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Upstairs dining room - Pa'La Downtown, Phoenix, AZ

Pa'La Downtown

4.8
4.8
222 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341
  • Phone number
    (602) 368-3052
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cellar Area

    Multiple dates available
    Upstairs romantic seating. Away from the Jazz band
    Cellar Area Photo

  • 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.
    Downstairs Bar Photo

  • Downstairs Patio

    Multiple dates available
    One communal table outdoor, with misting system or heater, depending on the season!
    Downstairs Patio Photo

Menu

Tapas

  • 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 + Crème fraîche

                  Salad

                  • Little gem lettuce$19.00

                    goddess dressing + pistachio + vegetables + blue cheese

                    • French breakfast radish$17.00

                      nori butter + chardonnay vinaigrette + EVOO

                      Seafood

                      • Wild U10 shrimp*$29.00

                        garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO

                        • 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* (6oz)$56.00

                                koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans

                                • Argentine flank steak* (8oz)$56.00

                                  honey tamari balsamic glaze

                                  • AZ Copper State N.Y. strip* (10oz)$68.00

                                    mushroom + black garlic + Koji turnip

                                    • AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)$78.00

                                      nori bordelaise

                                      • Japanese Wagyu*

                                        Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)

                                        • Kozatsu A3 striploin$25.00
                                        • Takamori Striploin A5$45.00

                                      Vegetables

                                      • Japanese sweet potato$13.00

                                        cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch

                                        • Shishito peppers$14.00

                                          ponzu butter + bonito flakes

                                          • Crispy Brussels sprouts$16.00

                                            Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes

                                            • Spanish piquillo peppers$13.00

                                              oregano + controne pepper + EVOO

                                              • Wagyu fat potatoes$16.00

                                                olives + onions + mustard + Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                • Omakase$150.00

                                                  to entrust the Chef, 8-course dinner 150/p full table participation required Wine pairing available

                                                  Cocktails

                                                  • Patada de Mula$17.00

                                                    El Guel Mezcal + ginger + turmeric + lime + lemon

                                                    • The Undertaker$17.00

                                                      Whisky + orgeat + yuzu + egg + red wine

                                                      • Carajillo$17.00

                                                        Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso

                                                        • MVP$17.00

                                                          Roxx Vodka + elderflower + raspberry + Prosecco

                                                          • Sage Whisper$17.00

                                                            Craftsman Modern Gin + pear + sage + white vermouth

                                                            • Vitacura$17.00

                                                              Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

                                                              N/A Libations

                                                              • Phony Negroni$17.00

                                                                St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York

                                                                • Mayraki$16.00

                                                                  orange, lime, guava, ginger

                                                                  • Mionetto$16.00

                                                                    non-alcoholic Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

                                                                    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 / Michelob ultra / Stella artois$8.00

                                                                            • Clausthaler N.A. / Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.$8.00

                                                                              Sake

                                                                              • Azure$20.00

                                                                                Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan

                                                                                • 6 oz carafe$78.00

                                                                              Sparkling

                                                                              • Prosecco$16.00

                                                                                Santome, Veneto, Italy NV

                                                                                • btl$50.00

                                                                              • Moscato d'Asti$16.00

                                                                                Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Crémant de Limoux$16.00

                                                                                Rosé, St Hilaire, Limoux, France NV

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Champagne$25.00

                                                                                Poilvert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV

                                                                                • btl$100.00

                                                                              Rosé

                                                                              • Grenache blend$16.00

                                                                                Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              White

                                                                              • Albarinho$16.00

                                                                                Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Chardonnay$16.00

                                                                                Mâcon-Peronne, Domaine Mont-Epin, Bourgogne, France '20

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Sauvignon blanc$16.00

                                                                                Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Chardonnay$29.00

                                                                                Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19

                                                                                • btl$110.00

                                                                              Red

                                                                              • Pinot Noir$16.00

                                                                                La Monette, "Terroirs de Mellecey", Bourgogne, France '20

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Malbec$16.00

                                                                                Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00

                                                                                Bodega Norton, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina '21

                                                                                • btl$62.00

                                                                              • Rhône Blend$29.00

                                                                                Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de la Font du Loup, France '20

                                                                                • btl$110.00

                                                                              Last updated: January 23, 2025

                                                                              What 222 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                              4.8
                                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Phoenix

                                                                                Innovative

                                                                              • Phoenix

                                                                                Hot spot

                                                                              • Phoenix

                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Pa'La Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "impressive wine list" and "wonderful ambiance." Highlights include the "amazing omakase" and "creative dishes" like foie gras and black cod. The lively atmosphere, enhanced by live jazz, makes it a "gem" in Phoenix's dining scene.
                                                                              222 Reviews

                                                                              1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Unspecified1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our experience was nothing less than outstanding bought reservations for the shared dining experience 8 course meal everyone was professional and right on time. I could not recommend this more to anyone it was something everyone should do at the very least once.

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                                                                              2. Jim

                                                                                Los Angeles10 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                great wine list. the food was exceptional and the service was both knowledgeable and friendly. i would recommend !

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                                                                              3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Chicago2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                I’ve been to this location numerous times and will continue to go in the future. The food is great, the service is great, the ambiance is great. My biggest complaint is parking downtown.

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                                                                              4. BETH VIP

                                                                                Phoenix8 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                This was our first time dining at the restaurant--we went to the downtown location. Both my husband and I were celebrating our birthdays, so it was a special occassion for us. First the positive: Everything was outstanding--from the hostess' greeting to our server, to the busboy to the food! However, here's the negative: 1. The Happy Hour menu is VERY expensive--$18 for one octopus tentacle--pretty outrageous! 2. We asked for more bread, but were not told (before hand) there'd be an extra charge for it! We only found out when we saw it on the bill. Really--an extra charge for bread??!! 3. The noise level was over the top. We couldn't hear ourselves without shouting at each other. 4. We made it a point to inform them that both of us were celebrating our birthdays, but nothing was done to mark the occassion. Very disappointing! These issues definitely put a damper on what could have been a beautiful and special evening.

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                                                                              5. Gary

                                                                                Phoenix14 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We are frequent Pa'La diners. It is an absolutely perfect experience. We are so privileged to enjoy this excellently run restaurant in Phx. The food, service, cocktails and wine list are impeccable.

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                                                                              6. melanie

                                                                                Calgary9 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great server with excellent advice on menu. Happy hour plates are small but we got a few. Conscious to get us out on time for our event .

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                                                                              7. Howell VIP

                                                                                Charleston15 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on March 5, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Food was solid. Octopus a bit tough. Server over energized, but thorough.

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                                                                              8. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                Chicago11 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on March 3, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Service was a bit slow, food was mostly exciting. Get the flan for dessert and the ribeye!

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                                                                              9. MichaelT

                                                                                Chicago1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The wine list is large and accessible, the sevice is great, the ambiance is lovely and the food is delicious.

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                                                                              10. Sam

                                                                                Phoenix4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent food. Excellent service. We had the black cod entree and the cauliflower trio. Both were very full of flavor. Additionally the salad and the brie appetizers were excellent. The portions were more than expected. We were very full. We also experienced excellent service by Jo in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. She made the dining experience even more fun and enjoyable. It far exceeded our every expectation.  Plus, the restaurant is a quick walk to the Footprint Center.

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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 4.8 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Find next available

                                                                              At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

                                                                              Booked 14 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                                              Google Map for Pa'La Downtown

                                                                              132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (602) 368-3052
                                                                              • 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
                                                                              • 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
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