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The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH

The Aperture

4.5
4.5
123 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Aperture, the first full-scale restaurant project from Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown. The menu reflects the concept of Mediterranean mezze style dining, consisting of many small plates, rustic in nature and reflective of seasonality and creates a natural progression and flow for the dining experience. The Aperture’s menu reflects three fundamental tenets: intention, balance, and focus. The menu - and its individual dishes - are approached with the objective of putting critical thought into every component, eliminating the extraneous, and ensuring a natural flow across the menu. The culinary program is heavily influenced by the cuisine of the broader Mediterranean region and the simple, seasonal cooking of Southern France, Italy, Greece, and the Levant.

Our menu changes often and with the seasons. You can always find our current menu on our website www.theaperturecinci.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 872-1970
  • Website
    http://www.theaperturecinci.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aperture in Cincinnati is a culinary delight, praised for its "unique ingredients and spices" and "spectacular service." Diners love the creative small plates, making it a "must try." While the noise level can be high, the outstanding flavors and friendly staff make it worth the visit.

123 Reviews

  1. William

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was helpful and attentive. Unfortunately the food did not live up to expectations. The carrot dish tasted like nothing but cumin and both pasta dishes we ordered were over salted and greasy. The sweet potato dish was the highlight, but overall the bad outweighed the good. Would not recommend.

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  2. Michele

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant has an open feel, so not very warm and cozy. Quite drafty actually when the door opens. The pita bread and hummus wasn’t nearly as good as Abigail’s. The hamachi wasn’t very flavorful at all! The squash was delightful, as was the pork shoulder. The cod was ok as was the duck. Servers kept taking our food and drinks even though still a few bites and sips were left. Felt very rushed. We might not go back.

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  3. Joe

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan and his back of the house crew prepared amazing food. While Sam took care of us at the table. It was an incredible food & drink experience. I would recommend anyone looking for a food experience to try Aperture. You will not be disappointed. One of the best dinner spots in the city!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Mary Rita

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative dishes with elegant & unusual spices. Staff is very friendly and provide excellent service. Great food in a very relaxed atmosphere.

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  5. Adam

    Cincinnati

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood gem with a diverse menu that changes monthly. Nice mix of small and shareable plates. Pricing is fair for a restaurant of its quality. Perfect for a special night out.

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  6. Halle

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While the food and service were both very good, we were extremely surprised by the portion sizes relative to price. We had looked at the menu prior to making reservations and didn’t realize the intent was to be more like tapas. The server recommended 2-3 dishes per person, not all of which seemed worthy of their $20-30 price tags.

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  7. sheila

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the Aperture experience. The server was professional and friendly. The food was amazing.

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  8. BarbR

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! A birthday dinner for a dear friend- thank you for a wonderful evening/ celebration!

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  9. Theresa

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food here is delicious, unusual and interesting. The restaurant is spotless with an open kitchen and open concept dining room. Nice wines and cocktails.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. arthur

    Cincinnati

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining with you. A truly terrific experience from beginning to end. Some very unique dishes, which were fun and delicious. Great service! Thank you!

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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Aperture

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gilbert & McMillan
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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