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Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
DINE IN & CURB SIDE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE!

CURBSIDE FOOD AND RETAIL WINE SERVICE
MONDAY-SATURDAY 1:00PM-8:00PM

DINE IN FOR DINNER ONLY
MONDAY-THURSDAY 4PM-8PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4PM-9PM

PLEASE CALL 414-225-0000

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Zarletti is a fine dining northern Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Executive chef and owner Brian C. Zarletti focuses on creating regional Italian cuisine inspired by lessons learned in his grandmother’s kitchen and on his extensive travels in Italy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon-Wed Mon–Wed 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Thurs-Sat Thu–Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 225-0000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian C. Zarletti
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Parking details
    Currently, we are unable to offer Valet Service due to public health and safety.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown offers an exquisite Italian dining experience in Milwaukee. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service, especially at the bar with Brian, and the "amazing" food, including standout pasta and veal dishes. The cozy atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails make it a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

2,918 Reviews
  1. John

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The waiter was the best ever, and the manager gave us some Limon cello for our anniversary in one word amazing.

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  2. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zarletti was fantastic all around! Great atmosphere, delicious, unique food, fantastic service. Amanda was wonderful! Will definitely make this a regular stop when I’m in Milwaukee!!

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  3. Ken

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. A bit pricey for food that was just ok.

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  4. Lynda

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner before a show. Food was delicious and service was outstanding. Intimate setting and easy to have a conversation.

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  5. Ellen

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall wonderful experience for a party of 11. Zarletti had a table set up for us in our own private-ish space in the back of the restaurant. We had our own server who was very good and stayed on top of all of our multiple requests. The food was OUTSTANDING. We ordered appetizers for the table, individual entrees with soup or salad, and desserts to share, plus drinks and wine. As a big group we ordered some of everything and it was all was great. The Ossobuco was to die for, the fish dishes, veal, and chicken were amazing, and the pasta was fresh and sooooo flavorful. Most plates at the table were eaten completely clean. Larger groups are required to sign a contract and spend a minimum amount per person ... and we, even in our total joy of eating, we did not meet the required minimum ... however, we were able to have the amount up to the contracted minimum not spent put on a gift certificate for future use. Don't worry about the contract. One small note, we ordered champagne to have with our appetizers and to make a celebratory toast. The champagne was uncorked and let sit AND the glasses used to serve it were large wine glasses. It had lost most of its bubbles very quickly with the uncorking early and pour into the large glasses ... it was still delicious but just not as festive and fun. Champagne should be served in a way that preserves its bubbles. We will return, in smaller groups.

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our group loved our appetizers and entres. The server was excellent. We were seated about 15 or 20 minutes after our reservation.The flourless chocolate cake was a bit dry.

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  7. Zack

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my girlfriend's birthday dinner here and it was phenomenal! The atmosphere was great, the food was outstanding and the service was fantastic! We can't stop talking about how good of a time we had! Will definitely be going back to celebrate again!

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  8. JOHN

    Milwaukee

    355 reviews

    4.0

    355 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat at Zarletti's a couple of times each year because I can't get enough of their Osso Bucco - sooo good. I truly feel Zarletti's is one of the top five restaurants in Miwaukee and the best for gourmet Italian. I wish the owners would find a larger space so there'd be more tables so the reservations wouldn't be so hard to come by.

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always top shelf. If you want true Italian food; this is the place . Wine selection is one of the best !

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  10. Rob

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Great food. Great staff. We consider this the best Italian restaurant in the entire area.

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FAQs

Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2918 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon-Wed Mon–Wed 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Thurs-Sat Thu–Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Currently, we are unable to offer Valet Service due to public health and safety.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian C. Zarletti
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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