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

Zarletti - Downtown

4.9
4.9
2904 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,904 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown is a beloved Italian gem in Milwaukee offering "excellent food and service." Known for its creative Italian dishes, cozy ambiance, and skilled staff, it's a "go-to spot for upscale Italian." Patrons rave about the pistachio-crusted fish, house-made pasta, and craft cocktails. Reservations are recommended for this popular venue.

2,904 Reviews
  1. jim

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional . The waiter was great, answered our questions and gave us time to order and relax

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  2. Myra

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great!! It's very authentic! However the place is very small…tables are all cramped together, which makes it difficult to move anywhere!! It was quite loud and the service wasn’t the best either! The server took 20 minutes to come and take the food order and never came to check on us again! Wasn’t paying attention to what questions I had about the menu…wouldn’t go there again!

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  3. John

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to have a special dinner. Service and food was fantastic.

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  4. Dave

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably excellent food, wine and experience. The consistency, high level of quality and the atmosphere provided by the staff makes Zarletti one of our top favorites in the city.

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  5. Nancy

    St. Louis

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the pistachio encrusted fish, chicken saltimbocca and mushroom pasta. Food was delicious and our waitress was professional and friendly.

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  6. david

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian Z, Bryan B & Karen make dining a memorable event - love your homemade Limoncello !

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  7. Dawn

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian restaurant! Always good food, and service is top notch. They make you feel welcome the minute you walk through the door.

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  8. Giovanna

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We could only get reservations at the bar which normally would be great. The bar tender/server was very pushy on rushing us to pick something. From drinks to food very pushy on hurrying us which made me feel like I didn’t get to choose exactly what I wanted so he would get off our backs. I don’t like to linger but wanted to choose a good drink and entree but it’s a bit hard when someone asks you every couple minutes have you decided? What are you looking for? I did say nothing particular, I just wanted to browse the choices … It just kind of ruined the experience for some fantastic food. He needs to chill, people go to restaurants for the ambiance and experience. Otherwise I would have just gotten take out or go to a fast food restaurant.

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  9. David

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. The food, service and location were all great

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  10. Mike

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite restaurants, we do not get there often enough . Had a very nice evening, had a couple of seats at the bar , bartender/sever was Dan , very knowledgeable and attentive. Shared a plate of pasta and the beef cheek and spelt special . Was a very nice dining experiance

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FAQs

Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.9 stars by 2904 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Neighbourhood
    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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