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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 5/3/2025
Debbie Hampton
had this to say:
This place has been here over 100 years and still serves excellence in all they do!
Definitely exudes the class of family dining out in the past.
Our favorite place to eat, when we come to town to visit.
The fresh salad bar, soups and home baked bread are always an excellent addition to their great meals.
I leave feeling stuffed to the gills every time we visit and always end up taking food home as well; especially after they bring those scrumptious desserts by your table, as you definitely need to save room for those.
Classy, personalized and attentive service, without the pretentious feel of country club dining.
The stuffed shrimp I ordered on my last visit was cooked to perfection.
They were quite friendly and supportive to my grandaughter, as we were teaching her ropes and etiquette of finer dining. She was well behaved and did great!
On 5/1/2025
Brian Entin
had this to say:
Awesome place. Great food and service. Amazing salad bar.
On 4/25/2025
Sheri Gustaveson
had this to say:
Wonderful place and so informative
Great staff
On 4/24/2025
Luke Zbinden
had this to say:
Decent food, decent service, nothing exceptional.
On 4/23/2025
Jan Goff
had this to say:
We came here for dinner because it was near our hotel on our way up to Milwaukee. It was such a delight. The oldest and best Route 66 diner we've ever been to. The fried chicken, like many have noted, was the best I've had. The black bean soup with sausage was fantastic with a Cuban flair. There were white cloth table cloths and napkins, nice glassware and good wine. Such a nice surprise after 7 hours of driving. The waitress was so friendly and made us feel right at home. Thanks for such a great experience!
Contact Us
The Ariston Cafe
413 Old Rte 66 N. Litchfield, IL 62056
Phone: (217) 324-2023
Email: wlaw
On Old Route 66
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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
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