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The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH

The Aperture

4.7
4.7
285 Reviews
$50 and over
Market Cuisine
900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

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2 people
23:30
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
    Market Cuisine, Mediterranean, Crossover
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 872-1970
  • Website
    http://www.theaperturecinci.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN

Menu

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What 285 people are saying

The Aperture reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aperture is lauded for its "culinary creativity" and "exceptional service." The ambiance is sleek and elegant, offering a refined dining experience. Standouts include inventive dishes like sweet potato and eggplant hummus. While some find it pricey, many highlight it as the "best in Cincinnati." A must-visit for food enthusiasts.
285 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great atmosphere, lovely service. Overall such an amazing experience. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Terry VIP

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous and inventive food, attentive and friendly service, low key atmosphere. There is absolutely nothing not to love here. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Doug

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our tech exec who cooks like a chef daughter visiting from New York, she gives Aperture high marks. Depth of flavor in every dish, high end service and superb food, like nothing else we have found in SW Ohio. A very worthwhile splurge. Definitely returning, well worth the drive from Centerville.

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  4. Keith

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we stepped through the door, we were captivated by the restaurant’s sleek, elegant ambiance—modern yet inviting, with every detail curated for a refined dining experience. The culinary creativity on display was truly impressive. Each dish was both inventive and impeccably executed, showcasing a mastery of flavor, presentation, and innovation. Our server elevated the evening even further. Attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu, they ensured every detail was flawless. It’s rare to find a combination of exceptional cuisine and top-tier service in such a stylish setting. Highly recommend.

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  5. Glenn

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant provides not only first-rate food; its whole conception of cuisine is original and brilliant. the combination of different ingredients, textures, and tastes is extraordinarily risky and always successful. we had not only a great meal there; we had a unique meal. may this restaurant continue to venture and to succeed!

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  6. kimberly VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience. The food was successfully creative. As someone who appreciates traditional cuisine I’m a bit hard on crazy concoctions. But flavor profiles , texture, presentation all unexpected but delicious. We ate at the bar and liked the cozy experience.

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  7. SANDY

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. The menu is so creative, and the service was impeccable. Great cocktails, too. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Mark

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dish description on the menu is a bit vague, but trust the kitchen-the food is fantastic!

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  9. Chris VIP

    Cincinnati37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Sitting next to the kitchen we spoke to the Chef de Cuisjne as well as with the Exec Chef and owner (and James Beard nominee) Chef Jordan. Great insights into this restaurant that made the NYT Top 50! Service is on pointe, food is amazing, wine list eclectic! The Somm Kaylie is very knowledgeable and fun. We even got a few extra surprise tastings brought to us!

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  10. vickie VIP

    Cincinnati67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had were soooo good 👏🥂 We definitely will be back 🥂

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The Aperture is rated 4.7 stars by 285 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Aperture

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gilbert & McMillan
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Market Cuisine, Mediterranean, Crossover
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive Chef
    JORDAN ANTHONY BROWN
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