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    The Aperture

    4.3 (99 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chris B.

    This place is very elegant. Staff was quick, polite, and attentive. The food was excellent but keep in mind their portions are tapas size. So go to have a food tasting experience and not to pack yourself with food. You'll get plenty to eat but this is not a trip to Ruby's for a steak. Enjoy the variety and adventure in finely prepared food and elegant atmosphere. Parking on street and a lot nearby.

    Limone Pasta
    Ashley F.

    On food: No notes. Very good. The vibe was a little office-y; I loved my drink and the service was impeccable. I will return for sure.

    Cocktail
    Mesy D.

    I've waited a couple days to post review. We dined this past Thursday. I have been thinking about how to get back the moment our meal ended. Excellent , friendly service. Every detail was considered. The bread was warm, crusty and soft. We ordered more after first bite. The arugula salad was not like anything we could have imagined. A warm salad, that seemed to give a different flavor profile with each bite. I had the short rib dish, my dining mate had fish. My short rib was gone so fast, it was tender, in a sauce with curry but not like any curry I know. There was also a slightly sweet taste to. My friend's eye roll when she tasted her fish let me know she was having the same experience. We split the olive oil cake and yes, it was the perfect ending. It was a savory cake, not overly sweet. It's a beautiful space. I have been dying to go but never had anyone willing to try with me. I'm sad they are leaving us but I'm here the next chapter.

    Pita and dip trio
    Doug K.

    This place popped up on the NYT top 50 list in the US, so we really wanted to check it out! Went on a Wednesday night with a reservation. The service was fantastic. Our server was super nice, attentive, and helpful! Would give her 10 stars if I could! The ambiance was a little different than we expected. It's quite modern and bright on the inside. Nothing wrong with it, just not what we expected. The food started out superbly. We got the pita and trio dip as an app and it was awesome. All the dips were great, though our favorite was the eggplant and black garlic. Next we had the spaghetti as well fried mushroom dishes. The fried mushroom was by far our favorite part of the meal. You must check this dish out! Last we got the hamachi collar and lamb shoulder. I wanted to love these, but the lamb shoulder was a smidge dried out. Ultimately, if I could do 4.5 stars I would, but the dryness of the lamb is the only reason for the 4 stars over 5.

    Hummus
    Tasha H.

    Had dinner tonight at The Aperture, Walnut Hills' newest restaurant. The vibe, service, and food was A-1! The menu is planned as small plates thus great for sharing. We opted for the hummus/pita, hamachi tartare, fried mushrooms, and cod tempura. The hummus was creamy and served with charred corn and mushrooms with the fluffiest pita. Next up was the hamachi tartare topped with coconut foam which had a slight kick. Perfection The fried mushrooms were delicious but the accompanying labne felt like it was missing something. Smoked red pepper or even za'taar would kick this up a notch. The cod tempura was another highlight of our evening as the breading for the batter was delectable. For dessert we shared the coconut/olive oil and coffee/cardamon ice creams. Both were delicious but the coffee cardamon with cacao nibs was the clear winner. Overall, this was a wonderful meal and the service was excellent. Their restrooms are spectacular as well which is always a plus in my book. I see The Aperture receiving all the awards in the future.

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    Wendy K.

    Really well done. I was very pleased with our experience from the food to the service. What a way to celebrate Valentine's Day. A beautiful location with a very clean, modern vibe. The service was fabulous with a lot of attention to the details. The food was delicious and filing. I appreciated the work they did to provide me a wonderful vegan meal with several options. I will definitely return! I highly recommend.

    Rib
    Xing G.

    It was an okay experience. My favorite part was the charred carrot. The other dishes were okay. Not very flavorful and some of the flavors were a little weird. Fun to try, but won't be place I would go back for.

    Swordfish Skewers and Fried Mushrooms
    Kayla B.

    I wish there were more than five stars. This place had a great ambiance and all of the staff were so kind (which is sometimes, unfortunately, a hard combo to find!). The food and wine were absolutely delicious--the flavor of everything was top tier. My server was knowledgeable, attentive, and presented everything to us in courses. The chef brought out our final course and was just so kind and clearly passionate about his work. I can't wait to go back.

    Rocket Power and The Table Cloth cocktails

    The food was amazing, especially the pastas! We started with charred carrots and scallop crudo. The carrots were good, but the scallops were great. Scallops with buttermilk and peaches--so different, but so good! The Saffron Rigatoni was the standout dish of the night. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the lamb ragu with the cheese was superb! Our server was also terrific. She was attentive, friendly and courteous. On the other hand, I thought the restaurant's interior was disappointing after seeing the beautiful exterior of the art deco building. Nonetheless, we'll be back for the pasta!

    Falafel
    Oneya O.

    Delicious, delightful, decadent. These are just a few of the happy adjectives I would use to describe my visit to The Aperture. I brought my research team for dinner, one of whom was a vegetarian. The staff personally wrote on her menu which dishes were available to her. With this care, I'd highly recommend this restaurant for anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies. We ordered a number of dishes to share: - Focaccia 5/5 fluffy and delicious - Charred carrots 5/5 a standout! so much flavor - Fried Mushrooms 5/5 smoky with a great sauce - Pommes Darphin 3/5 good, but greasy - Mafaldine and 'ndjuda 3/5 just ok. Subtle flavor - Falafel 4/5 wonderful pickled vegetables on top - Farro 5/5 a standout! Tastes like a cozy hug - Almond cake 4/5 tender crumb, nice cherry flavor Our server provided lovely recommendations throughout and the meal was well paced. I will certainly return!

    Hummus Trio
    Lina M.

    The food was all very delicious, I tried one drink and it was really yummy too. The table especially loved the charred carrots but we all really liked the option to do the trio of dips - it came with plenty pita for the table. We were scared the portions were going to be too small. However, we did have to wait 40 minutes at the bar for our table reservation - for the scale of this restaurant we were not expecting it. The menu was also slightly hard to pick and decide with a group (was it all shareable/should we each get an entree). It was hard to decide without knowing the portion sizes or the type of plates. The scallops on the menu were a tiny plate but the sweet potato was a great size to share as an app - for perspective. The staff was great at recognizing the wait and added an extra plate for us to try and coveted the first round of drinks! I'd like to come back and try more plates in the future for a special occasion - as this spot is $$$$.

    Falafel
    Kyle B.

    Had a dope dinner at the aperture on Friday night. The space is super fresh with a nice minimalist touch. Sleek tables and chairs. Loved being able to see into the open kitchen and watch the chef work. Once I saw the wood fired open flame going back there I knew we were in business. Highly recommend getting smoked dishes. We started with the focaccia. It was so light and airy but still crispy. The whipped butter went crazy. The carrot dish was crazy, loved the sauce and char on the carrot. Falafel also great with the eggplant hummus being a highlight. Pasta dish was also good, reminded me a of light and classy alfredo. Service was a bit slow, but hey they just opened. Give this place a chance. Super excited to see what they can do and try new menu items.

    Pastrami Lettuce Wrap
    Kim S.

    We knew The Aperture would be good from reading all the positive reviews, but had no idea we were walking into one of our favorite new Cincinnati restaurants! The decor was minimalistic and the staff were laid back (both in a good way), but the service and food were were top-notch upscale! Our server was very attentive and helpful, as were all the other staff we saw throughout the evening. We started with drinks. Hubby had red wine and I had a deliciously refreshing First & Fifteen Cocktail. We then ordered 4 small plates to share. I appreciate that our server asked if we'd like the first two to come together or separately. We wanted a slow-paced meal, so were happy to have them come out one at a time. First came the wood-fired pita and eggplant & black garlic hummus-my favorite dish of the evening. I could have just made a meal out of that bread! That was followed up by the charred carrots and then the hamachi tartare-both were pretty spicy but very good. Lastly, we had my hubby's favorite of the night, the house-made short rib pastrami. It came with a side of lettuce, pickles and daikon so you could make lettuce wraps, if you wished. One side note on their bathrooms. Like many restaurants, they are forgoing mens & women's restrooms and just had two nice unisex. I appreciate the inclusiveness of that for all of their patrons.

    Pastrami short rib, served as a make your own lettuce wrap, house made pickles and the spicy mustard made a delicious and fun entree

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