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Alara, Cincinnati, OH

Alara

4.6
4.6
371 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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  • 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.

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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 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Alara in Cincinnati offers a delightful dining experience marked by "fantastic service," "beautiful ambiance," and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the creative and flavorful dishes, with many highlighting the restaurant's "exceptional attention to food allergies." The open kitchen concept and attentive staff create a memorable visit, making it a must-try destination.
371 Reviews
  1. Gabriela

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful staff and food ! i would come back and recommend to all

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  2. Michael

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Would love to see restaurants go back to intimate dining. The set up of tables and chairs like a deli or diner create a very public loud dining experience. Sitting in the middle of dining room surrounding other diners was loud and distracting.

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  3. Erica

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time. The servers are fantastic and the manager was visible and solutions focused. Shannon took care of our entire party and didn’t miss a beat. Definitely a nice option for a private group dinner.

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  4. arthur

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Alara and dine there often. We had a family event in town so we had a dinner for 9 on a Friday evening. Shannon was a terrific server and made the evening special. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is fun. Our out of town family members loved the dinner. Thank You.

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  5. Rick

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    163 reviews

    4.0

    163 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time at Alara and decided to go for Valentines weekend. The food and our server would make us return, but where we sat was really bad. Start with the drinks, lots of great cocktails with some unique ingredients to try. Wine by the glass, bottle, and Coravin gave a lot of good options. The food was very, very good especially the pork main course. Caesar with kale was also great, and I don't normally like kale. Dressing was superb. Also had the vegetarian gnocchi which was light and a great side. We like how the menu allows for sharing or have your own plates. Felt the amount of food you got for the money was also really good. Now the downside was our table. We sat in the very back of the restaurant in this small room that was really loud and right by a weird swinging kitchen door that blinded you every time it opened. We also were sat right next to a server station that was constant noise from plates, glasses, and silverware being worked with that was also super loud. It seemed that we also sat next to the spot where the servers gathered to complain about their tables and not having enough work. That really turns me off as I'm trying to enjoy dinner and about to drop a few hundred dollars on a Valentines meal. After walking through the main room and past the gorgeous bar I was really disappointed by our table and the atmosphere in that room. The air also really smelled greasy/smoky from the kitchen, so bad I had to take my suit to get it dry cleaned the next day. For this level of restaurant that room is really not acceptable, honestly felt like a Dennys. We'll be back but will request a seat in the main room next time. Keep up the great work with the food, drinks, and our server was great. I'd fix that room asap.

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  6. Phyllis

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    181 reviews

    5.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely evening, great food, service and ambience !

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  7. Jenn

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alara had amazing service, ambience, aesthetic, and food!

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  8. Jesse

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautiful, staff were great. The problem was that the food was pretty mediocre, especially for the price.

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  9. claire

    VIP

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! They were so accommodating of my allergies and the service was great. The Chicken Milanese was one of my favorite gf meals in Cincinnati. I would recommended this place to anyone that asks!

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  10. Emma

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Dillon was fantastic. We started with the Korean corn dogs and the Tuna crudo which were both very good and well portioned. For our main we had the shrimp tagliatelle and the pork shank tacos. The pasta was on the dry side and had a very light flavor, I don’t think I’d reach for it again. The pork shank tacos on the other hand were amazing and I would definitely return for it! We had a few of the signature cocktails which were all delicious and an experience in themselves. We finished off with the creamsicle cloud which was unique and light. We will definitely be back!

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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
    Valet
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking
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