Discover must-try restaurants in Springfield, Illinois, serving comfort classics, local favorites, and creative dishes worth ...

Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.

Springfield will welcome three new restaurants to downtown in the next two months, while one chain restaurant reopened late last month. Fratelli's Famiglia Ristorante is opening Thursday at 42 N.

Discover historic Illinois restaurants still going strong in 2026, where great food meets rich history across the state’s ...