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

Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2963 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • 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 2,963 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 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 "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service". Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine", it features dishes like osso buco and pistachio-crusted fish. The cozy atmosphere and "knowledgeable servers" make it perfect for any occasion. "Highly recommend" for a memorable meal in Milwaukee.
2,963 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch service and food. I made a last minute reservation for 9 people and they accommodated us without hesitation. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and were able to accommodate dietary restrictions for members of my group. Highly recommend!

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  2. Steve

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, well trained server, excellent desert

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  3. Stephen

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    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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  4. Carrie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    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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  5. Pamela VIP

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

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

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  6. Deborah VIP

    Chicago78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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  7. Jodi VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    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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  8. Dave VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 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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  9. Nancy

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to having dinner at Zarletti’s downtown. Always excellent wait staff service, cocktails, dinner and ambience.

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  10. Patti

    New Orleans4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 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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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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