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The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH

The Aperture

4.5
4.5
157 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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
    Tue–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

    US$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

    US$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 157 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "imaginative and perfectly executed" dishes. Guests rave about the unique flavors and presentation. The restaurant's ambiance is modern and chic, with attentive service and a seasonal menu that keeps patrons coming back. Highlights include creative Mediterranean-inspired dishes and standout desserts.

157 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was excellent. Service from all was also perfect. We will definitely go back.

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  2. Isaac

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food. Will definitely return!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Tori

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Cincinnati by far! The cocktails are unique and innovative and each dish is crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and presented beautifully. The flavors are bold and complex, yet perfectly balanced. The service is impeccable. Kylie was attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu and making recommendations based on our preferences.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. Sam

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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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  9. 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

  10. 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

FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Aperture

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gilbert & McMillan
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–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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