Russo's

Reservations are suggested, it's not a huge place and it's busy. We had no wait but we had a reservation. I had the NOLA fried chicken ( half a chicken) which was excellent, it came with beans and rice and collard greens both of which were really good. ( I would normally tell you that I don't eat collard greens but theirs were really good. Our group also had the jambalaya, the fried perch and the beef tenderloin filet all of which were great. Portions are very generous as well.

Food is a bit expensive, but very good. I ordered the scallops and shrimp fettucine and this was great. 2 people ordered the cavatelli with chicken and 1 other ordered the jambalaya. All were not bad but nothing above what I've had elsewhere. My gumbo was great. Just fyi, you only get 2 scallops with the scallop appetizer - for $20. Calamari rings were nice and thick. I'd rather have plain marinara to dip in. 3 of us had a mixed drink. With tip, our total for 4 was $290. We sat in the patio on a hot day and even though it was covered and fans were going, there was not much air movement, surprisingly. So a little warm. Also ambience of the parking lot is nothing special. Basically overlooks parking. Server very nice but was slow. I live about 35 min away and if I'm in the area, will likely come back

Everything was very good, the atmosphere was perfect for a simple date night. We got the garlic spread, garlic parmesan wings, and oysters. For dinner my boyfriend had the jambalaya and I had the Codia.

Glad we gave Russo’s another chance after my wife did not have a great experience here a few years back. We’ve been back three times in the last year and each time Russo’s has provided an enjoyable dining experience for us. My wife and I like this restaurant for its food, delicious cocktails and good service. It's been a great ‘re-discovery’ for us and it has become our go-to restaurant when we want to have a really special dining experience. This isn't a place where you can just show up and find a table—it's popular, so reservations are really necessary to guarantee a spot to eat. The dishes we’ve had here are delicious and in just-right proportions. We've come here with just ourselves and once with friends and have not been disappointed. Our servers have also been an important part of our dining experience at Russo's. They've all been personable and attentive. Russo's has two places to dine that offer two completely different experiences: the main dining room and the Bacchus Room. The main dining room has a combination of booths and tables in a carpeted area, making for a quieter atmosphere. The Bacchus Room is more of a casual sports bar type of area. It is a simple area with bare floors, standard tables, TVs with sports games on them and a bar, but also with garage doors that can open up to a patio in nicer weather. Both areas now have the same menu. The most recent time we came we had to sit in the Bacchus Room because the main dining room was full and we could only get reservations for Bacchus. We still had excellent service and a tasty meal. Finally, we've really enjoyed the cocktails here, especially the martinis. Great espresso martini and the sour apple has become one of my favorites. Be prepared to pay a little more to eat here, as we have generally found entrees to be around $35 on up and cocktails were about $12, BUT...so worth it! We look forward to returning.

Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Great food from their oysters to their pastas and Cajun. Left feeling satisfied and wanting to return soon. The atmosphere was inviting and lively. The open kitchen was a spectacular view and the staff was quick and friendly. It’s off the beaten path slightly but once you’re inside you feel emerged into the Cajun smells and ready to dig into some amazing meals.

Excellent food, some of the best in the area. Sat at the bar on a recent Friday night and service was attentive and quick, and the food was fresh. A bit expensive for the overall value but still a great choice for your next restaurant outing. Would like to see some « healthier » options on the menu. Enjoyed the seafood creole but the fried green tomato appetizer and NOLA fried chicken were even better! Will return again.

Everything was excellent starting with the roasted garlic and crusty bread. Homemade cavetelli and meatballs. The marinated pork chop was so tender and perfectly seasoned. Oysters were great. Service was also very good. Can't wait to go back!

Probably the best restaurant we have tried since moving to the area. Everything had a cajun twist and was delicious. We will definitely be back! We recommend the raw oysters, shrimp appetizer, seafood fettuccine, chocolate torte and peanut butter chocolate pie.

We really enjoyed our meals . I had the mushroom fettuccine with a medium rare filet which was cooked perfectly to order. Fettuccine was light , but a tad too much garlic - my husband had the filet with mashed potatoes and broccolini- the steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Mashed potatoes were creamy and broccolini tender with still a little crunch . We also ordered glasses of white wine which unfortunately weren't very cold . Food was so good though we will definitely return

It was my husband's birthday,so he made reservations himself for Dec. 3rd at 5pm. We were not aware that it doesn't open till 5,everyone that came in the same time we did was seated in the restaurant but we were seated in the back bar area by ourselves. If we wanted to sit in the cold bar area alone why would we need reservations! There was only one person working BACK THERE, so service was good maybe because we were the only 2 people eating back there. Mussels were very good,my husband liked his entree mine wasn't what I expected. Ordered mushroom fettuccine,it was wide noodles with an over abundance of mushrooms. The meal was good but like I said not what I was expecting . May have to really think about visiting again.

Glad we gave Russo's another chance after my wife did not have a great experience here a few years back. We've been back three times in the last year and each time Russo's has provided an enjoyable dining experience for us. My wife and I like this restaurant for its food, delicious cocktails and good service. It's been a great 're-discovery' for us and it has become our go-to restaurant when we want to have a really special dining experience. This isn't a place where you can just show up and find a table--it's popular, so reservations are highly recommended. The dishes we've had here are delicious and in just-right proportions. We've come here with just ourselves and once with friends and have not been disappointed. Our servers have also been an important part of our dining experience at Russo's. They've all been personable and attentive. Russo's has two places to dine that offer two completely different experiences: the main dining room and the Bacchus Room. The main dining room has a combination of booths and tables in a carpeted area, making for a quieter atmosphere. The Bacchus Room is more of a casual sports bar type of area. It is a simple area with bare floors, standard tables, TVs with sports games on them and a bar, but also with garage doors that can open up to a patio in nicer weather. Both areas now have the same menu. The most recent time we came we had to sit in the Bacchus Room because the main dining room was full and we could only get reservations for Bacchus. We still had excellent service and a tasty meal. Finally, we've really enjoyed the cocktails here, especially the martinis. Great espresso martini and the sour apple has become one of my favorites. Be prepared to pay a little more to eat here, as we have generally found entrees to be around $35 on up and cocktails were about $12, BUT...so worth it! We look forward to returning.

Second time here! Love the rotating specials. The jambalaya was phenomenal with just the right amount of spice. Don't forget to order a slice of peanut butter pie for dessert!

Came midweek at 5:00 with spouse. No reservations and very few tables were occupied. Sat us all the way in the back in the lounge where 1 guy was sitting at the bar. Bartender took our order. Got water and entrees (Cajun Jambalaya ---which was spicy as expected and loaded with chicken-and a perch dinner which we were not offered side substitutes and did not enjoy greens.) We did not feel the meals were a good value. When we left, the main restaurant was still mostly empty. We were not asked if we wanted to sit in the bar and it was not a pleasant experience especially considering the prices. We feel strongly about supporting small local businesses but unfortunately this was not a positive experience.

Great food, highly recommend! Great service! Everything we've tried we love. Seafood Jambalaya is my husbands favorite

Made dinner reservations for 530p on a Sat and wasn't too busy. Noise level wasn't overwhelming and barely noticed the TVs hidden at the bar that others complained about. Casual family friendly atmosphere. We ordered specialty cocktails, roasted garlic appetizer (with the bread and olive oil served, yuuum), seafood creole and shrimp and grits. With tax and tip about $140. All was delicious, but the seafood creole was by far the star of the show!!! Get extra of the bread to sop up the delicious broth! Server was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. Will become a regular for us!

Great experience at Russo's last night. We arrived at our reservation early and were promptly seated. We had fried green tomatoes with shrimp, roasted garlic head with plenty of hearty bread, and olive oil with cracked black pepper for dipping as well. Glasses of wine and martinis all around. The entrées were great. Homemade cavatelli with chicken, fillet with vegetables and mashed potatoes, hanger steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes, and Nola style fried chicken, with two kinds of relish and collard greens. Not the cheapest meal on the planet, but well worth it.

The food was not worth the price. We don't mind paying a high price but it's gotta be worth it.

This is a two part review. First part is our server. She was fabulous. Part 2 is the food. We had a salad with white french and the dressing seemed to be a bit watery. They didn't have jambalaya (how could this ever happen!!!) so we had something called Chicken Pastalaya. I wouldn't order it again. I had a vodka martini that was perfect.

I have been here many times and will continue to come here. Food is really good and they actually cook here - it isn't food just off the Sysco truck. Lots of creative dishes like corn fried jalapeño perch bites. Note the menu changes. Service is excellent and sitting at the bar for dinner is highly recommended- get reservations. The bar is art of the kitchen which is very cool. Well worth a drive to eat here.

First time in the night before thanksgiving. Note if you park in the back and enter through the lounge it's a little bit of a confusing walk to get up to the host stand. But otherwise we were seated immediately with our reservation. I mostly came for oysters so those were lovely. Again it was the night before thanksgiving so paired the oysters with a light chicken salad. Which was honestly kind of hefty but good. Also was supposed to come on arugula but they were out so mixed greens instead. Also got the cocktail special which was a tasty cranberry aperol spritz.

Always enjoy Russo's. Great food. Best authentic gumbo around. Seafood creole is a must.

My mother and I were visiting the area to see the National Park and this restaurant came highly recommended. Russo's exceeded our wildest expectations. The food is absolutely outstanding. Every dish we had was light, exceedingly fresh, and very generous portions. The menu offerings are unique. The balance of flavors in everything we ordered was perfect. They have an open kitchen and you can watch as they prepare the meals. It is one of the most impressive operations I've ever seen. Fast, efficient, and high quality all on display in a great atmosphere. The staff at Russo's couldn't have been nicer. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Lisa took care of our table. Ask for her when you visit. She's an absolute delight. We will definitely be visiting again next time we are in the area. We both agreed that if we lived locally we would be at Russo's all the time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great night out of fine dining with good quality people.

I love Russo's! I have been dining here for over 15 years. My favorite dish is the shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits recipe used during the last week of March 2025 was THE BEST! It had a tomato base and I went two nights in a row. I came back in April and you changed the recipe to something I would describe as shrimp, grits and corn kernels from a can. And my corn was surprisingly cold; and really out of place in my opinion. I had the shrimp and grits tonight, May 24, 2025. I reviewed the menu thoroughly and noticed the shrimp and grits said "new recipe" and found no mention of corn kernels thank goodness, so I ordered it. I would describe tonight's dish as shrimp, grits and mushrooms. The dish again was disappointing to me. The brown gravy sauce was heavy and the shrimp were not blackened like in the past - and I am assuming the numerous mushrooms made it all taste boringly the same. Please please please go back to the recipe used during the last week of March 2025!! I am hoping the owner or chef sees this review so they can go back to the home run recipe used in March, and burn the recipe cards for April and tonight's May shrimp and grits dish. The ambiance is always great.

First time here - food & service were spectacular! We got here before open & there was a small line to get in. Everyone was hustling and our server was right on time, every time! We both love Cajun food and the Jambalaya & gumbo were our favorites! There was no scrimping - every dish was large & FULL of deliciousness! Can't wait to come back!

Service was over the top. Lisa was careful to make sure we had everything we needed. Our drinks were prepared perfectly. We enjoyed our afternoon being well taken care of.

What an amazing meal! Loved the halibut with crawfish sauce! The barbecue shrimp are not to be missed. Lisa provided excellent service and made great recommendations for our dining choices. Can't wait to go back!

We stayed at The Inn at Brandywine and this restaurant was recommended. We made a reservation and we were sat right when we got there. Had some trouble with my drinks I ordered, so I just stuck with water. We ordered the homemade bread with the roasted garlic and it was so good. The garlic wasn't overpowering and the bread was some of the best I've had in a while!! My husband ordered the Cajun jambalaya and looked amazing!! We both had a side salad with hand made dressing that was really good. It was Thursday, so I ordered the special! 3 piece fried perch, some of the best I've had, very thick pieces and the breading was light and flaky and the tartar sauce was so tasty, with white beans and rice, collard greens (I've never tried collard greens before and they were so good I ate them all!), I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes that were so creamy and real with lumps, yummy!! All in all I'd go back again!! The place was quaint and had outside seating. Next time I would sit at the bar to watch the chefs do their thing!! My reason for 4 stars is because my drinks didn't turn out and they were a little slow getting our food out but I'd give them another shot for sure!!

Fantastic find...open kitchen, great menu of Italian and Creole dishes wonderfully prepared Since we were a walk-in on Saturday evening, we sat at the bar. Dave the bartender was super friendly, knowledgeable of menu and made sure we were happy w our selections and wine selection. 5 star experience! Bravo!

Love it all! Wish we lived closer! Everything was delicious & service was spectacular!

we stopped to have coffee and cannoli. Just plain coffee, which they needed to make.. 2 cannoll for $10.00. Put in a large to-go and rolled the stuffing out. I have a pi of them. wish I could show them. Not tasty at all.

3.5 rounded to four only to be nice for the area. Not trying to be egotistical, but nothing I couldn't re-create. Pasta was store-bought, sauce was OK. My first and only draft beer was flat. Prices were way over priced for what you got, but still was above average for Ohio, sadly. Went there because friends wanted to go, but would not go back, unless forced.

Great food, enjoyable atmosphere and friendly staff made for a perfect date night. We started with Chicken Andouille with spicy mustard sauce. I was pleased to hear the menu was both Italian and Cajun and not a fusion as not sure how that would work. My wife and I both went for the later as it's hard to get Cajun in Ohio. We were both pleased with our selections of Creole for me and Shrimp and Grits for her. My seafood was fresh and cooked properly with a zesty sauce. I stole a few spoonfuls of grits which were creamy. We will definitely be back to Russo's and recommend it for those looking to steer away from kids, lame menus, boring chains.

This place used to be great but it has done to hell. Service was abysmal. Food to FOREVER and was mediocre at best. The place was not clean. It was overpriced when compared to quality. This place now SUCKS UPDATE: the manager was nice and adjusted our bill, and gave a gift card to encourage another chance.

Wow ,outstanding ,amazing food great staff.Could be the best food in the greater Cleveland,ohio area.Every time I eat at this place it fortifies its GREATNESS.

We came with reservations on a Saturday night, make sure to make these as they are typically booked Friday and Saturday. We tried twice to make same day reservations and couldn't get in, you have to call to make reservations. Restaurant was nice, had an old school Italian vibe to it. The first thing I noticed was rolled out paper for tablecloth, which seems a little cheap to me for a restaurant that's $20-50 a plate. The server greeted us promptly with water and bread. We shared a bottle of wine, there was a pretty extensive list. The menu had a good variety of Italian and creole food. I had the seafood creole and she had the mushroom pasta. The seafood creole was loaded with fresh seafood and had a spicy tomato sauce, the flavor was good, a little spicy and the right amount of salt. She had the mushroom pasta and said it was good. Each meal also came with a nice sized garden salad. The food was good, but not great. Server was ok, but seemed pretty uninterested. She basically took the orders and brought the food. We asked for extra bread with our meals that she never brought. Not quite the service you'd expect at a restaurant that's on the pricier side. If we go back it would be to try the Bacchus club, their bar with a little cheaper menu. I just don't think the food and service e matches the price tag here.

This place is amazing! Caesar salad with Calamari. Voodoo mojo oysters to die for! Dave the bar tender was so professional and friendly. The menu has something for everyone. I asked for anchovies on my Caesar and they delivered!! Please visit this place!

Really bad food. I ordered a beet salad and it was truly the worst plate of food anyone has ever given me. For the prices here, they really should put some kind of basket of bread on the table.

We've never had a bad experience. We enjoy their menu and the service is great. It can be a little loud at times, but that's to be expected from a place that's usually packed with patrons

Came here for a work dinner when I was in town for work. The place is definitely unassuming and maybe a bit questionable considering it is right next to a small/weird motel. BUT I was pleasantly surprised bc the oysters I ordered were pretty good and the lightly seared yellowtail was really good! I probably never would have come here in my own, but I'm glad I did. I am sure we will be back and I am looking forward to ordering the same meal! I didnt pay so I dont know the prices but looking at the menu, everything seemed very reasonable and the service was great!

I have to be honest, I did not expect much judging the building from the outside. However, I was very happily wrong. We sat at the bar (which doubles as a kitchen), which is probably the best seat in the house, as a good amount of cooking takes place here and you are able to watch. The service was great, very attentive. It seemed like many of the guests went there frequently as they knew some of the staff by name. The menu has a strange mix of Italian and Creole. Our meal from start to finish was absolutely delicious. So unexpected from a restaurant in the middle of Ohio. Would highly recommend the peanut butter pie dessert. We ordered a piece to share and loved it so much we ordered a second to take home. Prices were very reasonable. Parking was plentiful. We will definitely put this on our repeat list because the food was excellent!

I've been here twice in the last couple of months. I would have to say this is one of my new favorite restaurants. It's a little pricey but well worth it. They offer cajun and creole type foods that are amazing. Hard to find this kind of flavor in northeast Ohio. I had a Mojito which was quite delicious. My husband had a couple of martinis but they were a bit too sweet. One in particular the lemon drop was nasty. If you love Creole or teacher or a little bit of spice you Will love this place. The hostess is amazing. We thought we made a reservation online but apparently it had not been confirmed. When we got there she told us we were not on the list. We were disappointed but pleasant. The hostess was amazing and still fit us in even 15 minutes what we thought we had made our reservation time. Our waitress was quick and efficient. We could've used a few more glasses of water but we saw her running around like a mad woman trying to take care of everyone as best as she could. The second bar was understaffed but we didn't have any problems getting our drinks pretty quickly. We had the cooked oysters, crab claws, the breaded fish appetizer, the apple salad, and the fish in a creole sauce. Everything was delicious. The crab claws were the only thing in my opinion that weren't super exciting because they basically just steamed them and add a little side of mustard nothing fancy. Everything else was fancy well prepared and delicious. The apple salad was amazing.

If you are looking for franchise-y feel, go somewhere else. If you like delicious food, desserts, fun vibe with open kitchen like out of Food Channel, Dave Russos has been an Akron mainstay for almost 30 years. Great place for date night or anytime

very noisy. high price point for a casual place. absolutely no substitutions of side dishes. first and last time. had the menu said no side dish substitutions, we wouldn't even done. the "dining room" is combined with the bar and kitchen, which adds to the noise, so everyone has to tell, makes everyone yell. we literally had to raise our voices to hear each other and there were only two of us. I ordered nothing but bread. ridiculous. again, first and last time!

First time at Russo's and food was very yummy! You get bread to start, and we got the calamari app which I forgot to get a picture of but was 10/10. Highly recommend that. It did take a looonnng time for everything (was there almost 2 hrs total with a family of 4), but they were packed and short a server. Was still a good experience though! We went on Ash Wednesday so could've been another reason they were so busy. I got the fried perch w/ Mac and cheese and veggies. Mac n cheese was my favorite part.. it's so Smokey tasting and delish! Very southern. Wish they had just a giant bowl of that on the menu! All the food was great. Coleslaw side was very tasty as well.

Delicious food, great atmosphere. My family and I eat here often. My family enjoys their Amish wings and fried perch appetizers. I personally enjoyed the seafood pasta. Definitely a must try.

We were just here the other night, and we realized that there are only one or two other places in the Falls with as much class as Russo's! We love creole cuisine (my wife has family in Louisiana) and this is probably the best we've found in NE Ohio! Gumbo, jambalaya, bbq shrimp, seafood etouffee...we've tried it all. The other half of the menu is Italian. I have ordered the Cavatelli and the Meat Raviolis. Bottom line: everything I've had is excellent here! Service is also fantastic. Just remember to make a reservation!

This place has a nice vibe inside with a cozy atmosphere and bar. I guess it's reservation required kind of place. Not sure why. It's really not that nice. But if it's working for them... The food was honestly just okay. The E'toufe or whatever it's called was really spicy and not a lot of chicken and not much rice. Lots of spicy sauce though. I wouldn't order it again. Tried the schrimp and grits. It almost tasted like someone emptied a baby food jar of custard in the grits. It was okay but nothing above average. Prices were higher than they should be. The service was decent. However when I mentioned how hot the E'toufe was, she just laughed and said sometimes they make it hotter. No offer of anything else. Overall, just average food, average service or below and nice atmosphere, and slightly over priced. It won't be on my list to revisit.

Server was great, food was not. Frustrating to spend several hundred dollars on a disappointing meal and then feel pressured to lie about it.

Food was disappointing and customer interaction was worse. When the Seafood Creole did not contain the scallops as indicated in the written description and the Crème Brulee was burnt then covered up with confectioners sugar. When speaking with the Management (owner, also head chef) I was informed I did not know what I was talking about in regards to the Creole and that the Crème Brulee is torched and that happens sometimes. When informed that it also tasted burnt, my party was informed that he had been doing business for 22 years and did not need us, he has his clientele and rudely escorted us out of the restaurant with a "Do not come back". Of course, this was after he collected our payment for poor service rendered and communication with a confrontational owner. We will not return and suggest you don't either.

1/15/23 Had a fantastic lamb shank as my entree! There was plenty of tasty meat on this bone and the side dish that came with it was wonderful as well. The Cesar salad with anchovies was very good. The bread was alright, but nothing special. Downside to this dining experience was the drinks. There were limited options and the Long Island iced tea I ordered just wasn't that good. Also, the atmosphere is fine, but not quite as nice as you would expect for the pricy options available. I'll come back to try something else, but am not in a hurry to return.

Very disappointed. You go to Russo's for a nice dining atmosphere along with good food. We had reservations but got sat outside at this rickety table that really needed a tablecloth. We weren't even under the outside patio awning, we were sat under a second awning that wasn't a permanent fixture. We could have high fived people driving in the parking lot. At some point our server went missing and we waited 30 minutes for one dessert to arrive. We never got drink refills and 25 minutes into dining my husband gets a call from the hostess asking if we were going to show up for our reservations..."yes we are and you already sat us 25 min ago"! Overpriced and won't go back.

This place is a big hit for some reason. Again there are better Italian restaurants than this and they're prices are crazy for what they serve. Food just doesn't have any flavor. The dessert was good but the food wasn't worth a dime. Not to mention the parking is horrid and it's pretty far. Service was equivalent to eating at Applebee's. Not the place for me

My husband and I went to Russos for my birthday. We had gone there a long while ago and forgot about the place. Our past experience was so great, however, this time it was just ok. First, it took almost an hour to get our food. But once we got the food, it was cold. I know the food came out of the kitchen hot, so it just sat around. Yuck. Second, we ordered dishes with seafood. However there were only 6 shrimps in the whole dish!. That would be alright, but not for a $22 dish. The food was good, not great, but just not worth the price.

When you enter the place they have a very large bar which to eat at - but,,, don't make the mistake i did and walk up to the bar and think you can sit down (the bar holds 20+ people) now, there was only 3 people at the bar when i walked in - and this guy comes over and barks at me - "WE ONLY TAKE RESERVATIONS" and treats me like dirt - mind you it was 6:30 on a Tuesday-- now, there was only 3 people at the bar - with 17 bar stools wide open - not a very nice man - I think this restaurant could easily do without him -

Honestly the worst experience I can ever remember at a restaurant. They made the excuse that it was Fat Tuesday, but I can't let them off for the following issues: 1. They sat us in this back room that severely lacked insulation, so it literally was 45 degrees in there. 2. They had a limited New Orleans menu that was ridiculously overpriced. A tiny cup of Jambalaya for like 8 bucks, for example. My colleague had to eat three of them to get filled up (yes, $24 of Jambalaya) 3. Everything was in styrofoam and we were given feeble plastic tableware that was so flexible I couldn't use it to cut my sandwich. The napkins were as thin as airport toilet paper. 4. Apparently they have two kitchens. The Jambalaya and soup came out immediately, the other food literally took over 30 minutes or more. Nothing came out together 5. Place was incredibly understaffed and servers weren't apologetic for the poor service 6. The food, despite the pricing, just wasn't very good. Sorry Russo's, I just can't let all this stuff slide because you were gearing up for the night's upcoming party.

I am seriously kicking myself for not coming here earlier. Very solid Creole food. Best Creole east of Heaven on Seven in Chicago. I would come here just for the beans and rice.

This was my second visit. The first we had reservations to sit at the counter & watch as the cooks pushed out wonder food. The counter for 2 is a great seat plus we got extra samples of food we didn't order. This time we had a table. The voodoo oysters were perfectly prepared & divine. He had pork loin that was served with red beans & rice and collard greens. The smoked turkey ladened greens were so good I ordered a side to go. I had the redfish with crawfish sauce over stir fried veggies it was heavenly. The 2 baskets of bread was perfect for "fare la scapetta." Everything was perfect even the drinks & especially the service. Make it a point to go here if you're a food lover, they do everything well. Italian meets Creole with intense flavorful sauces & beautiful presentation.