Alara

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

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   Alan

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Literally everything was great! Not crowded and easy to hear the person I was was. The service was perfect, not overbearing but attentive. Beautiful environment that was elegant, modern and warm. The food from start to finish and they were very attentive to our tables dietary needs (Gluten and Mushroom allergy). On that note they have many items which are gluten free naturally and they have substitutions for nearly everything to make it gluten free. Also, portions are such you ca. easily share and it was even suggest as a suggestion and popular way to have the dinner Definitely would return!
   

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   TAjuan VIP

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Our server Virgil was the best. He took our experience over the top with his great personality and knowledge of the menu.
   

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   René

   Cincinnati4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Unforgettable experience. Food, service and ambiance top notch. We had some special requests and they went above and beyond to accomidate us.
   

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   TinaH VIP

   Cincinnati4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Savannah was a doll! My bf is gluten free and the selection of gluten free options are amazing. The manager came to our table and let us know that they would make sure there would be no cross contamination with any gluten.
   

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   Karen VIP

   Cincinnati1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   Music was too load and lighting too bright. The vibe felt wrong.
   

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   philip VIP

   Cincinnati44 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   Our first time there and we enjoyed every thing, except our waitress showed talkllouder! She was very good but the portions weren’t as big as she described them.
   

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   MymyCarlos

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

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

   Alara, a gluten-free restaurant, is fully aware and responsive to the diverse dietary needs of its guests. Chef Jackson was eager to understand our table’s preferences and create a memorable dining experience. Chef Jackson meticulously adjusted the dishes to cater to our dietary restrictions. No spices, seasoning, heavy salt, or hot spices were used, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. They were also accommodating enough to separate the side dishes, ensuring that we could enjoy them without affecting the overall diet needs. Throughout our meal, the staff’s approach was consistently attentive and friendly. They never made us feel like an inconvenience, which was a great relief. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, and the other guests we were able to order from it without any further adjustments. All the meals were delicious. The table service was also fantastic. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive, making sure that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. It was an early evening on a Monday, which was a relatively quiet day. We chose to dine during this time to ensure that we would receive the best attention from the establishment. They did not disappoint us at all. Some of the dishes were presented in individual containers, which was another dietary request we had made. Here are some of the dishes we ordered: - Beet and goat cheese salad - Flock focaccia (not baked in-house, so the kitchen remains gluten free. Possibly the only gluten option served by the restaurant) - Chilean Sea Bass (prepared with light salt and no spices, my dietary choice) - Seared sea scallops - Pork shank tacos - Chocolate espresso torte - Apples & Cream (not pictured)
   

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   StephanieV

   New Orleans1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   We were disappointed in the food. The lobster carbonara description sounded delicious but the dishes flavors were muddied and tasted of frozen vegetables. The lobster was flavorless in the dish. Very disappointing since that is why we chose the restaurant. The service was very good but the ambiance was ruined when we were still dining at 9:30 and the staff were cleaning and sweeping when we were still there. I feel that if a restaurant still accepts reservations at 10:30 they should not be cleaning and sweeping before their patrons are completed with their meal. It makes it feel as if the restaurant is closing and ruins the overall enjoyment of the meal.
   

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   Lumiere

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   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

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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