OMG! Felt like we took a trip to Italy walking into this beautiful restaurant. The interior and exterior is STUNNING We were greeted by The General Manger Michael. He is so kind and helpful. He checked us in and seated us right away. We felt so well taken care of the entire time. Everyone here works hard and it sure shows. I love going to restaurant that truly care about everything. They take care of their staffs and the entire place is so clean and spotless! Every corner of the room is decorated so Beautifully even the bathroom! As if I stepped into Italy for the day. My friend and I enjoy everything! We were so glad we found this place on Tiktok. I also loved that they made sure our water glass was never empty. And OMG! The food! Every single bite we took was beyond our expectations. So delicious! Especially the zucchini blossoms! You can taste the love and authenticity with each bite. We couldn't decide on dessert and GM Michael came in to help us. He recommended the cake & OMG! Did not disappoint! Soooo delicious! I can finally say that this is definitely my most hands down favorite authentic Italian restaurant here in AZ! TOP NOTCH! We will be back for more! read more

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I saw this on Instagram and I had to try it because the prices looked so good especially in this economy! They have happy hour all day everyday in their bar/ lounge area which is great because most of the time happy hour is only on limited days/ hours at other restaurants! When I walked in the staff was very friendly and were quick to get me seated which was so nice with it being dinner time. I ordered a glass of wine and was quite impressed with it being their house wine + $8. I'm pretty sure it was Pinot Grigio. I was however, not impressed with the food. The portion sizes were small, and honestly, the food was flavorless. The only thing I liked on their happy hour menu was the vodka pasta, but that was even a 6/10. I personally think they need to add more spices, garlic, onion, salt, etc because most of the items just had a great texture but not a good flavor profile. This could have been because they were happy hour items- I did not order anything from the main menu outside of the Dubai chocolate cake! read more

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The drinks, from the main dishes to dessert, all Amazing The Lobster ravioli is flipping delicious, the flavor is chefs kiss For dessert, the lemon cheesecake is perfect then next the strawberry tiramisu. This place is a must and the manager and owner were an absolute delight. Yes, the ambiance was just as beautiful too. Wait, why are you still reading this, GO make a reservation! read more

Wow! This place is amazing! The moment we walked in, Michael greeted us and said "Welcome Home", which made our visit so personable. This was our first time and we came specifically for Restaurant Week. Wine/cocktail menus are stored in a giant book, which they bring to every table upon being seated. Make sure to check out all of the gorgeous room decor with chandeliers everywhere, cloud painted ceilings and more! The back wall mural is interactive and the eyes will move to follow you! The food was amazing - Everything we tried, I would definitely come back and order again! Appetizers- Liked the shrimp more! ARANCINI BOMBA saffron rice stuffed with burrata ricotta + short rib ragu + fried golden SHRIMP OREGANATA jumbo prawns + oreganata breadcrumbs + char-grilled + hot honey agrodolce Entrees- Cannelonis, yummmm! SICILIAN SAUSAGE CANNELLONI ricotta + sicilian sausage + spinach mozzarella + bechamel FILET MIGNON PARMIGIANO medallions of filet herb breaded & char-grilled + san marzano tomato herb sauce fresh mozzarella + served with roasted potato & sauteed escarole Dessert- Spumoni every time! SPUMONI CAKE pistachio, vanilla & strawberry gelato chocolate sponge cake SICILIAN CANNOLI SIGARETTI mini sigaretti tuile + sweet ricotta cream + chocolate chips + powdered sugar We also added wine pairing with our meal for an extra $18, also delicious and would have them all again! WINE PAIRING Appetizer- EMMOLO SAUVIGNON BLANC Entree- ALLEGRIN/ VALPOLICELLA Dessert- LIMONCELLO Our server Carlos was amazing! Very personable and attentive. read more

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Omg I love this place! The vibe was amazing and the food was even better. Had to get the vodka pasta which was even better than expected. Came here for dinner on my birthday and they even gave me this cute dessert. On the way out the waiter told my friend and I to come back and check out the happy hour. Definitely on my list of to-dos! read more

The Italiano - Birthday dessert - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My boyfriend treated me here for Easter. It was both of our first time and we were absolutely blown away. We actually met on easter 9 years ago, its kind of our holiday and what better way to celebrate than to try a new place and eat lots of good food. What a stunning restaurant! Beautifully lit, colorful decor, and loved the live pianist. The buffet was delicious! My favorites were the pizza, meatballs, and short rib lasagna. The french toast also very tasty! My boyfriend loved all the seafood and the short rib. For dessert I really liked the Torrone and the lemon dessert thing. I dont know what its called but it was so good. I did get to see a glimpse of the chef and I thought it was really cool to see him interact with customers. This place really does make you feel like family. I would come back for sure. Perhaps the next time there is a buffet. So many fabulous choices. read more

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We absolutely loved the Easter buffet! There were many pasta dishes, salad, seafood, lamb, filet mignon, ham, quiche, pizza, french toast, and desserts included amaretti cookies, cannolis, pavlova, fruit, lemon cake, almond cookies with ricotta filling, and more! The extra cheesy lasagna with ricotta was my favorite, the french toast was also great, and the whole dessert bar was excellent. The Peach Bellini was very good. It was about $100 per person. Must be reserved ahead of time. Chef Joey was onsite welcoming and helping out. The ice sculpture and live pianist was a nice touch. My family and boyfriend loved it! read more

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Beautiful restaurant with great foods and great vibes! I ordered the Italiano Mare and it was so flavorful and delicious. The pasta was al dente & the seafood was incredible. For dessert, I got the ferrero cake and it was rich and creamy and absolutely divine. I enjoyed listening to the live pianist and the space itself is super gorgeous. The service was very pleasant. The staff was attentive and patient. Really loved my experience here. read more

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My friend picked this spot to have her birthday dinner. It was easy to make a large party reservation. There was a bit of a wait when we arrived. They gave us some champagne though which was nice. It is in a plaza so there is plenty of parking. You can also do valet. Calamari fritti (3.5/5): The calamari was hot and fresh. It came with a san marzano tomato sauce. The portion was a bit small. Linguine & clams (5/5): This was yummy. It was light and the portion was good. The roasted garlic with calabrian chile paired well with the white wine sauce. The clams were good too. Definitely a nice dinner spot. Menu has a lot of options. The interior was strangely decorated though. They had giant screens in one portion of the restaurant. It was reminiscent of Las Vegas. They gave a little dessert for my friend's birthday too which was nice. read more

The Italiano - Linguine & Clams - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Another great meal at the Italiano. We started with the Chilled Seafood Tower followed by the Fried Zuchini Flower. The Zuchini Flower is definitely a must have....soft and velvety cheese inside perfectly fried Zuchini Flower. We decided to try the 2 specials and they were delicious. The Fish Picata was light and flavorful and was served with gnocchi. The Veal Bolognese was rich with meat that was fork tender. For dessert, we tried the Biscotti Tiramisu and the Dolce Ferrero. Both great but I would go for the Dolce that's so decadent! Our server Gary was super attentive and friendly. Matthew and Nicola were gracious and made sure we had a wonderful dining experience. As for the ambience, they have a live piano player but unfortunately drowned by the cheerful chattering. read more

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Had a great time here for Mother's Day brunch. Awesome buffet. Our server, Carlos was always there for us. Nice ambiance and decor. We want to go back soon to try the regular menu. Highly recommend. read more

The Italiano - Desert bar. - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The Italiano in Scottsdale had some highlights but it didn't quite live up to the rave reviews I'd heard. The decor is beautiful and very welcoming, setting a great first impression. The staff were friendly, but overall not very attentive. They were extremely busy, but the service was lacking throughout the meal. We started with the burrata & prosciutto and the prime beef carpaccio with artichoke. The beef carpaccio was actually delicious, but it was topped with a large amount of arugula that it felt more like a salad than carpaccio. The burrata and prosciutto was disappointing for me because of the olives and bell peppers. My friends did enjoy it though. The Caesar salad arrived next. It was heavy on the dressing but still tasty; but after the arugula-heavy carpaccio, it felt like I was eating a second salad. For entrées, we ordered the short rib lasagna, spicy rigatoni alla vodka with chicken, and capellini with shrimp. The short rib lasagna was the best dish. It was very flavorful. The rigatoni lacked flavor, and the chicken was very dry. The capellini was also quite dry, with noodles stuck together and difficult to separate. The shrimp were large, and the sauce itself was good, but there wasn't enough of it to coat the pasta and shrimp, making the dish very bland and dry. For dessert we ordered the Biscoff tiramisu, which was served in a very cute chocolate mug. The presentation was fun, and it was delicious. While the ambiance of the restaurant itself is lovely, the dining experience was diminished by some of the diners who were dressed VERY inappropriately. read more

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It is too loud in there! To be honest, it felt like I was on a cruise ship. Some people refer to the decor as being Las Vegas like however I really felt like I was on the high seas. The back room that has the curtain between the main dining room and it is much quieter. There is a projected "mural" on the wall where the subjects in the mural eyes' open and close and their hair moves with the wind. It's slightly gaudy. The bread surface was delicious, warm, ciabatta, or Italian bread with olive oil and balsamic you can dispense yourself. The fried zucchini blossoms were quite tasty. A crispy tempura batter in the filling had mint and mozzarella, which gave it a little more flavor than just ricotta alone. The marinara sauce was a little thin and watery. The salads were the bomb those were very tasty. We had the Italiano salad with the roasted peppers. It was a very large salad, even shared by two people. We then shared the chicken and sausage scarpariello and the pasta with spicy njuda. The chicken breast pieces and sausage were very tasty. However, the sauté escarole was watery and flavorless. It was really bad. The pasta with spicy njuda was OK. It needed to be a little bit thinner in terms of the sauce and needed some more flavor although the crispy guanciale on top was a nice touch. Our friends ordered the chicken parmigiana and the lobster ravioli. Both of those were better than our dishes with the ravioli being the stand out dish of all. We really like The Sicilian Butcher, The Italian Daughter and Patricia's Pizza however, this experience and food didn't seem up to par for the Maggiore family at least not to me. Service was very friendly although one glass of wine ordered during dinner never came until the entrées have been finished. They comped that glass. read more

The Italiano - Italiano salad - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We loved this place so much, I highly recommend the linguine and clams, that was absolutely my favorite! Michael the general manager was really attentive and very kind, love the vibe, also the drinks. Really cool place for a date r just if you feel like authentic Italian dish. read more

The Italiano - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Mackenzie was a fabulous time at the bar. This is our new go-to lunch spot. We had to switch bars since another one in the area declined our service. We tried a flavorful array of drinks because we had to break one of our co-workers' pallets for an Old Fashioned and Tom Collin's. He has not had either. She gave us all limoncello shots on the house and let's just say we were laughing the entire time and having a great discourse. read more

Excellent Italian restaurant where Chef Joey and the servers (Mario) go above and beyond while serving up delicious authentic Italian dishes. read more

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Went for Father's Day 2026 and sat inside the lounge to take advantage of their happy hour, which is one of the best deals around. You had me at $7 martinis and $8 vodka rigatoni. We also tried the Sunday sauce special which was a huge portion (thank you leftovers) and full of different meats. This dish was saucy, hearty and filling like you would expect a traditional Sunday sauce. The vodka rigatoni had a thicker sauce than I'm used to, and wasn't spicy at all, but still filling and a good deal. The Capriccoiosa pizza was perhaps the biggest letdown, as it had maybe too many ingredients and wasn't evenly cooked. Service was good, and while we didn't sit in the main dining area, the lounge was nicely decorated. read more

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Great place for a special occasion. Dishes were phenomenal with great service. Loved the lobster ravioli The decor was so fun and coastal too! Expect to pay quite a bit but delicious food read more

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We booked The Italiano for Christmas dinner since we associate good Italian cuisine with festivity and abundance, and plus our 5yo son loves pasta, especially penne. The Italiano is a large, gorgeous restaurant with classic Italian murals Creation of Adam and Birth of Venus. It has a bit of an elegant Vegas nightclub feel, along with a piano player. The menu was a $99 Christmas Buffet that's highly seafood centric with both cold and hot versions of shrimp and crab along with grilled salmon. There was an assortment of pastas with US East Coast Red Sauce (they call it gravy). We enjoyed pretty much everything we tried, although I did find the lamb at the carving station a bit on the dry and overcooked side. Our son cannot each much from the buffet, but the kitchen was nice enough to crank out hand-made rigatoni with butter and cheese for him. It was cooked al dente and he ate all of it. Its easy to overeat at buffets but here you must save room for their dessert station. The Tiramisu and pistachio cannoli were great but the true star is the Italian Flag, a bite-sized red-white-green pastry with a thin layer of chocolate. I also recommend getting a cocktail early to set the mood - their smooth, eggy and peachy Bellini was refreshing. Definitely want to come back to try their regular menu, which has more pasta options and even one with 7 types of seafood. $99 is a bit pricey for a buffet even by Vegas standards, but hey its Christmas and the restaurant was packed! read more

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Split a variety of small plates and each was delicious. Service was excellent and attentive. Feels kind of like eating in Italy.

We had the best time at the bar with Pete! Our group came in for happy hour and had the best experience. Pete was amazing! Such a fun person to talk with and was so helpful in choosing drinks/food. He went above and beyond for my friends with allergies to help them order the best dishes. We tried basically everything on the HH menu and it was all incredible! read more

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Very lively Italian restaurant with an old-school Roman vibe! The menu is extensive, and the wine list is practically a novel -- offering everything from old-world classics to new-world favorites, plus a great cocktail selection. We came here for our anniversary and were really excited to try it out. That said, we were a little turned off by how pushy our server was with the upselling. We had already ordered cocktails and a bottle of wine, but he kept steering us toward the most expensive dishes and even tried to talk us out of the wine we wanted in favor of one that was $65 more. It definitely took away from the experience a bit. On the bright side, the food itself was very good! The stuffed pepper was flavorful, packed with sausage and cheese, and the red sauce was incredible -- clearly homemade. We also tried the chicken sorrentino and the aneletti pasta. The aneletti was our favorite: rich, hearty, and full of short rib flavor. The "off-menu" amaretto dessert was another highlight -- such a thoughtful touch for our anniversary. Even the warm, homemade bread at the start was excellent. Overall, we really enjoyed the red sauce, the pasta, and that special dessert. While the atmosphere is fun and the food solid, some of the dishes and the salesy service felt a bit too gimmicky for us to rush back. read more

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Super nice spot! Came for a date night and sat in the bar area which featured its own select menu with great items and portions. The vodka pasta was amazing. Our waitress a the whole staff were very professional and efficient. Will be back for sure! read more

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In my mind, Italian food is all about letting simple, high-quality ingredients shine. The Italiano really delivers!! The food is incredibly comforting and quality is top notch! The decor and ambiance here made me feel like I was in Italy!! Service was perfect, from the bottled water, to the main course, and through dessert!! read more

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Ambiance and service were great--really enjoyable atmosphere and attentive staff. We ordered the antipasto for two, a couple of Caesar salads, and pasta Bolognese (which we ended up taking to go, so I can't comment on it yet). The dishes we did have were nicely presented. Unfortunately, the Caesar salad was very disappointing. For a higher-end Italian restaurant, I expected a top-notch Caesar, but it was overly chopped, heavy, and topped with what tasted like cheap granular Parmesan. I also added anchovies for an extra $3 and received just three pickled anchovies placed on top, which felt underwhelming. Overall, a great setting and service, but the Caesar salad really missed the mark--especially for a place of this caliber. read more

The Italiano - Antipasto for two - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We went for happy hour in the bar last night. It was our first time there. Ambience was alright. Geared toward the 70+ crowd. The food was good. Scratch kitchen, so the bread and pasta were on point. The price of everything was absolutely ridiculous. A drink with casamigos in it was $28. That's shameful. The regular menu was insanely overpriced as well. I could have flown to Italy and back for the price of dinner. I won't be back. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Extremely welcoming staff and server. The food was amazing. I had shrimp parmigiana and my husband had chicken parmigiana, delicious. One of the things that was most impressive was how well dressed the staff was, so professional and that's why they act like it. Worth trying. read more

Stopped in one evening for a nightcap with my wife before returning to our nearby hotel. I was immediately impressed with the layout and decor inside. We sat at the bar where we greeted by a smooth talking obviously experienced bartender. We enjoyed chatting with him while sipping on a Manhattan and a Cosmo. We've been told by some relatives that the food here is extraordinary. Hopefully we'll get to experience it soon although merely having a cocktail was an enjoyable experience. read more

Fabulous Valentine dinner!! Even with takeout, the food is so fresh and hot and you can taste every wonderful made from scratch ingredient. Packaged with care and even their yummy bread was still nice and warm and delicious!!! And the special Valentine dessert was out of this world!!! read more

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If you have not been here, you are seriously missing out! This restaurant was well thought out and had unique decorations. From the walls to the detailed menus, it felt like you stepped into a different world. There was live music, a pianist, who played the entire time we had dinner. It was quite lovely! Our server was Martino, give this man a raise!! He was so funny and welcoming and always came to check in on us and our food! We had the Meatballs & Sauce as well as N'Duja & Hot Honey Bruschetta. They were both delicious! The meatballs were large with plenty of sauce and the bruschetta was quite lovely. Our soft drinks and water were always full with the convenient bottle that was provided for us on the table. Our entrees were wonderfully delicious and very filling. Myy friends ate the Linguini & Clams and I ate the Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka. The clams were SO yummy and I truly enjoyed everything about my dish, I added meatballs to mine! My friends stated they had the best clams & linguini dish! I completely forgot to take a picture of the Linguini & Clams but they did come with a fork and dish to put your empty clam shells in. I am a sweets girl at heart. We shared the cappuccino, cannoli cigars, & tiramisu. They were all equally delicious and to die for! I will 100% be going back for the cannolis and to try other dishes!! I seriously recommend coming here!! read more

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Decor and atmosphere is gorgeous. They poured a lot of money into this place and it shows. Happy hour is fantastic. Drinks are spot on. Calamari was the best I've had in a while, meatballs to die for. Pizza, meh. Too much cheese, under cooked and doughy. Service was stellar! Will be back in a heartbeat, when back in this side of town. read more

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Wish this was closer to home but my wife and I were very impressed! Great music too! read more

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Absolutely amazing on all levels! Outstanding service; amazing food; ambiance warm and welcoming; food selections wonderful. And in addition, managment/owners walked around and personally greeted guests. This speaks volumes! Made us feel like VIP! We will go back over and over and over again! Thank you~ Giovanna read more

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Scottsdale, Italiano by Chef Joey absolutely delivers. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit! The restaurant is elegant, inviting, and effortlessly upscale. The decor is truly stunning, with every detail thoughtfully designed to create a warm yet luxurious vibe. As for the food... absolutely divine! Our table ordered the lasagna, lobster ravioli, and rigatoni, and somehow each dish outshined the last. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. Our sever Oscar our server was wonderful and playful we enjoyed every moment! read more

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Where do I even begin?!? When you enter this restaurant, it's pure elegance. From the details in the dinner plates to the paintings in the wall and the self-playing piano, this place is a vibe. And it doesn't stop there, freshly warm bread served at your table that doesn't need any butter. I ordered The Italian Froze which was the perfect choice to serve during these hot summer days. It was so refreshing! For my entree, I enjoyed the capellini and jumbo prawns. It tasted as good as it looked. I suspect they serve everyone complimentary limoncello shots as our table and the table next to us were offered them after we finished our meal. This was an amazing experience and I look forward to going back and enjoying their happy hour. read more

The Italiano - Capellini and Jumbo Prawns - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Definitely a nice & pricey place to fine dining for a very special occasion with family and friends, especially for the new year & birthday celebrations. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff help to facilitate dining experience more memorable. Thank you the whole team, lead by Miroslav! We truly enjoyed the food, tasty and delicious, in the Italian style -- family style. We ordered most of the appetizers: Zucchini Blossoms, Calamari Fritti, Garlic Bread Pinwheels, and Burrata. All dishes were delicious and shared with family. All agreed that we will be coming back. It was a little pricey but worthwhile for the Birthday Occasion -- life is good & We enjoyed it !!! read more

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Have been here numerous times for lunch dinner and happy hour. The food is good and the service is usually good and cordial. Pastas seem to be home made and are the star of the show. What lacking are the meat dishes. I've tried several of of them, and the one constant - they are bland and the steaks in particular are not what they could be. The Sicilian style with the breadcrumbs comes out dried out and lacking seasoning. Needs lemon or more herbs or something to make it stand out. $68 for a Sicilian style ribeye is not unreasonable if it is flavorful, but it's not. Tried the filet pinwheels last night and same thing, dried out bland breadcrumbs. Asked for some lemon wedges and salt which helped. Maybe the chef should spend a little more time in the kitchen tasting some of the dishes. The old Tomasos did a better job with steaks and veal dishes. Veal parm kinda soggy instead of being crispy like it should be Will still go there and probably stick to the pastas. Atmosphere is nice and relaxed but slightly upscale. read more

Great experience! The bread was amazing to start. Only complaint was the zucchini as an appetizer. Not a crispy fried texture like I was expecting and strong vinaigrette flavor. But overall a really nice meal & my pasta dish was great. My table all tried different things and we were all impressed. read more

The Italiano - Restaurant view - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Did a takeout this time and again, the food did not disappoint! The eggplant was delicious, nice and lightly fried to a perfect crisp! Tried the Anelletti Palermitano and it was so tasty and the pasta rings were Al dente. The Caesar Salad was the best, Romaine Lettuce very fresh and Parmesan cheese was authentic , freshly grated and the best part was the dressing! It was so good and tasted like it was made from scratch! Maybe it was??? The best Caesar dressing I had was from a five star restaurant in Makati, Philippines, where the dressing was made in front of you! I tried this once in a restaurant in California as well. I forgot where but this dressing from Italiano is how Caesar Dressing should be! I now wished I had ordered anchovies on the said as I think I tasted anchovies on the dressing? I would definitely order or dine in at the Italiano again!!! read more

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