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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 6/3/2026 Dániel Karóczkai had this to say:
Huge portion, good food , kind staff

On 5/31/2026 Lisa Whelpley had this to say:
Solid food and varied menu. The salad bar is full of midwestern faves. The service was professional and friendly. All kinds of desserts. Take time to read about the history of this place on the menu, and look at all the cool architectural and furniture details. Very neat.

On 5/31/2026 Lisamarch had this to say:
Solid food and varied menu. The salad bar is full of midwestern faves. The service was professional and friendly. All kinds of desserts. Take time to read about the history of this place on the menu, and look at all the cool architectural and furniture details. Very neat

On 5/28/2026 Steve J. had this to say:
Lizzie was awesome server Food was solid place was clean just a good vibe Rest of the girls were great even Jackie

On 5/25/2026 Sandra Bollia had this to say:
I love this place, people are kind ,and helpful and prices are great

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