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Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Brian C. Zarletti

  • 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 2,519 people are saying

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

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  1. LisaJ

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very good. Intimate setting next to a bar. They have 13 tables. We were seated at a high table in the corner window. We were able to talk to each other without screaming. Our waiter was very attentive and informative.
  2. Eileen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I thought the food was excellent. I had the pasta con funghi with homemade pappardelle noodles and a light red wine that was on special and recommended by the waiter. It was the most I’ve ever spent on a glass of wine, but paired well with my dish. We plan to visit again.
  3. AshleyMSP6000

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my new favorite restaurant for work trips to Milwaukee. I had such a great experience. I went back three times in the same six day span. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and the food is delicious!
  4. DeannaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Zarletti’s quite a few times now and we are never disappointed. If you are looking for authentic Italian food cooked with love, Zarletti’s is a “must try”. It is beautifully presented and delivers a celebration for your tastebuds. It takes me back 30yrs to Nona’s kitchen and table.
  5. Disappointed

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Mediocre unseasoned food but really lovely service. Won’t be back though.
  6. AngelaG

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent, attentive service. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We will be back!
  7. Lanch

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere and great food and wine! Have not been disappointed!
  8. JamieW

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restuarants in town! We love the food, the wine list and the service.
  9. ChefJ

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation at the bar. Service there was outstanding. Food and drinks were all imaginative and satisfying.
  10. byoung4ever

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Pasta in the City. Great atmosphere. It is an intimate, smallish dining room and bar area that overlooks Milwaukee Street at street level. Tables are on the small and crowded side but chairs are very comfortable. Noise level is moderate to quiet. Service is always first rate without being stuffy. I appreciated the valet out front as it is hard to park nearby. All of our pasta and fish dishes were outstanding. Fresh made ravioli and papardelle is outstanding as are the daily ragu, ravioli and bolgnese.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bryan took incredible care of us, as always! Outstanding food, service and perfect balance of energy and serene,
  12. JocylynP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks, all courses were amazing. Really great service. Fabulous date night experience
  13. StephenM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Valet was fast/easy. Service was great start to finish. Anna was knowledgeable, helpful, and extremely personable. Modest but nice wine list - had a great Italian white at a fair price. Calamari appetizer stuffed with crab was a solid idea, the calamari was a bit al dente, it was just "ok", could have been great if it had been more tender vs rubbery. Ossobuco was very tender, very tasty. Grouper same - quite good. Very nice experience overall and would certainly recommend.
  14. KellyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar and would do it again. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was great. Will be back.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow. Incredible place. Outstanding food and service. Had seats at the bar, felt cozy while we enjoyed our antipasti appetizer, ribeye special and pasta with meat sauce. The gluten free pasta was amazing. But the ribeye was next level. The bartender was very knowledgeable.
  16. ChelseaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a great time sitting at the bar, getting great food and drink recommendations from Brian (and so much knowledge about Italy!) and enjoying the ambiance on date night.
  17. Dolcestilnovo

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My daughter and I both had the special , which was a ravioli. Frankly, it was rather bland. I was disappointed. The service was outstanding. The ambience was great too. We should have ordered off the menu.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience, very yummy !
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day
  20. PeteS

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service gniochi was fantastic
  21. Tori

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! I had the salmon with the mashed potatoes, which were heavenly, and my boyfriend had the specialty of the night (Lamb stuffed ravioli), which was also amazing. Our waiter was very nice. I would strongly recommend Zarletti for date nights or a nice dinner with friends/family.
  22. NatalieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a good experience and would definitely recommend it and come back
  23. PeterH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our Anniversary. Staff was wonderful. All very knowledgeable about menu. Service was very good my only complaint would be my soup came with my salad. I would have preferred to receive them separately. Our food was delicious. The whole experience wonderful. Can't wait to go back.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, outstanding service, awesome wines - all round perfect evening before the theater. Zarletti’s is our favorite spot in Downtown Milwaukee!
  25. lulu

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Ate at the bar and it was very nice. Menu was great, ended up ordering the special - only regret is not getting to try more items!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service was awesome! Our server Siena was amazing.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We treat ourselves once a month at Zarletti’s and is always great service, ambience and delicious.
  29. SteveC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere
  30. squeak

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Karen was very professional and overall the restaurant operation seemed like a well oiled machine. The food was hot and delicious!
  31. Karmali

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always, thanks team!!!
  32. JimL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent all around. Our waiter knew the menu, individual dishes, and ingredients of the dishes. He also paced our visit quite well.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    The food was amazing just as it always it. We were sitting and chatting and ordering after dinner drinks and dessert and we’re rushed out by our server. We weren’t even there for more than 1 1/2 hours.
  34. ChristopherP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend Zarletti’s
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely last minute date dinner. Great food, great service, great value.
  36. NateParadise

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great spot for a fancy dinner date. Better for smaller tables, one or two couples. Really good cocktails and drink selection, and some of the staff are quite knowledgeable about them too. You can expect great food from Zarletti. Their appetizers/salads and primi pasta dishes are definitely the star of the show. Phenomenal Bolognese; very good mushroom dishes, solid carbonara. The secondi meat dishes aren't bad, but they really aren't worth the price. I'd either split one or stay away. In all, high quality food, great date spot, definitely on the pricey side. And if they ever get the chance to expand, they really should, the layout is just a bit awkward and cramped. All in all, highly recommend!
  37. GerardM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful gem in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.
  38. HaileyM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing, the drinks were superb. Very happy customer!
  39. RandyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was outstanding, best authentic northern Italian food since I was in Florence
  40. Kathy

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We celebrated our anniversary - the food and service outstanding. A little noisy but a Saturday night so not unexpected.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

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

  • 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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