The story
The longest continuously operating restaurant on Route 66. Opened 1924 in Carlinville, moved to Litchfield in 1935 when route shifted. 'Ariston' means 'the best' in Greek. Original Art Deco interior preserved. Nearly 100 years of family tradition.
Everything that was here
- 1935–present · still open
Ariston CafeRestaurant
The longest continuously operating restaurant on Route 66. Opened 1924 in Carlinville, moved to Litchfield in 1935 when route shifted. 'Ariston' means 'the best' in Greek. Original Art Deco interior preserved. Nearly…
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410 Old Route 66 N · 1.3 km away
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334 Old Route 66 N · 1.6 km away
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