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Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2921 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 16:45–20:00 Thurs-Sat Thu–Sat 16:45–21:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 225-0000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian C. Zarletti
  • Area
    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 2,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.

2,921 Reviews
  1. Keith

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal and tiramisu were outstanding. Nate our server was great.

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  2. Joe

    VIP

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! And the service was excellent. 

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  3. Jodi

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been going to Zarletti's for years once or twice a year and always on our anniversary. My husband looks so forward to Osso Buco. It truly is out of this world. We had lovely service, however, when we got home, I wanted to see why without drinks, the total was over $170. I had the fish, which also is delicious. However, I wasn't told that to substitute noodles and red sauce pasta was an additional 10.00, which means my Seafood was $47.95. While I understand up- charges, I don't understand how that can not be relayed to us. Also, a $12 Caesar salad to split it was $18. again, these charges add up, especially when you are not told. It should be a mention. I still love the food at this restaurant and we would give anything to have the Zarletti's in Mequon have some of the same entrees. How could 2 restaurants be so completely different? We would definitely go again, but we would pay attention to the details. We also miss the valet service. We think about that when we're coming downtown in the winter. The Affogate desert is our favorite. Hot espresso over vanilla ice cream.

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  4. John

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  6. Ken

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  7. Lynda

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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  8. Ellen

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 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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  9. Patrick

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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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  10. Zack

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 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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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2921 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon-Wed Mon–Wed 16:45–20:00 Thurs-Sat Thu–Sat 16:45–21:00
  • 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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