My colleague and I had dinner on a weeknight. Had not realized its in a hotel when booking : ) Elegant but not a stuffy place. There was a bit of a bar scene going on. Our server (Leah?) was solid as was the wine guy we spoke to. My colleague enjoyed his filet and I enjoyed my pasta with meatballs and sausage. Wine list was good and priced fairly. Would happily return. read more

A beautiful setting so well designed for beauty and comfort. It feels special from walking in through the last bite We had spectacular service from everyone we interacted especially our server who was helpful and friendly We enjoyed eggplant rolltini and even more the calamari so lightly breaded. One of my favs ever The pistachio crusted tuna with cauliflower and purée was such a satisfying combo of flavor and texture. Perfectly prepared and presented The beet salad was a classic and tons for over half coming home for leftovers The cocktails and mocktails are fun And dessert!!! A special lime/lemon meringue with vanilla gelato We enjoyed our relaxed pace and scrumptious eating! Would recommend Il Venetian over and over! read more

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We visit "Il Venetian" as often as possible but it's been a while since I made comment. So I think it's about time. We visited last night with friends that had not been there but heard us talk about our experience and couldn't wait to try. The 4 of us entered the very impressive establishment with it's beautiful decor and marvelous chandeliers to be greeted by a very kind gentleman who verified our reservation and immediately took the ladies coats. He then escorted us to our table. The first table had seats that were too low for my very petite wife so we asked if another was available. Without hesitation he immediately took us to the perfect table. Within moments a very nice gentleman by the name of Clancy introduced himself as our server for the evening. He asked what type of water we preferred and provided it immediately. After taking our drink order he allowed us a bit of time to scan the menu. Upon his return we began placing our order for the evening. However, other than a starter of "Cacio e Pepe" I was unable to make up my mind; nothing was ringing my bell. Clancy inquired if there was something I was in the mood for. I asked if there was anything with lamb available. He indicated there was nothing on the menu but he would inquire with the Chef. He returned shortly to tell me the Chef had some very nice chops and I told him to prepare them any way he saw fit. I was entirely in his hands. Needless to say when our food arrived everyone was thrilled with their selection... especially me. Four of the most beautiful chops, covered in a marvelous Demi-Glace arrived accompanied by perfectly prepared fingerling potatoes and broccolini. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The Chef and his entire staff are magical. My compliments to them all. After dinner we enjoyed coffee along with a couple of shared Pistachio Affogato. Absolutely everything was extraordinary... as always. "Il Venetian" is clearly one of my favorite establishments in Cleveland. We will continue to patronize them and bring our friends. You should as well. read more

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Lunch is no different from dinner in that this Lil, cozy and intimate, upscale restaurant has 100% exceptional service throughout the house, an incredible menu with options for all palettes, relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel rushed and magnificent meals and desserts no matter your taste! Don't miss out on a hotel restaurant that is head and shoulders above the rest! read more

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Good, but not great. Came in on a Friday night before a show at Playhouse Square. Was promptly seated and told our server about our plans and need to get out of here by 7:00. With 90 minutes to play with, it didn't seem like a problem. I started with the clam chowder and my daughter had a Caesar salad. Great presentation on both, but the chowder was thin and had a vinegary twang to it. Not enough to send it back, but odd nonetheless. Focaccia bread and an olive oil blend was also on the table, which was to die for! For dinner I had the chicken parm. I will say the chicken itself was the best I've ever had. Pounded thin, crispy, large and for the first time ever, bone in. Not sure where that bone originated, but it was a great presentation. And the chicken was tender and juicy, covered with an ample amount of cheese. However, the pasta portion was small, only making it through half the chicken on the plate. More importantly, though the red sauce was abundant, it lacked a lot of flavor. More like a tomato sauce than a marinara. Adding salt helped, but it was disappointing given the outstanding chicken. I was also a bit disappointed that our waiter offered fresh Parmesan well after I had started eating. My daughter had the rigatoni and really liked it, though it was a bit too much meat for her (no fault of the restaurant). It came with 2 meat balls, 2 sausage links and a braised short rib. I had a couple of bites and found it good as well, though the same bland red sauce that was on my chicken parm. For dessert we had the Budino Al Cioccolato and the homemade limoncello. The chocolate was warm and delicious, though I was expecting a molten center (my bad). I got the limoncello without really knowing what it was. It was marketed as the Chef's homemade concoction, which I found intriguing. Google told me a bit more of what I was to expect, indicating it was served 'ice-cold.' For whatever reason, our server put our order in for it to be served neat. That was not good. A few ice cubes from my water glass helped it, but disappointed I wasn't given an option when it was ordered. Regarding our server, he was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed ordering from him. However, he was well aware of our time constraints and although we were presented with dessert menus well in advance of our departure, he seemed overwhelmed with larger tables and took far too long to refill our waters, bring the dessert, and bring the check, which came after my drop dead time of 7:00. I also ordered a glass of Merlot which he recommended that I wasn't enthusiastic about, though the maple old fashioned was delicious, as was the pistachio espresso martini my daughter had. One last point, if this is your first time here, the valet parking was kinda goofy. Dropped off the car without incident, but then received a text message from the garage welcoming me to it and telling me I didn't have to do anything other than drive out when we left, as they had my card on file. I realized the valet parked in a garage I had used in the past and license plate readers connected it to my text message. However, we still had to pay the valet to get the car back and I was concerned about having to pay twice. When I asked the valet guys, they assured me that would not happen, and they were right. Regardless, would have been nice to know up front. I loved the jazz music they were playing while we had dinner and I do look forward to coming back, just need to order something without the house red sauce next time. read more

Fantastic giant pounded out breaded juicy veal parmigiana. Delicious tuna tartare on crispy-outside, soft risotto inside crostini. Calamari is lightly crispy and comes with clearly homemade marinara and tasty garlic aioli. The truffle scalloped potatoes come in a brick. A soft, tasty truffle essenced brick of potatoes. Unique and delicious. Great bar service from John as well. read more

Il Venetian - Pasta duo - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We have been to several restaurants that are classed as 5 star but IL Venetian has to take the steak. From Madison our server all the way down to the coat check everything was top notch and i could ramble on but if given the choice for a free four course meal i would take IL Venetian over The Marble Room and we have been to both place read more

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From the time we entered this lovely restaurant, service was attentive! The beautiful decor has an old school charm of elegance. We dined early and glad we did as we had a waiter all to ourselves! I enjoyed the Verona cocktail with house bread with flavorful Olive oil! I decided to try the Veal stuffed Agnolotti pasta as I had never heard of this dish. No apps or salad for me as I wanted to be able to finish my dinner. I truly enjoyed my pasta, but after a bite of the veal chop and potato, I decided that this is what I would order if I return to dine at Il Venetian! It was that delish and I would give it a a 5 on the Yummos scale! It was that delish! So well executed except for being a little more done than medium rare. Still the meat was oh so tender and paired perfectly with the potato! I couldn't finish my pasta, but enjoyed an espresso martini! I was convinced I needed to try a dessert and ordered Alberto's Tiramisu. Our waiter surprised me with a Crème Brulee. Both were delicious and my only regret is that I couldn't finish it all! Very enjoyable dinner and will definitely return! read more

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The reason for the 4 stars is because everything was great except a dish two of us ordered. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive the whole time. She made us feel very welcomed. The place is nicely decorated and has its own personality. We were impressed with the look of it. I and another guest ordered the lobster/crab ravioli it was a 6/10. The meat was very overwhelming and we all agreed that it would've been better if it was mixed with something else and not just pure meat. Others ordered the rigatoni and the yellowfin tuna. Those were very well made and the yellowfin was the favorite. Our waitress brought us out a beef stew ravioli (I can't remember the full name) and it was very flavorful, I wish I would've gotten that as my main dish. Overall the place had decent prices and the portions were big. read more

The staff was really nice. The place is cute. I tried the drink called the vendetta. I didn't get a picture of it, but it was pretty good. I also had a glass of Pinot noir. For dinner I got the fillet which was cooked to perfect perfection. Definitely would try this place again. read more

Il Venetian - The fillet 8 oz. Grilled Filet Mignon - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

No resting on laurels here with Chef Leandro... food and cocktails remain top notch - spontaneously popped in for a quick bite on a Friday early in the holiday seasons... in spite of the packed schedule they were able to accommodate us at the bar (which we had requested)... Parker crafts excellent cocktails - I had their seasonal Negroni with fig-infused gin... complements the Campari perfectly. Engaging, funny guy too who knows how to juggle multiple balls behind the bar from patrons and the servers' orders. Super vibrant evening in full holiday mode! Great experience will definitely be back soon! read more

Il Venetian - Grilled Faroe Island Salmon - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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You're in for a treat here. All of their food was incredible, their simple pastas are to die for! Service is impeccable and the ambiance is perfect for date night! read more

Il Venetian - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I usually avoid restaurants in hotels, but this one is the real deal! In town for a convention, but was promptly seated with a dinner reservation. Interesting space with odd but comfortable seating "spaces." Hard to get a sense of the whole place due to nooks, crannies and corners but still pleasant. Wonderful see through wine wall. Service was impeccable, shout out to our waitress Caris. Friendly, attentive and knew the menu. My guest had the Rigatoni which she loved. I enjoyed one of the best Caesar Salads I've had in a while with real anchovies which I love! My entree which was waitress recommendation, was the Veal Chop Parmigiana with spaghetti. Huge tender veal chop smothered in cheese was absolutely fantastic with the spaghetti cooked al dente and gravy was perfect. read more

Let's start out talking about the ambiance, and how it was perfect. It made me feel like I was in an establishment that has been around for years and years and was great not over the top. The food was amazing we tried 3 different main dishes an appetizer and some desert and couldn't have been more satisfied. But the main winner of the night was the service. The manager and our server were the BEST!! 20 out of 10 will always recommend this restaurant and anytime I am in Cleveland I will make it a point to go! read more

Il Venetian - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Absolutely worth the return visit! We came back for the second time and were able to book a reservation the same day with no problem. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the hosts who even welcomed us back -- such a thoughtful touch! This time around, we tried the calamari, the pork chop, and the pasta with mushrooms. Everything was delicious, but the pork chop stole the show -- it was divine! Huge portion, juicy and flavorful, with cheese that oozes out in the best way. I'll definitely be ordering that again. To top it off, our server surprised us with complimentary chocolate cake to thank us for coming back. We also ordered The crème brûlée - was my absolute favorite -- perfectly crisp on top with that satisfying sugar crack, and the custard was creamy and just the right amount of sweet. So, so good! The ambiance is just as impressive -- elegant lighting and soaring high ceilings give it a spacious, upscale feel. And the service? Still top-tier. Attentive, friendly, and genuine from start to finish. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town. We're so glad we came back! read more

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What a beautiful restaurant. I mean just gorgeous. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious. I got the filet and it was perfectly cooked. The wine and the beer was yummy. We went here for dinner and highly recommend. No complaints at all! Will return! read more

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Amazing service. Top notch food. Delicious cocktails. Our server was helpful in letting us know which dishes provided large portions. Everyone was attentive. 4 stars instead of 5 for inconsistent portion sizes. My husband got the agnolotta pasta, which was a super teeny tiny portion...appetizer-like. While fantastically delicious, it was too small as an entree so we switched meals as mine, the seafood spaghetti, was ginormous. If he had known, he'd have ordered a secondi piatti. A little more communication on the dish sizes is warranted. Like I said, the waiter did indicate the larger portioned dishes, but maybe should have likewise mentioned the small ones. I also didn't like being forced to order our entire meal at once. It sort of took away from the fancy ambiance a bit and I felt a little rushed. I like to pace my meals as I see fit. Otherwise, a truly delicious and romantic experience. Just double check the portion sizes with your server when ordering. read more

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My wife and I ate here for Valentine's day. Food, staff and service were impeccable. We will be back for sure.

Late evening dinner in my hotel at the restaurant bar. Quick and friendly service. Good prices on bourbon pours. Delicious meatballs in Rigatoni with pork and sausage. Very nice! read more

Il Venetian - Rigatoni & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

A delight! The ambiance the music the staff the food. 10/10 I was so surprised every dish was out the park. I've been twice this week already and will be back soon. The beef carpaccio was one of the most divine things I've had in a while. Visit John at the bar for a good time. read more

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I wanted to love this place, as I'm a huge fan of Marble Room. I guess it was good for what it is - a hotel restaurant. The ambiance was already killed trying to navigate our way through the noisy and crowded hotel lobby with people dressed in sweatpants while you're dressed to the nines. Once we found the restaurant, after having to ask, we discovered it to be fairly small. Tall ceilings and elegant chandeliers, but still had hotel vibes. They make all the pasta in house, so that's a plus. However, the sauces in their pasta dishes are hands down the worst I've ever had. Now I admit I have a high standard for Italian food, but this just really missed the mark for me. We did start out with calamari, which was a crazy big portion. It was pretty good. Not the best I've had, but it was prepared well. We also split a beet salad which was delicious. But the pastas were where it fell apart. My boyfriend ordered the rigatoni with pork shoulder that was fall off the bone. Cooked correctly, yes, but also flavorless. It just tasted like unimpressive meat. You would hope the sauce could save it, but it was awful. We both likened it to tasting like Chef Boyardee. It was sweet in the worst way and just had a horrible flavor profile. I got the gnocchi and vodka sauce, and added a meatball. I'm glad I did because the meatball was the best part, but I didn't even like it that much. The gnocchi is made with ricotta, so it's even fluffier than typical gnocchi. Not sure if I liked it or not, but the vodka sauce also had a very odd flavor to it - super creamy, not a lot going on, just very disappointing. They also were struggling with having wines in stock, so beware if you order a bottle it may take a few tries before they find one they actually have in stock. This wasn't awful food, but for this price point, and for this restaurant group, I expected a lot better. I definitely won't be revisiting, but I'm glad I can finally check it off my list. To be honest, I probably wouldn't eat here again even if I was staying at the hotel. So many other impressive restaurants in Cleveland, including Italian ones. I'm pretty confused by the rating for this place, but maybe it's a lot of out of town visitors that haven't had better Italian in the area? Or a halo effect from Marble Room? read more

The ambiance, the service, the food, STELLAR! From the valet to the coat check and everything in between it was an amazing experience! I cannot wait to visit again! read more

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Fantastic homemade pasta in the heart of downtown. The bread was special. Some of the best I've ever had. Service was kind and the place is lovely. Enjoy! read more

It was moderately busy on a Saturday evening but we were warmly greeted and quickly seated full bar fully stocked and seasonal chef menu to accompany the normal menu. Loved the overall aesthetics the restaurant. Our server was outstanding! She made great recommendations on drinks, the menu and her overall care of our table. The gnocchi was fluffy and delicious and the eggplant tagliatelle was flavorful and plentiful. We will definitely return! read more

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First off don't be afraid of the word. Fine dining with this place. Is it fine dining yes but it is affordable fine dining not the typical small plate overpriced place. I am a big guy and I left not wanting anything else to eat. With tip the dinner cost me $70 and let me tell you it's worth every penny they brought out my Caesar salad. The lettuce was crisp and crunchy and the dressing tasted fresh. Next course was the 60 salmon usually, I am quite cynical about the salmon, but it was how it should be perfectly cooked, flaky and melting in your mouth not heavily oiled or seasoned. I got a side of broccoli to go along with it. I like it a little al dente and that's how they gave it to me upon request. I got a glass of dry red to go with it if you want to treat yourself or your spouse or partner to find dining under $200 this is the place to go. It was quiet, great ambience, exceptional staff. read more

I recently had dinner at the II Venetian with a friend of mine. It was a wonderful experience. You can vallet your car outside the restaurant or the Marriott entrance. I do recommend the Marriott entrance if you are coming from the highway! The ambiance was amazing. It was not too loud but not quiet where I didn't need to watch my volume too much. My server was very attentive. They gave me recommendations based off foods that I enjoy which I appreciated. For my appetizer I ordered the waygu carpaccio . It was served with cheese and truffle chunks. The truffle was a nice touch and complimented the dish very well. For my entree I ordered the lamb chops. They were very tender and had a nice balance between the fat and the meat. I loved how it came with asparagus and potatoes. It was a special that they were having that evening. I finished the night off with a budino cake and cappuccino. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

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The Wagyu beef carpaccio was amazing, but then I ordered a Caesar salad with a side of shrimp on it and the shrimp was so bad that I couldn't even eat it. No one offered to take it off the menu or anything. . Which I'm usually fine with, but it still would've been nice if someone offered. read more

If you are staying at Marriott Key Tower, this is a great restaurant to go to! Located on the main floor, the interior of the restaurant is very nice and the food is very good. The wine prices are very reasonable. The bread is delicious and comes with side of olive oil and seasoning. I got the walleye entree special which was great. On the 2nd visit, I got the salmon and it was ok. I probably would have ordered something different. They have homemade pastas which look pretty good (was eyeing some tables around us that had ordered pastas). You can make reservations on open table as well. I would definitely come here again. read more

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Il Venetian is located inside the Marriot hotel. The resteraunt is beautiful with high ceilings and lots of natural light coming in through the windows, they have a big chandelier in the middle. My friends and I came here before a comedy show(Jeff Arcuri he is great grandfathers see him). We walked in and we're greated by the hostesses and were immediately seated after they checked my coat. We sat near the bar area, we were all excited to have some good Italian food and we were not disappointed. We started out ordering drinks my two friends got coffee martinis, my husband had a whiskey neat, and I had the Venetian Spritz. All the drinks were delicious no complaints at all. Appetizers, the calamari and the Wagyu Carpaccio. Both were really good, the calamari was battered perfectly and were a big hit. My husband and I shared the beef Carpaccio which was phenomenal, super soft with very nice flavor and the Truffle ontop was delicious! My husband ordered the lamb shank, my friends got the Rigatoni, and the lobster ravioli, and I got the filet Mignon. Everything came out nice and hot and smelled so yummy. Unfortunately, my husband ordered his shank medium and they brought it well done so he sent it back, it was super over. While he waited though the chef sent him over the most delicious pasta. It was the agnolotti because it was stuffed with veal and it was delicious. I will definitely order that next time i come. Either way that little pasta dish was amazing. Everything else came out perfectly cooked and delicious. My husband received his lamb shank after a few more minutes which compared to the pasta was nice but that pasta dish he got was the star. We then decided to order another drink. The guys got the old fashion, my girl friend got a red wine, and I got the Sicilian Sunset which was very good. Overall everything was delicious and we will be coming back in the future especially to get the angnolotti!! read more

Il Venetian - Filet Mignon with Brocolini - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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A fantastic experience. Food was excellent as was the specialty drinks. The host and server were pleasant and professional. Knew all there was about the menu. We had a nice corner table with a view and it was quiet enough for us to chat. Would definitely go back. read more

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For a hotel restaurant this is a very good place to go. Some places in CLE are so full of CLE snobs (as we call it, Marbleroom for example) who think they are important and we care they walked in. We went during lunch and the Venetian was full of very normal, polite, well dressed business clientele. Only downside is if you walk in the hotel lobby area you might feel over dressed but who cares right? Great food, service and crowd. read more

Quite frankly, I don't understand why people recommend either this restaurant or the marble room. The service is average, they're quick to pick up your plate even when it's obvious we're not finished and the food is fairly mediocre as well, certainly nothing to write home about. While the ambience is great, the food just does not live up to it. It's lip stick on a pig and I left feeling rather unimpressed. read more

The service was outstanding. Lee, our server, was wonderful. The food was outstanding and made better because we were staying in the hotel. Usually hotel restaurants are nothing special but this one is. read more

I always visit here when I'm in town. I was disappointed in my omelette this time. There was very little ham and just a dab of cheese in my Denver omelette. I only post this as feedback. I will probably try somewhere else next time I'm in town. Maybe this was a bad day but I don't want you to lose business if you are cutting back ingredients ‍. read more

All is incredible. Food, service, and wine selection is all top tier. We were treated so well and everything was delicious. Definitely recommend for a night out or if staying in the hotel. read more

VOTED "BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN OHIO" By 5 REASONS TO VISIT February 2023 Il Venetian is stunning and elegant inside with tall ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, and modern furnishings! The interior of Il Venetian is a collaboration of both local and Italian designers. Much of the artwork, chandeliers, sculptures, and glasswork was imported directly from Venice and other Italian cities. Of course they have bread service and I think I ate 3 pieces The cheese board was perfect paired with an Il Venetian salad and tomato basil soup! Perfect lunch! read more

Il Venetian - a menu on a table in a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Service was good, bartender was very friendly and offered us complimentary champagne for our anniversary in addition to our cocktails at the bar. The meal was good but not as special as I was expecting. Presentation was nice, my striped bass was cooked perfectly and was on a bed of barley?, which had no real taste. My wife had the pork chop parmigiana which was dry and not edible. We should have sent it back and the waitress upon seeing that my wife did not eat it should have taken it back herself but instead gave a half hearted "sorry". Our fault for not complaining but it was our 14th wedding anniversary and just wanted a relaxed evening. Oh well. For the price not worth it. Also the restaurant is in a hotel. My wife bought a beautiful dress for the evening and I wore a suit. Diners at other tables were in slack and jeans. NOT acceptable for a higher end restaurant. read more

Food was ok not great. Pasta dish (rigatoni) sucked. Pasta was under cooked, sauce was bland and flavorless. Would not recommend. Have had better at chain restaurants. Will not return . read more

An absolute Cleveland gem. This is fine dining at it's best. Celebrated my wife's birthday at Il Venetian. This was our first time here and my only regret is I didn't come here sooner. The physical space is beautiful. Tastefully appointed, comfortable...with a nice vibe to the place. We were there on a Wednesday night and I was surprised at how crowded it was. We had a reservation and was seated immediately. Service was excellent. Attentive without being over bearing. Dinner came with a nice bread and olive oil. Wife had a glass of wine and I had a couple of cocktails and then a glass of wine. All very good. For entree, wife had pappardelle with seasonal wild mushrooms. I had the sea bass special with spaghetti squash. Both were excellent. Not only was everything spectacular the pricing was actually fairly reasonable for such a fine dining experience. This place does Cleveland proud. read more

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Came here for a celebratory dinner and it was absolutely delicious. Atmosphere is pretty classy with lots of white and silver and majority of customers did dress nicely. Waiters are very professional and unfolds your napkin over you. We accidentally filled ourself up with the complimentary bread and olive oil but hey, that's not a bad thing, just means leftovers! Best dish was the eggplant rollatini. Must try. The ricotta and eggplant is a super tasty bite. Tried the special squid ink pasta which was very flavorful and rich with a sufficient amount of seafood included. The veal agnollot surprisingly meshed with the pistachio perfectly and you need the two together to work perfectly. read more

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