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Back Area for Parties of up to 20 guests - Zarletti - Downtown, Milwaukee, WI

Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2960 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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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
  • 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 2,960 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a cozy atmosphere. This Italian gem is praised for its "top notch" cuisine, including standout dishes like mushroom ravioli and osso buco. The knowledgeable staff and bartenders, particularly Brian and Nate, enhance each visit. Highly recommended!

2,960 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both classic and modern with very traditional excellent service really moderate prices for a place that includes such fine service with coat check and linens. Everyone in the restaurant seemed happy because they all had wonderful dishes which they were happy to share about while we were ordering. It’s so nice to eat dinner in a place that is full of people enjoying dinner and it’s obvious why. we walked in for our reservation punctually and the restaurant was completely full, except for our table, which was ready right away. Outstanding soup. It was a white bean with Swiss shard and spicy sausage soup. Both my mom and I thought the base of the soup was just outstanding. Mild,melded, nuanced, unforgettable flavors. As soon as I mentioned that I was bringing my mother here several friends told me it’s their favorite restaurant or one of their favorites. I think this is a good spot for any age.  The best places attract the best servers and the best servers can sustain a great place. It was truly a pleasure to dine here. this is definitely a place I could go to frequently. 

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  2. Carrie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My very favorite Italian restaurant in the Milwaukee area! Love sitting at the bar - Brian is the BEST! Thank you again for another incredible dining experience!! ♥️

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  3. Pamela VIP

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee❤️

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  4. Deborah VIP

    Chicago77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal with top notch service! Had the Fly with Me cocktail, meatball appetizer, pear and Gorgonzola salad, and carbonara entree. All were delicious! Highly recommend!

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  5. Jodi VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with great service. We all loved our meal here!

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  6. Dave VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. Best Italian in the city. You should go.

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  7. Patti

    New Orleans4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    From the time we walked in until the time we left, we were greeted with a staff that showed a genuine interest in the guests. Our waitress was a delight and the food did not stop surprising us. The flavors and presentation were lovely. There were just a couple things we would have tweaked otherwise the meal and a few other ratings would have been a 5 star. Overall, the experience was great and yes, we would come back.

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  8. Michael VIP

    Milwaukee17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed seats at the bar with bartender and server Brian giving us exceptional service. Many great food options and very high quality . When not in need of a dining room table , I totally recommend enjoying the dining experience with Brian guiding the way .

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  9. Tanya

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. I had the mushroom ravioli in a brown butter sauce and the raviolis were huge. It was something that wasn't listed on the menu but the bartender recommended. We also had the Bruschetta which was my favorite, one of the best I have had. The toast was prefect and I loved how you could scoop on as much as you wanted. Also I appreciated the NA cocktails as well. It's a little pricey but definitely worth it

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  10. MarkB

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully consistent experience. Great knowledgeable server.

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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2960 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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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