The Aperture

Name: The Aperture
Address: 900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45206-2008
Telephone: (513) 872-1970
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (332)

$50 and over

Market Cuisine

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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 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

What 332 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
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Aperture offers an "inventive and impressive" dining experience with "delicious" and creatively executed dishes. The service is "knowledgeable and attentive," enhancing the warm and vibrant atmosphere. Though some find it "pricey," the unique flavors and ever-changing menu make it a "must-visit," especially for adventurous palates.

332 Reviews

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Oliver VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton88 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 2nd time at The Aperture. And is was as phenomenal as the first time. It’s all the rage and it’s all true. Best restaurant in Cincinnati and I will be a regular.
The ApertureResponded today
Thank you for your glowing review. From start to finish we are happy to hear that you loved The Aperture. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Serenity
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time and dinner experience. We even enjoyed the service. Especially when at the end of our meal we were given a gift card and glasses of cava as we were there to celebrate our anniversary. However, it was brought to my attention, by the gift giver, that the gift card was not from the restaurant as implied. I was embarrassed to be caught out looking unappreciative. It was an otherwise perfect experience. Each dish better than the last and a wine and cocktail list with something to pair perfectly. Sas that we were left with a bad taste.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the warmest and tastiest dining experiences I have ever had.
The ApertureResponded today
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your dinner with us. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable visit. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Scott VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fabulous. We tried 10 different things and the blueberry sorbet. Everything was wonderful and a different mix flavors. Service was flawless. Dan navigated us thru the menu selections and volume perfectly. A fun place to go with a group.
The ApertureResponded today
Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear that you loved everything from the service to the food. Dan will be so happy to hear this positive feedback, she is a fabulous server. We hope to serve you again soon. Best, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Suzanne VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose to celebrate our 20th anniversary at The Aperture. After reading so many articles about their accolades, we had to try it out! We were seated next to the open kitchen which I love. We started with the smoked Mackerel and the charred carrots followed by the mafaldine and the buckwheat gnochetti. Everything was so full of flavor. A lot of which I was not familiar with but now I want more! We shared the Iberico pork. That was the star! So tender, juicy. Please keep it on the menu! Finished off with the white chocolate tart. Servers were attentive and very knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions. They even brought us a champagne toast for our anniversary. We’ll be back for sure!
The ApertureResponded today
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of our food. Our team works hard to create dishes that our guests will love, and it’s always rewarding to hear such positive feedback. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at The Aperture. Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Akanksha VIP
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We did not like current menu. Not much options for vegetarians.
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Carl VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton196 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at Aperture. We brought friends who hadn’t been there before we all loved it. Great cocktails too. We had dinner before going to the Jazz club, Cafe Vivace, a block away. Great night in East Walnut Hills.
The ApertureResponded today
Dear Carl, Thank you for your positive review! We’re glad to see that you had a great experience at The Aperture. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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megan VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorites were the coctails, carrots and octopus. Service was fantastic.
The ApertureResponded today
Dear Megan, Thank you for your positive review! We’re glad to see that you had a great experience at The Aperture. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Maria
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! I loved the cucumbers with ricotta, the duck dish and the Branzino. Highly recommend it
The ApertureResponded today
Dear Maria, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of our food. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at The Aperture. Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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Cyma
Cincinnati / Dayton17 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very interesting place and I would recommend anyone to give it a try. Renovated old space made very light and breezy. Different menu and this makes it fun. Great cocktails. I am not sure that I would make this a regular place. Food is pricey but very filling. Menu also seems to change which is good for the type of restaurant this presents itself as. I can see why it became a James Beard semi finalist.
The ApertureResponded today
Dear Cyma, Thank you for taking the time to review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the unique atmosphere our beautiful historic building has to provide. Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts on our pricing. We strive to offer a balance of quality and value, and hope that was transparent throughout your dinner. We hope to have you back for more delicious dining experiences at The Aperture. Best Regards, Kyla Mains General Manager & Wine Director
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FAQs

The Aperture is rated 4.7 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2008

Additional information

Cross street
Gilbert & McMillan
Neighborhood
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
Market Cuisine, Mediterranean, Crossover
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

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