This is such an authentic spot...I have had my 10th dinner here. *to be honest (sometimes I'm not even hungry, yet the hospitality and chef's make it feel like home) Mark, the owner is always present and Gabriel holds shit dooooooown read more

We ended up here as a fallback plan after the wait at Haleiwa Joe's got too long. Overall, this was a pretty mediocre dining experience, but the biggest issue -- and the reason we would not recommend this restaurant -- was food safety. The restaurant itself is very small and, honestly, felt poorly managed on the Sunday night we visited. It appeared the manager had staffed the place almost entirely with high school-aged kids. To be fair, they were all polite and friendly, but they clearly were not trained professional waitstaff. The hostess in particular seemed completely overwhelmed and unsure of what she was doing. The food itself was average at best for the price point. Ambiance was okay, nothing particularly memorable one way or the other. We probably would have left thinking "meh, it was fine" except for one major problem. My wife ordered the seafood spaghetti, and the New Zealand mussels in the dish were BAD. Not "a little fishy" bad -- genuinely spoiled bad. The smell and taste were immediately obvious. We brought it to the manager's attention, and her response honestly shocked me more than the mussels themselves. She casually explained that sometimes they get "bad batches of mussels and you can't tell," as if serving spoiled mussels is just an unavoidable normal occurrence. That is not an acceptable answer from a restaurant serving seafood. To their credit, they did remove the dish from the bill, which was the minimum they should have done. Unfortunately, later that night my wife ended up vomiting after dinner. Thankfully it was not severe enough to ruin our vacation or require medical attention, but it absolutely confirmed our concern that something was wrong with the food. At the end of the day, average food and mediocre service are one thing. Serving spoiled shellfish and responding to the complaint with a shrug is another. We would not return. read more

I was very disappointed in the dining experience at Baci Bistro on May 7, 2026. Our waiter was very young and inexperienced. He seemed nervous. My partner ordered a cocktail. A man behind the bar with a baseball cap and casual T-Shirt made the drink which took a long time to be served. We told the waiter we wanted to enjoy the cocktail first. The soup and salad came before the cocktail. I was eating my salad and I found a long hair in the salad. The waiter asked if I wanted him to take the salad away. I said yes I could not eat it anymore. He did not offer me another salad or refund. My partner ordered Saltimbocca Di Vitello for $40. He said the veal was very thin and there was hardly any cheese in the entree. I had a Fusilli Vegatables for $25. Both meals were over priced. We were still enjoying our meals with a pause in eating and another waiter asked if we wanted a box. We said we were not finished eating. The waiters rushed the entire dining experience. When the bill came the prices did not match the prices on the menu. We told the waiter and he said he would tell the manager. The food is overpriced and the service was very poor. Baci Bistro is not an experience in fine dining. A very unpleasant dining experience for a Birthday celebration dinner. read more

The food was very good but the service was outstanding!!! We had the most sweetest and bubbly wait staff!! She made us feel so welcomed and the dinner was enjoyable because of her! I would highly recommend the dessert sampler! Yummy!!!! My favorite was the cannoli! read more

Baci Bistro - Dessert sampler - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Went to Baci Bistro for a business meeting/dinner in Kailua and found it to have a very quaint atmosphere and the food was fantastic. Thankfully, I didn't have to pay for it, as I thought the prices were a bit on the expensive side, even for Hawaii. That said, the meal was excellent, and I especially enjoyed my mushroom risotto. The service was fantastic. Paid street and lot parking. Best to make a reservation. read more

Baci Bistro - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Our group chose this great Italian restaurant that's quaint. We did a lot of sharing. We did the beet salad with goat cheese which was amazing, the classic Caesar salad, seafood risotto, pollo picante, spaghetti with shrimp, and the dessert sampler. All of it was amazing. Service was friendly but the food did take longer than usual to be brought out. Everyone had a great time so we'll be sure to do this again soon. read more

Baci Bistro recently reopened for lunch. We were excited to try the restaurant for my birthday lunch. We had a party of eight. Five of us ordered the fish special, the ono. I ordered gluten free pasta with my dish. The pasta was half cooked, and the fish was over cooked, dry and tasted burnt. Interestingly, the five special fish dishes came out with all different sizes and thickness of fish. It was very obvious the portions were not equal. I had two of the smallest and thinest pieces of fish, and uncooked pasta for my birthday dish! It was the worst fish dish I have ever tasted in my life. It was so bad, two of us sent our fish back. Our fish "Redos," came back plain with no sauce! One of the "Redos," the fish was barely cooked and was SENT BACK AGAIN!The chicken and sausage pasta dish arrived with NO sausage! I, including another diner in our party had upset tummies after eating at Baci Bistro. Absolutely a huge disappointment! I have dined at Baci Bistro in the past, with the original owners. Amazing food! This experience was awful. NEVER DINING HERE AGAIN! read more

Baci Bistro is honestly one of my favorite Italian spots in Kailua, and the food is always really good. However, I've had ongoing issues with their takeout orders that have been really frustrating. Almost every time I order takeout for my family, something goes wrong. Either food is missing from the bag, the order gets mixed up, or items that were clearly ordered and repeated back to me somehow don't get put on the ticket and never get made. Unfortunately this has happened about six times now. Most recently, I ordered two piccatas, one chicken alfredo, bruschetta, and the three tomato salad. The hostess repeated the order back to me and confirmed everything was in the bag when I picked it up. When I got home, the chicken alfredo was missing. I called and was told it would be ready in 10 minutes, but when I drove back I ended up waiting about 40 minutes. By the time I got home again, the rest of the food was cold. The tomato salad was also missing most of the balsamic glaze this time, which normally comes with a good amount. I really do love the food here, which is why I keep coming back. I just wish the takeout process was more consistent because the mistakes and extra driving back to the restaurant have been disappointing. read more

Baci Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Good Italian places are hard to find in Hawaii but baci adequately met my pasta craving need. Restaurant is located in Kailua right off of kuulei road. Plenty of street parking and spots at the garage behind HNB. Inside they decorated everything to look like you're sitting in a greenhouse or garden terrace. Bread and oil was given when we sat down and we split the prosciutto e melone appetizer which was pretty good. Our main dishes were good, we just wish the portion was bigger for the price. Staff was really friendly and on top of their service. read more

Baci Bistro - Saltimbocca di Vitello - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Cozy, quaint charming restaurant setting the tone for a great dinner. Started off with bread and sparkling water. Server presented the daily specials and answered our questions. Caprese salad was refreshing. Cold slice juicy tomatoes topped with soft creamy mozzarella cheese between a basil leaf topped with a balsamic glazed. My veal was sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and white wine was succulent. The risotto was rich and velvety, perfect complement to the creamy sauce. Guest loved her lobster ravioli. Complete the meal with cannoli which was a perfect ending. So glad we find this gem in Kailua. Will definitely be back to try more items on menu. read more

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Food was wonderful as always. Service was spot on. Like the selection and made to order, comes out hot. Pleasant dinning area, felt like Europe, nice ambiance. Parking was easy. Mat the manager talks to dinners. He puts a lot of effort to ensure satisfaction with dining experience. Everyone dinning always seems happy and enjoying their dinner. read more

Great food, beautiful setting. Cute little Italian bistro. It's very breezy with back door propped open. Service was very slow though... the waiter was nice but Everything g from food, water, and dessert took forever to arrive. Our group of 8 dinner took TWO HOURS If you can refer a similar let menu item like regular spaghetti, they can accommodate. My husband likes a simple dish like spaghetti and meat sauce. They don't have meatballs though. We all enjoyed our food and they comped the birthday dessert for my husband. I highly recommend the cream brûlée OMG read more

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We went to Baci Bistro for our anniversary dinner and had such a great experience. The food was really good and everything we tried tasted fresh and well made. There was live music which made the night feel extra special, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming the entire time. It honestly felt like the kind of place where they genuinely care about your experience. I have to mention the tiramisu because it was amazing. Easily my favorite part of the night and one of the best I have had. Perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. We will definitely be back. read more

An Italian hole in the wall in Kailua with cute decor. Unfortunately I was disappointed in the food. The appetizers were decent, ones you can't really miss the flavor target: caprese and the melon prosciutto. My husband didn't care for the prosciutto as it was too salty but I felt the melon was sweet enough to balance it all out. Caprese salad wasn't anything special, just something I love to have. Our immediate server was kind, calm and helpful constantly checking up on us so, great work Azziriah! The busser however seemed anxious and constantly moving back and forth making it hard to relax and enjoy. One off putting issue was that he kicked our already unstable table and was forgetful in apologizing, so that took away from star points. The main course food was quite bland and reason there was some flavor was due to the Parmesan cheese. When leaving the restaurant I did notice that they left the cheese block unattended near the open back door...... Definitely not a place I will be coming back especially if the bill came out to $138 and food was satisfying. The reason I was generous with the 2 stars is simply due to the decor and the main servers customer service. read more

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We were a party of 4 on a Saturday night at 7:00PM. Our server, Gabe was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a very busy evening. We ordered a bottle of wine and the large beet salad to share. The evening started well, but the food service was extremely slow. We had waited for about an hour, Gabe came by to let us know our food would be up soon. We ordered a second bottle of wine and bread with garlic. The garlic was burnt, black and so hard that we weren't able to spread it. The bussers were quite young and seemed untrained. They weren't attentive and Gabe had to clear our plates. At one point I saw a busser sitting at the bar. I noticed a woman helping to expedite food. I walked up to her to ask if she could tell me if our order would be up soon, we'd been waiting for about an hour. The woman pointed to the table across from us and said, "See that table? They waited for an hour." I said "An hour is a long time to wait for entrees." The woman replied, "that's restaurants" and walked away. Our interaction was upsetting. I asked our server who she was and he said "that's our manager." I told Gabe about our conversation and he dropped his head like "not again". As the manager, I would have expected her to say something more like, "I'm sorry you've had to wait so long for your food. This is an unusually busy night and we're trying our best to get caught up. We appreciate your patience and let me check on your order." But she didn't. The fettuccine Alfredo was decent as was the beet salad. The scampi was cheap frozen shrimp, not scampi. Gabe ended up taking two apps off our check which was appreciated. The food was decent Italian food. There aren't many choices for Italian in Kailua. The restaurant was too bright, the lanai had a better ambiance. We won't go there again because of the poor management. read more

Baci Bistro - This isn't scampi - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

First time to Baci and it was absolutely one of the best restaurant experiences I've had. Everything was ridiculously delicious and the service was spectacular. Definitely a must try! We will 1000% be back soon read more

Met my husband long time friends when he use to play basketball back in the days. Lol. We arrive at 5pm at was greeted right away and was seated to our table. Looked over the menu and I knew what wanted seafood risotto. For an appetizer we ordered beet salad with goat cheese and drizzle of balsamic vinegar dressing. My husband ordered ossco bucco and one of the friends ordered the same. The wife ordered same like me and her husband ordered squid ink pasta with scallops. Was very good. Our dessert was chocolate Gelato and my husband friend ordered cheesecake and cannot. Everything came on time didn't wait to long except the dessert was taking along time. Yes it was busy but it was Gelato, cheesecake and cannoli. Other than that it was good. read more

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Good friends and good food. It was our second time at this Bistro. The restaurant has a nice clean feel to it. Inside and I patio seating. We entered a few minutes before they actually opened but we were seated.The Friendly staff was attentive. Service was a little slow towards the end when we ordered our desserts. Our table had two orders of Roasted Beet salad to share. It was refreshing. The goat cheese and the vinaigrette with a reduction of balsamic vinegar gave the salad it's kick. Five stars awarded. My friends wife and my wife had the Risotto Com Frutti Di Mare. They both enjoyed the risotto. One person had the ink squid pasta which he ordered the last time we were there. Two of us had the special of the night which was the Osso Bucco. Served on a bed of risotto with a demi glace sauce. Tasty and tender. I even brought home some leftovers. As we were leaving the manager gave us a friendly thank-you. Enjoy read more

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Not our first visit to this Kailua staple, and definitely won't be our last! As always the service is very friendly and attentive. The food comes out at the right pace and fresh. Restaurant is cozy and has a lively vibe. Every dish we've tried over the years have been great. I really must recommend the risotto con porcini and add on some scallops! Or for pasta you gotta get the truffles gnocchi! Plus if you like cheese, the mascarpone cheesecake is a must! P.S. I would recommend making a reservation if possible, as this spot is always pumping! read more

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From entry greeting to done eating not impressed Almost like we were an inconvenience to staff not very welcoming or professional and I'm a fairly chill person We live in Kailua but usually go to Honolulu for Italian. Beet salad was just ok I had the Rigatoni con Salsiccia and the sauce was way too salty and not much taste other than salt. Could not eat it. Did not send it back just caulked it up as a learning experience If your looking for good Italian this is not your place Just thought I'd try this place since it's close to home, but now I realize the drive to Honolulu is worth it read more

Loved this place for dinner! We had a group of 15 and they accommodated us so well. Service was great and relatively fast for the big group size, prices were reasonable, and food was delicious! Pretty casual and affordable but food quality was still really good! We got almost everything on the menu and nothing really disappointed. Highly recommend the dish with squid ink linguini and scallops! They offered to grate fresh cheese on everything at the table. Good assortment of appetizers, main course, wines and deserts. The dessert sampler was especially amazing and lets you try a little taste of them all. 4 stars only because it was reallyyy hot inside, AC didn't seem to do much because the doors were kept open, and ceiling fixtures above tables could probably use a cleaning but overall I would still definitely come back! Mahalo read more

Baci Bistro - Risotto and other dishes - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Always a fun time at this family run restaurant that we've been coming to for years. Cozy spot for family dinners, meeting up with friends, and special occasions! For apps we usually get bruschetta, calamari steak, and salads. The calamari was so tender at this visit! My favorite is the Linguine Nere Con Capesante (Squid ink linguine with scallops, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a saffron cream sauce). It'll have you wanting to scrape the bowl clean with bread, that good. The scallops on top were also very tender at this visit. Osso bucco with risotto, a special weekly dish is another family favorite if you want something heavier. Nice wine selection too. Easy street parking around the restaurant/neighborhood. read more

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Baci Bistro hosts our company Christmas parties every year. They are so accommodating , food quality and quantity is ALWAYS great. Oh and I can't get enough of their Bruschetta!! read more

Looking for a second stomach because the rigatoni con salisiccia pasta and desserts are too good and I feel too full to eat everything, but it's definitely worth returning to try other desserts! The chocolate decadence is a THICC cake (my fav). It's almost like a dense brownie and wonderfully tasty. The panna cotta is lighter and fresh, but also just as sweet. You cannot go wrong with either! read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday. Parking was easy to find for a Saturday afternoon on the street and in the back lot. We RSVP'd for 13 and was seated quickly but.... we were seated outside :( It was SO hot with no wind so it was very uncomfortable. The waiter was great, the food selection was good.. it was really hard to make a choice, thankfully Yelp helped with that! It was about $25-30 per person, the food was just good, nothing super remarkable.. dessert ranged from $11-15 per person, we weren't a fan of any of it and we pretty much ordered one of everything. We all agreed it was good but not enough to come back and spend that much read more

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Baci Bistro is our favorite family Italian spot! It's within walking distance, and they serve delicious food and drinks. Everyone we've encountered has been friendly and provides efficient service. It's a smaller space compared to typical restaurants in the area, but it's warm, inviting, and intimate. It's a wonderful place to catch up with friends over outstanding Italian cuisine or to celebrate a birthday with family. They also offer optional outdoor seating in their lanai. I usually reserve online to avoid any wait and to request my preferred seating. My go-to favorites are the squid ink pasta with scallops, the beet salad, and--depending on my mood--either the classic tiramisu or the decadent in-house chocolate cake. Yum! We'll truly miss this place as we move back to Seattle, but it will definitely be one of our must-visit stops whenever we're in town! read more

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This was my first time at Baci Bistro and if I lived in the area, I'd likely make it a go-to place! There's metered street parking available along the front and a paid parking lot just behind the restaurant as well. Our group was there for a birthday celebration and we had a party of 7, including 2 kids. I think smaller party sizes are better, because they can get you in and out quickly, but they definitely do accommodate more folks if you need it. We didn't make a reservation, so not sure if they offer them, but we got there just as they opened and we're seated relatively quickly. Our server, Cheynell, was excellent! She was patient with the little ones, friendly and attentive to our needs through the meal, answered our questions, and made helpful recommendations. The only negative part of our experience here was the wait time to get our food was quite long. The kids orders went in early so they could eat, but they were already done before the rest of our food came out... Thankfully, the food was absolutely delicious!! The portions were appropriate serving sizes, but my food was so good I definitely wished there was more! If you're in Kailua, it's definitely worth trying out... read more

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My girlfriend and I went here for Valentine's Day and it was an absolute wonderful and lovely experience. We made 5:00 PM reservations on the lanai in front of Baci Bistro, as we knew it was going to get crowded as the evening went on, and it's a good thing we did just that. The food is absolutely amazing and our server Tanner did such an excellent job taking care of us, giving recommendations and answering any questions we had about the menu items and dishes! Very friendly and attentive to our needs as well as checking up on us pretty frequently! As for the food, I had one of their 4 cheese ravioli specials and we shared some other appetizers along the way as well as the chocolate decadence with vanilla ice cream for dessert. The portions may look smaller, but they are absolutely rich in flavor and will definitely fill you up! There is street parking right in front of Baci Bistro and then two paid parking lots nearby. We would love to come back here in the future for another special occasion! read more

A local favorite that does everything right! Our last visit during December had us enchanted and put in the mood from the beautiful holiday decorations. I hope whom ever puts these up knows that they are appreciated! The Linguini Nero con Capesante delicious, black pasta with saffron cream, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and perfectly grill sea scallops. Shrimp scampi starter was also noteworthy. Service is impeccable. Only detraction was an overly dressed Caesar salad, delicious dressing just excessively blessed. read more

Baci Bistro - Linguine Nere con Capesante - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The squid ink pasta with was delectable, 3 pretty small scallops, but perfectly cooked. The sun dried tomatoes were perfect for the saffron sauce, which was a very rich and unique tasting sauce; highly recommend the dish. My wife on the other hand was quite disappointed with the lobster ravioli. It only came with 4 ravioli and was more of a soup with ravioli in it. The taste was quite nice and the lack of size was redeemed by the free bread that was really good. We got the burrata special as an appetizer; kind of hate ordering specials because you never know how much it cost until it gets there, it was pretty much the spring mix from Costco with balsamic; but the mozzarella was really good, and the tomatoes were superb. ($16) Service was pretty slow, but they started to get pretty busy so it's understandable. Overall it's not really worth the cost, but the restaurant has a nice ambiance and friendly staff. read more

Baci Bistro - Squid ink pasta with scallops - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Love it here! The food is yummy and the staff is so friendly. It's a small place but it makes it cozy.

I ordered the truffle gnocchi as takeout. This is the full portion. I thought it was funny. Tastes like it was cooked in butter with a truffle in the room but definitely not in the pan. It makes a La Croix seem flavorful. The texture of the gnocchi was great though. For the price, I expected more so it was disappointing but not inedible by any means. Definitely won't be going back though. read more

Baci Bistro - Truffle gnocchi's - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I heard about this place earlier this year. My girlfriend and I went to Windward Mall and were deciding on what to eat after. Nothing at the mall was interesting us so I was checking what was nearby. Then I remembered this place and since we both love Italian food, we decided to go. We got there about an hour and a half before they closed. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us. Their emblem is a kiss mark. My girlfriend has a similar tattoo so all the workers noticed and loved that. Very nice staff. The food is really good. I played it safe and got the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. She got the gnocchi. She won lol. I had 1 piece because she was not going to give up any more of that delicious dish. I couldn't blame her. It was so good! We ended with some desert. We had the chocolate pastry puff things Also good! We sat for a bit after. They didn't pressure us to leave. If I had one note, because we were there closer to closing, some of the workers were winding down and making themselves food and being kind of loud. I think if we were further away, we may not have really noticed it that much. All-in-all a good place to eat. A great date night place. Pretty chill. I'll be back. read more

It's one of my favorite Italian dining spots on the island. Parking is always a bit tricky since it's metered, but if you're lucky, you can grab a spot right in front. Otherwise, there are two lots, just behind the bldg and one across the street. On this occasion, I ordered some takeout to enjoy with my daughter at her place in town. I know she loves a great Fettuccine Alfredo, and this is one of the few places that serves a Veal Marsala (which I love), so these were a given to order. They also have a really great Caprese salad, with the freshest mozzarella and sweet red tomatoes. Along with a Caesars salad, this was a full meal. I placed my order over the phone, and everything was ready when I got there. Even after 20 minutes into town, the food was still at a good temp (hot entrees were warm and cold salads were cold) and delicious, as usual. Love their food and dine in service has always been great. They even have a Keiki (child) menu for the kids or light eaters. The wine list is fairly good, and they offer dull bar service. What more could you ask for. read more

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The service and food is always top tier! I normally order the lobster ravioli. It's a smaller portion but still really good! The ambience is such a vibe. read more

We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Baci Bistro. The restaurant has such a nice and personable atmosphere. We came here on a Saturday night around 5:30pm. While all tables on the inside were taken, the cute outdoor space with its beautiful mural had still room for us. The waiters were very quick and attentive. For our appetizer we chose the cozze all'aglio e pomodoro. Although the dish was a bit on the smaller side, the mussels were meaty and the sugo had a nice kick. The complementary bread was refilled several times and made for the perfect scarpetta. My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp. I ordered the ravioli of the day with osso buco. Both dishes were very tasty. There is certainly an American note to the dishes and I absolutely don't mind. Food should be interpreted and Baci Bistro does a great job! The wonderful piece of tiramisu, creamy and moist, made for the perfect ending. One can really feel the care and warmth that goes into this place. Definitely a Kailua gem that gives you warm fuzzies all around. We will be back :) read more

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Good service, good food... A bit pricier than it needs to be for the food, but the ambience and service makes up for it. read more

Baci Bistro - Outside - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The service was outstanding and food delicious! The beet salad was large even after the server split it between two of us. I had lobster ravioli (very yummy) but the portion seemed maybe a little small for the price. Hubby had Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare which was a nice portion. The atmosphere is lovely. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. We started with a bruchetta salad & Gamberetti Al Suga Di Scampi. Both were wonderful. I had the braised short ribs special with risotto which was exceptionnal! A hidden Kailua gem! read more

The food is amazing. I forgot to take a picture of their buccheta salad but the tomatoes were juicy and pops in your mouth. The Rigatoni Alla Panna Rosa had a sweetness to it, i really enjoyed it. The service was wonderful the staff pays attention to everything and your needs. The ambiance is a little small seating restaurant but really cute ambiance. read more

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