Pa'La Downtown

4.6

168 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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
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
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

Salad

Little Gem Lettuce$19.00
goddess dressing + 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* (6oz)$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine skirt steak* (8oz)$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copperstate N.Y. strip* (10oz)$68.00
tomato ponzu aioli
AZ Copperstate prime ribeye* (14oz)$78.00
nori bordelaise
Mountain River venison cutlets* (6oz)$54.00
pear gochujang + pickled radish

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
Artichokes$14.00
black garlic + sheeps milk feta + sourdough focaccia
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

Cocktails

Green Viper$17.00
El Guel Mezcal + piment d'espelette + pistachio + lime juice
Noir$17.00
Iwai 45 Whisky + Merletetti 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

Phony Negroni$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
Mayraki$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
- 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
Rhône blend$16.00
Côtes du Rhône "Signature", Font du Loup, Rhône, France '21
- btl$62.00
Assyrtiko$16.00
Alexakis, Crete, Greece '21
- btl$62.00
Chardonnay$16.00
Vendaval, Central Valley, Chile '21
- btl$62.00
Sauvignon blanc$16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- btl$62.00
Chardonnay$28.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- btl$110.00

Red

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

What 168 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix
Healthy
Phoenix
Great for fine wines
Phoenix
Romantic
Phoenix
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pa'La Downtown is a culinary gem in Phoenix, offering "incredible food" and "perfect service." Guests rave about its chic ambiance and unique menu, featuring standout dishes like the miso black cod and gnocchi. The staff's warmth and expertise enhance the experience, although some diners note occasional noise issues. Overall, a must-visit for exceptional dining.

168 Reviews

J
Jeff
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time this year…our server Pablo was on point very knowledgeable. I highly recommend and will be back in the new year
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Karina
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious but flavors were all over the place. We got anchovies and crackers, a sweet burrata plate and bison steak. The food was cooked well. Nothing that I am dying to go back for I just think the food is not my style for flavor profiles. I found the dishes to be too sweet or too acidic. The balance was off. The waiter was not attentive and might have been stretched thin. We had to wave him down to order our entrees and seemed to forget about us. Overall a check off my list but will not be going back. The jazz band was a nice touch
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Vi
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My mother and I were treated like queens, not because we are important dignitaries, but because that is the business model of this establishment. We will return, without expectation, but with confidence that it will be another exceptional experience. The venison, oh my, and yes it should be paired with the Malbec. Pablo, Jo, Gilles, Manner, and the rest of the lovely ladies that so graciously greeted us: thank you.
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Doug
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Pa'la. Had a beautiful dinner last night for my birthday. The octopus and venison, artichokes and sweet potatoes were amazing. Our server, Jo was fantastic and super fun. Phenomenal staff took remarkable care of us. We'd highly recommend Pa'la to everyone.
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Jeremy
VIP
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. The Jazz band that plays on the weekends is what makes this place unique. The food & drinks were exceptional. I’ll definitely be going back.
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Jennifer
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Pa’La so much! Best fine dining restaurant in Phoenix in my opinion. Never had a bad experience here, food is always incredible. Brought several friends who had never been before and everyone was blown away. Great for vegetarians as well as those with dietary restrictions. We had one dairy allergy and one nut allergy and they were able to accommodate everything easily. Wine list is tops. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Ashleigh
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have been wanting to try Pa'La for a long time due to glowing review from my husband's aunt. We went to see the Nutcracker downtown with my parents and decided to make a night of it. It was the perfect dinner outing, with the servers being attentive, helpful and friendly. They walked us through the menu and made suggestions as we needed them. The meal was paced out perfectly, where we only ordered a bit at a time. The Japanese sweet potatoes, artichokes and Argentine skirt steak were the highlights of our meal, but everything we tried was delicious. The ambience was lovely, and our group had a fantastic dinner before leaving for the show. They made sure we got out of the restaurant with time to spare to walk over to the Symphony Hall. We can't wait to go back and try out more of their menu, a really excellent spot!
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Floyd
VIP
Phoenix
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Poor service. My wife and I ordered 5 dishes for dinner including a salad and 2 appetizers. All 5 dishes came out at the same time. The food was mediocre overall. The most expensive dish, scallops with speck, was cold and undercooked. The brussel sprouts and the burrata salad were very good. But overall a very disappointing experience. Bad service, mediocre food and more expensive than warranted. We won’t be going back. Very disappointing.
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nina
VIP
Phoenix
167 reviews
5.0
167 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Quality ingredients. They don’t use seed oils 👏. One of the best restaurants in Phoenix. Great jazz in the upstairs lounge Thursday-Saturday. Can’t wait to return!
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Dave
VIP
Phoenix
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The middling reviews come from the ribeye steak I ordered. The steak was on the thin side for a ribeye, but was cooked to perfection (medium rare.) A high quality ribeye should not have noticeable amounts of gristle in it - this steak definitely did. The ribeye is served cut into cubes - that was an unusual presentation in my experience. Between that and the noticeable gristle, I'd likely not order the Ribeye here again. Loved the atmosphere. We dined around 6PM on a Sunday after attending an afternoon concert at the Footprint Center. The Tapas plates were very good, and service was also good. The atmosphere was nice, warn, relaxing - both my wife and my daughter enjoyed the scene. All in all - I'd return, and focus on Tapas and trying the seafood this time.
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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 168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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
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
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

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* (6oz)$56.00

Argentine skirt steak* (8oz)$56.00

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

AZ Copperstate prime ribeye* (14oz)$78.00

Mountain River venison cutlets* (6oz)$54.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00

Artichokes$14.00

Shishito peppers$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Spanish Piquillo peppers$13.00

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

Phony Negroni$17.00

Mayraki$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

Albarinho$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

Malbec$16.00

Agiorgitiko blend$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews