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Zarletti - Downtown

4.9 (2984)
$31 to $50
Italian
741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 2,984 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "exceptional" bartenders, notably Brian, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. The menu features delicious pasta and wine pairings. Though seating can be tight, the "vibrant vibe" makes it a "highly recommended" destination.
2,984 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Nebraska23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Nathan

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Micheal

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed this dinning experience. The restaurant was quant and the staff and food were really enjoyable. Highly recommend you go there.

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  4. Jesse VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only option for a reservation while we were in town was bar seating and I was a little apprehensive and a lot WRONG! Brian the bartender was the absolute best! So friendly and knowledgeable about the entire menu. One of the best meals/experiences we've had in a very long time, thank you!

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  5. Ryan

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was for 8:30. They finally seated us at 9:30. By the time e got out food we had to go

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  6. Regina VIP

    Wisconsin32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, Anna, our server was great. We all had a good time!

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  7. Jim

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful with wine selection and food specials. Excellent all the way !

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  8. Michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! Zarletti is my go to place downtown!

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  9. Michelle

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at Zarletti. Everything was wonderful. We really enjoyed the evening and plan to return.

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  10. Bradley VIP

    Chicago / Illinois35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing wines food was spectacular it's got a great vibe weather you're in the main dining area or the bar. Highly recommend this place

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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.9 stars by 2984 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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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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