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Pictured: Main dining room on first floor. - Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana, Hilton Head Island, SC

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8
4.8
5237 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list.
We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.”
Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.
Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-6272
  • Website
    http://www.michael-anthonys.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party contact
    Ian Mason: (877) 564-4026

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Experiences

  • Sips and Bites

    $28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekly small bites menu consisting of three dishes each expertly paired with wines from around the world. Please select a high top table or bar seat for the Sips & Bites menu.
    Sips and Bites Photo

  • Hands On Cooking Class

    $120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    In our Hand-On Cooking Classes, you’ll have the opportunity to actively prepare three recipes from start to finish as you work closely with the chef. You’ll be chopping, slicing, whisking, kneading, stirring and folding right along with the chef as he shares his expertise and experience with you. Our classes are always fun and informative and the company is always congenial. After the cooking has been completed, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped create.
    Hands On Cooking Class Photo

  • Cooking Demonstration

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Demonstration Cooking Classes are presented classroom style, where you will watch the chef prepare his menu, providing step-by-step procedures and helpful hints for each dish. The class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, a generous tasting of all the dishes prepared, a glass of wine and a recipe booklet to take home. Our classes are always fun and informative and the company is always congenial. All seats are assigned based on party size and in the order the reservation was received so we can accommodate everyone. https://www.michael-anthonys.com/cooking-school

What 5,237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Hilton Head

    Good for business meals

  • Hilton Head

    Great for fine wines

  • Hilton Head

    Romantic

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

5,237 Reviews

  1. JanetC

    Charleston

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience! One of our many favorites!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second visit to this restaurant and we thought it was better than the last! The highlight of my night was the chef came out and talked to us and a few other tables! The food and service was a 10

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  3. DebbieG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Serge our waiter was fantastic! Food fantastic Pasta was one of the best I've had

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sips and Bites! Best value for the excellent food, wine, and service. Highly recommend!

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  5. LawrenceC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Salad was just ordinary and seafood pasta was tough, chewy and lacked flavor.

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  6. tomeats

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. The food, service and atmosphere is always the best!

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  7. JohnMary

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The table of eight golfers who were very very loud ruined the evening. They had no respect for other diners or wait staff. Wish management would have controlled the situation!!!

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  8. PatMiller

    Charlotte

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are outstanding. We feasted on the daily specials and were blown away. The service was efficient and welcoming. We will visit again.

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  9. NorthernSteel

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Wine selection was good. Hunter was our waiter and did an excellent job. Highly recommend!

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  10. jamesa

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent Food was excellent Highly recommend

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  11. Chloe

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I expected more from MA. It was over forty minutes from salad to main course and food was not as good as we had hoped it would be. One pasta dish was room temperature. Our server was fine but he had to keep assuring us that our dinners would arrive shortly. We will not be back.

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  12. Kyle

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating for a large party reservation that was to celebrate a birthday in the group. I hadn’t been here in a 5 years and I’m all that time the food and service was still above and beyond!

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  13. Nancyn

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to love Michael Anthony’s pre Covid. But after Covid we tried it and had just a so so meal. But we thought we’d give it another try. It was fantastic! Back to its usual delicious fare. We had salads and entrees and nothing disappointed. I would recommend to anyone who had a similar experience to us, to give it another try.

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  14. LourriN

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For my daughter’s birthday it couldn’t have been better. They added the nicest little touches to make it special. The food was phenomenal. Our waiter knew exactly when to stop by and see how we were doing. We will be back again.

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  15. Brewpubtovisit

    Palm Springs

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the service. It was enjoyable experience celebrating a birthday.

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  16. KathyR

    Charleston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My spouse and I had “Sips and Bites” at the bar which was excellent…3 wine samples and 3 samples of salad, pasta and entree. Each was delicious and an informative explanation of each by the bartender. We will definitely be back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. And the service was great. One of most favorite spots

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I do not return to restaurants that have menus resting on top of the silverware place settings. Menus are filthy. Do you ever sanitize them? Veal was good. Pasta was good. Potatoes undercooked and not seasoned. Service was fine.

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  19. MS18

    Raleigh

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sips and bites at the bar are wonderful. Great wine selection

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  20. JohnG

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you love Italian, I strongly recommend Michael Anthony's! One of the best restaurants on the island! We are repeat customers, and chose for a birthday celebration. The staff made our visit special from the start. The menu and wine list is extensive, and the dishes were wonderful. Reservations are needed as Michael Anthony's is very popular, especially in season. If you love seafood, there were several fantastic choices - the seared scallops on risotto are a fav.

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  21. TomS

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience with outstanding service!

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  22. Redd

    Western NC

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In spite of the fact that Catherine was serving 5 tables in the wine room, she kept everyone happy and well-fed in a timely fashion.

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  23. KarenF

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Sips and Bites. The bartenders and servers are the best~

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  24. MamaD

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is never a meal that isn't spectacular! The attention to detail does not disappoint. Top notch service. Overall, a fabulous dining experience.

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  25. LindaB

    Charlotte

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in HHI. Love Sips and Bites!

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  26. Neil

    Charleston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Birthday celebration dinner. Cat and Michelle were terrific servers. All was very very nice wife and I both totally enjoyed our dinner. Thank you.

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  27. SteveK

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Michael Anthony’s doesn’t disappoint! All four of our meals were outstanding. Thank you for giving us a perfect evening and a delicious meal.

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  28. KennethW

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time eating at Michael Anthony's. It was an anniversary dinner for us. Upon being seated their was a table sign wishing us a happy anniversary. We booked our reservation online and indicated that is was our anniversary. Priscilla, our waitress, brought us 2 glasses of complimentary champagne and then took our drink and dinner selections. The food was absolutely delicious! We had no room for dessert, but Priscilla then brought complimentary Limoncello after dinner drinks. We will definitely be back.

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  29. AdelH

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, delicious food and wonderful service. We started with the beef carpaccio that had a wonderful blend of flavors. The lobster pasta was perfect from the lobster tail to the well-balanced sauce. The steak was cooked impeccably with a delicious crust. The tiramisu and panna cotta desserts were a perfect ending to this delicious meal!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our birthdays, one week apart, and had a great time. We were greeted with a drink and a birthday sign on our table. The food and service was fantastic including the manager stopping by the table. Our server, Hunter was one of the best I’ve experienced in many years.

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  31. Zangen

    Charleston

    124 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tagliatelle Bolognese was excellent as always. I tried gnocchi…ok…but tagliatelle next time. Pear salad very nice. Eleanor a very nice, good server.

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  32. JV3LV1

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice double anniversary celebration during the 2023 Hilton Head Concours d' Elegance weekend. The food was very good and the service was prompt and professional (thank you Hunter).

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  33. Deecal

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner at Michael Anthony’s. Every meal at our table of four was excellent. The pork chop special was outstanding, as was the tagliatelle, bolognese and veal scallopini. Our server Priscilla Jean was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable! We’ll be back soon.

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  34. Purple

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Several of the dishes are wonderful. They need vegetarian options however. Service is excellent. But the upstairs is very loud

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pre-dinner. Saw everyone else getting bread and olive oil. We had to ask our server and he brought it out at the same time as the appetizers. Appetizers: caprese was good. Dinner: 1) sardi alla sardignola- pasta was chewy and no hint of crumbled sausage, overall disappointing; 2) capesante risotto al parmigano- excellent. 3) tagliatelle al neri-pasta was a little over cooked otherwise seafood was great. Communicated our concerns with server on entree #1, he said that he would take it off the bill but that didn’t happen. Dessert: tiramisu and gelato were fine and no issues. Overall, a little disappointed compared to our expectations but otherwise an okay restaurant. I think our server was new and that may have been one of the problems.

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  36. Topadabay

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It's been several years since I dined at Michael Anthony's. Except for an excellent waiter, I was very disappointed. I had the squid ink pasta, a favorite dish of mine. The pasta was undercooked and gummy with no flavor. The sauce was under seasoned with no hint of spice, no flavor. For the price I expected more shellfish. Three of my friends had the Bolognese. Over sauced, frankly never seen anything like this. They ate all the pasta and plan to cook up some pasta at home and have another serving. The salads were very good our waiter, Hunter was very professional and charming. I don't know what happened in the kitchen but I've already cancelled a reservation we had in 2 weeks with visiting friends. Sorry.

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  37. SuzyQ

    Minneapolis

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hate to report, but experience this year was less impressive than last year at this time. First, we had a 5:45pm reservation and arrived a bit early. Despite many open tables in the main dining area, we were led to the furthest corner table in the back ‘wine’ room. I should have asked for a different table but my husband usually gets annoyed when I do that. Only after we completed dinner, he said he wished I had asked for a new table. Go figure. Service was reasonably good. Menu was as expected. Pear salad palatable, but not flavorful. I opted for a shell pasta which had a nice sauce, but the pasta was chewy, obviously undercooked. I ate around the pasta and explained to server my concern. The manager arrived and confirmed my experience, apologized and took the meal off our bill. My husband’s veal was fatty and the entire plate was drowned in gravy, which was flavorful but overdone. Considering our dining location and food experience, we were anxious to leave. But decided to try the molten cake as dessert. I’m a chocoholic and usually LOVE this dessert, but my first bite had hints of burned cake. Very disappointing. Needless to say, we will not be back next year. I hope this information will be helpful to management.

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  38. BryanT

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we wanted, from the lovely atmosphere to the authentic and delicious food to the impeccable service from Serge, our waiter, who made the evening. I can't wait to go back!

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  39. BAV22

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We both had the gnocchi. Delicious! The prices are on the high side. We chose not to have wine and dessert because the prices seemed high.

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  40. Byge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of three. The two homemade pasta dishes were delicious. However the veal dish was sub par. It was overcooked and dry.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-6272.

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5237 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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