Alara

4.6

379 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 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.

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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

Location
5410 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Neighbourhood
Oakley
Cross Street
Madison Road and Red Bank Rd.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Chef's Table, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking

What 379 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative
Cincinnati
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Alara offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exquisite dishes" and a "beautiful ambiance." The service is "impeccable," and the creative menu features "unique, shareable plates." While some find it "pricey," the "atmosphere is elegant," making it ideal for special occasions. It's a must-visit for those seeking "culinary delight."

379 Reviews

L
Lumiere
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Shaun
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
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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Heather
VIP
Nashville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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steve
VIP
Cincinnati
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time for steak at Alara and it was fantastic! Cooked to perfection. The brussel sprouts and squash side dish was very good and kept me from missing my usual steak accompaniment of a carb loaded potato side dish. Josh as usual was very knowledgeable and his wine recommendations as well as his food suggestions were spot on.
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Danielle
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was mine and my husband’s first time experiencing the dining here at Alara. We had a lovely evening! Food was excellent- presentation was artistically well done. Mathew was our server and was phenomenal. We look forward to visiting again soon.
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Annalee
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance but a little overpriced for what it’s worth.
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Michael
VIP
Cincinnati
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Christina was spot-on all night - attentive and extremely personable
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Gabriela
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days 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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Michael
Cincinnati
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days 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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Erica
VIP
Cincinnati
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days 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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Alara is rated 4.6 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

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

Website
http://alaracincinnati.com/
Phone number
(513) 272-5315

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