Justine's — Restaurant in Town of Cobleskill

The food is good, if you can get that far.... Getting there is no problem, there is usually plenty of parking up behind the restaurant (FYI). However, before you go in to even ask for a table, you may way to say a prayer, or bring your rosary - otherwise you may be left unprepared to have a nice day easily be ruined by the serpentine-like hostess, who seems to have no issue with completely disregarding the experience of any guest in or trying to get into the place. Much like how you might expect to be treated by a rabid badger, you can expect a crude and classless reception by the scarecrow managing the place - as she wanders around in flip flops and no bra and ignores you, while yelling at whatever poor soul made the mistake of calling the place (the phone is permanently attached to her). If by some miracle she asks you to speak, get as much as you can say into once sentence - for you never know when she will cut you off by shoving her finger into your face to make you shut up, simultaneously chewing you a "new one" like a deranged dog species - or turn you to stone (if she even bothers to glance at you) with her completely annoyed and disgusted expression - which must be permanent - as she parades around displaying no other expression but her complete annoyance for everyone and everything. Don't offer to wait for a table either, because she will promptly shoo you out of the restaurant like you are a giant stray cat.... complete with the "shoo." Best personal advice; is to avoid being seen by her, and try to get one of the terrified looking servers to help you - that might get you further in your attempt. Although, I can only imagine the reason they all look terrified and scramble around like frightened mice is that their livelihoods depend on if she has fed recently or not. You may also fair well if you have a friend tag along that is experienced in the areas of either: big game hunting, zoology, or exorcisms - they usually know best how to handle large, untamed beasts that have gotten loose and are terrorizing the villagers. It has become a very easy decision for myself and those I travel with when we come to town - this place IS NOT on our list of options for dining. Sometimes good food isn't worth the effort needed to get through the uncivilized - dried up old corn husk of an individual they have as the...

Dining room was full but when we made a reservation they were able to still seat is in the foyer which has tables as well so that was nice.

Food is in heaping portions and fed us for days! Phenomenal for the price.

My parents love this place so we all went together. Everything looks amazing but in my personal opinion, does not taste as amazing as everyone's reviews state. I should mention that being originally from this area, I'd probably given it 5 stars 5 years ago, but now that I live near NYC and have experienced many authentic Italian restaurants, some things just don't compare anymore.

I'd say the best things I had here were hands down, the bread with parmesan and balsamic and the S'mores cheesecake. Oh my word was that cheesecake probably the best I've ever had! They somehow layered the mix-ins and every bite I got some goodies!

I personally got the penne al vodka with chicken and my chicken tasted old and my sauce was kind of thick and chunky rather than thin and creamy. I tried others' dishes at the table... Cheese tortellini with broccoli wasn't that cheesy and needed more parmesan, eggplant and regular rolatini's needed more seasonings but the chicken parm with ricotta was pretty good.

One last comment I'd like to make was that the waiter compared their restaurant to The Bears Steakhouse. The only thing that makes these two restaurants like the Bears is their interior dining room design and the large portions but the quality, price and cuisine is nothing in comparison. I would come back here to get a nice full belly and a good time with family or friends, but do not expect...

he manger or owner was a very nasty man.This place is just horrible. First the waitress we had did not listen, my friend wanted a sprite but then changed her mind to have a glass of water. The waitress heard her and still proceeded to give her a sprite along with water ( my friend did not complain ). She then asked were we ready to order, which we were and my friend asked for Shrimp Alfredo , the lady heard her once again and when she served us our food it was not Shrimp Alfredo, it was shrimp scampi. My friend told the waitress that, that's not what she ordered can she take it back, and she said " it would take a long time because they have to make it from scratch, give it about 10 minutes " . 3.5 minutes later, it was the same scampi but Alfredo sauce with it. My friend said that she didn't want it, she was not paying for it because she didn't eat it. The manager came out and was completely NASTY with her, he was in her face and told her " she was GOING to eat the food. Goodbye" ( his EXACT words ) He then called the cops and they did not even listen to what we had the say the officers were nasty along with him. He told the police that he didnt want her back on the property which was BULLSHIT because she didnt give him attitude and was not nasty to him. JUSTINES IS A HORRIBLE PLACE, THE FOOD WAS OLD, GARLIC BREAD WAS SOOOO OILY, AND ITS SO SMALL IN THERE YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE ROOM TO GET OUT THE PLACE. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY. GO TO PIZZA HUT ! -SUNY...