The Aperture

4.5

152 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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
Neighborhood
Cincinnati
Cross street
Gilbert & McMillan
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Aperture x WineCraft
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 14, 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 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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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.

153 Reviews

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Kurstin
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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.
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Mary Alice
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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!
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Megan
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute best restaurant in Cincinnati!!! Comparable to the best in NYC
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Michael
VIP
Cincinnati
64 reviews
3.0
64 reviews
Dined 4 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 4 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 4 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
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 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 5 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.5 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

Cross street
Gilbert & McMillan
Neighborhood
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
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Aperture

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

The Aperture x WineCraft

Menu

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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