The Aperture

4.5

145 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 27 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

Location
900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Gilbert & McMillan
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
We invite you to join us for a very special night at The Aperture, as we celebrate our one-year anniversary by ringing in the New Year. We’ll be featuring a seven-course, family style pre-fix menu, along with specialty wines, cocktails and, of course, plenty of champagne! This special menu will feature dishes including Wagyu beef, caviar, and truffles, to name a few - while including a few Aperture classics that have been part and parcel of our menu since day one. Tickets to join our celebration dinner are $150, before including tax, and gratuity. Beverages are a la carte but note you may preorder a bottle of champagne to be waiting for you table side by selecting it as an add on to your ticket reservation!
The Aperture x WineCraft
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 14, 2025 only
Join us on January 15th, escape the winter chill, and enjoy a five course menu made by Chef Jordan Anthony Brown in with the intention of compliment 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.

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

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The Aperture in Cincinnati promises an unforgettable dining experience with "unique, creative dishes and a friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the exceptional blend of Mediterranean flavors, and the modern, inviting ambiance. While some note the "noise level" as a drawback, the "outstanding food" and "innovative menu" make it a must-visit destination.

145 Reviews

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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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Barrie
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a family special dinner with our boys. We basically tried everything. Loved the collar fish dish, lamb was unreal and duck was super good. Hummus dishes definitely filled our bellies too. We focused on the food but our two cocktails were delicious as well.
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Brandi
VIP
Cincinnati
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous pre-Christmas date night at The Aperature. I have been wanting to dine here since they opened but hadn’t yet been able to make it in. Our food was fabulous and our server, Sam, was perfectly friendly and attentive. In fact the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed sharing the small plates. We had the garlic & eggplant hummus, the sweet potato with feta, the kale pesto spaghetti, and the ribeye. Literally every single bite was delicious. We split the toffee pudding for dessert. We felt the food quality was as good or better than another local small plates restaurant we visited this time last year and The Aperature bill was HALF of what it was at the other place.
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Elizabeth
Cincinnati
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and outstanding service. Definitely deserving of excellent reputation
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Litsa
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Not a good value Food was cold Portions very small
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Jessica
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. The carrots, pastas, ribeye and toffee pudding are not be missed. Will definitely be going back!
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Sara
VIP
Columbus
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The servers were kind and professional but disorganized- we were asked 3 times in the first ten minutes about water, dietary preferences, and if we had been here before. Additionally, the food came out very slow- the staff apologized multiple times for the long wait between courses. We had quite a bit of the menu and while some of the dishes weren’t worth the price, everything tasted very good. The restaurant itself is cute but very loud.
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Stephanie
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience overall. Knowledgeable, top-notch service, delicious and unique food and drinks. Always look forward to seasonal menu changes. Perfect for small groups to family-style more dishes, or to focus on your favorite flavors.
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Lesha
Cincinnati
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were given a table close the the entrance of the room. It was a very cold night and every time someone came in or left a chill ran through our table. We asked to be moved, however were told there was no other table available. The service was fair but not outstanding. The food was excellent. But considering how long we had to wait for a reservation which required a deposit this was not the experience we had looked forward to.
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Bruno
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice anniversary dinner at Aperture. This was our first visit. The dining room is very open and “modern”. It is fortunately not a noisy environment. We were seated right next to the open kitchen which was fun. Now to the food: we like a restaurant with a limited menu. Better a few great dishes than many mediocre dishes. Aperture has a fairly small menu and it turned out they did them all well. The hummus sampler was outstanding with sone great grilled pita to accompany the hummus. The second section of the menu may be the best. Both carrots (not to be missed) and Hamachi Collar were exceptional. My wife really liked having a vegetable forward dish like the carrots a star on the menu. Our shared pasta was ok but not exceptional. A bit salty for my wife. We didn’t try the more “protein forward” dishes. Desert was limited but really good. We had saved space for the desert which was smart as both offerings were quite filling. A place to return to for sure
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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.theaperturecinci.com/
Phone number
(513) 872-1970

The Aperture

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve

The Aperture x WineCraft

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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