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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 8/2/2026 Roxana Jones had this to say:
Save room for dessert! The food is so good. Friendly staff, clean. All around great place to eat.

On 8/2/2026 Angie powers had this to say:
This place was so amazing such great food and you get Alot of it and also the waiter's name was Nathan. And when I say he was amazing, he was so awesome, he was so nice to me and my boyfriend. We do not have one complaint about this restaurant. Not one. The food was amazing. And don't skip on the cheesecake.The the cherry cheesecake and the chocolate cheesecake They are both amazing but in my view, if you want an amazing waiter, ask for Nathan.Thank you , everyone have a good evening / day🌻🌻 PS.. IF YOU SEE THIS NATHAN , THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HELPED US WITH THIS EVENING WITH OUR MEAL AND ALSO I HOPE YOU'RE BOSS SEES THIS AS WELL AND LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU DID A VERY GOOD JOB AND WE THANK YOU

On 8/1/2026 Yoko's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar had this to say:
Amazing food and extremely friendly staff. One of the treats from our bucket list tour of the span of Rt 66 between Chicago and St Louis ❤️

On 7/29/2026 Erik Painter had this to say:
Great place for a little road trip, experience was a lot of fun, service was stellar. Thank you Michelle for taking great care of us.

On 7/29/2026 Discovermoto had this to say:
(Translated by Google) A classic Route 66 stop that you shouldn't miss, as it's like stepping back in time. The service is fantastic, and everyone is always so cheerful. They also give you a stamp for your Route 66 passport there. (Original) En clásico lugar de la ruta 66 que uno no debe de perderse ya que viajas en en tiempo. La atención es fantástica y siempre muy alegres todas las personas. Ahí también te otorgan un sello para tu pasaporte de la ruta 66.

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