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Alara, Cincinnati, OH

Alara

4.6
4.6
386 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 386 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Contemporary American

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is chic and modern, perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the creative menu, especially the "lobster gnocchi" and "scallops." Though some dishes have room for improvement, the overall experience is delightful and memorable.

386 Reviews
  1. TAjuan VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Virgil was the best. He took our experience over the top with his great personality and knowledge of the menu.

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  2. René

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unforgettable experience. Food, service and ambiance top notch. We had some special requests and they went above and beyond to accomidate us.

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  3. TinaH VIP

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Savannah was a doll! My bf is gluten free and the selection of gluten free options are amazing. The manager came to our table and let us know that they would make sure there would be no cross contamination with any gluten.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Music was too load and lighting too bright. The vibe felt wrong.

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  5. philip VIP

    Cincinnati44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there and we enjoyed every thing, except our waitress showed talkllouder! She was very good but the portions weren’t as big as she described them.

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  6. MymyCarlos

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alara, a gluten-free restaurant, is fully aware and responsive to the diverse dietary needs of its guests. Chef Jackson was eager to understand our table’s preferences and create a memorable dining experience. Chef Jackson meticulously adjusted the dishes to cater to our dietary restrictions. No spices, seasoning, heavy salt, or hot spices were used, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. They were also accommodating enough to separate the side dishes, ensuring that we could enjoy them without affecting the overall diet needs. Throughout our meal, the staff’s approach was consistently attentive and friendly. They never made us feel like an inconvenience, which was a great relief. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, and the other guests we were able to order from it without any further adjustments. All the meals were delicious. The table service was also fantastic. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive, making sure that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. It was an early evening on a Monday, which was a relatively quiet day. We chose to dine during this time to ensure that we would receive the best attention from the establishment. They did not disappoint us at all. Some of the dishes were presented in individual containers, which was another dietary request we had made. Here are some of the dishes we ordered: - Beet and goat cheese salad - Flock focaccia (not baked in-house, so the kitchen remains gluten free. Possibly the only gluten option served by the restaurant) - Chilean Sea Bass (prepared with light salt and no spices, my dietary choice) - Seared sea scallops - Pork shank tacos - Chocolate espresso torte - Apples & Cream (not pictured)

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  7. StephanieV

    New Orleans1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed in the food. The lobster carbonara description sounded delicious but the dishes flavors were muddied and tasted of frozen vegetables. The lobster was flavorless in the dish. Very disappointing since that is why we chose the restaurant. The service was very good but the ambiance was ruined when we were still dining at 9:30 and the staff were cleaning and sweeping when we were still there. I feel that if a restaurant still accepts reservations at 10:30 they should not be cleaning and sweeping before their patrons are completed with their meal. It makes it feel as if the restaurant is closing and ruins the overall enjoyment of the meal.

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  8. Lumiere

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our servers were extremely so kind and friendly!, the food was amazing, definitely will come back!

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  9. Shaun

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. The carbonara is a must!

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  10. Heather VIP

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend sitting at the Chefs Table! Great service and menu!

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Alara is rated 4.6 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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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