Usually you find a place that is either good at pizza or one that is good at pasta. This one is good at both! Having just moved here, my family in the area said it's worth the 35 minute drive from Marion to Murphysboro and they were right. All home made, all delicious. We tried the pizza just to see, with a main course of pasta clásica. Some of the best food I've had in IL outside of Chicago. read more

If your ever in the area this is a must try. One of my all time favorites. The service is always spot on and the food is to die for. Trust me you will not be disappointed. And the owners and staff are very friendly you feel like you are with family. read more

This was a very interesting little find. I grew up in southern Illinois and I never thought a place like this would or could make it. It's a very small place. It was very nice and neat to be in such an old building. We sat down and ordered, it wasn't long before our food came out. It was amazing! I went in planning on having left overs, but I was not able to stop! I ate every last bite of food. It was so delicious! So about now, you may be looking back at the number of stars on this review.. well here it is. The reason there aren't five stars... Service, service, service! The staff were all unfriendly and seemed bothered by being at work. When we paid, the owner took our money. She didn't even ask how everything was!! She was busy talking to servers about a party that was coming in. As great as the food was, I don't know that I'll make the trip back because the service and friendliness just isn't there. read more

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One of the best pizzas in the area. I really enjoyed it. We usually get a take away. One time we sat outside for dinner and it was nice.

Best landlocked seafood pasta in the Midwest as a whole. Everything was fresh as could be. The food was presented beautifully and definitely exceeded expectations for being a small mom and pop cafe size. This place is definitely worth any kind of wait you might encounter, as the food is FRESH. I cannot say enough about how refreshing it is to find a place in this area that is just as delicious as it is beautiful. We will definitely recommend and be back. read more

Awesome food when they are actually open.They should be open for longer than 5 hours a day. Also the food is over priced but sooooo tasty.

Cummare's pastas are all very good. Among my personal faves are their vegetarian lasagna, shells florentine, and cannelonis. Spaghetti and meatballs are as good as the best homemade. Their tiramisu is among the most delicious I've had anywhere (After a full dinner you night consider sharing but don't do it - get your own). We've been unimpressed by their salads, pizza and calzone. Service is generally cordial with no long waits. No atmosphere to speak of. Still, one of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

I could go on and on about this amazing restaurant! You will not be disappointed! Everything you order is exceptional. I have yet to find something I didn't like. My go-to is the Sicilian pizza. Their pastas are amazing too. If you are ever around at lunch the buffet is the best buffet I have ever ate. Many pizzas choices, ravioli, bread sticks, salad, and even dessert pizza! read more

Another fantastic meal at one of Southern Illinois' best restaurants! If you have not been it has to be on your to do list soon. We were fortunate enough to have caponata on special for starters along with a delicious caprese salad! We each ordered something different and shared, rigatoni, tortellini, lasagna and cannelloni. Their house salad and dressing is so tasty and full of flavor. The finishing touch of tiramisu is among the best you will ever sample. The service lives up to the quality of the food, attentive but not overbearing. Pete and Steph along with their daughter Daniella have so much love in their very traditional southern Italian food! read more

Best Italian food around. The pizza is especially good and the pasta dishes are excellent as well. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Oh and a nice selection of Ted wines to go with your dish. Numnumnum! read more

We absolutely love this place!! As a matter of fact, our favorite restaurant!! Love everything about it... the food, the service, the wine, the small size of the place...perfect for an intimate night out. The owners and employees have always been welcoming and friendly from our very first visit years ago. Thank you for providing our area with a little taste of Sicily! Hope to visit your homeland someday soon! We appreciate all your hard work! read more

Best Italian food in the area! Great bruschetta- but garlicky! Large portions - we shared 2 entrees with 3 people. Delicious gnocchi with marinara sauce. The stuffed shells with spinach were also great! The ricotta is really well seasoned. The mix of Alfredo sauce and marinara was yummy too! read more

Unfriendly. Closes prior to listed times. Was still open after a two hour drive and turned us away so they could finish their floors an hour and a half prior to close. Don't trust their hours, they may not be open. read more

Located directly behind the Jackson County Courthouse, this restaurant is absolutely fabulous. Seeing as this is my first Yelp review, I can only put up 4 stars. By no means is this restaurant a 4 star (in my humble opinion). Now that doesn't mean this is a tail & tie kind of dining experience. It's just simply a great eating/food/tasting restaurant. If I HAD to complain about the food, I would ask that they cook my pizza just a bit longer as the center isn't as "done" as the outer portion is. But like I've hinted, this is way, way down on the totem pole of importance. Definitely give them a try. They've been in business for a long time for a good reason. read more

food was mediocre to average, not spectacular.... a little better than chef boyardee, and the staff was too busy eating lunch at the table next to me to refill my water..... THEN...... They snagged my email without my permission when I swiped my card to pay and began sending me survey emails... if you must go, pay cash, because THEY WILL STEAL YOUR INFO AND SPAM YOUR EMAIL most good restaurants wont stoop this low, this is definitely not good enough to put up with this crap. read more

Pricey. Ok food. Expensive drinks. Nice horse artwork on the wall. Tried to buy it but it was a no go.

Cummare's is inside a small building in downtown Murphy. The restaurant is totally packed with tables, so if there is any wait you will be on top of people who are eating. The food is very good. We have had several of the pasta dishes and they have all been great. They do try to shuffle you in and out as quickly as possible. We had dinner in under 30 minutes with quick service that was almost too quick. read more

Fantastic food, Fast Service, Friendly staff, and a new favorite in Southern Illinois.

Great place! Delicious food; simple menu. Guests of a friend - too many recommendations and not enough time? Seafood ravioli was fabulous. Seafood cannoli was equally great. Meat tortellini in marinara sauce was the best ever. Wish there was room for dessert! read more

Pasta dishes were great. Ate with a group of friends. Several customers waiting to get in. Service was prompt and considerate. Loved the homemade lemon drink at the end of the meal! Good prices, large portions and full of flavor. Keep up the great work! read more

The food here is always excellent when menu ordered, but the lunch buffet sometimes is lacking - esp when my wife eats, she is a Vegetarian. Little pricey, but worth it. Sure wish they had more seating as they get full rather quickly... Keep it local! read more

I love this place. It is truly authentic and fresh. They have daily specials which are always good to try. They have wines you normally don't see in the area. They have Italian beer. They have an awesome ceasar salad. Tell them to add anchovies and you could possibly just pass out from the rush of taste. Their pizza brings back my favorite childhood place. My wife and I moved here just over a year ago and try to go there once a week. read more

Food is OK for pre-frozen entrees, pizza marginal, service is terrible.

I got pizza here twice. It was very tasty! I wish they made bigger pies.

I absolutely love the buffet special. You can dine in and eat for $8.65. Now I know that's no $5 lunch, but it includes a drink, pizza, salad, garlic bread, DELICIOUS ravioli and dessert pizza!!! Get a take out version and you still get all of that. Call ahead and they will have it packed and waiting for you. :) read more

Delicious Italian food! Worth the price!!They have the best Tiramisu I ever had. Very busy place but you can make reservations ahead. Highly recommend!!! read more

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had! Pizza is excellent and the vegetarian lasagne is my favorite. I try to stop in every time I'm in the area. read more

Growing up in St. Louis, there has always been a conspiracy to brainwash its citizens into believing that the slop served in "The Hill" is acceptable Italian food. I cringe at the years of misfire's I was forced to consume at these restaurants. As I began to travel to other cities, and eventually around Italy, I became even more jaded and frustrated with what St. Louisans were calling delicious (we won't even address the claims of authenticity). Then, on a random road trip one afternoon, Cummare's appeared. I walked in to the sight of a man feeding dough through a pasta maker. I heard people speaking Italian. I saw people eating true spaghetti with marina (that means with seafood). It was the perfect-size place to do what you know well, and to know right away when something was wrong. The food and service were fantastic, and I didn't miss Italy quite as much (or maybe 5 times more!). Now, we make the drive regularly, as I openly tell anyone who questions my two-hour drive, "Because, there is the best Italian restaurant in a 200 mile radius." read more

Our first visit. A hole in the wall sort of place. We went in to order pasta dishes but the pie at the next table looked so good we gave in to our inner pizza demons. The pizza demons were really happy we did. The pizza was delicious , some of the best we have ever had. The service was perfect. The place was a bit drafty but c'est la vie. The pasta looked good too. We'll give it a try next visit. Highly recommended! read more

Love this place, have been going for years. However, today we went for the lunch buffet, which is supposed to go on until 2:00 pm. We arrived at 1:30 and the door was locked. The owner just looked at us and went about his business. I guess this restaurant isn't worried about attracting loyal customers anymore. After this treatment, we will not be back. read more

Awesome pizza. If you go around lunch time there's an all you can eat Pizza buffet. I typically don't eat thin crust pizza because I dislike it, but Cummares was a game changer... they make a really good thin crust pizza! read more

Excellent all around. We had a party of 16. Food was delicious, service was friendly and attentive. Small but cozy, nice ambience with exposed brick and tin ceiling. Great specialty pizza. Definitely recommend! read more