Pa'La Downtown

4.7

184 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for live music
Great for fine wines

Pa’La means “for-the…” and it is forged in a passion to deliver food and wine that is inherently approachable and human to our community of people.
Drawing from coastal cultures of the Mediterranean and South America, ingredients are sourced locally with wild caught seafood, organic grains, and vegetables.
We created a wine program that complements the seasonality of our menu.
Focusing on organic, sustainably farmed, and high-quality products; curating a list of 300 labels, most accessible to all, and representing 15 countries, from the coastal Mediterranean, Europe, to the American continent.
Our draft beers are exclusively selected from local hand crafted breweries.
It is Pa’ La’s commitment to bring a unique and unforgettable experience to the people of Phoenix and beyond.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Mediterranean, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 368-3052
Website
http://palakitchen.com/intro/downtown/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jason Alford
Private party facilities
For Private Event please reach out:events@palakitchen.com

Location
132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341
Area
Downtown Phoenix
Cross Street
2nd St / Washington st
Parking details
We validate parking at two locations, both for 2 hours. They are at the Bank of America building on the corner of 2nd Street and Washington, and Block 23 which is in front of our restaurant on Washington Street. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

The Upstairs Lounge (Second floor)
Multiple dates available
Our second-floor lounge offers live Jazz on Thursday - Saturday from 6 to 10 pm.
Downstairs Bar
Multiple dates available
Our comfortable bar area is right next to our main floor bar, enjoy dinner in a comfortable green leather chair, around a beautiful copper-topped round table.
Cellar Area
Multiple dates available
Upstairs romantic seating. Away from the Jazz band

OlivesUS$10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchovies*US$13.00
crackers
Kurobuta pork bellyUS$18.00
sour plum BBQ + pickled root vegetables
AZ Copper State bone marrowUS$19.00
caramelized onions + grilled unagi
AZ Copper State beef tartare*US$24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopusUS$24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh Burrata*US$22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan

Salad

Little Gem LettuceUS$19.00
goddess dressing + pistachio + pecorino
BeetrootUS$19.00
shallot + Oregonzola + dried cherry + walnut + yuzu thyme dressing

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*US$29.00
garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO
Scallops*US$39.00
speck + green apple wasabi + celeriac miso
MusselsUS$29.00
Iberico chorizo + tomato + crustacean dashi + grilled sourdough
Miso Black CodUS$42.00
warm spinach + soubise + ancient grains
Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)US$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine skirt steak* (8oz)US$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copperstate N.Y. strip* (10oz)US$68.00
tomato ponzu aioli
AZ Copperstate prime ribeye* (14oz)US$78.00
nori bordelaise
Mountain River venison cutlets* (6oz)US$54.00
pear gochujang + pickled radish

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
ArtichokesUS$14.00
black garlic + sheeps milk feta + sourdough focaccia
Shishito peppersUS$14.00
ponzu butter + bonito flakes
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$16.00
Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes
Spanish Piquillo peppersUS$13.00
oregano + controne pepper + EVOO

Cocktails

Green ViperUS$17.00
El Guel Mezcal + piment d'espelette + pistachio + lime juice
NoirUS$17.00
Iwai 45 Whisky + Merletetti vermouth + squid ink
CarajilloUS$17.00
Corcel reposado Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
Rhythm of the nightUS$17.00
Roxx Vodka + cucumber + turmeric + basil
Heaven's doorUS$17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + elderflower + Rosé + tonic
VitacuraUS$17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUS$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
MayrakiUS$16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUS$10.00
Pa'La Light, Huss brewery
LagerUS$10.00
Crispy, The shoppe
Hazy IPAUS$10.00
Church music, Juicy IPA, The shoppe

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lagerUS$8.00
Michelob ultraUS$8.00
Stella artoisUS$8.00
Clausthaler N.A.US$8.00
Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.US$8.00

Sake

AzureUS$20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- 6 oz carafeUS$78.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUS$16.00
Santome, Veneto, Italy NV
- btlUS$50.00
Moscato d'AstiUS$16.00
Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- btlUS$62.00
Crémant de LimouxUS$16.00
Rosé, St Hilaire, Limoux, France NV
- btlUS$62.00
ChampagneUS$25.00
Poilvert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- btlUS$100.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUS$16.00
Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22
- btlUS$62.00

White

AlbarinhoUS$16.00
Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22
- btlUS$62.00
Rhône blendUS$16.00
Côtes du Rhône "Signature", Font du Loup, Rhône, France '21
- btlUS$62.00
AssyrtikoUS$16.00
Alexakis, Crete, Greece '21
- btlUS$62.00
ChardonnayUS$16.00
Vendaval, Central Valley, Chile '21
- btlUS$62.00
Sauvignon blancUS$16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- btlUS$62.00
ChardonnayUS$28.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- btlUS$110.00

Red

Pinot NoirUS$16.00
Moulin de Gassac, Famille Guibert, Languedoc, France '22
- btlUS$62.00
Sangiovese blendUS$16.00
Rèmole, Toscana Rosso, Frescobaldi, Tuscany, Italy '20
- btlUS$62.00
MalbecUS$16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- btlUS$62.00
Agiorgitiko blendUS$16.00
Sofos, "The Wise One", Domaine Gioulis, Greece '22
- btlUS$62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUS$16.00
Vino de Eyzaguirre, Colchagua Valley, Chile '21
- btlUS$62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUS$19.00
Daou, Paso Robles, California
- btlUS$70.00

What 184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Phoenix
Healthy
Phoenix
Hot spot
Phoenix
Great for fine wines
Phoenix
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pa'La Downtown offers a chic dining experience with excellent food and "wonderful service." Known for its innovative menu and perfect wine pairings, it is a "great spot" for a night out. Guests rave about the "dreamy" black miso cod and the "spectacular" gnocci. Enjoy live jazz for a memorable ambiance.

184 Reviews

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Grace
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pa’La was incredible all around. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was on point. We have tried many restaurants in Phoenix and none have left us wanting more. I’m happy to say I will be back to pala as soon as possible! Thank you for a wonderful date night.
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Roberto
VIP
Phoenix
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent first experience. Maya did a wonderful job moving us to a place where we could enjoy the show. Will be back.
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Bridget
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and helpful staff. It is loud but otherwise a great night. Will be back
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Rita
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! This was our first visit, and we were blown away. Our server, Pablo, was spectacular- well informed and enthusiastic. We ordered a variety of tapas and each one was unique and delicious. Make “Para la Gente “ (Pa’la) a “must-try” on your list of PHX restaurants!
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Paul
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Simply a terrific restaurant. Top quality food and service.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic atmosphere. Nice and quiet for a Sunday night. Food was outstanding.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and experience! Always on top of extras.
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Marcus
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, the ambience was good. The server was a bitty too chatty for my liking but very knowledgeable. Food was a little costly as far as value but not terrible.
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Luis
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy, GREAT service, excellent drinks. Highly recommend!!!!
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John
VIP
Seattle
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great new High energy restaurant. We came for an early New Year's Eve Dinner. we were seated quickly and the waitress (Amanda) was right there and very helpful. The food is creative Latin-Asian cuisine with a focus on meat and seafood. Very well prepared. The portions were much larger than we anticipated having been told these were like "tapas." My wife and I couldn't finish the excellent Betty salad because it was so large. I think for two seniors like us, we would order maybe three dishes max in the future. The wine selection was unexpectedly good. With our seafood orders (the octopus was amazing), I had a very well balanced Asyritiko from Greece and my wife had a Loire valley Sauvignon blanc. My only criticism was that the server who'll have showed me the bottles prior to pouring them at the table into our glasses. That being said, this was a great and different dining experience and we will c certainly return in the future.
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FAQs

Pa'La Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 368-3052.

Pa'La Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

Additional information

Cross Street
2nd St / Washington st
Area
Downtown Phoenix
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Mediterranean, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We validate parking at two locations, both for 2 hours. They are at the Bank of America building on the corner of 2nd Street and Washington, and Block 23 which is in front of our restaurant on Washington Street. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason Alford
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://palakitchen.com/intro/downtown/
Phone number
(602) 368-3052
Private party facilities
For Private Event please reach out:events@palakitchen.com

Pa'La Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Upstairs Lounge (Second floor)

Downstairs Bar

Cellar Area

Tapas

OlivesUS$10.00

Pickled Spanish anchovies*US$13.00

Kurobuta pork bellyUS$18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrowUS$19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartare*US$24.00

Woodfired octopusUS$24.00

Fresh Burrata*US$22.00

Salad

Little Gem LettuceUS$19.00

BeetrootUS$19.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*US$29.00

Scallops*US$39.00

MusselsUS$29.00

Miso Black CodUS$42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)US$56.00

Argentine skirt steak* (8oz)US$56.00

AZ Copperstate N.Y. strip* (10oz)US$68.00

AZ Copperstate prime ribeye* (14oz)US$78.00

Mountain River venison cutlets* (6oz)US$54.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00

ArtichokesUS$14.00

Shishito peppersUS$14.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

Spanish Piquillo peppersUS$13.00

Cocktails

Green ViperUS$17.00

NoirUS$17.00

CarajilloUS$17.00

Rhythm of the nightUS$17.00

Heaven's doorUS$17.00

VitacuraUS$17.00

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUS$17.00

MayrakiUS$16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUS$10.00

LagerUS$10.00

Hazy IPAUS$10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lagerUS$8.00

Michelob ultraUS$8.00

Stella artoisUS$8.00

Clausthaler N.A.US$8.00

Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.US$8.00

Sake

AzureUS$20.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUS$16.00

Moscato d'AstiUS$16.00

Crémant de LimouxUS$16.00

ChampagneUS$25.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUS$16.00

White

AlbarinhoUS$16.00

Rhône blendUS$16.00

AssyrtikoUS$16.00

ChardonnayUS$16.00

Sauvignon blancUS$16.00

ChardonnayUS$28.00

Red

Pinot NoirUS$16.00

Sangiovese blendUS$16.00

MalbecUS$16.00

Agiorgitiko blendUS$16.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$16.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$19.00

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