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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 1/4/2026 Janice McCullough Krall had this to say:
Great food and server!

On 1/1/2026 Daniel Smith had this to say:
Great old school, historic spot. Food was very good, staff very nice. Reminds me of a Wisconsin supper club.

On 12/31/2025 David & Molly Kistner had this to say:
Great food at reasonable prices. This is one of our two “go to” restaurants when traveling I-55 to and from St Louis. It has that old time cafe vibe with that kind of food - it is a fantastic restaurant, like you would find years ago on Route 66.

On 12/27/2025 Edward Elkins had this to say:
Love the food and homemade desserts

On 12/20/2025 Kristi Crider had this to say:
Food was amazing. Restaurant was clean and well organized. The tables were a bit close together, but no butt to face issues when passing by a table. Waitress was friendly, attentive, and energetic. I look forward to going back!

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