The Aperture

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   Amy

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We absolutely loved our experience. Every moment was great - the food was outstanding, our server was great and getting to me the chef was a fun experience. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Langdon

   VIP

   Charlotte

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Extraordinary food and service! Our party of five tried nearly every item on the menu and there wasn’t a single one that disappointed! Excited to return!
   

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   Kenneth

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   146 reviews

   5.0

   146 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The taste and presentation of every dish was absolutely outstanding. The menu is divided into sections with small, sharable plates and larger entree dishes. Two of us ordered the combination of three hummus bowls, a small duck plate and a small pasta dish plus the lamb entree and the fish entree. We each had a dessert, too. Everything was delicious and some had exotic combinations of flavors. Portions were good sizes, too.
   

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   Terah

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The service was outstanding. I appreciate the openness of the kitche. The food was good but it was not special. I think they put more effort on complex dishes and less effort on flavor. It is also very pricey for small plates.
   

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   Nick

   Columbus

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing dining experience - From the restaurant’s vibe to our excellent server Danny to the fantastic menu and meal it was incredible - We loved it so much we made another reservation right from our table that night - No need to think twice about The Aperture just do it…you won’t regret it
   

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   DavidC

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We sat at the counter. It took a too long to get our first drink, however, the service in terms of info and professionalism was very good. The food itself was very well done and very creative. The only problem we had was with the lack of proper description in terms of the spice level for one dish, the charred carrots. The Raviolo, which was a dish with an egg inside of homemade pasta was exceptional. Overall, a very impressive dining experience.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food was outstanding, service was great, drinks were tasty. Great wine list. The liver mousse and malfaldine pasta were standouts, but everything was delicious!
   

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   NicoleC

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   The food was amazing but our service was really frustrating. Our main server was very nice but the staff kept taking plates of food and drinks that were not finished including very expensive caviar and they forced us to order everything at once after the first course and we felt rushed to order. We wanted to share several plates and then order more if we were still hungry. We got forced into ordering a steak and by the time it came, we were not very hungry and when the bill came the steak was $125. The whole bill was almost $600 and for that amount of money, I feel service should be better. Ending on a good note, everything we ate was exceptional.
   

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   Hideo

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2025

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

   Aperture is an outstanding restaurant with great food and service. Be prepared to be amazed and stretch your culinary taste as Chef Jordan delivers a myriad of delicious menu items. My wife and I selected 8 items starting with the scallops and ending with the sticky toffee pudding. We were stuffed and even had enough food to take some home. Their cocktails are creative, and they have nice wine list as well. We will definitely be back to try some other menu items and partake of our favorite items from this visit. Great job Aperture!
   

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    denise

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

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

    The Aperture is consistently one of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati. The food is always inventive and amazing. The service is intuitive. It speaks volumes about the culture of the restaurant that many of the staff have been there since the beginning. The vibe is great! On a less-busy night, it is intimate, on a busy night, there is a buzz and an amazing energy that is infectious. It is such a gem, and we are so fortunate to have Chef Anthony-Brown and his amazing staff in Cincinnati.
    

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