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The Ariston Cafe

"A Better Place To Eat"

About Us

Welcome to the oldest restaurant on Route 66! The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, IL, is proud to celebrate over 100 years in business as the area's premier dining destination. Serving Montgomery County and travelers on Old Route 66 between Chicago and St. Louis since 1924, we offer a taste of history with every meal. Our family-owned restaurant crafts brunch, dinner, homemade food, hand-cut steaks, seafood, and more. Whether you're a local or a world traveler, you'll enjoy great food and a slice of Americana. Host your next event in our private room, perfect for family reunions, birthday parties, or work gatherings. Satisfy your craving for both flavor and tradition at The Ariston Cafe today!

Areas Served

Montgomery County, IL | Travelers between Chicago & St. Louis on Old Rte. 66

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Homemade American Food
Birthday Parties
Family Reunions
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners

Our Services include:

Homemade
Banquets
Birthday Parties
Family Reunions
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Sunday Brunch
Family Restaurant
Open Since 1924
On Route 66 Historic Registry
Salad Bar

Our Products include:

Desserts
Hand Cut Steaks
Seafood
Mexican Food
Italian Food
Burgers

Testimonials

On 6/30/2026 Dave had this to say:
Great stop along the Route 66 route

On 6/28/2026 Kelly Krenz had this to say:
Excellent Sunday meal, salad bar, homemade soup… and care of the staff was wonderful too! Will definitely return.

On 6/27/2026 Terry Bordeleau had this to say:
This place is amazing! An old style service in a historic nostalgic setting.

On 6/25/2026 Jerry Walter had this to say:
We decided to eat there by splitting a sandwich. The tenderloin was very good. The atmosphere is something like the 50's with a classy touch. They wore white shirts or blouses and black pants. It's right across the street from the Litchfield Rte 66 Visitor and cummuniyy history center. Food, service, atmosphere were great.

On 6/20/2026 lindakcurtis1948 had this to say:
We were in town for the first time and thought this sounded interesting.....interesting.....ha ha ....great......servers ,manager/owner and the salad bar and main entree and the dessert!!!!!!!! So good we went back again! Thank you for making our family so happy with a memorable experience.........we will talk about that memory often.

Contact Us

The Ariston Cafe
413 Old Rte 66 N. Litchfield, IL 62056
Phone: (217) 324-2023
Email: wlaw.ariston@gmail.com

On Old Route 66

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM