Alara

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   Abby

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   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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   Brenda

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   56 reviews

   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We absolutely loved our meal at Alara. We had the focaccia with a salad and then the pasta with the lobster and the other one was the pasta with the shrimp. They were both excellently prepared. The service was very good and very attentive I’ve been there before, but we will definitely go back again .
   

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   Claire

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, a very nice dinner. For holiday, it would have been nice to have some classic holiday music vs the upbeat and kind of loud/distracting music. Also, holiday cocktails or menu features this week would surely have been a hit Loved the salads and the lamb. We’ll be back!
   

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   Renee

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had an excellent meal and dining experience at Alara. We've been there many times before, but this time we had the opportunity to sit at the chef's table and we were not disappointed! The service was excellent, and the Chef and staff engaged with us and made us feel like very welcomed guests. The food that the chefs put out is outstanding in its creativity and flavors that hit the pallet just right. I am vegetarian and my husband is a carnivore but we both truly enjoy dining at Alara and are big fans.
   

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   Cargirl

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my second trip to this awesome restaurant. The food and the service are top notch and I will definitely be back and I definitely recommend trying it out.
   

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   Adam

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was delicious! For apps we got the shrimp and lobster cocktail which came with a cocktail and tartar sauce, but what made it was the lemon curd! We also got the focaccia with a truffle butter that was really good. Entrees we got lobster butternut squash carbonara which was hearty and they do not skimp on the lobster! We also got the scallops that nearly melt in your mouth. I highly suggest creamsicle cloud for dessert. It was the perfect dessert. Oh yeah, the drinks were great too. We got the smoked pear which was dangerously good, it’s also a very well balanced drink. Our server was Mark and he was very nice and made excellent recommendations.
   

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   deborah

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambiance is nice. My chicken didn’t have any flavor, it was very dry, hard edges and bland. The broccoli and cheese wasn’t hot.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The first time for our group of six to visit Alara - great cozy booth, great service (a Scarlet Oaks grad but we didn't catch her name), great food, great concept (shareable plates)!
   

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   Phyllis

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   174 reviews

   4.0

   174 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely dining experience and service! Food portions are meant to share and we finally ordered correctly! Always enjoy our time here and didn’t realize they had a back room!
   

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    robert

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    What a great dinner! It is pricey but not out of the ordinary Only issue was the cold coming from the entrance. Very uncomfortable when the door was open seated near the hostess station.
    

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