HOURS: Open 7 days a week: Mon.-Fri. opens at 12 noon., Sat. from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., Sun. from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

PRIVATE PARTY ROOM AND TAKE OUT: Available

PARKING: Curbside

Bar: Well stocked bar and an excellent selection of imported and local wines.

CREDIT CARDS:  All major cards accepted.

It’s always a pleasurable experience to dine at Anthony’s, where fine Italian cuisine is accompanied by fine wines including some wines from the family’s own vineyard on Long Island. Along with the impeccable service of the professional staff and graciousness of the host, Richard, the Italian dishes are presented attractively in an ambience that is relaxing.

When our server, Fabio, listed the many specials of the day, he made each one sound so tempting that we were hard put to choose just one. Over a glass of Compari we decided to share a special seafood appetizer which included crab meat, shrimp and lobster tail served with a tangy dipping sauce ($13). Specials of the day are really specials so you can’t go wrong ordering them without agonizing over selecting from the many offerings on the menu.

For our entrée we again stuck with the specials of the day. One entrée was the Filet of Monk Fish with a champagne sauce surrounded by sliced strawberries and hot white grapes on a  artistically painted platter ($17.95). The accompanying side dish was fresh, whole beans and garlic-flavored new potatoes.

Our other selection from the specials of the day was a long time favorite of this writer – Osso Bucco served with a choice of pasta or rice (our choice). The portion was enormous but the special feature was the easy-to-get sweet marrow that was dug out and smeared on fresh warm bread. An excellent dish! Our compliments to the chef.

After ordering the entrées, our knowledgeable server, Fabio, who used to own his own restaurant, assisted us in selecting from the wine list. We chose a delightful 1998 Chardonnay from the family-owned Macari vineyards at North Fork, Long Island.

This not-too-dry white wine has a special flavor imparted by the use of French oak barrels. Check the list for other excellent Macari wines.

Anthony’s offers a number of special menus including a catering menu  for their private party room. Luncheon is served Monday through Friday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. For a bargain $12.95 you have a choice  of appetizers and entrées, dessert and coffee or tea. Entrées from which to choose include various pastas, Chicken Franchese, Filet of Sole and Veal Parmigiana with Spaghetti. Sundays through Thursdays, Anthony’s offers a Price Fixe dinner at $19.95.

The house special on the a la carte menu is Veal Anthony with prosciutto, eggplant and cheese in a sherry wine sauce ($15.95). As always, the a la carte menu has a fine selection of items from appetizers, soups, seafood and meats such as the Veal Anthony.

Don’t miss the made-on-the-premises desserts. The choice is difficult between the luscious Rum Cake, homemade Italian Cheesecake and other delicacies including Tortoni. All are a good finish with your coffee and cordial.