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Nº 704 in 1391 in Fife

Nº 19 of 40 Italian in Fife

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. burntsteakcheeseroundpiepastacoffeepizzasaladmeatcookedchickensoupfishpudding

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Visited today for the first time taking partners Mum out for lunch. Thus us a gem of a restaurant. Three different meals and all of them excellent. Value for money wise, exceptional and friendly relaxed service. We'll be going back.

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Gary M . 2021-05-15

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Glad to be back here the meal was good thanks again. Defo be back and will be letting my friends know

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MaryjaneB28 . 2021-04-30

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Well I don’t know how to describe how well the food was cooked. Three course meal and every single part was amazing I got thank you so much xxx

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MaryjaneB28 . 2021-03-15

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Just had a take away Valentines three course meal, this was cooked to perfection. Staff go above and beyond during these times. Thank you will defo be having more take always thank you.

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MaryjaneB28 . 2021-02-14

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Unexpectedly needed to find somewhere for dinner in Leven and, having had a quick look at the pub suggested by our accommodation, we were pleased to find the alternative of Base nearby. We didn't have time to book but Base had space, so we we were welcomed in using very apparent Covid protocol, shown a table which had clearly been thoroughly cleaned, advised which menu items were unavailable, then left to make our choices. Whilst doing so, a very satisfactory pint of Punk IPA arrived.Advice re some of the dishes was given, by a friendly waitress - masked and from a safe distance; my partner was delighted to find that gluten-free pizzas were on offer, and ordered a really nice pepperoni one - I ordered a 'curry-of-the-day' calzone, which proved to be a very tasty chicken Madras that far exceeded my expectations. The portions were more than adequate and the bill very reasonable. Good food in very pleasantly styled surroundings, well-kept beer and, above all, a feeling of professionalism and safety. I hope that Base will survive the current difficulties and I can eat there again soon.

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LunningCinguist . 2020-10-08

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Had strolled past this small restaurant in the day tine and decided to try it out in the early evening . The girl who met us at the door asked us to wait a minute while she checked the bookings . Yes we could be squeezed in and presently we were seated by a window and looking about at the décor . We both found it very pleasing to the eye with nice vibes .The menu wasn't to large but very varied and interesting . Drinks were ordered whilst we thought of our order . My other half chose spaghetti meatballs and I plumped for the chicken supreme . The meal was delightful and just the right size , not to much which can lessen your enjoyment . In the background we could hear laughter from the staff as they went about their work , it was lovely to hear and watch . The spaghetti , I was informed was spot on and there was a lot of meatballs with lovely sauce . My meal had mash with mustard and tasted divine which was a lovely change from the normal rice . A great wee find .

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kbtoors . 2020-10-01

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Visited today 20th September,booked a table due to what’s going on,the staff were lovely and the food hot and plenty of it, very reasonably priced,will visit again

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Bill R . 2020-09-20

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Visited for the first time and found good awareness of Covid precautions. Despite the modified surroundings the staff managed to create a relaxed atmosphere. They were helpful and friendly. The food was tasty, hot and great value as part of the Sunday lunch for two deal with house wine. We’ll be back.

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Kiltednomad . 2020-09-20

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Went above and beyond. We had a celiac in our family. Chef cooked everything separate. They went out of their way to make sure our needs where met. They just kept asking and reassuring us everything was fine. Food was amazing. Defo recommend. Book a table though as it’s a very popular. Dong want to be disappointed.

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MaryjaneB28 . 2020-09-19

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My partner and I had a voucher for here for my birthday and from start to finish we had a great experience. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly, especially a young guy with brown hair who served us, he is an excellent server. Nachos and soup for starters were excellent and hot. I didn’t eat too much of the fajitas as I was too full from the starter but the portion sizes were great. My partner had the fish and again was great. Both finished with sticky toffee pudding which was also lovely. 3 courses and 2 alcoholic drinks each, all for less than £55 altogether! Will definitely be returning.

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CatherineBrown1 . 2020-09-09

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Visited 25th August for birthday meal for my son.Food was amazing, 2 off us had chicken Carbonara Tagliatelle It was so tasty.Son had salmon Carbonara Tagliatelle and loved it.Hubby had pizza and said was best he’s had when eating out.Macaroni so good.Staff lovely and friendly, Service very good.Been a few times, never been disappointed. Will return soon.

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weescott1 . 2020-08-26

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We ordered food for take away. Customer service was alright. The starter was a soggy flavourless mess. Pasta and macaroni weren't seasoned at all. The sauce had absolutely no flavour. There was far too much pizza base sauce which was overwhelming. Very disappointed meal.

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ruthhaughenscott . 2020-08-14

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Just had an excellent lunch. Service amazing. Staff so helpful and friendly. Defo recommend eating here.

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MaryjaneB28 . 2020-07-21

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We had such a nice meal here tonight! Sweets were by far the best part! Biscoff cheesecake 😍🥰 Absolutely amazing!! Well worth a visit xxx

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alaE8650SF . 2020-03-12

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Came here on a really busy Friday afternoon with my partner for lunch on a whim whilst passing through leven.Couldn’t fault the restaurant from the friendly chefs, the happy go lucky young lad that was serving us whilst managing to keep an entire restaurant happy, hats off to you your boss should be proud.We had chillie nachos to start and then we went for a pizza slice each (more places should offer this amazing deal).Food was cooked fresh right in front of our eyes witch was really pleasant to see knowing our lunch was made in a nice and clean environment.We will definitely be back!

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Compass767947 . 2020-03-08

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Just left base after popping in with friend I was visiting in leven. I’ve never had such friendly and welcoming service 2 people working and it was quite busy only a couple tables were free. Steak pie to die for melt in the mouth with honey roasted veg GORGEOUS nice crisp pastry. My friend had one of the pizzas which she said was best pizza she’s had. It’s an open kitchen could see the chef making our food. Seen a few cocktails going to other tables but driving home maybe next time they looked so good!Definitely be back thanks again!

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Lucysavile . 2020-03-08

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It seems like there is an inherent issue with service at Base. From waiting to order, waiting for food and waiting for plates to be cleared; it seems the staff would much rather chat to each other than check on their customers. This was a lunchtime visit and there were only 3 other tables occupied. Also worth noting one of the staff who was eating there (in uniform) seemed to have more attention from the waitresses than anyone else. The food. Once we sat down and placed our drinks order, then waited a bit longer to order food, we made it clear we were ordering from the lunch menu. When the food arrived, a full pizza was placed down in front of me despite ordering from the lunch menu. I queried this saying I had ordered the slice with chips to which I was told I was wrong (!) and the pizza I ordered wasn’t on the lunch menu. Slightly taken aback, I asked for a menu to point out to our waitress that it was in fact on the lunch menu. She wandered back to the kitchen before returning to say I could keep the pizza and they’d charge me for the lunch menu price. Not ideal given I was served something I hadn’t even ordered. As everyone else had their food, I decided to eat what was in front of me. That was until I spotted a hair across the top of the pizza. Once again, I had to try and catch the attention of a server and politely explain the issue. The pizza was taken away and around 10 minutes later I was given the actual pizza I had ordered initially with an apology from the chef. I’d love to say the issues ended here, but no. We still had dessert!After waiting a further 15-20 minutes after finishing our mains (still only 3 tables occupied at this point), our dessert arrived. One of our table was halfway through her ice cream when she found another hair! After waiting about 15 minutes on someone to take our plates away, I had to approach the staff at the kitchen (guess what, they were all chatting to each other...) to tell them this was the second hair in our meal while we had been there. There was an apology and a promise we wouldn’t be charged for the pizza and the ice cream. The bill arrived and we were still over charged but by this point we were all sick of having to try and gain anyone’s attention. It seems like we got the absolute bare minimum of acceptable service given the circumstances.Serious questions need to be asked of the staff not only regarding the service but also the hygiene of the place. To have TWO hairs in deprecate dishes is just completely unacceptable and utterly disgusting. As we left, the staff remarked “we hope this doesn’t put you off coming back.”Would you go back if this has happened to you?! Would advise people to stay clear - plenty of other great lunch options in the Leven area.

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ehk87 . 2020-03-07

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Just finished a lovely meal here at Base. My husband and I shared a brushetta starter,chicken,bacon & mushroom carbonara and finished with their special homemade tiramisu... bailey's & coconut, superb. The staff were very professional and pleasant. Clean. I dont usually like eating out but I glad my husband persuaded me to make the effort. Will definitely be returning. (Only criticism I couldn't have sat for long on the chairs)

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ashlie a . 2020-03-07

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Went here for lunch, Base of pizza was black. Wife went for a gluten free which one of the worst she has had, for the money you can do a lot better. No refund of any sort was offered for the burnt pizza. Would not go back regardless.

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tansy171 . 2020-03-01

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Went here with my two grandchildren the Service,food was amazing great atmosphere thanks for a fabulous night

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MaryjaneB28 . 2020-02-14

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This restaurant really is a little gem. The food is amazing, from the fresh fish to the fabulous lasagna. Never could i complain about anything. The dessert menu is always exciting as it changes every week and they have the best cheesecake i have ever tasted. To top it all of the staff can't do enough to make your visit lovely,so warm and welcoming and the owners are truly wonderful gentlemen. Such a beautiful atmosphere will always come back as we love eating here xxxx

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502fionaw . 2020-02-12

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We decided to pop down to Base, which is under new management. The welcome was great. The food was excellent. The biggest surprise was a Calzone Pizza with Madras curry (curry of the day, that day). I loved it.

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Mac L . 2020-01-26

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Had a Very nice lunch with tea & coffee lovely place very Friendly Staff Food was delicious , wanted to try for ages & didn’t disappoint

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glentress02 . 2020-01-25

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Visited Base and we all had a lovely three course meal. Service was good, lots of choice on the menu and food was all cooked fresh. Would definitely recommend.

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Milldeans2018 . 2020-01-22

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Was recommended by friend .we were at cinema and this was close .and thank goodness we tried here the service was very efficient the guys were lovely and attentive also.widecrange of food which is nice to have .took ages to decide tho.but when we did the meal was lovely and hot and tasted real good .the place was clean and warm.will definitely be back .just can't believe it took us so long to go.

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Fiona G . 2020-01-18

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Everything was excellent - we ate the fish and chips, which was locally sourced from St. Monans. It was flaky and soft with mushy peas and nicely cooked chips - it was just delicious. The service was also brilliant, our waiters were very attentive and helped us to choose a nice wine and recommended the sticky toffee pudding. All in all a very lovely evening with cheery Christmas sparkles. We visited 23rd Dec 2019.

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coletteeliza . 2019-12-27

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Took my family here for a meal not one complaint the food was amazing thanks to all. Service was amazing everyone so polite and helpful. We had a variety of meals and every single one was delicious thanks definitely recommend eating in Base.

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MaryjaneB28 . 2019-12-08

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A roll PACKED with delicious bacon and a cup of coffee for £3.49, wow! Costa eat your heart out. Hightly recommended.

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alantomkins . 2019-12-03

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The first time I went to Base the service was too long even though it was empty.

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l12345b865 . 2019-11-25

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Pretty much the first restaurant you come across when you enter the high street - if you don’t count the restaurant attached to the Caledonian hotel across the road

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j100lok . 2019-11-23

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Since Ewan and co took over this restaurant, I have had nothing but good service and good food. Have visited several times and all the staff are very friendly. The new menu is great with reasonable prices. It's my first choice when meeting friends.

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wjools . 2019-10-17

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We went for a lunch on a wet October Sunday and had their special offer: 2 pasta/pizza mains plus bottle of prosecco for £25. The restaurant was very quiet. Service was very friendly and prompt. We started with 2 really good cocktails for £9 and I had penne with beef, chilli and sliced sugar snaps. Incredibly it was the best pasta dish I think I've ever been served. It was beautifully balanced and just the right sized portion. The beef was tender and tasty with a nice heat from the chilli and there were plenty of decent sized slices of chilli for those who like something hotter than I do. The sugar snaps, grated cheese and herbs mixed through it provided plenty of interest that is often lacking in pasta dishes served locally. This one though, while simple was also superb. My wife's pizza, while maybe not hitting the exceptional heights of my pasta was also very good, with an excellent tasty base and plenty of cheese and veggie topping.

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Batty057 . 2019-10-06

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Visited on a Sunday for breakfast I had already booked a table was met at the door by a smiling waitress who had kindly seated us by the window , I ordered a full Breakfast which was cooked to order and was served hot and timely and tasted excellent , my brother had poached eggs with toast and said they were perfect. Would highly recommend The Base and will return for Lunch or dinner.

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stevie65000 . 2019-09-24

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Saturday early evening there were 2 servers who both appeared to be of school age .after a considerable wait our order arrived wrong so one of our party had to wait for her burger which was wrong again as it had no dressing on it worse was to come as when she cut the burger it was raw meat the servers were apologetic .any restaurant which has a chef who can't cook a burger does not deserve your custom

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alan w . 2019-09-21

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Service was really quick. Great food at reasonable prices. Would definitely each there again. The staff even entertained my 11 month old while we ate. Not a criticism but they should use normal menu or lunch menu, both was a bit confusing. Still 5 star visit.

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gordy1985 . 2019-09-06

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Ate here for the first ( and last) !! time with friends a few weeks ago the seats were very uncomfortable. The food not that great. The so called chips were like hard crumbs. And to top it off they had NO white wine.. what kind of restaurant has no wine on a Tuesday night at 6-30 pm ??? Very disappointed.

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Eileen K . 2019-09-04

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Service was quick and friendly and the food was very good, would happily visit again if in the area.

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Tony K . 2019-09-04

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First visit to Base today and we were both really impressed. It’s a really nice restaurant, staff were friendly, and the food was lovely and great value We’ll be back

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RPM759 . 2019-08-25

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Nos acercamos a este pub a cenar sobre las 20:10, nada más hacer el check en el hostal, por las críticas de sus platos rápidos y nos defraudó. A esa hora, con dos mesas recién servidas, el cocinero en los fogones trabajando (cocina a vista), y el resto de mesas preparadas y vacías, y CERRANDO A LAS 21:00 como anuncia su web y la info ofrecida aquí, NO PODÍAMOS CENAR NI PEDIR PARA LLEVAR. Una pizza le hubiera costado hacerla y servirla 10/15/20 minutos a lo sumo... si no quería vernos cenando a las 20:30 y saliendo del bar 10 minutos antes del cierro cumpliendo su horario, al menos le rogábamos que nos dejase llevar la pizza, burguer, sándwich o lo que fuese a la habitación de nuestro hostal y no le molestábamos más allá de las 20:30. Pues tampoco. Ingratos, desagradables y para nada estrictos con su puntualidad de cierre. En espalda cerrar un bar a las 21:00 es eso: cerrar a las 21:00 y avisar que a las 20:10 pueden dar de cenar pero desalojando antes de la hora de cierre. Por supuesto no volveré, ni aunque las pizzas ganasen la WORLD PIZZA. A quien le sirva esta crítica: en el pub de enfrente mismo horario y cena rápida y rica. Ciao!

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pimpicris . 2019-08-20

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Ate dinner here with no reservation. My husband had pizza which he thought was mediocre. I had the fish and chips. The batter was very dark brown and over cooked however, the fish was actually fine considering. The chips however, were a whole different story. In fact I can’t believe they even advertised them as chips. I can only describe them as lots of little over cooked crumbs. Not one of the so called chips were over 2cm long in fact it’s safe to say they should never had made it onto a plate. I have eaten in base on many occasions and never been this disappointed. The serving staff were very good especially the young lad.

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969chacha . 2019-08-20

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Visited here whilst up visiting family! Food and service were very good. Will definitely be back! Pizza was amazing! 👍

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BryanDonald85 . 2019-08-12

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We have been here before but a little while ago. So thought we would pop in again and try for lunch. Nice decor and good atmosphere, staff all friendly and welcoming.

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19ianp62 . 2019-07-23

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Wow love Base, haven’t been in a long time but it’s back and it’s better. Family dinner early on a Saturday couldn’t be better, great staff, plenty of them, great fresh food. Love love love it.

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doubledutch13 . 2019-07-20

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Well what can I say my lunch was amazing thank guys. Club sandwich I had was so good thanks guys xx great service the portions are real good and the cost is real good. I would recommend you phone to book table though as was a busy wee place

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MaryjaneB28 . 2019-07-12

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My wife nipped in to ask if our very well behaved little dog could come in. The staff could not resist his charms and persuaded the manager.

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Gavinawalker . 2019-07-06

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I have been to Base a few times, and the food and service has always been excellent.The menu has something to suit all tastes and also has a " Picolo" section if you just want a smaller portion, instead of a full main course. Everything is freshly prepared and arrives well presented, not just thrown on the plate......... If you hav'nt tried it already, do given your taste buds a treat next time your in Leven , you wont be dissapointed.

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FifersScotland . 2019-06-20

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Base looks lovely from the outside and modern inside . Eggs cooked to perfection but the bread given with toast is the cheapest white sliced bread ever. No sauces offered to accompany the breakfast and no jams or anything with the extra toasts ordered by the rest of the group. Seems like the chef is doing the best he can in a lovely place with cheap ingredients.. sorry! Put on some freshly cooked sour dough or lovely chunky granary bread.. would go down a treat..

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826Jane826 . 2019-05-19

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4 of us dined here the other night and it was a most disappointing experience. Staff appeared inexperienced and unprofessional. 2 of our dishes were pasta which were average - and I have never encountered a restaurant serving Italian dishes which had NO Parmesan. The other 2 dishes were the chicken burgers. Coating was thick and hard, chicken dried up and over cooked. Both went for the healthier option of sweet potato fries which were burnt black!! When bill arrived ( strangely with only 2 mints - were we supposed to have a half each? ) I called over to the waitress that it didn’t appear correct but she didn’t bother coming over to sort it out or ask what the problem was. So we paid the amount asked for -although we had been undercharged - and left. Leven could do with a decent restaurant but this certainly isn’t it!!

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MaryBellbop . 2019-05-07

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Muy buen servicio y buena calidad. Los camareros muy amables. El café lo único regular como en casi todos los restaurantes escoceses. 100% recomendable.

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Resort222228 . 2019-05-05

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The food here was pretty much what you might expect from a local pizza/pasta/burger restaurant -, good portions and ok quality.

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Jon F . 2019-04-28

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I went to Base with my wife on Monday 1st for breakfast.

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Kevin C . 2019-04-13

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My friend and I regularly go to base for Sunday morning breakfast and always get politely greeted by the lovely Kerry who always seems hard working and never fails to deliver great service, however today (7th April) we come in for breakfast and there are two young girls serving today. Who shouted from the service counter to take a seat. We order and that seems fine, however one of the girls admits she’s never done breakfast and doesn’t know the menu (come on. It’s not as if it’s a long menu to remember). They bring us our food out and our beans are freezing cold. I take them back up and wait for them to be heated again. Mean while one girl is chatting to the chef and the other making coffee, they both ignore a customer waiting to pay. We get our beans back (obviously by this time our toast is cold.) we are also the only ones in the restaurant and no one come over to ask if everything was ok. We get you have to start somewhere and there’s a first for everything however this is basics and there’s no excuse for ignorance.

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Sami95dmj . 2019-04-07

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Excellent lunch time meal with my husband and elderly parents. We chose from the smaller portion meals (£5) and were not disappointed.

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Elaine S . 2019-02-27

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We happened to be in Leven on business and Base was recommended to us. We were not disappointed. We were greeted by friendly staff who explained their lunchtime menu offers and of course they have a full menu available too.

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Val_c35 . 2019-02-21

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Wonderful pizza! Lovely owners! Fantastic atmosphere! Family friendly! Have the looking for Linda pizza!

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ourkatz3 . 2019-02-20

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Had the full Scottish breakfast and had to complain to staff.

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Paul R . 2019-02-19

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Great service, great atmosphere, great food and Brewdog beer! Highly recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner. 👍🏼

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. 2019-02-13

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warm welcome from the staff,menu explained and offers pointed out,food presentation was lovely,food piping hot,puddings were great,cocktails were sooo tasty and great value for money.

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. 2019-02-05

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The staff on duty were very welcoming, Quite quiet when we came in but it did get busier later on. All the food was a good standard, served hot and very tasty.

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. 2018-12-17

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Arrived here for lunch on Thursday. Very attentive wait staff, we all had the special fish and chips. I normally only like my fish and chips from a chip shop but this was beautiful, excellent batter and wonderful moist flavourful fish. Only letdown was the chips, skinny fries don't work on a F&C....needs; hand cut twice cooked. Didn't have any beer or cocktails but from what I could see there is an excellent selection.

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. 2018-11-30

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Visited this place based on its reviews... Can only assume they have been written by staff or have been paid for. Despite the drinks menu listing several craft ales and four or five draft beers, we were told they had none... Five minutes later they decided they had Tennants and a Brewdog ale on draft... We ordered the Black Pudding as a starter, was edible but very mushy... Main courses, three of us ordered steak, I asked for mine 'blue' the waitress looked at me as if I was from a different planet.. I had to explain what it was, she went away to ask the chef if he could cook a steak that way, when she returned we were informed they only had two steaks left and they couldn't cook one blue. I opted for the steak pie instead and was informed it came with mash. When the steaks came out I was glad I hadn't got one, they were swimming in grease and looked like they had been cooked in a chip pan... Accompanying vegtables were carrots, parsnips and turnips..... The steak pie, that supposedly came with mash looked like a stew, it was poured over chips and had a token piece of pastry floating on the top, the meat was tender enough but was very bland. Two of our party had the desserts, opting for the mini donuts with a chocolate dip.. Another disaster, the donuts were hard and stale, the chocolate dip was so solid you struggled to even push your finger into it. The waitress certainly needs more training on food and drinks (when I initially asked about craft ales I was offered Budweiser or Rekorderlig) not her fault but in a saturday evening not to even know which were lagers, ciders or ales was dissapointing. Overall the place was very poor, I would have been dissapointed had we paid £40 for the four of us, £112 was laughable, will certainly not be going back.

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. 2018-11-18

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Visited base for the first time tonight for my aunties 75th birthday. We booked the table for 730 they were very accommodating very welcoming. The 2 servers nikki & Emma explained all the specials and any item that was sold out. They also explained things on the menu. The food was amazing and there was just the right amount of time between courses. The servers didn't rush you. I would score base 10/10.

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. 2018-09-02

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Amazing, come here every Tuesday with my mum and gran, excellent food and service, 100% recommend ☺️

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Jodie M . 2018-08-28

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First visit Saturday evening with friends. Great cocktails which were good quality and a fair price. Fajitas were delicious with a good kick. Service very efficient.

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Lynne M . 2018-08-27

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met friends & family for drinks and meals. greeted by friendly helpful staff. had a great time in pleasant surroundings

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langston61 . 2018-08-26

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Meet every week for coffee and breakfast with friends. Excellent breakfast and great coffee. Staff are amazing, great atmosphere.

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Fiona P . 2018-08-12

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The appearance of the restaurant is quite appealing and the menu seems extensive but the food is very average. I had a chicken burger which was dry and verging on being burnt. Thought the cocktails (very limited choice) were overpriced.

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Chris D . 2018-08-12

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Was at the base last night 2 of us had steak pie the beef was so tuff you could hardly cut it another one of my friends had a burger it was not cook in the middle returned it got another one we were in for about two and half hours we were going to the cinema nearly missed it I won't be back

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JaneHFinlay . 2018-08-09

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Been here a number of times and always been happy with the food. There was one occasion where there was an issue with one of the dishes but the staff resolved the issue. Wouldn't put me off going back

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Taylor B . 2018-08-07

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I went with my daughter and grandson for our tea on Wednesday night and what a disappointment, My first impression was how unprofessional the service was in this establishment we were given warm table water, our food was served by an abrupt young waitress, We had to complain about the quality of the food my daughter and grandson was served this was uneatable , the chef never sent over his apology ( very unprofessional) .

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Joyce Y . 2018-08-03

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Dined in the restaurant last night and frankly it’s the worst meal I’ve ever had there. Have been in previously for bar lunches and it had been very good, so to say I was disappointed is an understatement.

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Jenster1618 . 2018-08-02

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From the outside looks appealing as did the menu displayed on the outside.board

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caroline T . 2018-07-01

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Following a recommendation from friends we decided to have lunch here for the first time, earlier this week. Although the place was not busy we still had almost 20 mins to wait for fish/chips, & steak pie/chips. The steak pie was not as hot as it could have been, still edible although I was left with an after-taste which I don't normally get after eating steak pie. .I was not impressed with the condition of the tables, made from planks of solid wood but the gaps between were full of crumbs & dust, the background music was quite loud, and seemed to echo round the restaurant. My aunt had her fish done in breadcrumbs, but actually it looked more like batter as the breadcrumbs were so thick & crunchy. I admit that we had the smaller portion lunch meals but that shouldn't effect the quality of the food served. My overall impression wasn't that good and neither was the food, all I can say is that we've tried there once, but we most definitely won;t be back, even if it is recommended to us again.

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myallmar . 2018-06-28

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What a great find this was for lunch. In Leven there are limited places you can go out for lunch or dinner. Base is excellent, great atmosphere and the decor is well done. My wife and I had the vegetarian pizza and asked if we could have jalapeños on, this was not a problem. Pizza came and was amazing, just how you would expect a traditional Italian pizza, hand made and toppings all tasted fresh and so so tasty , honestly best pizza I’ve ever had.

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19ianp62 . 2018-06-21

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From the moment we walked in door the friendliness of staff and service could not be faulted.But the food was excellent too.The steak pie and sticky pudding hit the spot.As for value for money the two course deal on a Tuesday night was superb value and the wine was good priced very well.The food was cooked to order and well presented.

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theo15 . 2018-06-18

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Friday night busy and superb. Great pizza, spaghetti, fresh fish and well judged curry. Puddings perfect. Great friendly staff, well priced wine. Loved the night.

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Alastair H . 2018-06-15

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Went sat afternoon for scone n coffee . Coffee was ok but what was on plate was a pathetic excuse for a scone. Was a tiny shop bought one that had been microwaved for far too long! Not good....

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juniec . 2018-06-12

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Booked this for Friday night really enjoyed the meal cooked fresh big portions they do two pizza or pasta dishes and bottle of wine or processo for 22 quid we took the bottle of wine home with us and also took our pizza as couldn’t finish it Fresh bottle of water on table staff very friendly. Would return and recommend

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fizzyapplelaces . 2018-06-02

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The place was very busy as there was a band on nearby but luckily we had booked and were quickly seated. We were given menus quickly and order taken in a timely fashion. Drinks arrived quickly and food in ok time as it was busy. The food - pizzas - were really tasty and large. We then ordered the cheesecake to share and this was lovely. To finish off we had coffee which was also great. Pity this was our last night here or we would have certainly have come back again.

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juda1 . 2018-05-31

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Drove through from Dunfermline as moving to near Leven, booked online via the booking system earlier in the day. Turned up with the kids.. no reservation ??? Was told you have to call Friday and Saturday .. check the mobile booking page .. nothing of the sort stated .. wasted journey . Not impressed. Lost potential repeat customers.

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GlenC66 . 2018-05-25

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Chef in training so food took a while, but when it came it was delicious. Staff chèery and attentive, providing free drinks and explaining hold-up. Loved the rustic decor, and special offers which made for a good atmosphere. Would recommend to a friend and definitely go back.

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Paddycumms . 2018-05-04

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First time here at Base. I had read and heard mixed reviews. Mostly that portions were small but reviews got better and I decided to visit. So glad I did. The food was delicious.

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p19626295 . 2018-04-25

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Me and my dad were there for tea and the food was amazing and i would 100% recommend it to anyone, everything was brilliant

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gw10oxenhamcraig . 2018-04-17

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This place was suggested by our guest house. Not busy as Monday evening. Good service, great food and value. Would return again.

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Shirley S . 2018-04-17

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We have visited this restaurant on several occasions and always enjoyed the food and I have left positive reviews before.

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Phils01 . 2018-04-01

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Love Base, regular visitor but like most things it can get a bit samey samey. That’s not a bad thing because you know you can rely on great food and service. Today’s lunch was usual fish and chips (they also do a new fish tea) but the fish batter was the best I’ve ever had here. I simply love it when something familiar gets better. Well done. Keep it up.

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John_van_Dieken . 2018-03-30

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Just been to Base and service, food etc was fantastic, but please sort the heating out..... sat shivering by the window, by the time we were on the puddings our coats were on.... not good when it’s snowing outside, hard to enjoy the great food when sat shivering, we will be back but not until the summer months

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samantha w . 2018-03-17

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Not been to Base for quite a while but noticed it came up on my taste card as had recently joined and am delighted that I have a fantastic local restaurant to visit again. We had starters and mains and couldn't manage desert so portion size was more than enough and the quality was exceptional. Would 100% recommend and will be a regular customer from now on

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David A . 2018-03-15

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Lovely meal with good service, even though they were clearly rushed with the amount of customers. Nice relaxed place to eat. Well done.

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Helen161059 . 2018-03-05

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Friend and I ate at Base before popping round the corner for a movie at the Kino - like Base, another local effort to be applauded and encouraged. (On a Tuesday night, the film only had four in the audience!)

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AyeWright . 2018-02-25

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Lovely atmosphere, really lovely friendly staff and simply scrumptious food. Excellent menu with good variety of choices. I like this a lot!!!

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kendurance . 2018-02-22

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This is the 2nd time we have visited this restaurant and on both occasions the food was superb and the staff were very friendly and attentive - can’t wait to go back

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Phils01 . 2018-02-12

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Lovely friendly place with great coffee and amazing food. Emma the host is really good and all the staff welcoming. Highly recommended

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Karen A . 2018-01-25

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Visited with my two daughters for a quick Sunday lunch.

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triumph354 . 2018-01-22

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Amazing and cosy little restaurant with great menu. Also amazing deals on throughout the week which makes it very affordable to eat out here. Couldn’t recommend enough!!

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Caitlin P . 2018-01-22

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staff are friendly, service is real good, the food is freshly cooked and tastes great, all round good atmosphere, you are always made to feel most welcome, visit weekly, always have a good time

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Charles W . 2018-01-21

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Extremely welcoming staff and fantastic food! Thanks for the lovely meal, will return for more in the near future

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Scott C . 2018-01-19

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Came here with my friend, service was quick and friendly and food was delicious, the place is warm and welcoming and very clean and tidy.

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Emma H . 2018-01-18

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Used a voucher that Base offered, 2 courses for 2 people for £15. GREAT value! Service is friendly and always make sure that your time in the restaurant enjoyable. Great value for money!

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Ross K . 2018-01-18

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Fabulous food, perfect service and great atmosphere. Best place in Leven to eat by far! Will be back!

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Kirsten M . 2018-01-18

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