Food is great. Service is great. The cost is a little higher but totally worth it. I like the experience and mood of the place.

Food was good. The only problem was that the cook came out and wiped his face with his hands and starting cooking again. He was sweating and did not attempt to clean his hands. Will not go back ever. read more

Came and sat down table of 7 , they knew we were coming in. Service was below par, Food came out 1 hour and 50 minutes and food was not hot. Did not care. Food was mediocre at the very best. We came in on a private bus and costed our party an extra 200.00 to sit in the restaurant. Would not recommend. read more

Worst service. I have never given a bad review but this experience was awful. We were a table of 7 it took 2 hours to get our food which was cold when it finally arrived. Our day was so enjoyable until we were at Cummares, and being there totally ruined the whole vibe of the day. I know places get busy but the wait staff never checked with us and basically ignored our table. read more

Fantastic gem in Murphysboro. Great service, delicious food, and quaint atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

Southern Illinois is a food desert of cheap chain restaurants or fried everything. Murphysboro is a small oasis of decent restaurants. I yelped Italian restaurants and in a sea of pizza Cummares stood out like a beacon. The place has a well worn vibe and it was full when I arrived. The menu has no surprises but has all the usual suspects. I had the Caesar salad and lasagne with a generic Chianti. It was all very good and reasonable with good service. When in the area, skip ordering by number and come on over read more

The food was OUTSTANDING!! Everything was delicious! The wait staff was great! Would definitely return! read more

Yes, yes, and yes. Great service. Even better food. Great ambiance. Love this place. read more

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Pasta is good but avoid the calzones. When one steps back it's an average place now. Truth be told, the previous ownership left big expectations that current owners cannot fill. The calzone we received a few days ago should never have left the kitchen: overcooked, dried-out, and cheeseless! My wife's tortellini was good however. The sauce passable and the spinach excellent. Thankfully she shared. read more

Such a great local place! I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I usually order the chicken Parmesan and they have the choice of Alfredo or marinara, which I love because I am an Alfredo girly. The chicken tenders are also hand, breaded, homemade, and so good! read more

Food was delicious, service was really good too. Definitely will go back if we pass thru again. Definitely ask about the specials too we wished we did but still was very satisfied read more

The food was exceptionally good. I had a chicken spinach calzone and the crust --the whole thing was great. Everyone at my table raved about their meals as well. Ambiance was fun.service was really great and really friendly. read more

This restaurant probably has the most authentic and delicious Italian food around these parts. You walk into the restaurant and you're immediately sent to a place of olden days. The toasted ravioli appetizer was great. My new favorite appetizer to get at Italian restaurants! I ordered the cannelloni, which came with a small salad. The cannelloni was good, filled with beef and covered in rich tomato sauce. I enjoyed my meal, but my fiance wasn't a big fan of their pizza. To him, it was alright, but not awesome. The place is pretty narrow and gets busy so be ready for a wait if you come on the weekends. read more

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Delicious food served piping hot. Love the family feel. A must try for anyone in Carbondale. Took my son and his girlfriend there and had a great time. read more

Not sure what happened here, but this place has gone downhill. We got there at 4:30 last night. There were two other tables. We got our drinks and ordered, then nothing for the next hour. More people had come in and were getting their food, we had to repeat our order three times and only got more drinks after asking four times. They finally brought our food, but no bread. The food was average. People next to us also had to complain about not getting their food. We were there almost two hours. Very poor service! read more

We LOVE Cummares and go about 3 times a month. I adore the weekly specials that Kady's team puts together. Always a fun drink and always creative. I say this with peace and love, peace and love...Gabe sucks. The place is busy at dinner time as it should be. Gabe seems aggravated, his body language is closed, he low key barks when asking if you are ready to order, his tone of voice and rapid pace to get through with you is off putting. He just seems unhappy. His lack of customer service negatively impacts my dining experience. Just watch him scurry from table to table - no smile, so sharp, no connection...it feels like he doesn't like you and is annoyed. It's just a bad feel. read more

Consistently good. Never disappoints. We lucked out tonight and got right in without a reservation.

What a pleasant surprise! We went to dinner after a swim camp and the food is simply amazing! We ate so much and were very satisfied!!

Pizza and pasta! Simple Italian. Always good whenever we go. Dining room is small...expect a wait on Friday and Saturday nights

I eat here whenever I have the chance. Atmosphere is what you would picture when you think of a small Italian restaurant. The service is always top notch. And the food is better. Love their salads and house dressing. I almost always get the baked lasagna. I should try other things but the lasagna is soo good. Can't say enough good things about Cummare's. read more

Super delicious italian food. Fresh made pasta, breadsticks with cheese in the middle that are to die for, and the best marinara sauce I've ever had. I've enjoyed everything I've tried. It is small, but great atmosphere. Definitely call for a reservation on weekends. read more

My husband and I were just staying the night nearby on a road trip and found Cummares while searching for Italian food. We did make reservations after reading that the restaurant was small and were glad we did as they were busy and people were waiting. It is a cute little place. Service was good. Food was very good. I had spinach stuffed shells, husband had spaghetti and meatballs. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular. read more

Had reservations for dinner on Saturday 3-9-24 and were seated promptly. The restaurant was full and the wait staff was attentive BUT no one was getting their food in a timely manner. We waited over an hour for our food and I noticed some people who were seated before us still hadn't been served possibly because we complained about the wait. What was frustrating was a huge number of carryout orders constantly going out the door. When we mentioned this to the waitress she admitted that they were overwhelmed with carryout orders and were apparently giving those orders priority over the seated customers. Our reservations were for 6pm and we finally left at 7:30 with many customers still seated and waiting for their food. The restaurant closes at 8pm so I'm guessing many people left considerably later than the closing time. No hurry to return and would suggest if you live local order carryout. Those orders seem to take priority. read more

Always great food and great service. Tables are spaced apart for everyone's safety. Love the cheese they use on their pizza. Never had a bad meal. Wish they were open for lunch too. read more

This is a hopping place on weekends close to dinner time. Can be somewhat loud as well, but not crazy loud. Servers are nice and polite and attentive. Have eaten pizza and Tortellini and they were both quite good. I would definitely recommend. read more

Calzones are wonderful! Not a fan of their pizza, though. Veal tortellini is also really great. Restaurant is small and feels cramped. Makes you feel pressured to get in and back out read more

Food is delicious. Service excellent. Minus 2 stars for foul smell in the restaurant and restroom.

Salad was good. Pizza was excellent! Service was very quick and they were very busy! A little loud but can't really do anything about that with the building layout. Enjoyed it very much.ui would come back if I'm ever in town. read more

Cummares - Salad Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

This place is fantastic! This is a local joint operated by a very nice family. We've never had a bad meal here. We usually start with an order of bruschetta. The tomato mixture is always fresh and the bread is freshly toasted. Usually order a pizza and a pasta dish. The entrees are large and the pizza is the best in the area. The staff is always pleasant and very accommodating. There is always a decent crowd, but never a long wait. They have two-three tables right outside for those nice evenings! I think they have a lunch buffet at lunch, but I cannot comment since I always go for dinner. Go try it out! read more

Awesome place. I was traveling through for the day and this place was recommended by the locals. Some of the best pizza I have ever had. We had the super deluxe pizza. Fantastic thinner crust and loaded with toppings. We also got each of the desserts to try. Hands down- the best Italian desserts I've ever had. This place can rival and of the places on The Hill in St. Louis. I will definitely be back! read more

Cummare's is my favorite restaurant in Murphysboro (sorry 17th Street). They serve homemade Italian food in a classy atmosphere. It's definitely a place to go when you want a 3 course meal. The storefront is cute and has some history to it. If you look closely you will see a "1896" on the top cornerstone. On my last visit there I started with the toasted ravioli appetizer. Then came the salad. I really like the house dressing, a balsamic vinaigrette. And for my entree I had the tortellini which was filled with meat and cheese and covered in sweet marinara sauce. Very very good stuff and I got to take home leftovers. read more

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Amazing food, not so amazing atmosphere. Definitely quiets my Italian cravings. This is a carry out in my opinion. Do get the spaghetti, chicken alfredo, and tiramitsu read more

Wonderful food with fast service. We have never had a bad meal or dining experience. We went on one occasion with our 2 year old daughter who decided she didn't want to sit still for the meal. Despite her being antsy the staff was wonderful. Great family location. I personally love the meatball sub and their Loaded Pizza (supreme) read more

Place is nice enough, but too small to even be called intimate. I absolutely detest places that have people waiting, standing around over you while you eat. Great food if your only exposure to Italian food is Fazzolis. The marinara was good, but servings are not generous. Salads were just ok, Alfredo sauce was more like bechamel. Garlic bread was atrocious, though. Toasted hoagie buns for godsake. And the prices aren't inexpensive. But the reason we won't be back was the service. In a word. Rude. My wife and I even made reservations to be seated. And when we came in, we were treated with complete indifference. Couldn't have cared at all. In fact, everyone squeezed info the front of the place heard how we were treated and laughed with us about it. For the money and the so-so food, the bad service isn't worth it. Won't be back. read more

This restaurant is open with in-store dining but regretfully it closes at eight and not nine. Yelps times are not accurate for this establishment. The menu looks good and I will try it later. read more

Some of the best food in the 'Boro. The food is fantastic and the staff is knowledgable about the food and wine. The staff speaks Italian, which makes the experience feel authentic. We didn't feel rushed into ordering or eating, but the food came out quickly. We definitely be back for more and the food is affordable too. The wine was great! read more

Damn this food is the best place to go get true iltain food so if your ever in southern Illinois stop by in Murphysboro behind the court house and some true food and drinks read more

Love this place - family owned, cozy atmosphere, excellent wine and delicious food!!! Pizza, pastas, calzones, fresh salads...they have it all! read more

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Food is very good authentic Italian. Good service space is limited. Prices were reasonable about $25-30 for two. read more

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Incredible! The food is amazing and the service is impeccable! The Bruschetta is a must for an appetizer! read more

Cummares - Bruschetta and Canneloni Bites - Salad Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois