The Aperture

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   Jennifer

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing and the staff was great! I also appreciated how diverse the staff was. We loved the food and our experience.
   

   The ApertureResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for the stars and for your glowing review. From start to finish we are so glad to hear that you loved The Aperture. We hope to serve you again soon! Best, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   Valerie VIP

   Cincinnati11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The gravlax was fantastic, and the mussel chowder that comes with the striped bass, omg, I wish I could just order a bowl of chowder!
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Valerie, Thank you for your kinds words and positive feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. The Gravlax & the Striped Bass over Mussel Chowder are some the best dishes and two of our guest favorites. We hope to serve you again soon. -The Aperture Leadership Team
   

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   John

   Cincinnati11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow! Original. Incredible tastes, smells, service & ambience. Memorable food & drink, artistically presented. Fire, smoke & spices. 5 star service. Tell your friends. Thank you!
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for the stars and for your glowing review. From start to finish we are happy to hear that you loved The Aperture. We hope to serve you again soon. Take Care. Warm Regards, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   Erin Moss

   Cincinnati17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so impressed! The food was divine. The service impeccable. The chef came and spoke with us. everyone was knowledgable and so down to earth at the same time. So impressed! Highly recommend it.
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you Erin for this review!! We appreciate you noticing all of the care that the kitchen puts into each and every dish. We always say the service should match the incredible food. We are so happy to know that it did. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope you dine in again soon. Take Care! -The Aperture Management Team
   

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   Jane

   Cincinnati1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was informative and delightful. Food was all delicious. However, it took 20 mins from ordering to get the first 2 dishes (carrots and lamb ribs) then another 25 mins for the pasta and meal courses to be served. There were only 5 other tables seated so they were not busy. Lamb ribs were flavorful but very fatty, however the veggies served with it each had their own flavors. The sea bass and Waygu Short Rib were delicious as well as the carrots.
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Jane, Feedback from our guests is very important to us. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are currently working on our spring menu and clearly working out timing in the kitchen with the new items. We appreciate your patience during your dining experience and hope you choose to dine with us again. Best Regards, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing time and the food was incredible.  it was so nice to be able to relax and enjoy great food in a beautiful space!
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear that you loved everything from the service to the food. We hope to serve you again soon. Best, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   Linda VIP

   Western NC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service , amazing food, And cannot wait to go back. Would like to try everything on the menu .
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Linda, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear that you loved The Aperture from start to finish. From the food to the service we always want our guests to be impressed with the thought that is put into it. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Warm Regards, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   Anne VIP

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We love the food but the noise is way too loud. While you’ve put sound absorbing panels, the music is too loud. Why do you need music? The murmur of conversation. Is plenty. My husband refuses to go back because it was too loud.
   

   The ApertureResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for the kind review. We appreciate your recommendation. We love hearing that the staff & cuisine added to your experience. We are always open to improvements regarding the noise and general comfort in the dining room. We are currently working to improve our sound system, ensuring a more peaceful experience for our diners in the future. Take Care, The Aperture Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We really wanted to like this restaurant. We had heard great things, and were excited to go for our 35th anniversary. Unfortunately, it just didn’t deliver on the hype or the amount of money we dropped there. The atmosphere was nice but loud. The cocktails and sampling of dips to start were great. Then came the raviolo with a duck egg. We were psyched for it, but the pasta was thick and chewy, the egg was overdone, and the entire dish was under seasoned. We actually left part of it on the plate. Entrees didn’t redeem the dinner. I had striped bass on mussel chowder which was pretty good but didn’t blow me away. My husband had the lamb shank on rice. The rice was bland and dry, and the lamb was under seasoned and uninspired. The service was friendly; the hostess greeted us with a “happy anniversary!” but the pacing was way off. From the beginning, we felt rushed at the table. our waiter served our bottle of wine immediately after our cocktails, rather than waiting for us to finish. Then he took 20 minutes and 3 “oops I forgot” visits to bring a bucket of ice for our bottle, which got nice and warm while we drank our cocktails. This seems very picky, but when you drop over $300 on dinner, we expect much more from the experience. We won’t be going back.
   

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    Deanna VIP

    Charleston132 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    First time here. Lovely cocktail, old fashioned, the black bean garlic hummus was wonderful. Would just eat the pita bread! Totally delicious! Also loved the carrots and sweet potato dish. We tried 2 desserts, the cornbread and the one listed below it. Forget the name. Did not like either. Too much going on and did not like the spice taste or the texture of the bread. Will be back but eat dessert elsewhere.
    

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