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Zarletti - Downtown

4.9 (2992)
$31 to $50
Italian
741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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CURBSIDE FOOD AND RETAIL WINE SERVICE
MONDAY-SATURDAY 1:00PM-8:00PM

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MONDAY-THURSDAY 4PM-8PM
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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 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,992 people are saying

Zarletti - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food and service." Regular patrons rave about the "amazing wines" and "spectacular" pasta dishes. The ambiance is both cozy and lively, making it a perfect spot for date nights or pre-theater dinners. Bartender Brian consistently receives "exceptional service" accolades, enhancing the overall experience.
2,992 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Wisconsin10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated quickly after arriving on-the-nose. Table was tucked sort of behind some other tables, so a bit odd but still ok. Service throughout the meal was outstanding - great pacing, checked in just the right amount and very cordial. The wine list is simply the best in Milwaukee if one loves Italian wines as we do. Modest to expensive, varietals aplenty. Just the best.

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  2. Matt VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were less than impressed with the quality of food. My wife had the ravioli and it was dry. I had a white fish special and it was better than the ravioli but still on the dry side. We also had the banana dessert and it was just okay. Would not go back especially given the price tag.

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  3. Scott VIP

    Portland / Oregon18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Will be back again.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Tamaulipas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual. One of the most consistent restaurants in Milwaukee

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  5. Louise

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, and service was above and beyond. Pasta is always great, and the veal was just perfect!

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  6. William

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was on point. Would come back again. Thanks for making the start of my daughter’s 21st birthday celebration special.

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  7. Patricia

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely gem in the city before heading to the theater. I would highly recommed dining at Zarletti's!

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  8. Bill

    Wisconsin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Service was great! It's our favorite date night, pre-symphony choice in Milwaukee!

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  9. John VIP

    Nebraska24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. This place is awesome

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  10. Nathan

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant and staff. Awesome food! Table next to us was rather loud but other than that everything was nice.

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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.9 stars by 2992 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Neighborhood
    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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