The Aperture

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   Mark

   VIP

   Dallas

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Our first visit. Everything was amazing and can’t wait to come back and try more. Our server was very knowledgeable about the nicely curated wine list.
   

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   connan

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Friendly attentive service with outstanding food make this a terrific restaurant.
   

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   Constance

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Culinary delights! We will definitely go back again. It’s more of a once in awhile place for me. Everyone was very nice, very informative. The service was excellent, Location is in a fun new up and coming location. I look forward to returning
   

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   Wesley

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I was unfortunately disappointed by my trip here, which was a bummer because my wife and I were excited, esp after the James Beard nod. The food was excellent and inventive – we particularly enjoyed the sweet potato dish – but the service/pacing was quite slow. It took us 2 hours to eat a hummus, vegetable, and pasta course. The gap between the dishes really killed the momentum of the meal, and our pasta course actually came out tepid. They kindly re-prepared the dish for us. Our server was kind and was working hard, but I think he was spread too thin. He seemed to be serving many tables, and that may have contributed to the pacing too, as I think he may have been too busy to send the orders to the kitchen on time. The table next to us had a different server, and they were able to complete the same number of courses about twice as fast as we did. Our waiter and the front of house manager apologized a lot about the cold pasta course, which was nice. They also removed it from our bill, which I appreciated. But they didn't acknowledge the slow pacing once. The restaurant is pretty, but we were seated kind of close to the main entrance, and we were blasted by cold air everytime someone entered or exited the restaurant. We bonded with the table next to us on the experience. Overall: the food was great, and I hope they can iron out the kinks on pacing/service/ambiance to match. I'll come back sometime, but I'm not in a hurry.
   

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   Dianna

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Wow!! Aperture is yet another example of why Cincinnati is truly a foodie city. Very impressed with every not-so-little-detail Chef Jordan Anthony Brown put into this restaurant. The space is modern, yet intimate; the lighting is a perfect balance of mood and softness; even with a completely full restaurant, it was never loud; sitting next to the windows on a cold, rainy night, we never felt any temperature difference; the service from everyone was equally excellent, professional, friendly and attentive. Now, for the food. First, watching the chefs in the open kitchen was entertainment in itself. I could have watched this intimate look into the passion and precision of the preparing, creating, and plating each individual dish all night. Every dish we ordered was uniquely different in its presentation and flavor: simple, yet fresh, curious and delicious with combinations I have not previously encountered. The Fennel sausage pasta was perfect in its sauce distribution, flavor and al dente texture. The Stripped Bass delivered a flaky, crisp fish in an emulsion of light chowder-like sauce-Unexpectedly amazing. The simple fire-heated pita with the eggplant hummus was no less impressive. Thank you Chef Jordan Anthony Brown, and the people that work along side you to remind us how decadent and fun eating can be when made with love and dedication.
   

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   Alaina

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Waiter suggested for 2 people you get 4 to 6 plates, we got 4 (one from each section) and everything was divine and I was even STUFFED. No room left for dessert!!! We were seated in the middle of the room, and were able to look into the kitchen, very cool. Everyone was dressed very nice, only a few people dressed in hoodies/jeans (don’t be that person pllllleeaaasse) who were seated off to the far corners. Food was rich and flavorful and it was hard to pick a winner. Our favorite was the Spice girl cocktail and the charred carrots.
   

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   Elise

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The Raviola was the best way to end the meal. It was so bright and balanced
   

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   jody

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a great evening out at The Aperture! The food was delicious, and the service was great. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was energetic and welcoming. Can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Scott

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Outstanding dining experience! The service was unbelievable and I appreciate the teamwork approach. The food was incredible. Will absolutely go back.
   

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    Caroline

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    Best restaurant in Cincinnati right now! Everything was amazing - highly recommend.
    

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