectify that quickly. Go there for dinner first and make sure you get that bread because it's made in house with garlic, and it's astounding. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Chicken Menzel (Lunch with subbed angel hair pasta with pesto -no cream). - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Service was fast and attentive. We haven't been here in awhile and decided to stop in. We chose a special and a Cashell Salad, soooo good. The blackened salmon was added as a protein and was cooked perfectly. Ambience was fine, we were bunched with those that were already seated I think to just keep folks in the same area. We would go again and meals are reasonably priced. read more

La Cucina Italian Eatery - Chicken Parmigiana with noodles - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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My friend eagerly suggested this place as a good Italian place in town, and I was very impressed with the food! We had a late lunch and were visiting a show afterward, so I opted for a lighter meal. I got the Mushroom Ravioli, and it was incredible in this white-yellow creamy sauce -- perfectly apportioned for someone seeking a lighter meal or with an appetizer. Service here included some really tasty bread, and our waitress was fairly attentive. While the restaurant was beautiful, the seating was uncomfortable and restrictive, especially for groups of 2 who are strictly next to a wall and don't have much wiggle room. Overall, I would strongly recommend this restaurant for larger groups or for anyone willing to deal with the rather difficult seating. read more

Ambience is ok, we sat at the patio it was fine... Food came out super fast made is question how much was prepped ahead of time... Service was great. I just wished there was more options without marinara. The pasta was place seemed like jarred marinara... Mid... Wanted more homemade flavors but ok. read more

Beautiful outdoor patio area helped make our experience even more exceptional. It was a hot weekday yet the slight breeze combined with the shade of the garden made it quite comfortable. Service was slow to start but quickly got on track. The lunch menu had a huge variety of vegetarian and meat based choices. Both the grilled eggplant sandwich and veal piccata are worth ordering again. An absolutely terrific find. read more

Met hubby after work, we sat at the bar. We love the Peroni on draft with a lemon ( a trick we learned in Italy). We enjoy sitting at the bar, watching sports, the bartender making fancy drinks, and chatting with others sitting near us. We shared the antipasto salad, a favorite of ours. We both ordered new to us items. Me, a veggie pasta and hubby a rigatoni item that was as close to lasagna as he could find. Both were lackluster. Also, ordered the famous garlic bread and not thrilled either. Oh well, it won't deter us. I love the calamari steak, so I'll stick with that read more

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We started with the calamari stark. Super tender, lemony, and lightly pan fried. It was Very delicious! And I'm a calamari aficionado. I had the chicken Parmesan, which was tender and super yummy. With a side of angel hair, pasta with fresh garlic slices in olive oil. Another had the spaghetti with bolognese sauce. And also the. Degni salad was light and refreshing with a light balsamic vinegarette, with strawberries and a nice light cheese on it. It's a must try restaurant. Very quaint and very homey like... with an Italian flare. Kim was our server. Very attentive very friendly. She's worked here for many years and knows her menu. read more

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Found ourselves with time to kill in Reno. We searched for spots to eat and stumbled upon La Cucina. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the patio was lovely on a summer afternoon. There were many enjoying a cold glass of white wine and it looked fantastic. My husband and I shared a pizza and pasta. The pizza was good. The crust was perfectly crispy and delicious! The pasta was okay. Big portion but not quite as flavorful as we'd hope. Overall, a very solid meal though! read more