The Aperture

4.5

150 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 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
Area
Cincinnati
Cross Street
Gilbert & McMillan
Parking details
Public Lot

Experiences

New Years Eve
US$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
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Jan 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 150 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

Diners' Choice Awards

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

150 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Cincinnati
64 reviews
3.0
64 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Kyle
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
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Steve
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Mike
VIP
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
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Rob
VIP
Cincinnati
178 reviews
5.0
178 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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!
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Sharon
VIP
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 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 20 December 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 19 December 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 19 December 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 18 December 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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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

Cross Street
Gilbert & McMillan
Area
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

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

The Aperture

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve

The Aperture x WineCraft

Menu

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Aperture restaurant rated?

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