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Alara, Cincinnati, OH

Alara

4.6
4.6
326 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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 326 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara offers a "lovely dining experience" with a stylish ambiance and attentive service. Known for its creative and shareable dishes, the restaurant caters well to dietary needs. While some find pricing high, portions are generous, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests praise the "outstanding" service and "phenomenal" food.

326 Reviews

  1. angela

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish! Amazing with food allergies. The ambiance and experience was exceptional.

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  2. Michael

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a A+ experience, from valet, welcome, server, food, support staff & management. They care.

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  3. Frank

    Cincinnati

    267 reviews

    5.0

    267 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great selection of choices from small plates to deserts. Lobster gnocchi was especially good.

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  4. Crissie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t stop thinking about our meal here last night. Blew our minds. Absolutely the best food in Cincy. Immediately texted friends and family after to put this place on their radar.

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  5. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Space is beautiful. Vibe is great. Service was very good. Food was a B. Expensive so the food should be an A. They were out of the bottle of wine we ordered. Felt the manager should have come over with her recommendation for an alternate not our server.

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  6. Andrea

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was BEAUTIFUL but the food was just okay. The Tuna small plate and the scallops large plate were good. Not overly impressive but good nevertheless. The lobster gnocchi was REALLY overcooked and salmon had no flavor at all. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes. I don’t know but the sister restaurant Emery was much better!

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  7. Meg

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from the staff on NYE. Dylan knew the menu and had great recommendations for our Party of 7. Sharable menu! The Focaccia & Kale Cesar HIGHLY recommended! Steak, seafood & pasta all wonderful and unique flavors.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful surroundings. Very good unique dishess. A bit expensive.

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  9. Sheila

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our dinner here! 5th visit since they opened. Savannah was an absolute pleasure of a waitress and even though for the first time we were seated in a room away from everybody that was kinda weird, she took great care of us. Everything was wonderful and the addition of a chocolate dessert ( FINALLY!! Keep it on please!) made it even better. ONLY comment I have is I feel they are pricing themselves out of us and others coming more often.

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  10. Abby

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating here, and we chose it in part because of their ability to manage food allergies. Our meal was exceptional, and we will definitely return. It is so nice for items to be clearly marked and that the kitchen is so willing to make modifications due to allergies.

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FAQs

Alara is rated 4.6 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Alara

5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison Road and Red Bank Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    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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