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la Parolaccia Osteria

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2945 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

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la Parolaccia Osteria
Local(562) 438-1235

2945 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

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User Reviews of la Parolaccia Osteria

Yelp.com Review - by mary f.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for large groups. We made reservations for my sister's birthday and they were very accommodating.The service was friendly and attentive. The food was fresh and flavorful. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicki M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice now and I definitely give it a glowing 4 stars (I'm a little stingy with the 5 stars, that's all). I have ordered specials both times and have been blown away by their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was looking up places to have my small birthday dinner. The reviews for this place looked promising and none of my friends had been here, so why not try it, right? Actually, another reason for going...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by E B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The service has always been fine - all of the pasta dishes, pizzas, appetizers, desserts, wines have been outstanding. many tables have a view down Orizaba to the Pacific Ocean. this is a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia, come on down! You're tonight's winner of the long-running gameshow "What's for dinner?" It took a lot of hemming, hawing, and Yelping to get to that point though. Normal rules of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ordered the gnocchi and it was very good but a bit salty. I liked the bread with the tomato paste. The chicken marsala was good but a tad sweet. The vegetables were good too. It went well with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic calzone, great pastas, great wines and don't leave without the lemon cheesecake! OMG!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I had dinner at La Parolaccia last night and we were both very impressed. It has a relaxed feel and moderate pricing. The food was excellent. I had the Medaglioni con asparagi and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meesh M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this spot! I can't give it a 5 though because that would indicate superiority and I don't think I can take that leap. But I have been twice and the food is fresh, flavorful and delicous!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another suggestion from my bf's foodie friend brought us here. We ate and drank ourselves silly. We started with some nice calamari - yum. I can never turn that down! I had the Penne Cinqueterre,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilda W.

4.0 of 5 stars. At Christmas our flights back east were repeatedly delayed, finally jet blue put us on a redeye on Christmas eve with a layover in long beach arriving on the east coast at 6 a.m. Xmas morning, ugh....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinne L.

4.0 of 5 stars. A few months ago I went here with a large group for dinner. Shared the marinated mushrooms with a friend - amazingly good. The wine was lovely and the bites I had of other dishes were awesome -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

2.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant came highly recommended from two people who have lived in the area for many years and I had really high hopes. I'm sad to report that I've eaten here a total of five times and it has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been 2 years since I wrote my last review so I thought I'd add a bit. Since then, they've expanded, new brick oven and pizza, menu has changed a bit... but still great people, great service, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bobby r.

4.0 of 5 stars. A solid 4 star rating all around. Good service, good food, and nice atmosphere. But not enough to push it into the 5 star category. I will go here again and I would recommend it to anyone who wants...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember the days when I thought good Italian food came from Olive Garden. I thought their tour of Italy dinner was Italian at it's finest, what the heck was I thinking? The tour of food we had at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dog food. I was out to dinner with my girlfriend and I told her my meal tasted like dog food and she said, "yea it looks like dog food too... Why are you eating it?..." They think they are all that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great authentic Italian food. All of the serves speak fluent Italian. The Pancietta Pizza was wonderful and the Rigattoni with Eggplant was awesome! $14 corkage is a little high for this place but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place so much that I just had to see why anyone would rate it 1 or 2 stars. After reading the (sparse) bad reviews, I think I might understand what's wrong. This restaurant is REAL ITALIAN...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lasagne e Magnifico Servizio Meraviglioso!Fresh and delicious genuine Italian fare! Excellent food and excellent service!We were a group of 6 adults and a baby, so we called and forewarned these guys...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am going to keep this short and sweet. Their "lightly fried" artichoke hearts appetizer comes with some sexy spicy red sauce. The 'chokes aren't that special. The spinach and smoked mozzarella...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here last night to kill some time before catching a band at The Prospector. We weren't all that hungry so we just ordered a pizza (The Napoletana) and a half liter of their house red. Good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Quattro FormaggiCan you really think of two more beautiful words in the Italian language? Okay MAYBE Dolce and Gabbana but I'm pretty sure I'd take cheese over shoes any day.I say the following with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassandra l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ate here last night for my sisters bday... definitely some of the best italian food ive had. Im not a huge fan of italian food and neither is my boyfriend just because its usually so amercanized and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken K.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's unfortunate that I probably won't remember the name of this restaurant if anyone asks me for a recommendation (if I didn't take their busines card, I wouldn't have been able to find this on Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had been wanting to try this place for a while when luckily I realized my friend lived around the corner. What a great excuse to set up a dinner date w/ her to catch up! Our waitress was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa D.

4.0 of 5 stars. why haven't I found this place earlier!? It's like walking into italy. Everyone speaks italian, the staff is adorable, and the food is incredible. We ordered the carpaccio to start, then had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Let me start by saying that the food here is pretty tasty, however I've had a few strange instances here which dock it's rating. One such time was when my family ordered the creme brulee to share....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gigi T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Love the atmosphere of this restaurant.The bread and sauce they serve while you wait is addicting.I wasn't too impress with the food. It was just OKAY.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Usually, high ratings and a crowded dining room are signs of a great restaurant... This is not the case here!My friend and I stopped in for dinner recently after hearing how wonderful the food was....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very authentic Italian place. Friendly and awesome service. Bread and tomato dipping sauce they serve is excellent. I could eat this all night long as my meal. This restaurant has a nice comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my birthday last year, and really liked it. You know it's a good sign when you sit down to eat, and you start hearing people speak Italian, and it's not just the employees. I've yet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Antoinette P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved this place! I went here for a friend's bridal shower and it was all I could want and more! :) The food is made fresh to order and is delicious. I had, for my antipasti, salad and focaccia...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly T.

5.0 of 5 stars. We're thrilled that La Parolaccia is now open for brunch and lunch on weekends from 11-3. We went last weekend to try out their new brunch menu, which includes a variety of Italian-inspired breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia never disappoints. My SO didn't know if we would make it back on my trip this time. Little did he know I was coming in 2 days early. So our first night together, we shared a meal at one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten sick both times I ate there. It's overpriced too. Avoid.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Curly F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think La Parolaccia is my current favorite for Italian food. I've been here many times and it is always good and often great. The only problem I've had is with the seafood. I went with the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Art G.

3.0 of 5 stars. my wife and i go to this place for the great thin crust pizza and a bottle of wine. sitting next to the italians throwing pizza dough in the air and speaking the language just adds to the experience....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I was in a mood, but boy, did I have a bone to pick with this joint. It's almost amazing that despite many sensible, positive reviews, I was able to have such a blah experience at La Parolaccia....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing. Fresh ingredients, everything is always cooked perfectly. We just tried the pizza for the first time last night and it was the best pizza we've ever had. The staff is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you were like me during my high school years, you would have remembered and glued your face to X-Files and Gillian Anderson every Sunday. In fact, I was so dorky that my school folder even had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm going back here tonight for dinner! I've been here 5 times now and this is what I learned: not all their food is 5 stars. Ask your server what is best, they will tell you. If you have not been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vu N.

1.0 of 5 stars. We usually love this place but the overall experience here was simply bad yesterday. There was sand in the clams in the linguini con vongole, the service was non existent and our hostess kept pushing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a pleasant experience here and great service. First, the waiter delivered a very yummy sun dried tomato appetizer with fresh baked bread.We asked him to recommend a white wine and red wine to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced after a ravioli dinner I had to go down to The Pizza Place which is way better in every respect and eat a full dinner because I was so hungry. Conned once again. with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We have been coming here since it opened and was a tiny little place. It is truly a little more authentic than most of the other 1000 Italian places in the LBC. We mostly come here for pasta and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place in Long Beach. I've been here at least 15 times and have never been disappointed... This place is always packed and they've expanded over the years. Their service is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mark c.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place when it first opened because people were raving about it. I found it to be average at best. I went there last night after people were telling me I had to give it another try. So I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian S.

3.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia has a great atmosphere to it. From the open, wood burning pizza oven that greats you once you walk in the door, to the rope-guarded Vespa on display in the main dining room and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher B.

5.0 of 5 stars. It seems to me the more I go here the better the food is. Even if you're not in the mood for pasta, the pizzas are amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I decided to try this local Italian restaurant on a Sunday night. We started out with the calamari; it was just average - not bad, not great. Then we split an arugula salad with lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Down to earth and cozy La Parolaccia is an Italian bistro that serves authentic homemade Italian fare. Unlike the bastardized oil and mozzarella drenched dishes that most Americans are accustomed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything was great although we had to wait a little bit, but no biggie. Got a great little table next to the window...in the original side of the restaurant. I heard the part where you walk in is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food - pizza is delicious, great wine selection, & fast service. This is definitely a money spot. Consistently goooood food. The staff is authentic Italian, just like the food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm from da Bronx- fuhgeddaboutit! I don't need credentials to write this, but I have a very Italian surname (AKA cognome) and friends who own pizzerias in the old country (NY).This is hands down the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've had the pizza twice within the last couple of weeks and it seems that they're putting more cheese but of a lower quality. They're still using caputo 00 and the crust is still excellent. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Walked in on sat night, not to busy but the waitress asked for a reservation anyway? Get seated and I already love the sun-dried tomato pesto with bread. We ordered Pepperoni pizza(3stars), the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by marisa m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am giving 4 because I finally tried the pizza and for me it was exactly how I want my pizza made. Simple tomato sauce, tasty chee and a thin crust that is cooked to remind me of a cracker. Oh and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite, comfortable local spots. While some of the daily specials can be outstanding ... I highly recommend the PIZZA. They make the crust and sauces from scratch ... and that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I first went here last summer, I LOVED it but like other Yelpers have experienced, it's only just OK now. The restaurant has expanded since the last time I was here. Now it has taken over the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had great hopes for this place but I wasn't really impressed. They were slow to seat us and very slow to take our order. The Chianti wine we had was excellent, the pasta dish was bland, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by roben a.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this was not at all what I expected. I wanted to be thrilled, really. When we first arrived, it was about 9pm (I know, late dinner) on Saturday and the place was pretty empty. No one was at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonya M.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, maybe 7pm on a Friday evening is a bad time to try a new restaurant. Especially when you're super hungry.They were crazy busy, but the hostess told us a 15 to 20 minute wait, so we stayed. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by greg h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best bang for your buck. The food is excellent, and quite authentic (at least a lot more authentic than your regular Macaroni Grill or Olive Garden or even Maggiano's i daresay). The pizza there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amey D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to wonder if this place wasn't in walking distance (and closer and cheaper than Piccolo's), would I be giving it 3 stars? Things that you go hmmmmmmmmm.Alas, I thought I should review it since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle M.

3.0 of 5 stars. a bit pricey but the food was good. I had one of the specials (fettucini with garlic and portobello mushrooms) which was not on the menu. Once we got the bill we realized it was $3 more a plate than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hmmmm........there were a string of mediocre reviews of Parolaccia.....last time we were here months ago, we thought it was great. Something seemed to have changed. The bread that was delivered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vikky D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sorry, Yelpers. To me, this place is just meh. Tonight was our second time at La Parolaccia Osteria. I have tried 2 of their pizzas and 2 entres along with several desserts. Nothing is terrible...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Outrigger P.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's like having our own little slice of Rome. This is a real Italian-style bistro. Not sure about some of these other reviews but I have been to Italy several times and this is quite authentic. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. After seeing so many rave reviews, I invited my friend and her husband from Milan. At first I worried, this was cliche. You know, taking the Italian to an Italian restaurant. But, it turned out to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by veronique q.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was great. The service was spot on and generally warm.I'm not really a huge fan of Italian, especially since I feel fairly good at recreating dishes at home (unlike some other cuisines),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe so many people love this place. I was compelled to write a review when a friend and I walked by last night and he was saying they had a "Best of Long Beach" reward outside. Actually we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ravioli uber good. Pizza ok.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kati E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place in town!!!! Their Tagliatelle Sofia (Egg fettuccine with smoked salmon, scallops and pink peppercorn in a vodka cream sauce) is the best thing I've ever eaten in my life!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse T.

2.0 of 5 stars. If I could give them a 1.5 I'd have gone there. GF had Lamb sauce Gnocchi, which I wasn't too impressed with. The Gnocchi was soft, perhaps over cooked, nearly mushy. I had the seafood Risotto, which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my birthday last year, and I can't remember exactly why, but I had no intentions of going back whatsoever. I don't think we were impressed by the service. I think I had a salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess B.

5.0 of 5 stars. holy. holy cow. i'd bookmarked lpoi when it was the review of the day once a couple months back and vowed to try it out soon. time flew by and altho i drove by lpoi i never got the chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by G P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Calamari great. Sauteed Mushrooms delicious. Pizza fantastic. (we had a four topping one which oddly enough was doled out in quarters) Legit Italian family running it....check. I will dive in more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really hope that the owners of this place read YELP.When they expanded and opened up the Pizza place next door to the Restaurant, they were producing the best Margherite Pizzas I have had outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

4.0 of 5 stars. PIZZA! amazing brick-oven-fired pizza here. scarfed on the Pizza Milano, with mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms and spicy salami. wowowowowowowowowowoowwowowowowowoso savory, great taste balance with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirl G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Authentic.Very reasonably priced.Non-pretentious.
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin V.

5.0 of 5 stars. We tried this Restaurant last friday and we couldnt have made a better choice for the night. We didnt have to wait for too long and even if we would've had, it would have been worth it. Good wine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My in-law's birthday restaurant of choice and I'm starting to take for granted how consistently great everything I've had here is. From the tasty dip for the free bread to the coffee after the meal,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been there several times since the initial review.Always on point and very tasty indeed.Upping to 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariah C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I yelped for an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, And La Parolaccia popped up! decided to go there this past weekend! It was around 5pmGot seated quickly, The waitress was super friendly and very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hifi S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply put: this place is FIRST CLASS yet affordable. One of my favorite restaurants in all of Los Angeles, and I've got pretty high standards. I'll tell you why..... The food is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food is great here, especially the calamari/shrimp appetizer. The ametriciana is great. The only problem here is the lack of service.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

4.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I arrived right when the doors opened and there were already people waiting in line. This is usually a good sign and they did not disappoint. The waitress was with us immediately....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris E.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family took me here for my birthday on Sunday, and I have to say, La Parolaccia is one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. The name literally translates to "The Bad Word" and I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz O.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Hey let's go to La Parapolocoia. Wait, how do you say it? La Parpoolopa? La Parasole? Lalapalooza?"Tough name to pronounce, but our waiter schooled us on the proper way to say the name: La...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sarina a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't wait to go back to this place!! I've been 3 times and everything has been great! The oven baked pizza is unbelievable, the pasta was wonderful and everyone was extremely nice!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've always had an amazing dining experience here. Food is top notch and the service has always been excellent.Their pizzas are amazing and rival those we've had in Naples Italy. I highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just had a celebratory dinner on a weeknight, early. Found it thanks to Yelp. The service was warm and friendly without smothering, and the timing was fine. The atmosphere is very casual, with posters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came in for a late lunch on Saturday, and it was deserted (picked up when we left though cuz happy hour began). Once the staff knew they had customers, they were very friendly and accommodating. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noble A.

4.0 of 5 stars. We've only been a couple of times but the food is great, the place was packed with people both times, and the service was friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Is the food tasty? Yes, although the chef has clearly fallen prey to Southern California's inexplicable fondness for the sun dried tomato. But the service... blech. I was about to walk out when the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great food, poor service.There were only four of us and it wasn't a particularly busy night. Waitress rattled off the specials quickly without really knowing much about them. Drinks where slow and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wine D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always forget about this place even though it is really close to where I live, but when someone said they expanded and put in wood-fired oven I was in! Good menu very traditional Italian style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa L.

3.0 of 5 stars. So the norm spaghetti sauce I'm use to is basically just tomato sauce and/or ketchup. This place is Italy!!The menu is damn long but I'm lame.....I couldn't appreciate this place.I would prob never go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edgar M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Searched Yelp for a nice Italian place in Long Beach. I found La Parolaccia and decided to give it a try. It's a really good spot. The service was excellent on a Thursday evening. They have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anonymous S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty damn good food. La Parcollaccwhatever is located half way between us and another couple. So I've been here many times, and gotten to try lots of dishes. It's dangerous giving your friends a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eunice k.

3.0 of 5 stars. The service was slow but staff was very friendly. This place is better for their pizzas than anything else. It's probably a good idea to share the pizzas as well as they are very large portions with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gentry B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let me begin by prefacing this rave review by stating that I am a 100% Italian girl from New York. I'm talkin off the boat Italian. Nona was mashing meatballs for me at 5 mos.My Idea of good Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is fantastic. Good wine selection. Excellent service. Very busy, laid-back atmosphere. Been here about five or six times and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything about my experience each...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenn c.

5.0 of 5 stars. So this a text that I got Sunday night: "Dinner at La parolaccia osteria italiana. 2945 e. broadway, lb, 90803. Tues. 8pm."My reaction to the text:Um, you lost me at "La". Seriously.My first thought:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this place it AMAZING! My friends and I came rather late, around 8:40pm on a Tuesday and I was surprised to see the place filled with so many customers. I ordered the Linguine alla Vongole, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cindy m.

5.0 of 5 stars. My Sicilian friend from Palermo gives this place the genuine sicilian compliment...she has trained me to 'taste' authentic italian food! Thank you Ms. A---- cause you know someone like me from LBC...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ty D.

4.0 of 5 stars. My gal pal Gurl W., who I totally trust, raved about this place so I definitely had to try it. I came here last night with a few friends. The restaurant is cute and quiet large. We got there when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Agatha M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here last night for my fiance's birthday. OMG. SOOO delish! We started off with the Focaccia Completa (perfectly baked crispy bread crust with fresh lightly dressed greens, freshly grated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4.5, but i'm rounding up. why? because i can. :)i arrive early because i'm paranoid about not being able to find parking. it is long beach after all. with my luck, there's a spot right outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by danny n.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was not too impressed with this place when I went here. The food wasn't all that fabulous and the service was not that great either. It could have been just a really busy night, but it wasn't worth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. First timer! I had the Rigatoni Longobardi, YUM, the pasta was slightly undercooked, not quite al dente, but it was still fabulous. The ambience here rocks and the service from the wait staff to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles. I haven't had a bad meal here yet. I've gone with a small group, a fairly group, and as a first date with my ex g/f. The food has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mich Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tend to get in my moods when it comes to dining..and I was so excited to find this neighborhood joint within 5 minutes walking from my house! So when craving for Italian, this is the first place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Remy E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now especially since Holly and Vincent had said it's their favorite Italian restaurant and they've actually been to Italy and I believe Vincent actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ralph a.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is great Italian food.They have a wood burning pizzeria, great italian style pizzas. The pastas so far wonderful,We lived in Italy a few years and this is really good. Wine list i'm not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E. T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Does not live up to all the HYPE! This place was highly recommended by yelpers and it was in my neck of the woods, so I decided to finally try it. Maybe I had high expectations because of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia is my favorite Italian place in all of LA and OC. I like it's low key vibe, great wine list and the food is excellent. Given the quality of the food, I think it's a great deal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aron S.

3.0 of 5 stars. While visiting my girl, a Long Beach resident, I visited La Parolaccia. For inspiration, I went to Yelp and Chowhound to get some local recommendations. La Parolaccia was among the top rated spots...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cheryl r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Me like to Manga Manga.We've ordered take out from here before, but dining in is better. Our waiter was jolly, sincere and took good care of us. The food:Beef Carpaccio- I've never had it with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's all been said about how yummy everything out of the kitchen is, how friendly the service is, so I won't repeat...but for those of you with kids, order the side of pasta with cream sauce. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Italian restaurants usually bore the crap out of me. Oftentimes the dishes just taste too much like what I could make at home. Not so for La Parolaccia. This place is fantastic. I've been there now...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dao N.

4.0 of 5 stars. la parolaccia used to be a hidden neighborhood gem when my boyfriend and i first discovered it. even then there was often a short wait in the small restaurant. since then, it has expanded into two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenine h.

4.0 of 5 stars. as soon as i walked into this place, i said "we're coming back."then we had the bread they start you with, along with this garlicky tomato spread: "we're definitely coming back."then we had the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by fran d.

3.0 of 5 stars. it either seems that people absolutely love this place or seem indifferent about it. most people that read reviews about parolaccia seem to neglect one very important factor: a majority of the good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorraine L.

5.0 of 5 stars. First Italian restaurant I've ever been to where I actually finished my entire plate of pasta. It's that good, I couldn't stop eating.Very welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very sociable, talk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shuriu L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Italian food in an unpretentious setting. I prefer ordering the specials. I've had a fantastic cioppino there and their tiramisu is to die for -- it's not cakey like the American versions......
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Avon T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food was yum yum! Thoroughly enjoyed my Linguine con frutti di mare (Linguini with fresh fish and fresh seafood in a lightly spicy tomato sauce) and my iced tea. Not really in the wine mood so I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had reasons to like AND dislike this place. I must say, I'm surprised that this has an overall 4 1/2 star rating. If it was based on service and ambiance alone, then it is deserved. But for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok. I love this place. Everytime I go, the food gets better. With that said, i wanted to address some of the comments about the service. The first time I went, I felt the same way, ignored, slow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I usually like just about any type of Italian food... and this is no exception. The food here is really really good... the service though... Extremely lacking!I live not too far away from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dafe T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Normally, I'll write a review while it is fresh in my mind, but this is a place I would like to replicate in my own home town. It was over a month ago, but I can still taste my meal (yes, I brush my...
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Fun Italian restaurant

Bustling, somewhat noisy, always packed, and (for me) always a great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chubster N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to many fine Italian eateries in the past, Olive Garden being the very last one. While this place may not be as fancy as the Olive Garden or Carino's Italian Grill, it still deserves a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ERIC H.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK...with 84 reviews posted about la parolaccia as I write this (!) the place hardly needs another reiview...but here goes anyway! I joined Alex and Kori for dinner here last week and had another...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely worth the 50 minute wait out in the cold!My husband had the risotto (which was good, but not great).I had the Linguini alle clams. You can def. taste the freshness of the pasta, very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Italian Food I've Had!! This restaurant has become my "Go-To" restaurant whenever I have family or friends in town I want to impress with my little neighborhood secret. I have been going here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam O.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I've come to realize that after yelping this place and giving it 3 stars - it actually deserves 4 at least. I'm still not 100 percent sold on the service, but the food is really, really good and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison H.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia Osteria Italiana, I adore you for 1) your homemade gnocchi with any sauce (the gorgonzola, the lamb, the tomato--it's all amazing); 2) your penne cinqueterre (with goat cheese, pesto,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hana k.

2.0 of 5 stars. Should a single bad experience be the deciding factor when writing a review? After last night, I was so upset that I wanted to give this place 1 star. After sleeping on it, I'm still upset but I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. ok Yelpers, I took your advice and checked out this place. It was okay, not super spectacular though. And because it's just okay it's a little pricey. I had the spaghetti with shrimp and asparagus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aisha M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jesus Cristo! Yelpers did I tell you how much I adore you? When my friend exclaimed "there is no good food in Long Beach." I told her that I disagree and pulled out my Blackberry. I had no other proof...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I love the meat sauce at Ferraro's on Los Coyotes Diagonal in Long Beach, so I was a little freaked out by the claims made by Yelpers that La Parolaccia was the best Italian restaurant in Long...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll make it simple. Lived in Florence (Firenze), Italy for one year. I have an idea of what italian cooking is suppose to taste like. THIS everyone is it in So. Cal. Amazing. Scrumptious. Truly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Josie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We tried this restaurant tonight after reading all nice reviews on Yelp. It was very satisfying. The food is good and the service is great. You didn't have to ask for anything, They just bring it to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia is the first restaurant that I tried solely based on its Yelp review. Sincere thanks - a fantastic dining experience.I was looking forward to taking a special meal with a special someone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tim m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Authentic Italian food. Authentic Italian people. Authentic Italian atmosphere. This place is great. The prices are SO good too!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice cozy and authentic place for italian food. i had the linguine con frutti di mare which has seafood, it was good even though i'm not a linguine kind of guy.. good bread with tomato paste, calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Myrna J.

4.0 of 5 stars. My son and his wife decided they would try this restaurant again, saying that the last time they went, the food had been sloppily prepared but that mostly they'd been very happy with it. Off we went,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krys G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I visited this place back in September. I remember because it was my son's one-year birthday (he was blissfully unaware,) and we decided to celebrate surviving our first year of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Italian restaurant in Long Beach by farrrrrrr. I never have time for reviews but I made time for this place. Both owners are from Italy, one from Milano and one from Roma.. FORZA ROMA!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by V L.

5.0 of 5 stars. We read great reviews of this place on Yelp and after our disastrous meal at the hotel the previous night, we taxied our way out here to try this place out. From the authentic Italian accent on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Merrill H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really, really, REALLY wanted Parolaccia to be good, but it was such a letdown after reading these yelp reviews. :(The complimentary bread and sauce was quite good. The sauce was a tomato sauce, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything has been written about this restaurant, but I wanted to give it an extra five stars to just make their rating that much higher. This is a restaurant that you bring someone to when you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina I.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has been a looong time since I've been here, but I recall the owners were super-attentive and had that great dry sense of humor which I miss since leaving Brooklyn. Also, the gnocchi was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruth L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun, authentic atmosphere - good food: This is a very quaint restaurant on what is a tiny "restaurant row" (I miss you Jamaica Cafe) on Broadway in Long Beach. The experience truly is just like the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by FoodSlut ..

4.0 of 5 stars. The best Italian in Long Beach. Definitely slut approved.Something is right when the place is packed on a Tuesday night right?!?!What can I say that can be different from the other 59? They have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vincenzo F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is real, uncompromising Italian. Not Italian-American, not fake Italian, not "fusion". Italian. Period. No meatballs! If you can't appreciate the difference between real and fake Italian,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here with the lovely Miss Nina F. for dinner here tonight. And I have to say this about Long Beach: You're a super cool and diverse gem but your lack of parking drives me batsh*t insane and is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elsa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's down to earth, and the food is just plain good. Goes to show what simple and fresh ingredients in the hands of some good cooks can do. I also love that the fact all the...
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Hey, you're in Rome, OK? by Julie T. at InsiderPages

This is the closest thing to being in a real osteria, noisy, fun, delicious, great service and great food. There is always a line out the door, but it's worth it, enjoy, we do!
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Yelp.com Review - by Zizi B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was pretty excited to try this place after reading so many positive Yelpings. Sadly, though, I just wasn't impressed with my dinner here last night. I took the gentleman friend for Sunday dinner....
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm starting to forget which places I've reviewed now....so please excuse me if I've said this before. I'm gonna keep it brief.This place really is amazing. In regards to the apps, I would recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

3.0 of 5 stars. With the exception of having a potentially near death experience here last night, I actually quite liked the place. And up until being served cinnamon after telling them I was deathly allergic several...
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Yelp.com Review - by GREG G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let me just add my praise for this EXCELLENT restaurant ...... I've been going here since last fall and have always had a wonderful meal along with outstanding service ! I've always wanted to become a...
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Yelp.com Review - by justin o.

3.0 of 5 stars. What began as a nice, quiet, and kinda romantic dinner, turned out to be the most horrific night's sleep a couple could ever endure. Yeah, that's right, you guessed it...food poisoning. Its wasnt me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by phoenix a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five stars easily awarded for consistently outstanding service, attention to food presentation, and "specials" selections. I savor my left-overs the next day almost as much as when they were served...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Since it is Sunday, it is only appropriate I start my day by giving thanks. So, excuse me as I shout from the rooftops (imagine all caps here): Thank you Holly T. and Vincent T. for such an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudio B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Italian food that I have found so far in the Los Angeles area. Not only... the price tag that comes with it is perfectly reasonable (i.e., ~30 per person with 3 people, 2 appetizers/salads, 3...
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Since I was not going to the prom, I decided to take my wife out on a date night. After reading all the glowing reviews for this place, we decided to give it a try. I could not have been a more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl B.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Parolaccia Osteria Italiana is a place to take a really boring date because there's just so much action going on you'll never run out of things to comment on. You walk in and feel like you've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn J.

5.0 of 5 stars. When Holly and Vincent T recommends a place to eat, I don't question, I just ask when.This lovely couple was kind enough to invite Skrags and I to a dinner at their favorite local haunt. I have heard...
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Yelp.com Review - by shane p.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was extremely tasty, and well priced. I even went on to share a couple desserts with my eating partner, and we NEVER eat dessert. I can't remember what the name was of the items that we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kori S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love food and in my humble opinion I believe this restaurant is the best restaurant in Long Beach. I have been eating there since they first opened and there are far too many favorites to list. If I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Italian restaurant outside of Italy!My parents are regulars here, and I've been fortunate to accompany them to La Parolaccia several times. Everything I've tried has been absolutely delicious!...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the Fettine di vitello al limone (Veal scaloppini) the first time, four-star. I had Linguine alla vongole just last week. The best I've ever had. The service was great. Inexpensive wine...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yup, it's time for yet another glowing review for La Parolaccia. I came here for my birthday based on yelp reviews and it definately lived up to the hype-and then some. My only problem with this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cidne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well I never been to Spain, but I've driven through Oklahoma. And though I've never been to Italy, I dine at the Olive Garden.Wait! What? (line courtesy of Stephy S)If this is authentic...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hype is an unfortunate thing. I was really worried I wouldn't like this place as much as I wanted to, since most of the reviews are so glowing, how can it possibly live up to the hype? Well, it did....
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina P.

4.0 of 5 stars. How did i get so lucky as to have this little piece of Italy move in so close to me? Although they did take over a really good Jamaican restaurant that i frequented, i have since forgiven them after...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linn H.

1.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like this place. After reading so many great reviews, alas, I was disappointed. The service was sooooo slow. Dinner took twice as long because I sat around most of time waiting for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Per U.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite italian restaurants was Trattoria La Siciliana, this cozy little place in Berkeley. I didn't think I'd find another like it in southern CA and within a few blocks from me. I was so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best Italian food I've had here in LB. I also love that I can walk here from my place. The in-laws love it (& pa-in-law's italian). Super friendly service, cute decor, and a great wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by veronica q.

4.0 of 5 stars. D and I went to dinner at La Parolaccia on Friday night. I had meant to check this place out months ago, but never did. Yelp helped me put this back on my "to do list." We got there around 7pm and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven P.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Don't worry I'm on it." (dials secret number) ring.. ring...operator: ___ _. here, What's the stat?Me: "Quick. Long Beach. Dinner. Four People. Not a double date, but sort of."operator: "cuisine?"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Delicious!I heard good things about this place, but it was above and beyond my expectations.The ambiance is very cool, very comfortably fancy. Perfect date spot! The wine selection is amazing- so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marianne C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We got there early and got the perfect seat by the French door windows. The bottle of wine we ordered was very reasonably priced and very drinkable. I think it was the Puglia under the reds section....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. A friend took me here for dinner on my birthday (my choice based upon rave reviews on yelp). The place is cute and intimate, and the servers were really attentive and friendly. I thought the tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by andrya h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the best sausage I've had....haha...Its true.The service was great....So friendly...So Italian...So cute...The place was really charming. And everyone I went with was more then satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sue M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is fantastic and the owner and staff treat you like family. I just wish I lived closer because I would go there every week.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was perhaps the freshest, most delicious Italian food I've had in LA. Not heavy, or overly meaty, but light, flavorful Northern Italian. The pasta's freshly made, and the wine list rocks (with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by BgBella B.

5.0 of 5 stars. As you walk in the restaurant, they greet you in italian - "ciao", "buona serra".On the walls they've posted different paintings and pictures which makes the place very pleasant! A year ago...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were greeted when we entered and left the building...I had the linguine and calms which I liked well... My friend had a sausage dish which we were told was a very popular dish.. (I tasted it it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Senora Bella!" the waiters began to exclaim.No, they weren't talking to me. The moment my friend Mama Costa walks into La Parolaccia she becomes a celebrity. She was the one who raved about the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachael W.

5.0 of 5 stars. If there was a ever a restaurant that I would want to give 100 stars to, La Parolaccia, would be it. Now, first things first. I highly recommend recruiting your fellow Yelpers Holly and Vincent T to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I want to personally thank Holly T. and Vincent T. for introducing this place to me. It was one of the best Italian restaurant I had ever been to.Of course I don't have much of an experience to draw...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rod P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hmmm, based on all of the great reviews, I made the trek down to my old neighborhood and met some friends from HB here for dinner. It was good, but not all that I have read about. Kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just got back home from a wonderful dinner at La Parolaccia. It is my pleasure to present to you review #13- thirteen has always been one of my lucky numbers.I am surprised to see some other Yelpers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andreas H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once so keep that in mind. What stuck with me on that one and only trip were the following things. Complimentary bread/tomato pesto garlic thing: holy shit was it terrific. that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never lived or been to Italy so I can't speak to the "authenticity" of the food but I can say that the meal I just enjoyed at La Parolaccia is unlike anything you will find at Olive Garden or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Manfred E.

5.0 of 5 stars. My partner and I had dinner at this charming restaurant for the first time last night. We were online looking for a good italian restaurant. I stumbled upon 'yelp' and read your reviews. Thanks, you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had to dine at La Parolaccia due to the other yelpers. When I visit an Italian restaurant for the first time I go to the basics figuring that if you can't get a plate of pasta, vegetables and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Geena L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went tonight with a group of friends and found that the service was so horrendous. While my meal was served a very rude and obnoxious waiter shouted obscenities in Italian to me. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps since the food was so good, I should explain why this only got 3 stars from me: the service SUCKED.Now I have traveled around: I understand that in Europe - particularly Italy - the pace of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by laurel d.

5.0 of 5 stars. Echoing the praises of my fellow Yelpers seems to be excessive. I'll just say this: You know a place is worth it when normally one-sentence blurbs morph into paragraph-long proclamations. Suffice it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Italian restaurant I've been to in the United States. Nuff' said but I'll go on. My favorite dish is the gnocchi tri-colore, gnocchi with a rich tomatoe sauce and basil. There are many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anton E.

4.0 of 5 stars. GOOD FRIGGIN ITALIAN FOOD...ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH BAD ITALIAN FOOD. Sometimes the food can be a little too rich but that is very, very minor complaint. If my bank account isn't robust I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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