Chicken Parmigiana at Guido's Pasta Villa

ANDREA MELENDEZ Guido's Pasta Villa Cuisine: Italian-American. Serving: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Atmosphere: Casual with a family feel. Prices: Lunch $4.95-$7.95; dinner $6.95-$16.95. Handicapped access: Yes, with help from staff. Smoking: In the bar area only. Alcohol: Full bar. Address: 1313 E. Ridge Road, Irondequoit. Phone: 266-2676.

By Sheila Rayam
Staff food writer

(May 20, 1999) -- Forget what Dorothy said while clicking her heels. There is some place like home.

Dining at Guido's Pasta Villa in Irondequoit, says Perinton resident Mark Colgan, is like enjoying a ''good home-cooked meal.''

Whenever he's there, Colgan, a certified financial planner, orders Chicken Parmigiana ($9.95): ''It's very fresh (and) the sauce is outstanding.''

Owner Jesse Guido uses fresh chicken breasts breaded with crumbs from homemade loaves. After the chicken breasts are deep-fried in oil, they're covered in mozzarella cheese and sauce made from his mother's recipe, and served with pasta.

Although Guido believes that his establishment serves first-rate entrees, ''the food is secondary,'' he says.

It's the warm and friendly atmosphere he hopes will keep customers coming back.

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