Bites Nearby: Guy Anthony's

We all need a good go-to local Italian restaurant with deals not just on the weekends, but during the workweek, too. Guy Anthony’s is the place to go.

Each night of the week, except Saturdays, this cozy neighborhood eatery features a great prix fixe menu from 4:30 to 6:00. For $19.95 per person, you get your choice of salad or appetizer, entrée and dessert. There are plenty of choices, just in case you are indecisive or the members of your party have various tastes.

You can start with items such as Caesar salad or bruschetta, then move on to one of the many meat, fish, chicken or pasta selections. Sorbet, cookies and cheesecake are some of the simple sweet selections with which to end your meal.

Note that every night of the week Guy Anthony’s also has their expansive standard menu along with nightly specials. The seafood cannelloni in vodka sauce with grilled shrimp ($26.95) is highly recommended and is on the specials list every night of the week. Special wine selections are also offered, both a red and a white.

For those of you who are sticking to your 2011 resolutions, Guy Anthony’s offers a  lite cuisine menu. The lite eggplant parmigiana is twist on the Italian classic, featuring steamed eggplant instead of the breaded and fried version, and low-fat mozzarella. If you are allowing yourself some carbohydrates, the grilled veal with broccoli over penne in filetto sauce is a good choice. A number of healthy chicken choices are available as well.

If you are feeling creative, Guy Anthony’s gives the option of creating your own meal. Shrimp, veal and chicken are all served in a number of styles. You can choose a classic, like parmigiana or marsala, or try something different with piquante or sorrentino. Bruschetta, francaise, and picatta are other available variations. All of the shrimp, veal and chicken entrees are served with linguine or penne.

Classic pastas, such as linguini fra diavalo or penne bolognese, are still fan favorites. Other suggested entrees include penne rustica, with sweet sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and calamata olives and cannelloni, stuffed with veal and spinach and finished in a light cream sauce.

Traditional heroes, starters and American fare are available, as well.

Brick oven pizzas are a nice choice as a shared starter or individual meal. The 10” pies are made in an assortment of ways, including the classic margherita with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

Guy Anthony’s is a great local family establishment with a relaxing yet refined atmosphere. With options for children and pickier eaters, Guy Anthony’s is the perfect choice when you don’t feel like cooking or just want to get out of the house, even if there is school and work the next day.

If you feel like a great meal but want to stay in, Guy Anthony’s offers take-out, as well.