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The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH

The Aperture

4.5
4.5
154 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

Experiences

  • The Aperture x WineCraft

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 14, 2025 only
    Join us on January 14th, escape the winter chill, and enjoy a five course menu made by Chef Jordan Anthony Brown intended to complement the timeless wines of WineCraft. Friend of The Aperture and WineCraft representative, Peter Wilke, has selected five wines he feels embody the energy of The Aperture. Peter will join The Aperture crew the night of the dinner to pour wines table side and delve into the nuances of each glass. There will be four savory courses and one sweet, paired with a different 2.5 oz glass of wine for each course.

  • The Aperture x WineCraft

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 15, 2025 only
    Join us on January 15th, escape the winter chill, and enjoy a five course menu made by Chef Jordan Anthony Brown intended to complement the timeless wines of WineCraft. Friend of The Aperture and WineCraft representative, Peter Wilke, has selected five wines he feels embody the energy of The Aperture. Peter will join The Aperture crew the night of the dinner to pour wines table side and delve into the nuances of each glass. There will be four savory courses and one sweet, paired with a different 2.5 oz glass of wine for each course.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 154 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 delights with its "creative and delicious" dishes, offering a Mediterranean-inspired menu that features "amazing flavors" and "innovative" combinations. Guests rave about the attentive service and "great atmosphere," despite noting the "noise level" as a downside. It's a standout choice for "foodies" seeking "unique" culinary experiences in Cincinnati.

154 Reviews

  1. Sam

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Aperture is outstanding! From the ambience, the quality of food and drinks, and the incredibly friendly staff…this place is 10 out of 10! Can’t recommend enough :)

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  2. Kurstin

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The event was amazing and even through I couldn't eat all the courses due to diet everything was amazing and I can't wait to go back.

    2 people found this helpful

  3. Mary Alice

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a reservation at the bar on New Year’s Eve and it was also The Aperture’s 1 year anniversary. The bartender, Duncan, took great care of me and was genuinely friendly. As I was dining solo, it was nice to have someone to chat with and the other guests at the bar were all friendly as well. The NYE 9 course tasting menu was amazing! Each of the 5 dips in the first course were delicious. The Mushroom and labneh dish was amazing! The mushroom paté with Einkorn wheat pita was also great-so flavorful! Each course was about the distinct flavors, but also how they complimented each other. By the sixth course, I was too full to finish the last three courses. Duncan packed everything for me to take home. I did decide to have the dessert - couldn’t pass up the in house Chevré ice cream paired with smoked butter cornbread on honeycrisp applesauce, topped with a creamy caramel sauce. Perfect combination! The evening was great and The Aperture offers a unique sensory food experience! I look forward to returning to see what’s new on the menu. It is great to have a restaurant that goes beyond the usual food and dining experience in Cincinnati!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Megan

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best restaurant in Cincinnati!!! Comparable to the best in NYC

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michael

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    64 reviews

    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Black garlic hummus appetizer and sweet potato excellent. Polenta not good. Spaghetti barely edible. Duck pretty good, but didn’t really taste like duck. Limited wine choices, but reasonably priced.

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  6. Kyle

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals I’ve had in Cincy in a while. Can’t wait to go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Steve

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at The Aperture, and it will certainly not be our last. The drinks and food were amazing, It's a tad expensive, but a wonderful culinary experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Mike

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal! Every dish was imaginative and perfectly executed. The server was attentive and did a great job explaining everything. Can’t wait to go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Rob

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the food is unique and delicious. We enjoyed the hummus, sweet potato, and duck and kale pastas. But the highlight is the roasted carrots - the best ever. They have added acoustic tiles to the ceiling since we had last eaten there, and they have helped to muffle the noise in the space. A welcome improvement!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sharon

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food. We shared everything and there wasn't a dish that was not fully appreciated!

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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 154 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 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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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