The Aperture

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   Lynne

   Washington DC

   41 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great new place with interesting menu. Hamachi Collar and tempura cod were especially good. Only negative was that pastas and striped bass had much too much rich sauce. I’d definitely return.
   

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   Don

   Atlanta Metro

   55 reviews

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   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Such a great meal. Yet, since it was the night before Thanksgiving, we ate only a small amount. Really need to come back hungry and have a full meal. The dessert menu looked amazing! Service was exceptional.
   

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   William

   Louisville

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Server was helpful and attentive. Unfortunately the food did not live up to expectations. The carrot dish tasted like nothing but cumin and both pasta dishes we ordered were over salted and greasy. The sweet potato dish was the highlight, but overall the bad outweighed the good. Would not recommend.
   

   The ApertureResponded 5 days ago

   William, I am sorry to hear your dinner with us did not meet your expectations. All your feedback will be taken to our chef and the kitchen staff for review.
   

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   Daniel

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Aperture is a fantastic dining experience! My friend is a pescatarian, and the staff had a special menu ready, complete with thoughtful notes to accommodate their preferences. We trusted our server’s recommendations, selecting five different plates tailored to what we were in the mood for, and every dish was spot on. The food came out in perfect cadence, allowing us to enjoy each plate without feeling rushed or waiting too long. The service was attentive but not intrusive—just the right balance. It’s clear that the team here cares about creating an exceptional experience. I’d absolutely come back again!
   

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   Michele

   Denver

   17 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This restaurant has an open feel, so not very warm and cozy. Quite drafty actually when the door opens. The pita bread and hummus wasn’t nearly as good as Abigail’s. The hamachi wasn’t very flavorful at all! The squash was delightful, as was the pork shoulder. The cod was ok as was the duck. Servers kept taking our food and drinks even though still a few bites and sips were left. Felt very rushed. We might not go back.
   

   The ApertureResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Michele, I'm sorry your experience with us did not live up to your expectations. We never want guests to feel that they are being rushed, or pushed out at all. I will speak to our front of house staff about how to clear tables in a manner that doesn't make our guest feel uncomfortable. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope your next visit will exceed expectations.
   

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   Joe

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Jordan and his back of the house crew prepared amazing food. While Sam took care of us at the table. It was an incredible food & drink experience. I would recommend anyone looking for a food experience to try Aperture. You will not be disappointed. One of the best dinner spots in the city!!!
   

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   Mary Rita

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   Innovative dishes with elegant & unusual spices. Staff is very friendly and provide excellent service. Great food in a very relaxed atmosphere.
   

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   Adam

   Cincinnati

   56 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

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

   Great neighborhood gem with a diverse menu that changes monthly. Nice mix of small and shareable plates. Pricing is fair for a restaurant of its quality. Perfect for a special night out.
   

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   Halle

   Cincinnati

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

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

   While the food and service were both very good, we were extremely surprised by the portion sizes relative to price. We had looked at the menu prior to making reservations and didn’t realize the intent was to be more like tapas. The server recommended 2-3 dishes per person, not all of which seemed worthy of their $20-30 price tags.
   

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    sheila

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

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

    Really enjoyed the Aperture experience. The server was professional and friendly. The food was amazing.
    

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