Fine American Dining

Alara invites you to an immersive dining experience that encourages exploring and tasting your way through innovative dishes that are expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. 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.

Fried Hearts of Palm on a white plate with grapefruit and avocado aioli.

Fresh Takes, Fine Taste

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. 

Grilled pork chop with asparagus on white plate

Location

Madison Square
5410 Medpace Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227

Phone

513-272-5315

Hours

Sunday–Thursday: 4–10pm
Fri-Saturday: 4–11pm

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday, 4-6pm
Join us in the bar area.

Seared tuna coated in sesame seeds, served over green beans, and garnished with microgreens on a white plate.
Seared piece of Chilean Sea Bass garnished with chimichurri, and a charred lemon half on white plate.
A dessert featuring a scoop of vanilla mousse paired with a white and dark chocolate ring,covered with peanuts, and a bruléed banana, caramel sauce drizzle on a white plate.

The reviews are in – Read what Cincinnati's dining writers are saying about Alara.

  • Grilled Pork Chop with strawberry- pomegranate gastrique and green asparagus on a white plate

    Cincinnati Enquirer

    "New restaurant brings serious culinary cred where you'd least expect it."

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  • Salad with chopped vegetables, sunflower seeds, and microgreens in a dark blue ceramic bowl on a wooden table.

    Cincinnati Magazine

    "Alara is setting the pace. Looking Glass Hospitality’s latest restaurant dazzles at the new Madison Square development."

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  • A slice of sponge cake topped with blueberries and vanilla mousse over anilla mousse, blueberry compote, blueberry gel, and lemon curd on a white elongated plate.

    Cincinnati CityBeat

    "Madisonville’s Alara Offers Unforgettable Fine Dining Experience"

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