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Alara, Cincinnati, OH

Alara

4.7
4.7
418 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
A modern American restaurant located at Madison Square in Madisonville, Alara invites you to an immersive fine dining experience. Our seasonal menu features contemporary American cuisine, highlighting prime meats and fresh seafood. Drawing from global influences, our culinary team utilizes fresh luxury ingredients to create fun and unique dishes that appeal to every diner. With an open kitchen that fosters a social atmosphere, Alara redefines fine dining by stripping away the conventional formalities to focus on what truly matters: exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and 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/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our private spaces are ideal settings for business events or celebratory gatherings. Our team will guide you through menu planning and meticulously manage every detail, ensuring a seamless event and a top-notch dining experience for you and your guests. There are three rooms, and seating options range from 10 to 28 people.
  • Location
    5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakley
  • Cross Street
    Madison Road and Red Bank Rd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 418 people are saying

Alara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Contemporary American

  • Cincinnati

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara is a hidden gem offering "great food & great service" with a stunning ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic wagyu sirloin" and seasonal menu options. The restaurant excels in accommodating dietary needs, with a variety of shareable plates. Though some find it pricey, the dining experience is "absolutely incredible."
418 Reviews

  1. Scott VIP

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. The Smoked Carrot Hummus was unbelievable! Outstanding scallops and sesame seared tuna! Thank you!

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  2. Traci VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & great service! The wagyu sirloin was fantastic. We will be back!

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  3. Marc VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and place. People need to check this place out. They need to experience this wonderful ambience and quality food.

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  4. Stephanie

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing hidden gem. Some of the best food in the city…great service and beautiful restaurant. A must try!

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  5. Tracy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh was our waiter, can't say enough about him. We had a table of eight for Easter Sunday, very attentive and informative about the menu. First time and great experience, would recommend and will definitely go back!

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  6. howie VIP

    Atlantic City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    new spring menu. fewer shared plates and more entrees. our party had 3 different seafood dishes, which were all excellent. shared a small salad that was huge. excellent heart of palm appetizer. patient friendly service. one of the desserts, a blueberry compote on a sponge cake was surprisingly disappointing. the cake was dry and not spongy and the blueberries meager and tasteless. excellent italian wine at a reasonable price.

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  7. Loren VIP

    Cincinnati59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicely varied menu options with “shareable” as the buzzword. This allowed us to learn about the breadth of their menu at our first dinner there. Well presented by efficient staff. We will be back!

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  8. Tori VIP

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Let me begin by saying the food and service was very good. When we walked in I felt like I was entering a really big city restaurant. High ceilings and great lighting. Then the hostess took us to the back room. We felt like we were being relegated to the kids table at Christmas! Low ceilings and dark. Maybe great for a large party and private dining but was not impressed. Disappointed We will definitely go back but I will refuse to sit in that room.

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  9. Sue VIP

    Cincinnati23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Alara. The food was fantastic as was the service. A bit pricey but if you’re looking for fabulous food, this is the place.

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  10. Robert VIP

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Table for 4. All of the food was good. Failure on service. First round of drinks were slow to come out; second round even slower. Took over 50 minutes for our entrees to arrive after placing order. To management’s credit, they did take responsibility and comped our meals. Appreciated. It was the right thing to do. Alara positions itself as a fine dining establishment. Long way to go to meet that higher standard.

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Alara is rated 4.7 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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  5. Oakley

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Alara

5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Madison Road and Red Bank Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://alaracincinnati.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 272-5315
  • Private party facilities
    Our private spaces are ideal settings for business events or celebratory gatherings. Our team will guide you through menu planning and meticulously manage every detail, ensuring a seamless event and a top-notch dining experience for you and your guests. There are three rooms, and seating options range from 10 to 28 people.
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