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Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2947 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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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
  • Website
    http://www.zarletti.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian C. Zarletti
  • Location
    741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • 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

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What 2,947 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown offers a consistently outstanding dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine," "wonderful atmosphere," and attentive staff. The wine pairings and pasta dishes are highly recommended, ensuring a memorable visit. A "cozy atmosphere" and "friendly" service make it a must-visit in Milwaukee.

2,947 Reviews

  1. Joseph

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from start to finish. Great service, amazing food and cocktails, and the ambiance was nice as well. We had a wonderful experience.

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  2. Steve

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience. Great good and outstanding service. Try the wine.

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  3. Nathaniel

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food. Definitely going to go back.

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  4. Jennifer

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and our server was very attentive, even though he was navigating multiple tables, he still made sure our needs were met. Would definitely go back again!

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  5. Courtney

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was exceptional. We had a lovely evening and great food/drinks. Thank you!

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  6. Chris

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing. Will definitely visit again!

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  7. Chris

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and especially the service. Food was made fresh and was light. Definitely will go back again

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  8. David

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always-- a great meal accompanied by superior, attentive service-- thanks John! Zarlettis always serves delectable food. It's a cozy atmosphere in a smaller footprint. Highly recommended. Ask Brian for a good wine pairing!!!

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  9. Janellys

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time going to Zarletti the first time was about 10 years ago. So they’ve had a lasting impression. Great Italian food and great service. The staff is very welcoming & friendly which is very important to us, I highly recommend!

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  10. Nicholas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, drinks, and service. Overall good date night spot.

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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2947 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 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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