"Bites Nearby" is a new weekly feature. Every Thursday, we'll showcase a great restaurant in Westford or a surrounding community.

Long story short? Filho's Cucina in nearby Groton is worth the 20-minute drive.

Using ridiculously fresh ingredients, Filho's serves up mouth-watering Italian cuisine.

For lunch? Try the buffala, tomato, and pesto panini for $8.95.

Dinner? The linguine alla nonna -- artichoke hearts sauteéd in garlic butter with capers, mushrooms, grape tomatoes and fresh basil, finished in a white wine and lemon sauce served on a bed of linguine -- for $9.95.

Other options include insalata di capra -- a salad with lemon vinagrette for $8.95 -- and gemeli salsiccia -- sausage and mushrooms on pasta for $11.95.

One of the best things about Filho's is it's BYOB, meaning you can enjoy a full meal without breaking the bank.

Bon Appetit!

Filho's is located at 235 Main St. in Groton. Call 978-448-5664 or visit its website.