Every meal is superb! I can't have a favorite because all of it is amazingly delicious, from the included olive tray , warm bread ,salads,appetizers entrees,desserts and coffee. This BYOB has a quality of fine dining within a cozy setting and with great staff who are happy to serve you. Reservations are recommended. Especially with a larger party in the other room. Early bird menus are available and the quantity is the same as a dinner menu. Check out this listing and see for yourself. The prices are good and very fair for this quality. Arrangements have been made with a nearby church for additional parking besides the street parking. It's close enough to wear your nicest high heels. Lol Dawn read more

Great Prix Fixe menu. Awesome choices and great food. My new go to restaurant. This place should be everyone's favorite restaurant. Don't ever ruin the Prix Fixe. read more

Cozy Italian spot featuring many classics with a slightly twist. Had the squid linguini with shrimp and crab meat which was excellent as well as the chicken Justin which i believe is in a Madeira sauce. They also have a pre-6:00pm pre fix. BYOB and make a reservation. read more

Justin's Ristorante - Squid linguini with shrimp and crab - Italian Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

What a great place to get together with friends! We met up with a group of old friends, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel welcome from start to finish. Being BYOB was an added bonus and made for an even more enjoyable evening. We'll definitely be back! read more

This is one of my new favorite italian restaurants in the bergen county area. It's ambiance is very old school with table cloths, dim lighting, wine cork decorations and it's a very no frills experience. For appetizers we got fried calamari which was a massive portion, not caked in breading and super fresh. Other dishes included the mussels with linguini and the chicken justin and both were incredible. Pasta was super aldente, the mussels were so clean without grit -- and the chicken was to die for. Moist, flavorful, smothered in veggies and a thick brown marsala sauce. Service is also very attentive and the prices are super reasonable for the portions. BYOB! And tons of parking read more

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Went for dinner last night with three other couples, and everyone enjoyed all their food. The service was excellent! We were served promptly assisted with wine opening, and our food always checked on to see if it was OK I had a special appetizer that consisted of mango avocado, crab meat, and shrimp. That was absolutely delicious, and very filling so I could not finish my dinner. My fish was cooked perfectly with risotto and our desserts were delicious. We had a birthday, and the waiter came over singing with candles and a cake, and finished the evening off nicely. read more

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Justin's is a hidden gem & a very nice small community feel restaurant with great service! Our waiter was very attentive & knowledgeable & even held our table while my date & I went out to grab a bottle of wine, as this is a BYOB restaurant. The calamari was top 3 that I've had in NJ , the seafood pasta was AMAZING & the wait staff was very respectful, considerate and kind and worked as a team. My dates steak did end up tasting a bit too smoky, but they made her a new one. I'll definitely be going back to this great small restaurant!! read more

Very cozy intimate Italian restaurant with a great menu. Daily lunch and dinner specials available. This is a local neighborhood storefront place with very attentive professional service. Large portions with nice dessert options. This is a BYOB with stemware provided. Definitely an old school vibe. Can't wait to go back. read more

A favorite place for my wife and I, a reliable Italian neighborhood joint with good food and very friendly service. The place is intimate and the food is very good. Last time I had the Calamari and Chicken Parm, very basic, but very well done. As a BYOB, the price tends to be very reasonable. read more

Been here so many times and can't say how great it is. Food is excellent as ianseevice. Thiis most recent visit where there was a confusion with reservations. Manny made sure that my sister-in-law's 60th birthday party came off without a hitch. Great place. Love it and we'll always go there and recommend it. read more

Food was outstanding! The reason for 2 stars is simple. This place seems to cater to a certain ethnicity and flat out lets the others know they are not wanted. We were served bread with no butter, house olive's (which were delicious) however if we didn't see other tables getting them served we would have never had them. We were given no option of fresh cracked pepper/salt or cheese meanwhile we watched other tables get served and asked these options. Food and prices were great however they do not like "outsiders" and if your skin complexion is lighter than peanut butter then you'll be treated right at home. read more

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please note that I did not actually get to dine here. Made a reservation for a Saturday early dinner, and specifically mentioned I wanted to get there for the prix fixe deal and was told no problem. Immediately we had some hesitation when walking in. Showed up to a half full restaurant and the employees stood around for a while before eventually coming to seat us. After being seated, we waited for a while as the wait staff walked around for a considerable time. Eventually, someone came by and when we tried to order, was told that the prixe fix menu was not available on weekends which was not what we were told nor what is shown on the menus. At that point we decided to find another restaurant read more

Justin's is unbelievable The price fix Menu is amazing and there are always a lot of specials added to it daily Staff is attentive and nice and BYOB read more

Amazing. Went again recently fir an anniversary. Delicious food! So good. Pasta is amazing, sauce is amazing, fish is delish! Fantastic desserts. BYO. Can't wait to go back! read more

Always delicious food. Amazing service and the best Italian food in town. When we visit our family here that's the first place to go to.

Food and service here are both excellent. We had the chicken parm and veal/ eggplant scallopini both through the price fix. Everything was cooked perfectly. The desert ( cannoli) was great as well. Small intimate restaurant with good service. read more

Ive been hearing such good things about this restaurant so I took my friend and 2 others for lunch. We love stuffed artichokes so we got 2 for the 4 of us. Worst stuffed artichoke we ever ha. It was dry you couldn't pull the leaves out and they put some red spice not paprika something very spicy all over it. Then 2 of us had chicken bruschett. Couldn't cut the chicken and it tasted like it was cooked on a dirty grill. Service was good but I will never go there again. I was really embarrassed because I was saying how good people say the food is. read more

Had a wonderful unique early-bird special, prix fixe meal at Justin's. The meal consisted of an appetizer, soup or salad, main course and dessert and coffee/tea. The meal was way over-the-top with large portions not expected at an early bird special! We are looking forward to our scheduled private party in a few months and can't wait to visit again for dinner. The food, service and of course, company were exceptional! read more

This BYOB offers exceptional service in this small restaurant. It's divided in 2 spaces with a very small entrance foyer. It can be a bit loud when large groups are dining. The food is very good Italian American style and the portions generous. A table for four can be a little tight as there are 3 kinds of glasses on the table plus bread, olives, and salt/pepper. The bread is always fresh, warm and crispy. The servers have been there a very long time and are knowledgeable and friendly. read more

When we bought our house in Hawthorne, we had no idea that there were so many amazing restaurants in town. If you haven't been to Justins Restaurant you have to go! Make reservations unless you're eating before 5:30pm. This is a BYOB gem!! At first we thought this was going to be a scary experience. You walk into a converted house and there's hand sanitizer on every table. Weird ramps, exposed pipes... but then you hear the specials! Amazing appetizers, fresh fish, bone in short rib. You can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu. At the end of the meal the offer coffees and show you different cake slices - Save room for dessert!!! 10/10 service and food. We'll definitely be back and bring friends! read more

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Have been here now 3 times and the food is fantastic the service is very good ! The Owner makes time to say hello every time, will be back . read more

Excellent from the appetizers to the main course! Went here for my birthday with my family and no one left disappointed. Small simple restaurant but the quality of the food was second to none. Everyone decided to get the lobster penne vodka special it was absolutely delicious. I would come back here any time over a lot of high end restaurants in the area. read more

My fiancé and I had a fabulous dinner. The fried calamari was perfect, and the shrimp francaise was delicious. I love that a house salad is included with entrees, as you typically don't see that much anymore. Plenty of food, at a reasonable price point. My fiancé and I loved it so much we booked our rehearsal dinner on spot, read more

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Been there twice n oder out there once the food is wonderful anyone how is looking for great spot

Great family restaurant!! Met up with my cousins who have all been to Justin's. Great service, portions huge!! My husband and I had discussed sharing a plate but decided to get our entrees, but there was plenty to share. Prices were incredibly reasonable for what you got. Cozy, cute, nothing fancy but you can tell the clientele are regulars. I'd go back in a heart beat! read more

Always a delicious meal and the staff is wonderful too! We just had our daughter's confirmation party there and every course was amazing! Owner, staff, and food - just exceptional! read more

Justin's is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere very inviting and the staff is always so wonderful. read more

Nice cozy place. Food it's traditional Italian/American, fancy, tasty,fresh. Service is fast,and waiters are attentive. Parking is a pain, you can park at the church across the street or try the side streets read more

Love this place. Food is really delicious, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and best of all, all the staff are friendly and more than helpful. We go often and never had an unpleasant visit. We highly recommend Justins! read more

Enjoyed the food here at Justin's. Freshly prepared and nicely presented. The waiters and table clearers were very professional . Disappointed didn't offer an early bird menu . However ordered a napoleon dessert and it had a very odd off stale taste. Pastry was not fresh . Filling was very odd tasting . read more

This review is NOT about the food as it is usually good, it's about the way we were treated. Our reservations were made weeks in advance for a special occasion. We arrived slightly early (15 min) and were made to wait out in the rain. When I asked if there was a place where we could sit until our table was ready, we were told there was nothing available when in fact there were empty tables. Our reservation time came, and the table still wasn't ready. After waiting 30 minutes in the pouring rain, they pulled tables together and sat us next to another big party, instead of putting us in the back room. The table was too cramped and crowded, and the noise level was too loud to enjoy our meal. I'm very upset that two of my guests who traveled over an hour to come were made to wait out in the rain for 30 minutes. Our occasion was ruined because of this, and we won't be coming back. read more

Last reservation available for 12:30. We were greeted seated right away. Staff was friendly. They had a nice range of special appetizers. Main entrees too, but leaning mostly toward red meat. The crab cakes specials appetizer were especially good. The sauce under it was perfect. The bread that came on the table was soft but wish I was warm too. The butter should have been sitting out longer to soften up. The entrees were big portions. Was able to take a bunch of it home. The cannoli cream was delicious. But tarimisu was a little too drenched. Overall very much enjoyed by all. read more

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The food is okay when you order veal and it is like shoe leather,but I was not happy to see people bring in a cooler you take to the beach how many drinks are you doing. And a table for 4 people with 8 bottles of wine What a turn off no I will not be back! read more

Terrific local neighborhood old fashioned Italian restaurant. The food, wait staff and vibe were winded.

Small, intimate place with great food and great service! BYOB. Highly recommend. Make reservations. I believe they also have a private room for parties. read more

Great spot Visiting Hawthorne sometimes from New York Great service without any problems ( nothing extra , spotless ) Amazing food and representation Coffee time becoming holiday over there Definitely coming back again in January ThAnk u read more

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Love Justin's. We had a reservation For 13 and ordered off the menu. Prices very reasonable and food delicious as always. Speedy service as well! read more

This is my wife & I's all time date night spot. The staff is accommodating & friendly. The portions are huge & prices are fair. reservations are highly recommended. read more

Too many tables, too close together, too much noise. Staff and guests were banging into our table and my seat. A/C was set on frigid and I was cold. My prosciutto and melon was lost on the plate ... white melon on white plate and it was dark in there. The food was slow coming out and the staff knew it. The waiter came over to tell us our food would be out soon. By the time it came out we were not hungry any more. I asked for a check and the food to be wrapped up to take home. I am sorry but you only get one chance to make a first impression. My wife and I will not be going back. Tomorrow when we eat the food, I may write another review on the actual food. read more

The food and service were excellent. I had the veal franchise and my husband had the penne Ala vodka with chicken. For dessert we had the canoli which had to be freshly made because it was to die for. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more