"Before Milwaukee Street was a bastion of valet parking, special occasion dining, and well-heeled out-of-towners, there was Zarletti. With appetizers like crostini misti and house-made burrata, pastas including ravioli and ragu of the day, and entrees of osso buco and classic Bolognese, chef Brian Zarletti has turned family recipes into a restaurant that is classy and warm, fancy, and comfortable. It’s a corner spot from a Billy Joel song, reminding everyone that top-shelf service doesn’t have to be stuffy, that a neighborhood vibe can still be found in trendy downtown, and that there is no better dish than a well-made carbonara." - Todd Lazarski
