Pa'La Downtown

4.6

152 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
2 hr. Parking Validation at Ace Parking Garage. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

Cellar Area
Multiple dates available
Upstairs romantic seating. Away from the Jazz band
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.
Main Dining Room
Multiple dates available
Our beautiful main dining room with our open kitchen and the wood-fire oven is ready for you. Our chalk board displays our daily specials between 2 beautiful pictures of Sorrento in the Amalfi coast.

OlivesUS$10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchoviesUS$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 tartareUS$24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopusUS$24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh BurrataUS$22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan
Caviar Service 98US$98.00
served with milkbread + tomato ponzu aioli

Salad

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

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimpUS$29.00
garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO
ScallopsUS$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 tenderloinUS$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine skirt steakUS$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copperstate N.Y. stripUS$68.00
tomato ponzu aioli
AZ Copperstate prime ribeyeUS$78.00
nori bordelaise
Mountain River venison cutletsUS$54.00
pear gochujang + pickled radish
Japanese Wagyu
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploin 25ozUS$0.00
- Takamori Striploin A5 45ozUS$0.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
SquashUS$16.00
Parmigiano Reggiano + red pesto + basil + EVOO
ArtichokesUS$14.00
black garlic + sheeps milk feta + sourdough focaccia
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$14.00
Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes
Spanish Piquillo peppersUS$13.00
oregano + controne pepper + EVOO

Uncategorised

OmakaseUS$150.00
to entrust the Chef, 8-course dinner

Cocktails

Green ViperUS$17.00
El Güel Mezcal + piment d'espelette + pistachio + lime juice
NoirUS$17.00
iWai 45 Whisky + Mertelletti 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

N/A ProseccoUS$16.00
Mionetto, Veneto, Italy
Phony NegroniUS$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
MayraikiUS$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
- BottleUS$78.00

Sparkling

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

Rosé

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

White

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

Red

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

What 152 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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152 Reviews

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logan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
PA’LA is a vibe for sure, incredible food, perfect service from Grant and yet another great night in the books…
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Janay
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the first time my mom has been here and I'm so glad she liked it because it's one of my husband and I's favorite spots! We had the pork belly with pickled veggies (YUM!), Japanese sweet potatoes (so good!) and the Paccheri ragout (Delicious). I've never had anything here that was a disappointment, so we're on the right track!!
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Paige
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely lovely experience at Pa’La tonight! Michelle was knowledgeable, passionate, and excited about the menu which always enhances a dining experience. She said “I’m not saying the food is incredible because I work here, I work here because the food is incredible” and she was so right! She was attentive, friendly, personable, and really enhanced our whole experience. The hostesses were also extremely friendly, multiple staff stopped by to check on us, and all dietary restrictions at the table were considered and accommodated. We left with full bellies and happy hearts! We’ll be back :)
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Hannah
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. A new favorite. Everything was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully
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Ethan
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best places in Phoenix. The food is amazing, the service is as good as it gets, a decent price point for an experience this good. 11/10
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Scott
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was delightful and beautifully paired with several wines by our amazing waiter Colin. An amazing experience in a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance. Would repeat every mouthful without hesitation.
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Jackson
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I decided to set a reservation for 7:15 PM on a Sunday night. Once sat, we were quickly asked what we would like to drink and shortly thereafter received our initial beverages. My partner and I decided that we would commit to the omakase experience. We are both adventurous food lovers and were really excited by the idea of a progressive dining experience. We were served a total of 9 dishes for our experience: 1. New Brunswick and Oishi Oysters 2. Scallop Crudo 3. Spanish Piquillo Peppers 4. Woodfired Octopus 5. Foie Gras with Palmiers & Pomegranate Gastrique 6. Miso Black Cod 7. Pork Loin with Kimchi and Italian Beans 8. Japanese Sweet Potato 9. Milk and Honey Flan served with ice cream trio I understand that the typical, prescribed progression of omakase is to guide the palate from lighter dishes, next to richer, fattier dishes, and then to the main dish of intrigue, and finally something to wipe the palate clean. Knowing this, I think this meal had the potential to be spectacular, but due to the pacing of the meal, I felt too bogged down by the previous course to build excitement for the next. I found the pacing of the entire meal to be haphazard. In my experience with omakase, the next dish should be served following the completion of the previous course. At one point, we had three dishes sitting on our table at once (dishes #6-8). This caused some of the food to get cold and led to a less than optimal dining experience. Perhaps in the future, a stronger line of communication between the front of house and back of house staff would alleviate some of these concerns. Or maybe even a disclaimer to the covers for the evening. I would love to give Pa' La a higher rating but the overall dining experience relative to the price point left some to be desired. For $150/cover, there are some non-negotiables that I would expect an omakase to deliver on that were not satisfactory. For this reason, I do not think I would ordering the omakase again
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Joan
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is filled with interesting choices and we enjoyed our food. The kitchen helped with my lactose-sensitive spouse. Enjoyed the steak tartare (although it was a bit salty) and the mussels (spicy) and appreciated a raspberry sorbet dessert. Our waitress was warm, caring and helpful. Jazz playing was really good quality. Vibe was lovely.
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Debbie
Grand Rapids
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I never usually write reviews, but I wanted to come on here and say a few things because I didn’t see any of these complaints listed when looking at reviews of this restaurant. My fiancé and I were really excited to have a date night here and listen to some live jazz music on Saturday night. However, right next door was an obnoxiously loud rave going on. We couldn’t enjoy the music at all and it was just so overstimulating with both the jazz and music from next door. Not only that, but the bass of the music was so loud, it was practically shaking our table. The food was good, nonetheless, but it did take nearly two hours to get served and some of it was definitely overpriced for what it was.
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Emily
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gio was absolutely fantastic and the whole staff was warm and welcoming. On both our way in and out, my friend and I were greeted with a respect the likes of which only dear friends are accustomed. I will most certainly be returning.
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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 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 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
2 hr. Parking Validation at Ace Parking Garage. 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

Cellar Area

Downstairs Bar

Main Dining Room

Tapas

OlivesUS$10.00

Pickled Spanish anchoviesUS$13.00

Kurobuta pork bellyUS$18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrowUS$19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartareUS$24.00

Woodfired octopusUS$24.00

Fresh BurrataUS$22.00

Caviar Service 98US$98.00

Salad

Little Gem LettuceUS$19.00

BeetrootUS$19.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimpUS$29.00

ScallopsUS$39.00

MusselsUS$29.00

Miso Black CodUS$42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloinUS$56.00

Argentine skirt steakUS$56.00

AZ Copperstate N.Y. stripUS$68.00

AZ Copperstate prime ribeyeUS$78.00

Mountain River venison cutletsUS$54.00

Japanese Wagyu

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00

SquashUS$16.00

ArtichokesUS$14.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

Spanish Piquillo peppersUS$13.00

Uncategorised

OmakaseUS$150.00

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

N/A ProseccoUS$16.00

Phony NegroniUS$17.00

MayraikiUS$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

AlbariñoUS$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