Pa'La Downtown

4.6

152 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Olives$10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchovies$13.00
crackers
Kurobuta pork belly$18.00
sour plum BBQ + pickled root vegetables
AZ Copper State bone marrow$19.00
caramelized onions + grilled unagi
AZ Copper State beef tartare$24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopus$24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh Burrata$22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan
Caviar Service 98$98.00
served with milkbread + tomato ponzu aioli

Salad

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

Seafood

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

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine skirt steak$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copperstate N.Y. strip$68.00
tomato ponzu aioli
AZ Copperstate prime ribeye$78.00
nori bordelaise
Mountain River venison cutlets$54.00
pear gochujang + pickled radish
Japanese Wagyu
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploin 25oz$0.00
- Takamori Striploin A5 45oz$0.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
Squash$16.00
Parmigiano Reggiano + red pesto + basil + EVOO
Artichokes$14.00
black garlic + sheeps milk feta + sourdough focaccia
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes
Spanish Piquillo peppers$13.00
oregano + controne pepper + EVOO

Uncategorised

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

Cocktails

Green Viper$17.00
El Güel Mezcal + piment d'espelette + pistachio + lime juice
Noir$17.00
iWai 45 Whisky + Mertelletti vermouth + squid ink
Carajillo$17.00
Corcel reposado Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
Rhythm of the night$17.00
Roxx Vodka + cucumber + turmeric + basil
Heaven's door$17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + elderflower + Rosé + tonic
Vitacura$17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

N/A Prosecco$16.00
Mionetto, Veneto, Italy
Phony Negroni$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
Mayraiki$16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger

Local Draft Beers

Light lager$10.00
Pa'La Light, Huss brewery
Lager$10.00
Crispy, The shoppe
Hazy IPA$10.00
Church music, Juicy IPA, The shoppe

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager$8.00
Michelob ultra$8.00
Stella artois$8.00
Clausthaler N.A.$8.00
Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.$8.00

Sake

Azure$20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- Bottle$78.00

Sparkling

Prosecco$16.00
Santome, Veneto, Italy NV
- Bottle$50.00
Moscato d'Asti$16.00
I Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- Bottle$62.00
Crémant de Limoux$16.00
Rosé, St Hilaire , Limoux, France NV
- Bottle$62.00
Champagne$25.00
Polivert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- Bottle$100.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00
Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22
- Bottle$62.00

White

Albariño$16.00
Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22
- Bottle$62.00
Rhône blend$16.00
Côtes du Rhône "Signature", Font du Loup, Rhône, France '21
- Bottle$62.00
Assyrtiko$16.00
Alexakis, Crete, Greece '21
- Bottle$62.00
Chardonnay$16.00
Vendaval, Central Valley, Chile '21
- Bottle$62.00
Sauvignon blanc$16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- Bottle$62.00
Chardonnay$28.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- Bottle$110.00

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00
Moulin de Gassac, Famille Guibert, Languedoc, France '22
- Bottle$62.00
Sangiovese blend$16.00
Remole, Toscana Rosso, Frescobaldi, Tuscany, Italy '20
- Bottle$62.00
Malbec$16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- Bottle$62.00
Agiorgitiko blend$16.00
Sofos, "The Wise One", Domaine Goulis, Greece '22
- Bottle$62.00
Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00
Vino de Eyzaguirre, Colchagua Valley, Chile '21
- Bottle$62.00
Cabernet Sauvignon$19.00
Daou, Paso Robles, California
- Bottle$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 November 11, 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 November 10, 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 November 10, 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 November 9, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cellar Area

Downstairs Bar

Main Dining Room

Tapas

Olives$10.00

Pickled Spanish anchovies$13.00

Kurobuta pork belly$18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrow$19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartare$24.00

Woodfired octopus$24.00

Fresh Burrata$22.00

Caviar Service 98$98.00

Salad

Little Gem Lettuce$19.00

Beetroot$19.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp$29.00

Scallops$39.00

Mussels$29.00

Miso Black Cod$42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin$56.00

Argentine skirt steak$56.00

AZ Copperstate N.Y. strip$68.00

AZ Copperstate prime ribeye$78.00

Mountain River venison cutlets$54.00

Japanese Wagyu

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00

Squash$16.00

Artichokes$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Spanish Piquillo peppers$13.00

Uncategorised

Omakase$150.00

Cocktails

Green Viper$17.00

Noir$17.00

Carajillo$17.00

Rhythm of the night$17.00

Heaven's door$17.00

Vitacura$17.00

N/A Libations

N/A Prosecco$16.00

Phony Negroni$17.00

Mayraiki$16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lager$10.00

Lager$10.00

Hazy IPA$10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager$8.00

Michelob ultra$8.00

Stella artois$8.00

Clausthaler N.A.$8.00

Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.$8.00

Sake

Azure$20.00

Sparkling

Prosecco$16.00

Moscato d'Asti$16.00

Crémant de Limoux$16.00

Champagne$25.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00

White

Albariño$16.00

Rhône blend$16.00

Assyrtiko$16.00

Chardonnay$16.00

Sauvignon blanc$16.00

Chardonnay$28.00

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00

Sangiovese blend$16.00