Came for a lunch meeting on a Friday noon. 12/5/2025. It was quite busy, but with reservation no worries to get seated. Tables were kind of close to each other so it does get loud and hard to hear if busy. The service and food were both great. Friendly server pointed out which one was the funny tasting Diet Cola and got to try the funny tasting Diet Cola! Ceasar salad was good, which the portion was enough to be shared with two people and the Classi Pizza, also split between the two of us, was really delicious. I was in Italy this year and made me think of pizza that I had in Italy. This is a great spot for Italian wood-fired pizza. Make sure to make reservation if coming here on a Friday noon! read more

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We'd flown into Detroit to catch a Redwings game and we were staying at the hotel. We ate dinner at the restaurant. The food was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't worth what they charged. We go out to eat frequently and we prefer higher end restaurants. The food was expensive and we're okay with paying $$$ for really good food but it wasn't that good. I'd have left it alone and written no review were it not for our breakfast experience. We went there for breakfast on a Sunday morning and the music was so loud! People weren't there to listen to loud music. There were probably 8 or 9 people in the restaurant. There was a group of people coming in behind us and I heard them say the music was too loud and they left. I assumed that it was loud because they hadn't turned it down from the night before so I asked if they could turn it down. I'd ordered my breakfast and when it came, the music was still so loud my husband and I couldn't hear each other. I saw the manager and asked again if he could turn the music down. He was really angry as he told me he'd already turned it down. He made it clear that he wasn't going to lower the volume anymore. I have video so I could ask others if it was me being unreasonable. I was talking to my husband with this video going just to get an idea as to how loud it was when the restaurant was empty and we were trying to talk. Clearly, that music wasn't going to be turned down. There were other diners who thought the music was too loud. We were not the only people who felt like we were having breakfast at a sports bar. That's when I realized that the staff wanted to listen to the music and it needed to be loud, especially for the cooks. I have tinnitus and the volume was so high, I knew I'd have vertigo if I stayed to finish my meal, I had a flight out that day and couldn't take the chance of having a full vertiginous episode. I was in the elevator with 3 other diners who'd were wearing ear plugs. That's how loud it was They were equally dismayed when I told them about my unpleasant conversation with the manager. The attitude I got from the manager really took me by surprise. He was rude. If employees want to listen to music, they can do so on their own time. After the encounter with the manager, we'd never go back to that restaurant. We've told a lot of fellow redwings fans to avoid that restaurant. The manager wasn't just rude, he seemed to be seriously pissed off. It's not unusual for people to ask that the volume be lowered unless it's a bar and there's a game. That wasn't the case. The exchange with the manager was enough to give this one star. read more

Friendly and attentive service at the bar, beautiful ambiance, and a tasty Classic pizza. The inside of San Morello is gorgeous. There's warm, dim lighting and chic finishing that makes this feel a little more elevated. Definitely seems like a date night spot! The Classic pizza tasted very good, but isn't what I would consider "Detroit style" from my understanding. Which is totally fine! Just making a note for out-of-towners like myself who may expect it. It's absolutely a solid pizza, but know that it's a little pricey for a personal pizza. Worth it for the vibes if that's important to you! They had a pretty good selection of drinks, too. I enjoyed a Michigan IPA, drafting table 'rezolute' that was very good as well. Overall, it's a bit pricey but the atmosphere and attentive and kind service seems worth it! read more

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Do not miss the beet salad! We came here for a board retreat dinner and everyone was super happy with their entrees. The focaccia was overdone. Desserts were excellent, albeit the donuts to share @ $24.00 was pretty skimpy. Service was excellent. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant! Loved the attentiveness of service (dedicated waitstaff to each table), and the decor, seating, plating and utensils were all on theme. We tried a lot of fun takes on classics (a Caesar cabbage), and of course had to get the house made pastas and pistachio cake. Yummy times and left full. read more

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Holy mother of God. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Everything was phenomenal. Expensive, for sure, but absolutely amazing. The funny thing is we ended up here by accident because I made our brunch reservations for a place down the street for the wrong day ‍. One of our 7 women has always wanted to try this place and fortunately at 11:30 on Saturday morning they could fit us in! We would recommended everything we tried: -Latte (we had shots of Baileys and Kahlua on the side- highly HIGHLY recommend!) -chef Rachel's mini pastry bakery -frittata (huge!) -Italian Benedict -malted waffle (the best thing I've put in my mouth!) -rustic potatoes (I'm still drooling) -the egg sandwich Our server was so sweet, answered SO many questions, and was very prompt and helpful. The setting is very nice, def upscale, but still very comfortable. The total for 7 meals, 5 sides, 5 lattes with alcohol, and one pastry basket to share was just over $300.00. Not a place to bring the kids for your average weekend brunch, but not a place to miss for a special occasion. read more

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While staying at the Shinola, had dinner at San Morello. Located on the lobby level. It's a large restaurant with plenty of seating and a bar. Good for both small and large parties. SERVICE: We had great service the whole time we stayed here. The servers were very attentive and friendly. They helped our party select very good entrees and dessert. FOOD: We had a large party so they did a prefixed menu. The food was prepared very well. Fresh and flavorful. Short-rib was super tender. Seafood option was fresh and cooked perfectly and, great pasta options. Don't forget to try their desserts - super tasty!! read more

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We went for brunch and it was fabulous!! Set against the backdrop of the Shinola Hotel the ambiance is very nice. It was very busy but they were able to seat us quickly. We started with Peach Bellini's and a variety of breads. The organic yogurt and berries were so delicious. Arguably the best yogurt parfait I've ever had. Next we enjoyed the meatballs which were delectable. Finally, the wild mushroom frittata was outstanding as well. Can't wait to go back for dinner!! read more

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Back again- for the 6th? 7th? 8th time? I lost count. I always try to go to somewhere new but I see San Morello and I can't get myself to go anywhere else. the vibe is incredible, the staff is phenomenal and the food is to die for. they have a seasonal menu that's alway changing but so many delicious options no matter what menu they've got! read more

San Morello delivered a really solid dining experience. I had the bolognese and the arugula salad, and both were fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The bolognese was hearty without being too heavy, and the salad balanced it out perfectly with a crisp bite. I also tried their Maestro 300 cocktail, which reminded me of a Paloma..refreshing and citrusy with just the right balance. A big highlight was the bartender, who was incredibly knowledgeable about their lineup of spirits. We ended up chatting for over 30 minutes, and it was clear they take pride in both the selection and the craft. Service overall was attentive and welcoming. Great food, great drinks, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back. read more

San Morello - Bolegnese - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Came to San Morellos for both Dinner and Breakfast as I was staying in the hotel. Overall, I enjoyed the service and the ambiance of the restaurant. The waitstaff were attentive and quite friendly. For dinner we had the squid ink pasta with the crab and corn and the tuna crudo. While the pasta was good, I found it to be quite bland and lacking in umami. I almost never add salt to anything I eat and I felt the need to add some. Also, there was barely any crab in the dish, which was disappointing considering the dish cost $38. For breakfast we had the hotel included breakfast and ordered off the a la carte menu, ordering the fruit plate, sheep's milk ricotta, and an egg dish that tasted somewhat like a pizza. Overall we enjoyed it, but breakfast took us over 2 hours, which is kind of crazy. I would say go to San Morello for the ambiance or the service. As for the food, I think there is still much to be desired. read more

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Great staff, very accommodating and knew the menu down pat. We came as a group for brunch and had breakfast spaghetti, meatballs, shrimp n grits, and the egg sandwich. Food was solid but not extremely memorable. Id come back to try the dinner or just drinks to give it another shot. The ambiance is great though and seems to compensate for the ok food. read more

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All I can say is homemade pasta! Legit amazing! Going with a bunch of people means lots of pasta to sample. Our server was on point. Love that she was a bartender. Very charismatic and on top of everything. For dinner, we ordered my grandma's ravioli, squid ink with fettuccine with blue crab, and the mezzi rigatoni with lamb. Incredible!! read more

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We've been here twice in the last few weeks and the experiences were both stellar. We came here for an anniversary dinner and forgot we had been gifted a gift card, so decided to do it again on a recent night we were doing a show at the Fisher. I've heard a lot of positive things, but wasn't prepared for this spot easily vaulting into my favorites list in Detroit (top 3?). The squash agnolotti is an absolutely incredible dish. We tried the meatballs last visit and they're also incredible. Service is prompt, friendly, has great recommendations. Interior is beautiful, with dim lighting. All the food we've tried is great. The ravioli we got this last visit was delicious, and the pasta we got with the agnolotti the past visit was also excellent and very rich. The bomboloni dessert is so good as well, well worth your time. This place is fantastic - well worth trying out! read more

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I received a credit to San Morello via a Shinola Hotel stay so naturally I ended up there for dinner. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food out, but got a pizza (sans cheese). I tried to add mushrooms and they wouldn't allow it even for an upcharge so that was disappointing. It is very cute and the food was good quality, but I wouldn't stop in again without another credit. read more

San Morello - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Overall I had a nice time here! The service was very attentive and swift. They even had someone come along and wipe the crumbs away after eating our appetizers. Only downside in my opinion was that they'd take plates away before you even finished eating a handheld bread. Oh and they charged extra service money for cutting and plating the cake my friend brought, which we all wouldn't preferred to cut the cake ourselves in that case! The food was good, but the main dishes were on the small side. I really liked the pesto dish and arugula salad which surprisingly had a lot of dressing so it wasn't too dry or bitter. I also liked the sheep milk cheese spread and it tasted great on the focaccia bread. The place was very dimly lit since we went at night time. But it was a nice intimate setting for such a large spacious restaurant. The staff was nice to allow us to hangout way past closing though, so we appreciated their patience. read more

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Great location, beautiful interior, service was top-notch - food was good. Good not great. Focaccia bread is fantastic, Risotto was just bland, and I waited forever to receive my warm, not hot, scallops. Scallops were okay, not that flavorful. Tried my friend's pasta and it was a bit more al dente than I'd prefer. It's on me. read more

San Morello - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We had an amazing dining experience at San Morello. The family recipes are from Southern Italy. We both had My Grandmother's Ravioli which is one of the tastiest I have ever had. The Focaccia was very unique and delicious. It was thick and had a lemon flavored sauce. We had exceptional service. The restaurant was festively decorated for the holidays. You can bring your own wine. The corkage charge is $35. I highly recommend San Morello and will be dining there again. read more

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Stopped in mid afternoon for a quick drink and to get out of the cold. The whole group really liked the drinks and the bar was super friendly and very happy. The restaurant is elegant inside but not stuffy. Enjoy the atmosphere into people I will definitely come back to try the food read more

San Morello - Mocktail - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Came here for lunch on Memorial Day and it wasn't busy at all. We made a reservation for a party of 6 and were immediately greeted by the friendly hostess as soon as we walked in. The brunch menu was limited, with a few selections for appetizers, pizza, and entree. I opted to order their branzino and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the dish was. The fish itself was flaky and moist, and nicely paired with a piccata sauce which was creamy, yet not overly heavy which was well balanced with just the right amount of citrus. The only thing was I wish the fish skin was more crispy. I ordered the classic wood fire pizza for the kids and unfortunately, they weren't a fan. I didn't try it myself so I can't comment on the taste but there were minimal cheese on there that it looked like it was just sauce and toppings. Overall, the restaurant is spacious and comfortable, food is decent and it's a great option for family and friends get together. read more

San Morello - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

San morello is always a must stop for any day trip In Detroit. The drinks are delicious, the food as well- and the bar area is an absolute vibe. Subtle sophistication with classic touches, and graft service. read more

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Eric was the best!! Had great recommendations. Will definitely be back to see him. Ambiance was so nice read more

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Great service, delicious cocktails & a wonderful brunch menu. I had the yogurt with berries & granola, their amazing bacon, and blackberry lemon bread. Everything was fantastic....even if the Tigers didn't win :( read more

San Morello - Yogurt with berries & granola - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I'm not really an Italian food fan, but we wanted to try a new restaurant for new years. Our waiter was phenomenal, so that was a plus. For appetizers we ordered the lamb meatballs, ricotta cheese, and colorful cauliflower. The meatballs were super moist and the included sauce was the perfect touch! The flavor of the cauliflower was light yet still good. For entree I ordered the scallops (a total of 3) with the hazelnut puree on the side. THE SCALLOPS TOUCHED MY SOUL! EACH ONE COOKED TO PERFECTION and every bite made me melt. And the wine I had paired so well with it. As for the pièce de résistance, raspberry lemon sorbet! My taste buds could not be any happier. It was beyond delicious! read more

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We've stayed at the hotel multiple times and have dined at San Morello several times before, always enjoying the food and service. That's why this visit was so disappointing. We were there on Saturday for brunch and from the start the service felt extremely disorganized. I ordered a drink, and shortly after our server came back and asked what I wanted again, not remembering I had already ordered. Drinks took about 20 minutes to arrive. When I asked for menu recommendations, the staff member's response was that she was taken aback by that type of question and that everything was good...? That felt surprising for a restaurant at this level. We never received our appetizer, and when our entrees came out, my husband's dish hadn't been entered at all so he waited another 20 minutes while I ate alone. It also seemed like other tables were experiencing similar issues. It was disappointing that there was no acknowledgment or effort to make things right given this type of service and spending nearly $200 on breakfast. This felt very different from the consistently positive experiences we've had here before. read more

Stopped here before the game for a quick bite. It was surprisingly good. Our waitress Chanel was such a doll. The only Complaint is the ravioli. The noodles didn't seem to be fully cooked bc it was a little hard. But everything else was very good! I'd definitely come back! read more

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Based on one visit. Nice environment, classy looking place but not fine dining/luxury, so a polo shirt is fine but dress up if you want. Service from all was friendly. We liked the vibe, good atmosphere. The restaurant is in a bustling downtown Detroit area full of restaurants and shops. I saw Clevelands improvement in urban development and it's great to see Detroit do the same. The menu is not extensive but has some nice selections. We have spent allot of time in NYC and Italy and although the food wasn't bad, it wasn't memorable. We had an appetizer and three different pasta dishes. We are comparing against some really good places so take that into consideration. My feeling most people will find it pretty good. We are not food snobs ha ha but have been blessed to have had some very good food including Italian over the years. Overall, worth a try noting this is based on one visit l, it's possible with variation we came on a down day or time. We have family that owns restaurants and it's a tough business, variation is inevitable. read more

This was is awesome great location and great views and great street atmosphere. Food was delicious had the meatballs and they wer so good with the melted cheese. Also the bar made me a lemonade and to be honest probably best I've ever had definitely a must if u are in Detroit and staff was fast and courteous and friendly. Even tho I was in shorts and everyone in Ther was dressed business and all. read more

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Came for dinner and had My Grandmother's Ravioli, the sauce was very decadent and the pasta pillowy and nicely filled. A delicious bite and classic ravioli. The service was amazing and they are very attentive and the restaurant is beautiful, especially being seated near the windows to people watch down Woodward. read more

Every single thing we ate tonight was superb. I wanted to come because of the pistachio cake, but we ended up having a multiple course sharing meal that was to die for! read more

We booked a 6:15 reservation on open table for San Morello on Christmas Day. At 6:10 the restaurant was texting asking if we were still coming. Our reservation was for 6:15. And we were walking in as they texted us, so we were early. There were 2 hostesses at the stand, when we checked in they told us we were late, they had us booked at 6:00. We said no, it was 6:15 and they argued a bit then dismissed us to wait for our table. Then, apparently, we weren't standing far enough away so they admonished us to the little tables to wait, basically an additional 10-15 minutes. While we were sitting in the little bar tables, I looked up our reservation. In fact, on Open Table, it said 6:15, so I walked back to these hostesses and showed them our reservation on Open Table (and we are Visa preferred seating on open table). The thing is, San Morello lists reservations on both OpenTable and Resy, so clearly they can't properly manage the timing on their reservation systems; not our problem, why be so rude to your guests? From there, we asked for a nice table (there were so many empty tables at this time) and again, rudely said no those tables are for 4 people (meanwhile most 2 person tables were at 4 tops, but whatever). It wasn't the answer that bothered us, it was the rude tone. It's Christmas Day, we appreciate that they were open, but we didn't appreciate their elitist attitude. I am from Detroit, we've dined at San Morello multiple times, we were dressed very well, there was nothing about us that should have caused such a rude interaction-- they were wrong, we were not late, in fact we were early, for our reservation and they didn't like being called on it? Things improved, we had a general manager as our server. She was knowledgeable, upbeat and timely. Our food was great (it's not the best Italian in Detroit) and we enjoyed ourselves in the end. The agnolotti flavors were good, but the dish was gummy. Agnolotti should be little pillows. These were more of a congealed dish. Again, it was Christmas Day so we get what we get, I suppose. Our server was lovely. The hostesses are your front facing "brand", they are giving the first impression and they're either welcoming or elitist. The women working the hostess stand are rude. If the table wasn't ready for us or they were mad that we pushed back on their attempt to shame us, there was no mention of _when_ we would be seated, just admonished to sit in the lounge. Why not offer drink service, a splash of bubbles while we wait with a reassuring tone of when our table would be ready. The better restaurants know how to treat guests like guests. Our favorite restaurant (the only top 50 restaurant by NYTimes in Michigan), invite us to the bar when we arrive, they pour something to drink and they give us a heads up that the guests at our table are just checking out or just wrapping up; there's never a question of being admonished. At the end of the day, SanMorello is a hotel restaurant with a natural audience so why try that hard, I guess. Will you have a decent meal at SanMorello? Sure. But, there are so many other options in Detroit that will welcome your business and will provide stellar service from start to finish. read more

San Morello - A text asking us if we were still planning to come & then being told we were 15 mins late when we walked in the door at 6:12 for our 6:15 re - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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San Morello's in downtown Detroit delivers family Italian recipes in an upscale environment! Def start with the house made rosemary focaccia bread Lamb meatballs are enough to be a meal, super tender & flavorful with marinara Grandma's Ravioli is the highlight of all the housemade pastas! Enjoy an intimate table or a large one with a group of friends. The waitstaff will take care of you & we're super attentive to dietary restrictions. read more

Downtown Detroit has been revitalized and is full of hustle-bustle. There are many dining options. We decided to try out San Morello at the Shinola Hotel. We sat outside so we could see the street activity and enjoy the fresh air. They have a well defined outside area with good chairs and comfy love seats. The noise from Woodward Avenue can be overwhelming at times but it was OK. The servers are in uniforms and put us at ease. We started out with a good cocktail : Hugo Spritz with st. germain, club soda, prosecco was very tasty. We ordered Housemade Focaccia with basil pesto, sea salt which was fluffy and moist and went well the the drinks. Then we ordered the Asparagus Risotto which was the best risotto I have ever had (and I make risotto dishes). The flavor and texture was incredible. This was followed by the Ora King Salmon with farro piccolo, chanterelle, watercress. I am not a big cooked salmon fan, but this dish was excellent and the different flavor profiles went well together. We ended the dinner with the Sicilian Pistachio Cake with olive oil gelato. The cake was dense and the gelatto was a good contrast. Overall the dining experience was great. However they need to pace the food better so two things do not show up at once. Also our original server disappeared and we were served by several people, which was not a large problem but odd. Overalll, I would recommend this restaurant. Dinner for two (we shared) was about $160 with drinks. read more

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I understand how they're a Michelin star restaurant-holy mother of God their food is unbelievably delicious! If I were less classy (or I had done carry out), I'd have licked the plate clean! The burrata was phenomenal, and the sauce on the meatballs is worth every penny in and of itself! The outdoor seating options were great (I wish more places still had that option!), and the service was excellent! read more

I hosted a brunch event in the private dining room last weekend 10/19. The service was incredible & attentive. I totally forgot the name of the lead waitress but she was outstanding and deserves all the praise. She took great care of my guests and I and made sure I had everything I needed during setup. Loved being able to sync my own playlist. Almost all of the food was good, including the gluten free and vegetarian options. The frittata was bland though and the pasta could have used more sauce. The custom cake was delicious and the tiramisu was a treat. The salumi misti with the truffle and goat cheese charcuterie situation was also good. The pastry assortment and fruit trays were good as well. The chicken sausage was SO good. The crispy potatoes too. We had quite the spread. Lol. The Prosecco & champagne selections ended up being really good too. The admin/coordination experience left a little to be desired as I found myself doing a lot of the follow up and tracking down details etc. Overall though, I'd host an event here again. read more

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We travel up to Detroit from Florida once or twice a year for Lions games, and San Morello has become one of our must-visit spots every time. A friend first recommended it, and from that first visit, we've been hooked. The food is simply phenomenal--authentic flavors, perfectly executed, and always consistent. The service matches the quality of the kitchen: attentive, professional, and genuinely warm. The atmosphere and ambience create the perfect dining experience, whether for a special occasion or just a night out after the game. A special shoutout to the waitstaff, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They were not only attentive but also truly accommodating. From start to finish, San Morello is a 10 out of 10. We couldn't recommend it more highly. read more

Very beautiful restaurant with high end decor. The ambiance was perfect. Highly recommend. read more

San Morello - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Stopped in for breakfast. Indoor/outdoor seating. The indoor dining room is beautiful. They had a prefixed 2 option menu for hotel guest and an additional larger a la carte menu. Service was great and everything tasted delicious. read more

I had a delivery order, so I can't speak to ambiance and service, but the food itself was really good. I got the classic pizza which was the typical neapolitan pizza with high quality fresh ingredients. It was very good, however the torta setteveli was the star of the show. It was soooo good, especially the crunch of the hazelnut. The cake was soft and the layers were creamy. I was so focused on the cake I even forgot about the ice cream until I was finished. I'm so glad I caved and tried this restaurant instead of just going to bed. The meal was well rounded with much needed carbs after a long day. read more

San Morello - Torta Setteveli - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Came here in the summer last year and it was such a pleasant experience! I've been here one other time prior to this visit and got to try their pizza and some appetizers. This was a perfect date night meal and the service was wonderful! Our server was helpful and came prepared with recommendations when we felt torn. Need to come back soon to try more! read more

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