Zarletti

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Address:
741 N Milwaukee St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Neighborhood:
Milwaukee

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Zarletti Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.zarletti.net/
Phone: (414) 225-0000
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm- 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Brian C. Zarletti
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Parking: No

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Zarletti's specializes in Italian fine dining.

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Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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"Appetizers and main course really hit the spot on a cold Saturday night. Salmon is always high on my list and Zarletti's didn't disappoint."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Zarletti continues to put out great Italian food and provide excellent service. The osso bucco and the veal picatta were outstanding."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our early dinner at Zarletti's was terrific. We all enjoyed the food, including the boar pasta special, shrimp pasta and halibut. Speaking of halibut, I really appreciated the kitchen's flexibility...I wanted mine grilled simply, without the pistachio crust. No problem. I asked for a side of broccoli rabe instead of mashed potatoes. No problem. The atmosphere, in spite of the early hour, was lively, and the restaurant filled up quickly. We chatted with the manager/owner? on the way out and can't wait for their sister restaurant to open up in Mequon, where the area is in serious need of fine dining that isn't gimmicky or pretentious."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Brought my bos and team to this venue and were very pleased with the meal and servce."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"Matt was amazing... bartender made me the best Dirty Martini I have ever had..."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"I've dinned there multiple times and it's always been a pleasurable experience."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"This is the second time I have been to Zarletti - this time for valentine's day. I ordered the Duck Ragu with House made pasta and it was phenomenal. Our shrimp and bruschetta appetizers were great and the wine suggestion by our waitress was on point. My girlfriend and I come to Milwaukee from Chicago just to eat here and stay at the Iron Horse. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The food at Zarletti was to die for. Each course was better than the next. The service we had was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. As a younger couple, we did not feel like novices when approaching the meals, drinks, etc. It was a very nice experience and I would definitely go back again."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Entrees were good, appetizer (crab stuffed calamari was a 2 out of 10) was poor and fishy instead of tasting like crab. Server quoted and pushed us the special in which we gladly agreed to; it sounded very appealing and at the quoted price of $28 a plate.....I went for it. When the bill came, the special price was $36.95. We very nicely asked why there was a difference and the answer was..."Oops, I haven't worked here in a while, they must have raised the price." The server left after that claim and did not even act as if there was a problem. We quietly paid the bill and left the bare minimum 15%, which we shouldn't have. I will likely not be back due to the lack of attention to detail and customer service."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Not an everyday sort of place. But for special moments in life, it perfect. It can be expensive if you do a three or four course meal but can also be reasonable for a simple drink and dinner. Waitstaff was knowledgeable and attentive. My only give back to the night was three words "high top tables". I wish we would of been give an option. My wife is 5' tall and visibly pregnant. The high top table wasn't a 100% good choice for us but we dealt with it and had a wonderful dinner. Thank you!! I highly recommend it."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Terrific experience! Allessandro was our waiter. Great guy. Very knowledgeable re: menu, wine, & Zarletti's new Mequon restaurant. Enjoyed lightly dressed Insalata Pera & Caprese salads, followed by Italian Sausage Ravioli, Stuffed Pork Chops, & Pasta Salsiccia, with a little spicey kick to it. Desserts included the Torta di Cioccolata and Gelato, washed down with several coffees and a Cappucicino. A nice white wine accompanied our dinner and everyone walked away more than satisified. Nice, intimately close ambience, with snow filled street scenes through the windows, made for a comfortable and deliciously / delightful business dinner (and located just a half block from the Pfister for the convenience of our out of town guest)."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Our schedule put us 15 minutes late for our reservation, but the staff was very kind and gracious, seating us immediately. Everything from the Italian Super Tuscan wine to the antipasti, warm bread, our entrees, not to mention the red velvet cake for dessert were amazing. We will be definitely be coming back soon! A great Italian restaurant!!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This is my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee and one that is commonly overlooked when people are trying to think of a restaurant that has both amazing food and a great ambiance. We go to Zarletti quite often and ALWAYS have beautifully prepared, fresh cuisine. Such a great place in our own backyard."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I used the Journal Sentinel's list of the 30 most recommended restaurants in Milwaukee, and chose Zarletti based on location (near the PAC) and availability, and was very pleased with my selection. We will definitely go back, and bring friends with us."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I wasn't happy that my online reservation placed us right at the front door near the windows. It was cold to sit there to begin with and I was even more upset at the fact that I couldn't get the online reservation seating choice function to work. To sum it up my seat was chilly, my cappacinno and coffe both were mildly warm. My soup was luke warm and my food was cold at the exterior but hot at the center. Very disappointing for the price!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I'm a frequent diner for several reasons: great downtown location, food is consistently delicious and fresh, ambiance is unpretentious and dishes are reasonably priced. I had the evening special - pan sautéed veal chop topped with bits of garganzola - perfectly cooked and flavorful. The peas and mushroom risotto and a bottle of chianti made for a very satisfying dinner! Service was attentive."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Dinner for two - very good experience. Two Appetizers: Olives and Crab-stuffed calamari. The calamari was the only less than perfect part of our meal. The olives were perfect. Two cups of soup - tomato and basil and minestrone. Excellent. Veal and the Pork Chops for entrees. The pork chop was exceptional. Both entrees came with Gorgonzola mashed potatoes... Should've ordered the seasonal veggies instead. Service was very attentive and the meal was very well paced."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Food is very good, little bit crowded, but they have amazing raviolis. It is expensive so be prepared . That's about it"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I've dined at Zarletti's in the past and enjoyed fantastic dining experiences. In this instance I was with a client and we both had the pasta special, which was lacking in moisture and flavor. Everything else about my experience there was fine and because of my past experience I will return."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Food and serice was outstanding as usual. Have dined here a hand full of times and have never had a bad meal."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"There were six of us in our party. We started our evening with a drink at the bar where the cocktails were great and the bartender was engaging. We moved to our table and our server, Matt, was outstanding. He explained the menu and the specials. He brought a personal touch to every member of the party and helped each of us chose the right meal. The service was great. The food was exellent. Overall a very good evening."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"After countless meals at Zarletti's, they keep my wife an I coming back for the homemade pasta, daily featured ravioli and ragu, special entrees, an interesting cocktail list. The waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. I have had about 50% of the menu (regular items) and everything has been terrific. I have recommended this restaurant to numerous friends and acquaintances and without exception people have been very impressed. Whether a special occasion or just a weekend night, Zarletti's always is our favorite."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"First time that we have been there as a couple. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They were attentive but not intrusive. The food was wonderful. I had the osso buco - very favorable and authentic. My wife had the 4 cheese ravioli - probably the best ever at a restaurant. I also had the shrimp, herbs and asiago appetizer. tasty. Wine was good too. We look forward to going back."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Went to Zarletti's prior to attending a play downtown. Service was outstanding. The "osso buco" was the best I've had. Would definitely go back again."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"had an outstanding meal at Zarletti, fish was delicious with the cherry/cream sauce. Recommendation get a table away from door."
Dined on 1/8/2014
"Went to zarletti's after getting cabin fever from the extreme cold. As always Bryan the bar manager is an extremely nice guy. Service was over the top and food had its usual Northern Italian fare. Exceptional experience and offerings! This is a must go in MKE."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"This was my 2nd visit, and it was as good as I remembered the first time. Our waiter, Karl, was very attentive and made good wine recommendations with the meal. You have to go for the Osso Buco - it's done to perfection, with the right combination of flavors and portion size. We had a show to attend and had to scoot out quickly, but they didn't mind. Will be back!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Food was amazing. I am a huge fan of Bolognese and this was probably the best bolognese I have ever had!"
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Hard to find restaurants with better service and atmosphere. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. I will say the food is on a slight decline. I go to this restaurant regularly and the food used to be a little better. With that said, I would still recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/17/2013
"We went to Zarletti for New Years Eve- and I can say hands down the best food I have had in awhile. The salad and bread were very average, but our entrees and desserts were AMAZING! We will be returning for another special occasion :)"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"I was very impressed with the service, food and ambience of Zarletti. I had dined here once before and made a reservation for 4 on New Years Eve. On the night of the reservation we were running a few minutes late and called the restaurant. They immediately informed the rest of our party we would be a little late and sat everyone else. The food was amazing, no prix-fixe menu like some other places for NYE, it was the full menu, the wine list impressive and the service very attentive even though it was a busy holiday. They even held our take-home food boxes at the bar so we could go next door for drinks and not have to carry them. Overall, extremely pleased with everything about this restaurant. Thank you for a great NYE dinner."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Quiet and cozy. The food was delicious. Our server, Emily, was fantastic. She gave great menu recommendations. The food was excellent! Servings are large. Thank you for making our birthday celebration special!"
Dined on 12/30/2013
"Great Food and Service. Great Ambience - especially nice for Couples. Only complaint is tightly packed Tables. Has to be difficult for Waitstaff."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"We were very impressed with the service and with the food. Each dish was prepared perfectly and the flavors were amazing. Among the favorites in our group were the pork chops, the halibut, and the butternut squash ravioli. Dessert was also fantastic. We will definitely be returning in the future."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Found Zarletti's via friend of a friend. Definitely need a reservation. The recommended dress was business casual, which was correct. We had a glass of wine while waiting for our table, with an extensive selection. Despite being completely full the noise level did not make conversation difficult. Matt, our server, was decent but tended to lean toward condescension when describing menu items and spent considerably more time with the table behind us, leaving plates uncleared and wine /water glasses empty. We both had ravioli (four-year and the special, beef/veal). Both were unbelievably great, despite being served less than hot. Would definitely return but would not want our waiter again."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"I was looking for a nice romantic place to begin the evening with a beautiful new date. Everything Zarletti offered was perfect...from the atmosphere to the service to the high quality of food and drinks! Very clasy, elegant, and romantic. I would highly recommend Zarletti for any occasion."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"Very disappointing. Each year my daughter and I have dinner at her favorite restaurant, Zarletti, before going to the ballet. We have always had wonderful experiences. The food is great, the service wonderful and the atmosphere comfortable. This year we had our first bad experience. Shortly after being seated a large group came in and rather than being seated the stood around talking. Our tabl was surrounded on three sides by people. Not very pleasant having their rear ends in our faces while trying to eat. They were so loud that we were unable to hear each other. We made our concerns know. To our waitress, but nothing was done. This was one bad experience out of maybe 30 visits over the years. We will be back."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"Went there with my girlfriend and was I impressed! Great service, even better food! We got the bruschetta for an apitizer and I'll tell you it was so good it made the entire dinner worth the visit alone!"
Dined on 12/20/2013
"If you want true Italian, and not just a bunch of heavy red sauce, Brian Zarletti knows what he's doing! Mama Zarletti makes most of the deserts too so make sure to try the tiramisu!"
Dined on 12/20/2013
"Zarletti was very accommodating to our larger group. Even though I made a reservation for 1:15 they sat our group when we arrived a little early. The food was excellent--I highly recommend the ravioli. The wine list was extensive and easy to find a very nice wine. The service was impeccable--very attentive yet gracefully behind the scenes. We all enjoyed our experience. Thank you for making my Mom's birthday so memorable (and for the tiramisu)!"
Dined on 12/16/2013

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