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Zarletti - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2951 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 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.

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
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Parking details
    Currently, we are unable to offer Valet Service due to public health and safety.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 2,951 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zarletti - Downtown is a beloved Italian gem in Milwaukee, renowned for its "best Italian restaurant" atmosphere. Guests rave about "fantastic service" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like the pistachio-crusted fish and osso bucco. The cozy ambiance and knowledgeable staff, especially at the bar, make it a "perfect dining experience."

2,951 Reviews

  1. Terrance VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good, always consistent, don’t miss this place in Milwaukee.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints, Bryan is a wonderful server behind the bar. We always have a wonderful time there and the food is always the best! I always look so forward to coming back every time

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  3. Margaret VIP

    Milwaukee31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was very helpful and was quick to take care of us. Dinner was delicious!!

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  4. Dustin

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always feels like we're on vacation when we go to Zarletti's even though we're in our home town. Top notch all around.

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  5. Steve VIP

    Milwaukee81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! Delicious pasta and fish / seafood dishes! Service is excellent & food amazing. We Highly recommended!

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  6. Catfan

    Milwaukee70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Zarletti is always a great experience! ❤️

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  7. JAP57 VIP

    Milwaukee33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though the restaurant was crowded the food and service were outstanding.

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  8. Joseph

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from start to finish. Great service, amazing food and cocktails, and the ambiance was nice as well. We had a wonderful experience.

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  9. Steve VIP

    Milwaukee16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience. Great good and outstanding service. Try the wine.

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  10. Nathaniel

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food. Definitely going to go back.

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Zarletti - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2951 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Zarletti - Downtown

741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Milwaukee & Mason
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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