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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 900 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 872-1970
Website: http://www.theaperturecinci.com/
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Reviews
Erica Freed
Great dinner with a friend that came into town! The shrimp & polenta and the lamb ribs were stunning, as were our drinks. All bursting with flavor. The focaccia (if you can call it that) was highway robbery, lol, so skip on that. But great service and a ton of thought put into the menu. Probably best to make a reservation if it’s a weekend after 7!
… moreLydia Couture
We very much enjoyed our first trip to the Aperture. We were seated right next to the kitchen, which we (especially my husband, who could see through the window) loved- it was fun to see all of the food being prepared fresh. My husband had the Dew Drip cocktail, which he highly recommends for gin drinkers, and I had the orange wine, which was fun and a bit funky compared to a typical dry white. We started with the roasted garlic and eggplant hummus and the scallops, which were both delicious. The housemade pita was beautiful spiced and had a fluffy texture. The sundried tomato puree under the scallops was also a surprising delicious bite. The roasted carrots were my favorite dish of the night- a good amount of spice, so avoid if you don’t like spicy food. The lumache pasta was ok but with Calabrian chilies as an ingredient we were hoping for a little bit more spice; when we come back, we will probably try a different pasta option as they all sounded great. The short rib was my husband‘s favorite, and even though I’m not a huge fan of red meat I also really enjoyed it. The meat was very tender, and the sauce and veggies that accompanied it were a great pairing. There were definitely fatty pieces, which is expected with short rib, and my husband enjoyed those pieces especially. Finally, for dessert, we tried what I think may be a newer option, which was the smoked butter cornbread. While definitely not your typical dessert, this was a really interesting and, to us, delightful way to end our meal. Not overly sweet, the cornbread texture was perfect, and the goat cheese ice cream was slightly funky and paired well with the savory cornbread, apple, and caramel sauce. Service throughout the meal was great- our water was consistently full, when we were ready for drinks our waiter was prompt, and the meal was coursed out well. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back to try new menu items!
… moreMike Henderson
Lovely experience! The atmosphere is clean and open yet cozy, and you’re fine in nicer clothes or jeans, it’s casual yet refined. The staff were all very personable but professional, and knew the menu top to bottom, you are never rushed. The food was very good overall – they do make heavy use of sauces, but many dishes still felt light and bright. Pretty good selection overall, not great vegetarian options, but good fish and meat dishes. Everything was very well prepared and seasoned. We will be back!
… moreEmine Karayiğit
We dined at Aperture and indulged in a selection of dishes, including chicken liver mousse, sweet potato, lumache, and lamb shoulder—each of which was exceptionally flavorful and well-executed. However, our experience faltered when it came to dessert. We sampled both offerings on the menu: the sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate dessert. Both desserts had odd flavors and left much to be desired, prompting a strong recommendation for a reimagined dessert menu. Additionally, while the restaurant boasts an elegant ambiance, the state of the bathrooms was disappointing, as they were not as well-maintained as one might expect from such a refined establishment.
… moreKara Himes
One of the best restaurant experiences in Cincinnati! Service from start to finish was incredible and the food was delicious! Our server Jeremy was knowledgable and so kind. I celebrated my birthday with my husband, and they were so kind to treat us with a little dessert (that I will think about for a long time). We will be back!
… moreSilpa
The food was great! I got the lamb ribs, that were mixed with pistachios and other stuff. It was fabulous and heavy. Make sure to share that with someone cause it’s 4pieces and they look small in enough to eat with the spaghetti, however it’s HEAVY! The spaghetti was great as well!
Not sure if it was just me, but it did seem loud to me there. But I think most restaurants are loud either way with their music and everything else happening.
… moreNot sure if it was just me, but it did seem loud to me there. But I think most restaurants are loud either way with their music and everything else happening.
Elizabeth Gish
Great experience deciding to go here last minute on our way to Caffe Vivace down the street. They accommodated my vegetarian requests and were very attentive to food allergies and sensitivities. It is a food-y fancy place where it is hard to understand a lot of the ingredients but they worked hard to be accessible and down to earth and talk you through the menu. We got the sweet potato with brown butter hollandaise sauce, feta and cornbread; the charred carrot with ras al hanout, and it came with lamb something which they put on the side; and the gnocchetti with walnuts, thyme and pecorino toscano and the golden goose drink. It was all good although the gnocchetti was a little too al dente for my taste. Overall lovely experience and I’m sure we will be back. Very friendly not-pretentious staff. Also I like that the portions are reasonable and sharing is encouraged.
… moreNils Herdelin
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The service was impeccable. The cocktails were sublime. The wait staff works as a team to provide an amazing atmosphere. The wine list is exciting. It’s just such a thoughtful place. You can feel the pride everyone who works there takes in their part of providing such a beautiful experience.
… moreH.T.
We were not impressed by the food. The cocktails were strong but lacked flavor. There was a hair in our fish dish, but our server handled it well by replacing the dish and removing it from the bill. The dessert was the worst part. Although it tasted good, it didn’t feel like a dessert. I expect a dessert to be an indulgence, which this one was not.
… moreAngella T
We came here for a date night and Aperture and chef Anthony Brown exceeded our expectations. Aperture set the bar high for delicious food full unexpected flavors, dining atmosphere and service. We will be returning. It really was worth the hyped. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself.
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