La Contea Italiano Ristorante

Name: La Contea Italiano Ristorante
Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70809
Telephone: (225) 726-7903
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

526 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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No love is more sincere than the love for food. In 1861 King Umberto and Queen Margarita ate pizza for the first time. They fell in love with this pizza made with cheese, tomatoes, and basil – what we now know as the Margarita pizza – it was named after the queen. The story of food is the story of the people. They interact with each other in culture, medicine, invention, and in the growth of society. It tells the war between hunger and satisfaction. Good food is to plentiful not only your hunger but your soul too. This is what we, the La Contea family, plan to do in Southeast Louisiana. We are bringing the story and evolution of Italian food with the taste of all the legions of Italy. Based on fresh ingredients of homemade pastas filled with love and desire for the Italian food. We take pride in the dishes we prepare and how we present our dishes. We have been doing this for generations. We are bringing our traditions and story to Southeast Louisiana.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

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Tue

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Takeout

(225) 726-7903

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm Friday and Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm
Phone number
(225) 726-7903
Website
http://www.laconteabr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alfredo Kulici
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (225) 726-7903

Location
7970 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Thursday Flights and Tastings
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Every Thursday we offer wine flights to sample our wines by the glass and flights of our new JCB line of vodkas and gin: including their caviar infused vodka and truffle-infused vodka . Everything from Frank Family Cabernet to The Prisoner Red Blend. We love to host experiences and offer our guests the ability to find something they can indulge in and enjoy. Stop by for our regular Happy Hour as well ... Everyday 3:00PM - 6:30PM. We offer over 160 different wines by the bottle and have seasonal cocktails sure to impress.
Special Entertainment and Musical Stylings
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 9:00. Come enjoy a wide variety of musical stylings that take us down memory lane. Pair the melodic sounds of our artists with a lush cocktail or velvety full-bodied wine. We look forward to serving you.

Popular dishes

Parmigiana
Breaded and fried, covered with marinara and mozzarella cheese and baked. Served over a bed of pasta noodles
- Choice of Chicken or Eggplant$15.95
- Choice of Veal$18.95
Picatta
Pan Seared and covered in a delicious picatta sauce with capers. Served over a bed of pasta noodles
- Choice of Chicken$15.95
- Veal$18.95
Marsala
Pan Seared and covered in a mushroom red wine sauce. Served over a bed of pasta noodles
- Choice of Chicken$15.95
- Veal$18.95
Tour of Italy$22.95
A hearty sampling of three Italian favorites | Chicken Parmigiana, Fettucine Alfredo, and Lasagna
LaContea's Milanese$21.95
Chicken and eggplant breaded, fried, and covered in a pink sauce, topped with Prosciutto. Served over a bed of pasta noodles
Veal Saltimbocca$19.95
Sautéed veal with fresh mozzarella cheese in a red wine sauce and topped with Prosciutto. Served over a bed of fresh cooked spinach
Lasagna$14.95
Freshly layered and baked classic lasagna with ground beef, covered in marinara and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti$13.95
Served in marinara with your choice of: Meat Sauce, Marinara, Meatballs (2), Sliced Sausage, or Mushrooms
Capellini Puttanesca$13.95
Capellini pasta tossed with sliced black olives, anchovies, and capers in a fresh garlic olive oil sauce
Linguini Carbonaro$15.95
Linguini noodles tossed in a creamy white wine sauce with fresh egg yolk and bacon
Fettuccine Alfredo$13.95
Fettuccine noodles tossed in a silky rich alfredo sauce with butter and melted parmesan cheese

Steaks, Seafood, and More

8 Oz. Filet Mignon$39.95
Served with your choice of one side
16 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye$45.95
Served with your choice of one side
16 Oz. Bone-In Pork Osso Bucco$26.95
Served over a bed of our house made garlic mashed potatoes
Shrimp Scampi$19.95
Grilled Gulf shrimp served in a lemon garlic sauce in a bed of angel hair pasta
Shrimp Florentine$20.95
Grilled Gulf shrimp served tail on in a lemon garlic sauce over a bed of fresh zucchini noodles with spinach and tomatoes
Lobster LaContea$24.95
Maine Lobster claw meat served in a sherry wine pink garlic sauce. Served with your choice of cheese ravioli or cheese tortellini
Salmon Picatta$22.95
Seared Salmon filet covered in a sensational picatta sauce with capers and served over a of pasta noodles
Grouper$26.95
Pan seared grouper covered in a creamy sauce, with lump meat crab, and served over a bed of seared asparagus
Red Snapper$24.95
Blackened Snapper in creamy picatta sauce with cherry tomatoes and served over a bed of pasta noodles
Shrimp Modo Mio$20.95
Grilled Gulf Shrimp served tail on in a creamy alfredo sauce tossed with fresh spinach and tomatoes and served over pasta
Seafood Fra Diavolo$26.95
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, and Clams in the shell served in a spicy marinara over pasta noodles
Seafood Risotto$29.95
Maine Lobster claw meat, lump crab meat, and Gulf shrimp served in a creamy, seasoned risotto
Saffron Risotto$24.95
Saffron and Mushroom Risotto in a creamy white sauce topped with Black Truffle Oil
Linguini Vongole$17.95
Linguini noodles tossed with open shell clams, sautéed in a white wine sauce with basil, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil

House Sides

$6.95

Roasted Vegetable Medley
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Risotto
Meatballs in Sauce
Sliced Italian Sausage in Sauce

Protein Add Ons

Add A Protein to Any Entrée or Pizza!

Grilled Chicken$6.00
Jumbo Grilled Shrimp$8.00
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat$10.00
Lobster Claw Meat$12.00

10" Build-Your-Own Pizza

10" Build-Your-Own Pizza$7.95

What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Romantic
Baton Rouge
Best Value
Baton Rouge
Fit for Foodies
Baton Rouge
Good for Groups
Baton Rouge
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night with husband at one of our favorite local restaurants. Always a great time.
E
Elfs0713
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our first visit to La Contea, we were not disappointed. The food was plentiful and delicious. The wine selection was great. The lighting is low which makes it hard to see all the restaurant has to offer. They can expect us again.
C
Cajuneatsall
New Orleans
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
Menu provided many options though a bit hard to read as little low on lighting for my antique eyes. Food “good”, cocktails great, server outstanding.
RY
RachaelY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely LOVE this place. They truly have the best Italian food in Baton Rouge. The bar also makes the MOST amazing mixed drinks!
PR
PatriciaR
Baton Rouge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We dined there on Mother's Day for and early dinner. The service and food were good. My only observation is due to the busy day serving so many people, the service was a little slower than usual and the food not quite as exceptional as previous visits. We all contributed it to the number of guests being served. This will not keep us from returning there for future meals. The food is just too great!
JJ
JoshJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was incredible! Everyone was friendly and the server was quick to respond. The food was excellent as well.
TS
TodS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great and fast service. The pizza and lasagna were excellent.
R
Rleonard6
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was excellent. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely will be visiting again soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
The service was excellent and the good was good. The atmosphere had a singer with a piano. We said near the front of the restaurant and i think we would have enjoyed being further in the building
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Food was overall good, but not excellent. The wait staff were more than gracious and attentive, although one suggestion would be to clear the table of empty dishes prior to the next course being served. The sensation salad seemed like nothing more than lettuce with a light Italian dressing, with the ceasar being a bit more tasty and would not order either again. The main courses were good and tasty. If you like red sauce on the sweeter side, this is perfect for you. We like it, but the overall quality/taste of food just wasn't what we expected. We'd definitely go back and try the pizza or a different dish. The restaurant is clean and the manager seemed very attentive.
CR
CurtR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The ambiance was very comfortable, and the service was excellent! Will deefinitely come back often and will recommend to friends.
JL
JimandLynn
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Contea is a favorite of ours - great menu, very thoughtful wait staff, and simply spectacular food! We appreciate the quiet atmosphere as we like to visit with (not shout at!) those whom we are dining with.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and meal on Easter! Thanks Danielle for the great experience!
J
Jeffp
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our entrees and desserts were delicious! Great service too!
l
liv2eatwell
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had the Veal Parmigiana. It was delicious. It had lots of cheese, and the portion was large. The wait staff was exce11ent. We plan to go again.
ML
MaristaLee
Baton Rouge
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite piano player was back. Service was beyond excellent. And the food was superb. I had the Capellini Putanesca with grilled shrimp added. I literally wiped my plate. My wife had the Fettuccini Alfredo with grilled chicken. I had to taste hers. So rich and creamy. Just right. We had the bruschetta for our appetizer. The halved cherry tomatoes really don't work. Dice them up finely . It was a bit overloaded but still very tasty. I ordered a bottle of Italien sangiovesa wine and as always, their stock is excellent. Just a lovely meal and the entertainment pushed it over the edge.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is consistently great.
SF
StanF
Baltimore
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Great service. What more can you ask for?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza was wonderful!
H
Hayner
New Orleans
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my fourth visit and I’ve had a great experience each time ! Very friendly and attentive staff
EG
EdwardG
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and affordable great atmosphere for the occasional date night
B
Beth25
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Had a great time. Service was slow in the bar but we were enjoying the music so didn't matter
ML
MaristaLee
Baton Rouge
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
Love this place but had not so good an evening last visit. Sat in bar area at table which I like but now no service. Two bartenders busy as hell and doubling as waiters for those tables. Did not work. Second, this Frank Sinatra wanabe drove me crazy. If that's the best you got, just turn him off and we can all talk or whatever. Where is your great piano player and singer? Food as always: TERRIFIC. They did comp my wine due to the lack of service. Nice touch at the end. But I did not go there for free wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, fresh Italian food. Nice atmosphere. Awesome service.
JS
JaredS
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place! Great vibes. Loved the live music
J
Jeffp
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
I really enjoy the bar area because it is open and has a limited number of tables. Last night with live entertainment and Mardi Gras weekend it was extremely busy. We all enjoyed our fish dishes.
a
aem276
New Orleans
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, kitchens smells wafting into the dining room were great towards anticipation of the great meal to come… Ty L was Our Server & is ‘head & shoulders’ above most Servers experienced thus far pretty much anywhere I’ve ever been to… The bruschetta was well laid accompanied w/slightly warmed marinara & tasted great… Lightly fried calamari w/slightly warmed marinara was also wonderful… The Grouper was such a treat as it was filling yet somehow still ‘lite’ in impression, the asparagus was perfectly prepared as was the Grouper & the crabmeat is an exquisite topping w/the creamy beurre’ blanc sauce… Seafood Risotto is not to be missed either, creamy seasoned risotto perfectly prepared as was the lobster meat & Gulf shrimp making this dish a ‘Home Run’ for sure… The Lemon Marscapone is heavenly & should not be missed under any circumstances… We’ll be back here for sure, Mac😎😋👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and waitstaff were amazing! Will enjoy again soon.
PD
PerryD
New Orleans
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Belated Valentines -
P
Phoenix
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious. You get your money's worth in the price to quantity/ quality ratio. On some nights, such as Saturday nights and Valentine's they have a live singer. He is good but isn't too loud, you can still have a comfortable easy conversation at your table.
VB
VanessaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food! I love it there! The risotto, grouper, and tour of Italy were good!
JB
JamesB
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Valentine's Day dinner at La Contea was great! The food and service was excellent and the male crooner singing love songs was an unexpected treat! Five stars in our opinion, well worth the visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent, food was great. Will definitely eat here again.
MT
MiketheTiger
Baton Rouge
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jason is an outstanding water, and took great care of us. This is the place for a nice, quiet, romantic date, great food, and outstanding service.
WB
WhitneyB
Baton Rouge
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant! And I'm sure the issues we had last night were isolated. Our server was so sweet and so attentive. Food was amazing as always. However, our normally perfect Penelope Old Fashioned had an insane amount of bitters and was just very off from what we usually experience. My salad came out first and by itself. Then my husbands, once we reminded her he had one as well, also reminding her we had an appetizer. My sensation salad was very bland. Tasted like wet lettuce. We got our app after our salads and the food came less than 5m after our appetizer. I'm unsure if it was a server or kitchen issue. We normally take our time through dinner, stretching it out over an hour and a half or 2 hours. We were seated, fed and out the door in around 45m (10m of which we were waiting to initially be served because she was serving her big top table- which is completely fine, adding that detail strictly for timing purposes). I'm sure this was an off night, but it was very off from our usual experience here. This won't deter us, as this is our favorite place, but it was a but disappointing. Food was incredible, as usual. Everyone was very kind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We went on the Friday before Valentine's Day. Our waiter was attentive, funny, and helpful. The food was good! We thought it was well worth the price. Drinks were good too.
SB
StevenB
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super friendly staff and amazing food. Service was fantastic and the food was so good. It will be our new go-to Italian restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Ambiance was nice. Food was mediocre. Bread was cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was excellent and very caring to our needs. Our food was very good, my entree was hot and that is how it like it to be served. My husband had the Italy sample and actually had lasagna substituted for one of the three. It could have been served hotter, but no complaints. We enjoyed also having music during our dining.
J
Justin
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food and service were great. We went for Restaurant Week and had a fixed 3 course menu, with 2-3 options for each course. Appetizers were Bruschetta and Calamari, both were delicious. Entrees we’re the Tour of Italy and Seafood pasta. The chicken parm with the Tour was the best of the trio. For dessert the options were Tiramisu and Lemon cake. Both were good, but the tiramisu was delicious. The special Espresso cocktail was the perfect pairing. Tasted exactly like an adult iced coffee, delicious. Only down side was the live music was a little loud for how big the restaurant was.

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La Contea Italiano Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Contea Italiano Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 726-7903.

La Contea Italiano Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(225) 726-7903

Delivery

Google Map for La Contea Italiano Ristorante

7970 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Additional information

Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Hours of operation
Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm Friday and Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfredo Kulici
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laconteabr.com/
Phone number
(225) 726-7903
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (225) 726-7903

La Contea Italiano Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

The Best Italian Restaurants in Baton Rouge

The Best Pizza in Baton Rouge

Thursday Flights and Tastings

Special Entertainment and Musical Stylings

Caesar Salad

Lasagna

Fried Calamari

Appetizer Selection

Arancini$9.95

Fried Cheese$9.95

Bruschetta$9.95

Cheese Bread$9.95

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts$12.95

Mussels Marinara$12.95

Fried Calamari$12.95

Cheese of the World Board$18.95

Salads

Caprese Salad

Sensation Salad

Blue Cheese Lettuce Wedge

Caesar Salad

House Spring Mix Salad

Soups

Tomato Basil

Soup of the Day

Italian Fare and Signature Dishes

Parmigiana

Picatta

Marsala

Tour of Italy$22.95

LaContea's Milanese$21.95

Veal Saltimbocca$19.95

Lasagna$14.95

Spaghetti$13.95

Capellini Puttanesca$13.95

Linguini Carbonaro$15.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$13.95

Steaks, Seafood, and More

8 Oz. Filet Mignon$39.95

16 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye$45.95

16 Oz. Bone-In Pork Osso Bucco$26.95

Shrimp Scampi$19.95

Shrimp Florentine$20.95

Lobster LaContea$24.95

Salmon Picatta$22.95

Grouper$26.95

Red Snapper$24.95

Shrimp Modo Mio$20.95

Seafood Fra Diavolo$26.95

Seafood Risotto$29.95

Saffron Risotto$24.95

Linguini Vongole$17.95

House Sides

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Risotto

Meatballs in Sauce

Sliced Italian Sausage in Sauce

Protein Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Jumbo Grilled Shrimp$8.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat$10.00

Lobster Claw Meat$12.00

10" Build-Your-Own Pizza

10" Build-Your-Own Pizza$7.95

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