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Alara, Cincinnati, OH

Alara

4.6
4.6
311 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
A contemporary American restaurant located at Madison Square in Madisonville. Alara invites you to an immersive dining experience that encourages exploring, sharing, and tasting your way through innovative dishes that are expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. Featuring a seasonal menu emphasizing prime meats and seafood, the culinary team utilizes luxury ingredients to create fun and approachable dishes for every diner. With an open kitchen that fosters a social atmosphere, Alara strips away the conventional formalities of fine dining while focusing on high-quality food and next-level hospitality in a lively yet elegant setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 272-5315
  • Website
    http://alaracincinnati.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara is a stylish spot with "great food, ambience & service" that's perfect for special occasions. With a "thoughtful menu" offering unique, shareable dishes, it's a favorite for those seeking a fine dining experience. The staff are praised as "attentive and friendly," ensuring a memorable visit.

311 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! For apps we got the shrimp and lobster cocktail which came with a cocktail and tartar sauce, but what made it was the lemon curd! We also got the focaccia with a truffle butter that was really good. Entrees we got lobster butternut squash carbonara which was hearty and they do not skimp on the lobster! We also got the scallops that nearly melt in your mouth. I highly suggest creamsicle cloud for dessert. It was the perfect dessert. Oh yeah, the drinks were great too. We got the smoked pear which was dangerously good, it’s also a very well balanced drink. Our server was Mark and he was very nice and made excellent recommendations.

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  2. deborah

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is nice. My chicken didn’t have any flavor, it was very dry, hard edges and bland. The broccoli and cheese wasn’t hot.

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time for our group of six to visit Alara - great cozy booth, great service (a Scarlet Oaks grad but we didn't catch her name), great food, great concept (shareable plates)!

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  4. Phyllis

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    173 reviews

    4.0

    173 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dining experience and service! Food portions are meant to share and we finally ordered correctly! Always enjoy our time here and didn’t realize they had a back room!

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  5. robert

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great dinner! It is pricey but not out of the ordinary Only issue was the cold coming from the entrance. Very uncomfortable when the door was open seated near the hostess station.

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  6. Clifford

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service were both fabulous. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  7. amy

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Loved the food and the service!

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  8. Dr. Tom

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a table of 6 and ordered food to share. The Tomahawk steak was great, and the caesar salad really a large portion (and uniquely good). Nice bar and the decor will stay in style for many years. First time there and really impressed. Nice staff as well.

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  9. Chris

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Blew our expectations out of the water. Can’t wait to be back!

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  10. michael

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very over priced. Didn’t live up to the hype. 70 for 4 small fatty lamb chops is way over priced. Beef tip papardelle was all sauce, couldn’t taste the beef, pasta was over cooked. Our entire party was disappointed

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FAQs

Alara is rated 4.6 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Alara

5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Madison Road and Red Bank Rd.
  • Area
    Oakley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking
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