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I absolutely love this place for cute ambiance. They are at par with their customer service. In terms of food: the pizzas are delicious and crispy. Mushroom pizza is my personal favorite. You must definitely give them a try
Best pizza in the city!!! So grateful we have one in SF. Caesar salad was huge and really fresh. We got the pepperoni and cheese. Both were so yummy. The crust is crisp but not too crisp and the red sauce was tangy and complimented the cheese really well. Can't wait to be back!
As someone from Brooklyn that has eaten pizza her whole life, I'm very critical about it. I can say Rose Pizzeria makes fantastic pizza. Their marinara sauce is perfectly sweet & not too acidic, perfect amount of cheese, and the taste of the dough in the pizza, plus the char on the crust was incredible- truly no notes for the Margherita pie. The Champione pie was a white pizza with mushrooms and charred leeks, this was sort of a 3.9/5 for me, and this is my personal opinion. Mushrooms and leeks are a good flavor combo, but I think it works better on pasta than as a pizza topping. Plentiful mushrooms in each bite, but I felt like they were competing with each other instead of complimenting each others. This review was for a takeout order (ordered in person, took 30 mins) and I can't wait to dine in person!
We ordered two pizzas about 1.5 hours in advance and the soonest scheduled pickup was at 4:45 PM. We arrived early around 4:15. I completely understand that arriving early doesn't automatically mean food should be ready early. I get restaurants want to make sure food stays fresh and hot, and they couldn't have known we would be there early. That said, what was frustrating was that once we were physically there waiting--and the restaurant/kitchen clearly was not busy--they still couldn't accommodate and begin making the pizzas. There was only one small table finishing up, no line of customers, or pickups walking in and out, no visible backlog of orders, and the dining area was clean/reset, making it clear they were not in the middle of a rush or large takeout order. We were told they would not start the pizzas until 4:30 and they'd be ready 15 minutes later--exactly at the scheduled pickup time. While I understand wanting to honor pickup windows, the inflexibility felt excessive given the circumstances. The pizza itself was fantastic and absolutely delicious, but the service/overall experience came across as indifferent and not particularly accommodating.
There was so much hype around rose pizzeria when they won best pizza at a world competition, we were sooo excited to try. So when the university is on spring break, we took the opportunity to make a reservation for an early dinner on a Friday. They have a patio but all the seats were taken so we sat inside. The menu had some very interesting entries and our eyes immediately honed in on she wolf (tomato sauce, burrata, olives and capers with garlic confit) and the seasonal appetizer strawberry burrata. Everything tasted great and the pizza dough definitely stands out. Maybe capers and olives made it a bit saltier but still very good. Not quite the mind blowing pizza we thought we would get but solid and delicious nonetheless
I've heard so much about Rose Pizzeria I finally made a reservation on Father's Day for 1:45. It was a bit busy and we could only sit inside. We started with the Spicy Caesar salad and it has a nice seat to it. We ordered 2 pizzas - old faithful and champione. I love the crust - instead of oily and flimsy it is crispy and stays flat instead of flopping over. The pizzas were a good size and we had leftovers. The pizza is definitely worth it.
I've been wanting to check out this place for some time now and it did not disappointed. They have an indoor and outside area, and the outside area is super cute and great for a nice sunny day. Tried the Tangerine & Burrata, Old Faithful, and the Alpine Gold, and the Alpine Gold was definitely my favorite. Loved the potatoes and the truffle cream, along with a very crispy crust. Expect the pizzas to come out in 10-20 minutes. Overall, really great experience with great service. Would highly recommend!
Was in Berkeley around lunchtime last week and got to try Rose Pizzeria for the first time, and I gotta say, I was impressed. For starters we went with the spicy Caesar salad, which was so good. Top 5 restaurant salads I've had, and would order every time. For pizzas we went with a cheese pizza and the Louie-louie. If it's my first time to a place I always have to try the cheese. The ratio of all the ingredients was on point. Crispy crust too, just how I like it. The Louie-louie is a white sauce pizza with fennel sausage. This was a great compliment to the cheese pizza because the flavor profiles were so different from each other that it was like having the best of both worlds. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which makes it great for groups of 1-4. With both indoor and outdoor seating. Service here was amazing. Definitely an overall solid place to satisfy those pizza cravings!
One of the best pizza places I've ever been to. It's on university avenue so there is no parking. If you're lucky it's not crowded, but I wasn't. It was a 45 min wait to be seated. There was lots to do in the area tho so we walked around. I was about to say it was a really small restaurant but it's small in the front and I believe bigger in the patio. I loved the interior design tho, you could take pictures in here for your photo dumps haha! Quite a classic aesthetic, even the bathroom was gorgeous. Anyways the tables are VERY close together, which I didn't enjoy. It was quite an intimate experience and it felt like they were in on my conversation. And on top of that the walkways would sometimes be crowded because of the online orders. Anyways, they got my pizza wrong first time, I was waiting for another 20 minutes. Fortunately for me this was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. You know when you are talking and the food is so good the conversation ends. Yes. This was that kinda pizza. I enjoyed the crust. Quite the architectural masterpiece. Easy to chew through but was still quite strong. The crust had amazing integrity. My pizza was quite wet, I put a few fixings on top and it didnt become soggy. Even for left overs, it didn't fall apart. And my pizza was wet ok I had the burrata pizza so that's a big deal. You could taste the fresh ingredients and the difference they make. Also the ranch was terrific. I'm coming back. No doubt about it.
Summary: Decent pizza but lacking against the competition Details: I'd been hearing the praise about Rose for a bit in social media and local news, and finally found an opportunity to make it several months back with a friend. Did it live up to the hype? Naw, not really, but I can't think of many places that have, given how much social media falsely inflates everything these days anyway. That said: flavors were decent, with the Old Faithful being more enjoyable overall than the too-salty Pepp & Basil, but I can't say I particularly enjoyed the crust of either, with their particular formulation coming in just a bit too dense and rubbery: I generally prefer my pizza crust/dough to either be on the crispier side, or the soft and chewy side, and this was not it. All in all, not the worst choice, especially if you're in the area and prefer the particular texture they offer up, but this is not it for me personally. Accessibility: Plenty of accessible to accessible-ish seating, including outdoor seating in the back patio as well.
We stopped by Friday evening as a party of 2 with no reservation but were able to be seated on the patio in 20 minutes. Although it was a chilly night, the heaters outside provided ample warmth. We decided to order the gigante beans, spicy Caesar salad, fancy anchovies, and the Louie Louie pizza. The gigante beans were my absolute favorite!! The beans, feta, artichoke, and vinaigrette all paired so well together. The Caesar salad was the best I've had and fully loaded with breadcrumbs and dressing. I also loved the anchovies. Salty with a great vinaigrette and fresh dill. My husband enjoyed his pizza as did I but the apps really stood out for me. It also paired well with the house wine. We will definitely return!
SO GOOD. Easily my favorite pizza spot in Berkeley so far (and I've tried a ton). We were immediately seated right by the front window, which was nice. Our server gave great recommendations for vegetarian pizzas. Ordered the she wolf (burrata, garlic confit, olives, capers) and the champione (mushroom, white sauce) pizzas to share between 3 people. Waited about 20 minutes for the pizza to come, and when it did, we were so ready to dive in. The garlic on the she wolf pizza was GAS. Also one of the best thin crusts I've ever had. Absolutely LOVED all the mushrooms on the champione too! Highly recommend adding the red pepper flakes for some spiciness. The ambiance at night is was amazing. Great lighting, great vibes, very cozy, very busy, smell of pizza. Will definitely be back to try more flavors!
Great setting if you get a table in the back yard/deck. Pizza is crispy and we loved the toppings. You can't go wrong with any of the pizzas. Good choice of wine nothing complex mostly easy to drink wins with pizza. Salads are good too. We have enjoyed this addition to Berkeley!
Heard about them in the news being best pizza in US! Well that's debatable but they can stay in top. Good selection and variety of wines and beers and desserts. Salads are great! Tomato salad was fresh and refreshing. Pizza was fine but I had better. Dough was crunchy and real pizza bread. Fresh basil in top rather than baking with pizza was a serious touch. Indoor and cute outside patio in the back. Ambience is casual relax set. No harm to make a reservation! Staff are welcoming and warm. Good for small group, meetup and kids. read more
Berkeley's pizza game is quite strong, but Rose has to top the list of best pizza in Berkeley for me. The spicy caesar salad is super creamy and a nice take on the classic salad. Not only is their pizza delicious, crust crunchy, sauce hearty, and options plenty, but their Tiramisu is oh so heavenly. The cream, the textures, the flaky sea salt on top--just perfect. I'd recommend making a reservation for evenings/weekends. I love sitting on the outdoor patio, which is beautifully decorated with lights. read more
2 years ago
Really amazing pizza with some of the thinnest crust I've ever experienced. Got a pepperoni pizza and one of the fennel sausage pizzas with white sauce. The pepperoni was recommended by staff and I could totally see why! It was super flavorful, there was a generous amount of pepperoni, the pepperoni was thin and crisp, and the pickled peppers were a really nice element that brought everything together (as a spicy fan I wished there was a bit more). I would definitely come back again. I didn't make a reservation next time, but it seems like usually they are so I'd do that next time. read more
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I've been craving pizza for months and this hit the spot! Reservations are easy to make on Resy and can choose between indoors or outdoor patio. I recommend the outdoor patio when it's warm out. I got the spicy caesar salad and the old faithful for 2 people and it was more than enough. The salad was good and had a nice kick to it but wasn't spicy to me but still good. Old Faithful was delicious! Sometimes sausage on pizza is too salty but this was a good balance of salty and sweet (from the peppers) and tasted fresh. I also ordered a tiramisu to go for my friend and it was also really good. I'll definitely be back to dine in and also order to go! read more
we saw on some article that this pizza place was comparable to New York pizza so we thought to come and try and it was definitely pretty delicious. We got the champione pizza which had mushrooms, which sauce and green onion and it was quite scrumptious! The green onion adds a touch of flavor that I loved and hadn't had on a pizza before. We split one pizza between 2 girls and it was the perfect amount. Though we did have an interesting experience where we walked in asking for a table of 2 as we didn't think this was a place that needed reservation as it looked quite a normal and not a super fancy restaurant but a random customer that was about to get seated came up to my friend and I and was offended that we were just going to walk in and get a table because he said he needed to book 2 weeks in advance for a reservation. Mind you, we got there around 5:15pm and there was actually a few open tables at their outdoor seating when we got seated in just a few minutes. I was really taken it back but we were grateful we got seated really fast even though this place apparently needs reservations???? We had no idea but it was named top 22 pizzas in the country on New York times In terms of parking there's just street parking that you need to pay hourly so just keep that in mind. It's also downtown Berkeley so kind of hard to find parking, we were just lucky because we saw a car leaving as we drove in Also side note we saw a rat below the patio where the outdoor seating was when we were eating and we told the server and she was very nonchalant about it and just walked away lovely!!!! read more
Today was the day of finally making it to the Rose Pizzeria, after all this time this place has been marked as "to go to" on my maps. The atmosphere was simple and inviting, perfect for a casual lunch. The menu offered a wide variety of options, including some unique specialty pizzas that caught my eye. We were short on time, so ordered Old Faithful to-go. It came out deliciously soft, flavorful and just outstanding! The crust was perfectly crisp, and the toppings were fresh and generously applied. The service was prompt and friendly form the second we came up, without even ordering. From the expected 30 minutes wait time, it was cut to 15, which was presently surprising. Overall, Rose Pizzeria is a wonderful spot for pizza lovers at downtown Berkeley. I highly recommend it and will definitely be returning to try more of their delicious offerings. Four stars and from what I saw the interior was in need of renovation. read more
7 months ago
After reading about Rose Pizzeria in The New York Times Best Pizza Places in the United States list and seeing how close it was to home, I knew a visit was in order. I had lunch here today, and it didn't disappoint. Showing up without a reservation is not recommended, as they've experienced a surge in popularity post-the aforementioned Times article. Sometimes, when a restaurant gets a lot of hype from the media or by word-of-mouth, I avoid it simply because many places don't live up to the hype, but this wasn't one of those times or experiences. When we arrived, Elle gave us a warm and friendly welcome and promptly seated us. After perusing the menu, we decided to split a Spicy Caesar Salad and the Classic Pep Pizza. The salad was good-- nice and fresh with a creamy dressing that wasn't too rich. I wouldn't say it was spicy at all, but my perception of and desire for spice differs from most people's. I'm glad I experienced it, but I will opt instead to order a second pizza over a salad in the future. The Classic Pep Pizza was delicious and the best pizza I've had in recent memory. It came to us, piping hot out of the oven, crispy but not burnt, salty and savory, but not so much that I had to chug water to rehydrate. I would order it again for sure. I added some hot honey to the first slice, but I found it didn't add anything to the slice (especially in terms of heat), so I ate the rest without honey. I left feeling full but not stuffed- I often feel full to the point of sickness after eating pizza, but that's not the case here. I would love to try more of their menu in the future. The total for the meal was under $50, which felt very fair- much better quality and service for a far lower price than I'm used to paying in Marin or The City when I eat out. The ambiance is cute and casual. I saw couples of all ages out on dates, a big family eating together, and a couple with a baby, so I'd say it's a welcoming atmosphere for all. Our server, Elle, was excellent. She was attentive without being overbearing and timed things like bringing the check perfectly. I watched her take care of the whole restaurant with ease, and it was busy, so props for that. I loved the simple decor and relaxing color scheme. Very cutesy, very mindful, very demure all-round. TL;DR: - Book a reservation for prompt service or expect a wait (we took under 35 minutes to order and eat and there was only one table open by the time we left)- they only accept reservations for up to six people per group. - GF is not an option due to lack of space in the kitchen. - Pets are not welcome, but service animals are - Tables are held for 15 minutes after your reservation time, and as a party of two, we had our table for an hour and a half. - Non-alcoholic drink options are limited. - All pizzas are the same size: 14 inches, cut into six delectable slices. They don't do half and halves, they don't do parbakes, and they don't do a "make your own" option. They also don't serve pizza by the slice. read more
Rose Pizza makes an incredibly tasty pizza--so good that we planned to take it home but ended up devouring it in the car instead! The arugula salad had fresh greens but was pretty sparse, with just parmesan cheese. Luckily, the amazing pizza more than made up for it. The store itself is small, but the employees were very friendly, making for a great experience overall. Definitely a spot worth visiting! read more
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1 year ago
Salty and overpriced! I am Italian and I know about pizza. We ordered the Champione and the She Wolf pizzas. Super doughy and VERY salty. Why American are uncapable to make pizzas just simple without constantly adding extra ingredient when is not necessary? They put shaved salt even on their tiramisu!! which was good but ruined with the salt on top. When we mentioned it to our server (about the salt on the tiramisu') she almost felt attack and she said "I like it!" .... I think her comment lack the capacity to take feedback from customers. The place and atmosphere is ok. Small and cosy but the busser kept moving us around from one table to another and he cleaned the tables tossing everything on the floor instead of collecting it. Lastly, we payed almost $90, $24 for each pizza!! (A PIZZA! $24!!) We drank tea which came in a bottle and a salty tiramisu'. Unbelievable! read more
11 months ago
Pizza was very good!! Very flavorful and just enough for two people. The ambiance was nice and love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. Service was quick and friendly. Will be back to try more! read more
2 years ago
When a restaurant receives attention from major publications like the new york times, it tends to pique both skepticism and curiosity. I decided to investigate. First, the ambiance: absolutely lovely. A gem of a restaurant, tiny, adorable, lovely art on the walls. Critically, both times I ate here they had soft music playing. So often I eat at "good" restaurants that are playing garbage pop music. It was a relief that Rose knows better. Second, the service. There was just one issue the first time I ate here: the server didn't offer us parmesan with our pizza, and wasn't available/noticing that I was trying to get her attention. Despite this, the overall service is quite good, everyone here seems committed to being helpful and addressing any issues. Finally, the pizza. The pizza! We have tried four different pies, including the classic pepperoni and both white pies. All of the pizzas are delicious, well executed. The white pie with potatoes is somewhat heavy, and tastes a bit like scalloped potatoes on top of great pizza crust. Nevertheless, it is a delicious, carefully created pizza. I especially like that Rose liberally uses green onions, an overlooked ingredient that I would love to see in more savory dishes. I would agree with one of the reviewers who described the crust as toothsome, especially the first dinner my husband and I had here, the crust tasted too chewy and hurt after chewing for so long. The second time, the crust tasted less toothsome and had a more reasonable level of chew. I would definitely come back here. I think Rose is trying to create a special environment with special pies. Congrats and wishing you great success for many years to come. read more
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I visited at around 3 pm on a Wednesday, so it was pretty quiet. I hadn't looked ahead of time and I heard they had a patio but I didn't know dogs weren't allowed on the patio, so I ended up getting my order to go since I had my golden retrievers with me. The person at the register was nice enough, but she told me to order two pizzas for two people, which was definitely way too much. My husband has a large appetite but one was definitely been enough, so I was disappointed I spent the extra money on a second pizza (forgot to take a photo of it)...especially because we thought the pizza was just okay. I know this place gets rave reviews but after trying the pizza, we didn't know what made it so special. The pizzas took only about 15 mins to be made but taste-wise they seemed very average and the crust tasted charred and overcooked at the edges and soggy in the middle. I was extra disappointed I had bought two pizzas given the mediocrity of the pizza. After eating, we had a whole leftover pizza which we didn't even really want. If looking for pizza in the future I would go elsewhere, there are other pizza shops in Berkeley that are less expensive and way more delicious. read more
6 months ago
I loved my dinner here! My friend and I made a reservation for inside because we were worried it would be too cold the day we came, but we took a peek at the back patio and it looked lovely - felt like you were in the backyard of someone's house. But, we had a great spot right in the window inside instead. The restaurant is small so reservations are definitely a must. We shared the spicy caesar salad and a pizza. I loved the salad, so much better than your average caesar salad. It did live up to its name and was a bit spicy, but not overwhelmingly so, just a nice kick. The pizza we shared was also spicy with lots of jalapenos on it. The crust was thin, the sauce was good, and there was a nice amount of cheese on top but not too much. I'm not really sure how to categorize their pizza - not really NY style, not Neapolitan style, just their own! There was also a fun wine/drink menu; I got a glass of lambrusco while my friend got a fun Sicilian soda that she was a fan of. Overall it was a great experience and really yummy food! read more
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Wow great pizza without breaking the bank! Both were awesome and for sure be back to try other pies read more
We basically went in right at opening for lunch and got seated right away. A charming little place along the street, so we decided to give it a try since we were craving high quality pizza. We got the "old faithful" pizza as per the waiter's recommendation, and it tasted great. We personally loved the tomato sauce and fennel sausages on it. Would love to come back and try the other ones. read more
1 year ago
This is only for takeout review.. This place is the effing jam. The pizza is outstanding! I usually order online, swing by and pick up the pizza. My go to order is: Old faithful and the shroom pie. Crust is charred on the edges, super thin crust, crispy, cheese is top notch. Never had it at the restaurant, but I'm sure it's tastes better right out of the oven instead of bringing it home... Some of the best pizza I've had in the Bay Area. Pro tip- parking sucks in this area. University is always a s-show. read more
Enjoyed a relaxing and yummy lunch at this pizzeria on a Sunday afternoon. I like the champione mushroom over the Old Faithful, while both hubby and DS like Old Faithful better. LOL Charming little pizzeria with very friendly staff. We will absolutely come back when we are in the neighborhood again. read more
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Rose Pizzeria is such an amazing addition to the East Bay pizza scene, located on University Ave. in Berkeley. We've been a few times now ~ whether you come for a cozy, date night indoors or an afternoon with friends enjoying their outdoor patio space, Rose Pizzeria definitely hits the mark and is a top notch spot. My husband's last name is Rose so naturally that's what first brought us here first, but the high quality food, cool ambience and service, sweet wine/beer list (and Spritz!) have kept us coming back for more. The Spicy Caesar Salad is a must ~ a fun twist and fresh trip to flavor town! We've also tried pizza-wise, the Margherita, the Classic Pep and the She Wolf (burrata, tomato sauce, garlie confit, olives, capers, sicilian oregano). All so delicious, comforting and crispy. They actually added a note to their menu FYI, "one size - 14 inches - cut into 6 slices pizza is cooked "well done" & slightly charred - no half & half -no make your own". I think the quality & value here is worth the price for an elevated time out. Did I mention they also have oysters? Another fun node to your culinary experience here! Check the hours/reservations before making a trip out ~ Can't wait to try a few more pies here this winter season! read more
9 months ago
I LOVED the classic pep with the hot honey they have at the table great flavor combos on all their pies and liked the salad as well, could've been crunchier though. Perfect spot for a lunch especially on a sunny day if you can get a seat outdoors read more
2 years ago
I visited for the first time after The New York Times article, and it was 100% worth it! Beware, though--the restaurant has apparently exploded in popularity since the article was published, so you should expect long waits in person, both for dining in and takeout. I came on a Sunday around 4:15pm, hoping to catch the restaurant off-peak, but the server said there had been 1.5-hour-long waits all day! They'll also ask if you have a reservation (which can be made via Resy), but as far as I can tell, there are no reservation slots available for the coming weeks. We ordered the Spicy Caesar Salad (delicious, but not actually "spicy" by any means, so definitely give it a try even if you don't like traditionally spicy food), Alpine Gold, and Old Faithful. I also tried a glass of the Chilled Red, which was the perfect pairing for a nice day on the patio. As someone who's used to New Haven pizza, this place is the real deal! I loved the thin crust, and trying both a red and white sauce for my first visit was the perfect contrast. The Old Faithful tasted like my ideal meat sauce for a pasta (but instead, in pizza form). The potatoes on the Alpine Gold were also some of the best I've ever had. read more
4.5 stars but rounding up for their plentiful toppings and chewy crust. Rose Pizzeria is a super cute pizzeria located in Berkeley, and a fantastic place to dine in or take out. Order early if you're going the takeout route- when I first checked, it was a 15-20 minute wait (around 3:30pm on a Sunday), and it jumped up to 40 minutes at 3:45pm. Note, one of the pizzas on their online menu was not available for takeout for some reason. They were busy but not packed when I arrived 4:30pm. I appreciated that they text you when your order is ready, and I didn't have to guess if my order was actually ready or not. I ended up trying their Classic Pepperoni (Ezzo Pepperoni, Pickled Jalapeño, Sicilian Oregano, Tomato, Mozzarella, Pecorino, $22, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=p7kZrPYzvLCTpHlUyN4mlw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), which was delicious! They didn't skimp on the pepperoni, and the saltiness was balanced by the pickled jalapeno (I appreciated this still had some spice to it). I loved that their toppings went almost all the way to the end of the crust. The crust was nicely charred, and had a great crisp on the outside but was still nice and chewy on the inside. Highly recommended! Their staff was really friendly, and I would definitely come back if in the area to check out more of their pizzas. Both indoor and outdoor seating was available. Parking will be the most difficult part about dining here, since street parking spots were limited. read more
1 year ago
Yum! Salad was lowkey better than the pizza. A nice food presentation. It was delicious but I've had better. It's still a cute spot in Berkeley. read more
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1960 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Downtown Berkeley
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Are they opening in San Francisco?
on the corner of Clement Street at Arguello - soon to open; the paper is off the windows
Do they sell slices?? One or two slices of pizza is the sweet spot for me. Otherwise it's too much bread for too little meat and veggies. Hard to find around here, unless you like the sourdough California version of pizza.
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I looked at the menu.Are There are not any options to get any other pizzas there? I have a friend who eats pepperoni but not spicy pizza.Can you get pepperoni on the Margarita?
yes they have a MARGHERITA https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6043a7041b15ec3dfef50d69/t/64833d1c977a863b42c07797/1686322462353/jun6menu.pdf
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