European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Manly

10 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Fika Swedish Kitchen
Fika Swedish Kitchen
93/100 (2020 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
Swedish
Scandinavian
Scandinavian
Swedish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salmon
Fish
Prawns
Sandwiches
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Meatballs
Dumplings
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
Café
European
Scandinavian
Swedish
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bar Troubadour
Bar Troubadour
91/100 (494 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Bar
Mediterranean
Wine Bar
European
European
Mediterranean
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Nachos
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mediterranean
Bar
Wine Bar
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Cured
Cured
89/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
European
Italian
Wine Bar
Italian
European
Dinner
Fondue
Sit down
Italian
Wine Bar
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"What can be better than a delicious cheese and meat platter paired up with a glass of vino?? � perhaps the above plus jazz music! Lovely place,..."
Elisa De Cecchi
"Alex the waiter was amazing, great service and good advice on the menu. The fondue was to die for and the wine a perfect match. Will definitely be..."
Shelley Kemp
"Amazing venue... cosy... nicest wine glasses in town and clearly best wine selection.. Did I mention the food?..."
Marko Schwinn
"Fantastic little wine/cheese bar in Manly. Great addition to Market Lane. We went there for pre-dinner drinks and cheese and decided to stay for..."
Paul Jolly
"Exceptional food with the wine list to match. Be prepared to spend a few solid hours plowing through the food on offer. Make sure you pair it with a..."
Josh Materia
"So, so good. I've been thinking about it ever since I left � The fondue was epic... the meats were just amazing. I've never tasted food like that..."
Sophie Henderson-Smart
"Great people, better food and wine the tastes better than an Angel crying on one's tongue! A must do for those in Manly; a must get to, for those..."
Michael McMaugh
"We wandered down Market Lane in Manly this afternoon, sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a great drink at cured Manly. Well thought out food and wine..."
David Sandbrook
"The combination of flavours - particularly the soft cheese (I think it was the Coulommiers aux Truffé Camembert/Brie) and the honey (what was the..."
Fiona Allen
"Great service and fantastic food. The team at Cured are very attentive and knowledgeable about their..."
Justin Jones
"Wine...Cheese...Meat...Jazz night....great people..... Cured Manly is the place to..."
Chere Adams
"A great relaxed 'European' feel right in the heart of Manly. Matt and the crew are great hosts and serve beautiful food and tremendous wines. A..."
Seán O'Halloran
"Very friendly staff and excellent food, I will be..."
Vanessa Tingcombe
"Sensational service, fabulous fondue..."
Carolyn Sarah La Torraca
"Was here last night, everything was awesome. Can't wait to go..."
Kim Brislane
"This place was just amazing... Plenty options for wine (we had the Chablis) and the food just perfect. We had the cheese fondue, Spanish Jamon, and..."
Davy Wouters
"Walking in here is like walking into the arms of a sexy long lost lover. The perfectly picked menu leaves no room for foul choices and the wine is as..."
Rosie Mansfield
"About three to five years ago the food game of Manly started to become stale, venues that had been around for years with limited to no change to..."
Spooning Australia
Nells Brasserie & Cocktail Bar
Nells Brasserie & Cocktail Bar
88/100 (982 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
European
French
Sit down
European
French
"Six stars - the food is delicious and really fresh. The service is very fast and friendly. We always have a wonderful time and travel an hour by..."
Michael and Samantha Jones
"Best Japanese that I’ve had in Australia. After living in Japan for many years I had missed the true authentic Japanese food experience. Until now,..."
Naomi Arulmony
"Does not disappoint. Amazing Japanese cuisine. If you like to go out, save Waka for a special occasion and you will not regret it. The customer..."
Kendall Nav
"Exceptional Japanese dishes in a small but friendly restaurant. Top notch..."
Nic Fulton
"Fantastic price to flavour ratio, really loved the wagu beef udon, and the pork gyōza entree was equally delicious. $8 for an Asahi is relatively..."
Phill Metcalfe
"Waka is an authentic Japanese diner, Best black cod and mochi dessert in Sydney. Not a big restaurant, so book ahead to ensure you got..."
Alex Gunawan
"Some of the freshest most fantastic Japanese food I’ve ever had! You know it’s good when it’s so easy to eat a LOT..."
J Bowen
"Have wanted to go this place for ever & wow, was not disappointed! Just awesome, sophisticated but so authentic in variety of dishes & the flavours...."
T- Lam
4 Pines Keller Door
4 Pines Keller Door
87/100 (1147 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Australian
Japanese
Asian
Bar
European
Pub
European
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
European
Asian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A Manly institution. Knew of this place before I came to Sydney, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Prices a bit steep but quality exceeds majority..."
Boston Strong
"Such a lovely location to have a beer. The outdoor area is lovely and the staff was super nice. It is highly recommended to book in..."
Valerie Jacquard
"Really tasty pale ale, good terrace area, and friendly staff. The food is also excellent. Super tasty chips and whatever they put on the cauliflower..."
Hannah Muirhead
"Awesome beers and really good food - great spot right by the ferry terminal! Always happily coming back..."
B K
"2021Edit Below. 2019: We ate downstairs in the Keller door. Great location, semi outdoor eating, smoke free and child friendly. Staff go above and..."
Edward Thompson
"Across the road, and to the right of the exit from Manly Ferry Wharf you will discover Sydney's most delightful small brewery pub - Four Pines..."
John Roach
Brezel Bar
Brezel Bar
87/100 (393 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
European
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pretzel
Cheesecakes
Sandwiches
Cheesecake
"Nice simple cafe where you can get your giant pretzels, German breads and cakes, and a few sandwiches, and very creamy but tasty..."
Dominic Svensson
"Nice coffee and sandwiches. The staff are always friendly and the food is always fresh. The pretzel rolls are really yummy. Good place for a snack..."
Girl Eats Sydney
"I would rate this bakery 5 star if your coughing staff had stayed home to rest today. Such a shame, food and drink were excellent and staff were all..."
Sarah Chan
"The best Hazelnut Shake ever👌🏻 Suggested to us by our tour guide at Manly Beach area, so we dropped by try it out & trust me, we were not..."
Rohit Ahuja ✅
"My German side of the family would be happy with this find. Superb quiet and friendly cafe near the beach, a nice secret spot to enjoy a fresh pastry..."
Rosie Mansfield
"I bought their 100% rye bread yesterday, and it was truly excellent.  The gentleman who served me was helpful, fast, and very polite.  I plan to..."
Celia Farnon
"Good place to have a German snack. I am not a coffee drinker so I can't say any thing about this. However the Chai tea is great. Will be..."
MrJan
"Incredibly good location to have a small casual outing. The brezels (which are like the German version of pizza bites) were very tasty and not too..."
Kololee
"Delicious, freshly baked pastries, breads and cakes. The kids love the bretzels but my fav is the bretzel croissant! Gorgeous German breads too!..."
Fabfoody
"Freindly staff. The coffee is very good. Great selection of healthy breads. Found the ham and cheese croissant average. The pastries look very..."
Stuart Percival
"Delicious pastries. Loved the normal and nougat nut croissants (I'm French) as well as the Pear and chocolate one. Good coffee. Great service. Would..."
Christophe _
"Vegan croissants!!! OMG, soooo good. Their bread and especially their German style rye are amazing. Super nice people to boot. It's a regular..."
Stefan Williams
"Come for the sweets, stay for the savoury! We'd heard how amazing their cakes were, but over 10+ visits we found that their sandwiches are equally..."
Jonathan Sorum
"We had iced coffee and a banana and walnut crepe. Both mouth -wateringly delicious. Not too sweet and though a little naughty, didn't feel heavy and..."
Lyn Tang
"Stopped in for breakfast but there weren't many options on the menu. We got the egg and bacon roll on fresh rye and it was amazing (and so cheap for..."
Elyse Daniels
"Great German inspired food and real good coffee. Dog friendly,..."
Barbara Hodel
"Yum yum yum... everything is delicious here. Their bread is beautiful, try the rye seed, it is thick, filling and full of goodness. You cannot miss..."
Nicole Mack
The Herring Room
The Herring Room
87/100 (1149 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
International
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Australian
European
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
International
Seafood
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Prawns
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Tiramisu
Calamari
Paella
Risotto
Moussaka
Mussels
Red Curry
Tuna
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Sashimi
Seafood Platters
Pork
Pasta
Cod
Salad
Curry
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
International
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had the most incredible seafood platter we've ever had! Totally recommend it plus squid ink ravioli with crab meat. Once you eat into it a raw..."
Lisa Bird
"From the moment we walked in the warm greeting and service was lovely. As it was our first time and we came before the crowd, the owner showed us..."
Kirsten Denning
"If I could have taken photos, I would have (but I’m not that guy!!!) Don’t be fooled by this unassuming looking place from the outside on a..."
Christopher John Howson
"A busy bustling friendly restaurant in my local town, we tried to do a walk in but that was a no no, finally we managed to book and get to see what..."
George Scopelitis
"Have this place a go based on recommendations and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The service was 5 Star from the moment we walked in until the..."
Sami Nicola
"Fantastic night! Shared the seafood platter and couldn’t be more impressed with the freshness, variety and taste. Wait staff equally as impressive...."
Rachael Rnlds
"The seafood platter was amazing. One of the best I've ever had! I really recommend The Herring..."
Katie Chambers
"We love this place!! The food is delicious and it has a lovely atmosphere, very homely. The staff are wonderful too and always make us feel so..."
Lara Trimming
"Loved the Elderton wine dinner last night. I have always heard good things about The Herring Room and you delivered. Can't wait to come back and try..."
Emma Bagnall
"Absolutely delicious food and yummy cocktails. Great ambiance and great service. Third time here and we'll definitely be back. Traveling from..."
Lee Valenti
"Our food was amazing! Highlights were the squid ink and egg yolk ravioli entree, and the banoffe pie desert. The service was awesome - super friendly..."
Alan Robinson
"Fabulous New Year's Eve lunch, here. The salmon appetizer was delicious as was the tartare and the muscles. We saved room for the Banoffee pie -..."
Suzy Whenimright
"We are relatively frequent diners at the Herring room and we keep coming back because of the great food and the awesome service we receive. It has..."
Lori Luhrmann
"My wife and I love this place. We have stayed in Manly for the last couple of years to celebrate our anniversary and last year stumbled upon this..."
Brett Pickard
"A thoroughly satisfying experience all round! I gobbled it all up without remembering to take a photo (oops) ... We had a couple of delectable..."
Sam Jones
"We ate at the Herring Room for the first time on the week-end. The service was excellent and the food was even better! Really enjoyed the atmosphere,..."
Chris Gibbs Stewart
"One of the best dining experiences I have had.  The food was amazing and abundant, the ambiance and service was amazing. The staff were equivalent..."
Olga Loyed
"Visited the herring room for lunch on Sunday and the was amazing! For entree I ordered mussels in a puttanesca sauce w olives and anchovies which had..."
Lambo Blair
"I love this place, such a cool design just outside the craziness of the Manly precinct on Pittwater Rd.I always start with the squid ink,..."
Hungry Diner
"What a wonderful surprise to find a restaurant of this quality on Pittwater Road in Manly! Usually this kind of restaurant comes with a view in this..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Stunning restaurant. Booked a table through Zomato with instant confirmation. Easy 10-minute walk from Manly wharf. Restaurant is gorgeous, rustic..."
Hanah Penrose
"Amazing food & equally amazing hospitality. This is how a restaurant should be ran. The sashimi looked top notch, the snapper & Thai sauce..."
Chris Bowen
"I had a work off-site last week, and one of the restaurants we dined at was The Herring Room. It had a nice and rustic room setting and the..."
Phoebe Keen
"Lovely setting and superb service. Perfectly made cocktails and interesting wine selection. We tried a variety of smaller dishes rather than the..."
Enjoy It
"The wontons, the ravioli and the baby snapper are really stunning. I think The Herring Room could benefit by trimming some other items from their..."
Onara
"Absolutely love this place. We're welcomed like old friends whenever we go, the food is delicious (the whole baby snapper is just wow) and to top it..."
Christine S
"Up-market but relaxed dining experience with delicious food, beautiful decor and good service. Highly recommend the squid ink ravioli and red..."
Simon
"This restaurant is just stunning. The food is some of the best I have enjoyed in such a long time. Perfect balance of flavours and the presentation..."
Food Glorious Food
"Located just out of the hustle & bustle of Manly centre is the Herring Room. What a gem. If your looking for somewhere a little special to enjoy some..."
LondonDelish
"Take a trip over the bridge for amazing seafood at The Herring Room. Try the flavour packed Indian spiced prawns or the incredible smoked rainbow..."
Susan ChocolateSuze Thye
"Very Nice atmosphere, good and quick service, interesting dishes, all dishes were nicely cooked however everything was lucking a bit of..."
Massimo Trevisan
"In continuing on our fun filled journey of wine, wine, a little bit more wine and food from Saturday night with the boys, Gazbo and James, our final..."
Spooning Australia
"Fantastic new Manly restaurant - high quality food, fantastic service and a great transformation of the surf shop to chic restaurant.  BYO option..."
Stephen Coulter
"After looking at Manly as best we could, it was time to find an appropriate restaurant for our review. Of course, this must have been a seafood..."
The Connaissir
"Amazing food, service and ambiance. What a fabulous experience at the Herring Room, we have already booked our next dinner. Ang, Rod and Joey could..."
Amanda Hampshire
"The service is so good that it alone deserves a 5 star. The owner greets you at the door and makes sure everything is perfect. The food is amazing..."
Murilo
"Tucked in away from the main beach but not too far away either. Sitting on a lang originally owned by the Guringai people, the oldest surviving..."
Marissa Roque
"My second time here and I enjoyed it again as much as the first time. Things to try: degustation menu! Fantastic WA scallops and octopus, tender duck..."
Irene
"What an experience! Thank you so much The Herring Room for an amazing night. We ordered the seafood platter which was amazing! Huge serving jam..."
Leigh Mason
"Hi Herring Room, Our anniversary dinner was simply the best!! You took great care of us and we knew you were down on staff, however nothing was going..."
Adrian Curtis
"Had a wonderful birthday experience at the Herring Room recently. Large group(10+) and we were allocated a separate room with a group menu that..."
Jim Rudkin
Angelo & Teresa Italian & Seafood Restaurant
Angelo & Teresa Italian & Seafood Restaurant
82/100 (0 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Seafood
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Sit down
European
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
"Great tasting authentic Italian food at a very reasonable price and generous servings. The staff are friendly and attentive. The decore is..."
Mark Powell
"Food was amazing, super rich and delicious sauces. Atmosphere is nice with candles on the tables but was let down by the giant paper sheets used..."
Rachel
"I love the hidden gem of this place. The Italian food is super authentic and the service was great. The oysters were quite small, although delicious...."
Bella Thomas
"Beautiful old fashion GENUINE Italian family restaurant! Their service is personal, food is incredible and atmosphere is cosy. It's far from the..."
T R Johnston
"We have come for the last few years and always delicious but this time a bit disappointing. Always have veal and mango as so good. But not enough..."
Narelle Alexander
"Love this place so much that we are regular visitors at least once a month for the past few years. They do the BEST chicken schnitzel EVER! I’m a..."
Jemmie O
Nando's
Nando's
80/100 (59 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
European
Portuguese
Dinner
Lunch
"Best sandwiches ever! They taste especially good after hiking the North Head for a few..."
Daisy
"We took a group of 39 to Nando's at Manly Wharf today. The attention and efficiency of delivering 39 hot wraps with chips was amazing, as was the..."
Anne Holder
"Nice tasting chicken grilled with consistency. Get ready for some occassional uninvited guests who are taking advantage of the open space dining -..."
Roberto Lantin
"Delicious food! More importantly, my table was attacked by the seagulls. The staff immediately brought us fresh food again and arranged alternate..."
Melwin Pais
"Located right outside the ferry terminal, this is a great spot for lunch and people watching. Ordered the half chicken and ribs and both were very..."
Kenneth Chan
"*Update* Had the Franchise owner contact me directly via email and phone to resolve this. Apologized for the experience and definitely resolved it..."
Holland Winfield
"Best chips in manly. I asked for mine "well cooked" and they were cooked to absolute crunchy perfection. Thanks guys, I'll be back..."
N Hook
The Bavarian At Manly Wharf
The Bavarian At Manly Wharf
78/100 (1374 ratings)
Restaurants
European
German
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Stone Cold
Wings
Franziskaner
Fish & Chips
Big Beers
Ribs
Fish & Chips
Pretzel
Chicken Wings
Pure Gold
Schnitzel
Chicken Snitzel
Famous Crispy Pork Knuckle
Burger
Bavarian Tasting Platter
Fish
Trio of German Sausages
Fish & chips
Pork
Mango Weissbier
Apple Strudel
With a Pretzel
Potato Salad
Käsespätzle
4 Pines Pale Ale
Mushroom Sauce
Chicken parmigiana
Dunkel Beer
Mac & Cheese Croquettes
Sit down
European
German
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, location and staff. Perfect place to go with friends or family, with an amazing outside area and tables facing the sea. The sunset was..."
Victor Calviño Vilanova
"A good spot for a few sunset steins with your mates. They always have good music playing and it’s the perfect place to start before dinner although..."
Hungry Diner
"Really love the location of this place! Right next to the water with beautiful views, Such an amazing ambience and vibe within the restaurant, so..."
Luxx Food
"Delicious and generous proportion! Would love to comeback and have the schnitzels. The sausages were delicious and staff were friendly. The venue was..."
Nadia Wayland
"Situated next to the water, this bavarian has a nice view.Food and drinks are, similar to other bavarian cafes, a bit above average, but the..."
Hayley
"Thumbs up to this amazing location, vibes, and music .The Dj is really great. There was a percussionist performing as well.Make sure you..."
Zee The Bee
"It is hard on my part giving a rest/pub a 4.5 on the first visit, however, this place deserves the stars. Being a student and then stepping to..."
Binay Siddharth
"Love the beer though they know how to charge. Food is good without being spectacular. Cracking veiw and good overall venue. Love having a winter beer..."
Nathan Suns
"This place will turn definitely turn out to be a treat to your eyes Ritu the sunset time. The beers they offer are amazing. We had a great time with..."
Tulika Kabra
"It's been a long time since I had schnitzel so thats why on Wednesday the 11th I had the original wiener schnitzel and it was just amazingly tender..."
Cameron Barwick
"We went for our our Christmas office dinner and we ordered Wiener, and barbecue schnitzel, fish and chips and cheese burger and their pretzels...."
Dashmit Aurora
"This place used to be my favour place for eat and drink German food. But last Sunday a bit disappoint. Their food not as nice as before anymore, also..."
Steve Huynh
"Love this place. The beer is great and the food is good. How can I not mention the quantity. It's more than filling. Staff -..."
Ranjana Thakur
"This place had excellent service; nice cocktails and drinks. Epically proportioned meals. Situated on the wharf - couldn't ask for much more!..."
Hayley
"I love how they always surprise me with new spins on an age-old beverage. You must try the lady beer with a dash of peach - throw a warm salted..."
Rosie Mansfield
"Slow service, we had to flag down a waitress to take our order. Butchers Bride beer was lovely. We chose to have starters which we really enjoyed......"
B M
"We enjoyed a very relaxed, quiet and casual breakfast during the Easter weekend! I really enjoyed the big breakfast.. Loved their version of hash..."
• MDSJ •
"Beautiful view, very nice food. Wide variety of drinks, most of which I cannot pronounce. Received excellent service from their staff, I do remember..."
Chad_ajamian
"Beautiful view of manly cove. Had lunch pork roll with crackling- amazing! For drinks had a gorgeous bubble berry v strawberrialicious. Lovely place..."
Megan Hughes
"Very nice place to visit. Beautiful view, very friendly atmosphere and service. Definitely if you are in Manly you have to stop here for some drinks..."
MarkAndAnna.com.au
"...got this beast of a burger: the Big Schulz Burger, which had chargrilled wagyu beef, brioche, charred bacon, cheddar, fresh farm egg, onions and..."
Hullohelen
"Yum!. Fantastic setting, wonderful view and nice ambiance. The Wagyu steak with mushroom, potato and sauce, is to die for. The staff were busy, yet..."
Food-for-thought
"$10 chicken schnitzel burger with chips is a great on a Wednesday. Service was slow and we did wait for about 5mins to receive our menus. The food is..."
Thezenman77
"Good location. I’ve dined here a couple of times recently. Located at Manly Wharf the location and outlook is very good, the décor is nice and the..."
Ange
"Modern twist on German favourites. Went there with my sister today, and we shared a Bavarian taste platter and a chopped salad. Being from Germany..."
Yin
"Love it, so yummy and fun and different! One of our favourites thanks for being amazing..."
Amelia
"The only reason I like this place is for the views and the beer - the food leaves much to be..."
Mo
"Great views. Great value for food which was surprisingly good. Munich platter for one easily feeds 3-4 people and was yum as..."
Joanne Loh
"Great view!. Beer was great food ok but is the perfect place to relax in front of a cool beer and nice sevice! worth to go..."
Francisco Serna
"I loved this place! Beer was great. Service young, friendly and very professional. Food was terrific (apart from the tough pork belly/knuckle). Spend..."
Weno
"A beer with a view, a great place to relax and enjoy a cold beer with a view after a long walk around the beautiful manly beach..."
David Hanlin
"A beer after walking the spit to manly trail makes for a great destination. Keep in mind you're there for the beer, not the..."
Twinheathers
"I entirely agree about the ice served with a dash of coke presented to me after 8ks worth if Spot to Manly walk on a January afternoon. It was not..."
BenG
"Good German food with cold beer. Kid friendly with fast service. Busy on..."
Brian E. Pereira
"Good Bavarian food and great Baverian bier! There are reasons to go if you are looking for either, but it does get..."
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