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

Pa'La Downtown

4.6
4.6
162 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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.
    Main Dining Room Photo

What 162 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

NoiseModerate

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.

162 Reviews
  1. Ashleigh

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Floyd

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. nina

    Phoenix

    166 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    166 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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  4. Dave

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    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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  5. Rachel

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was awesome and the food was amazing. Will be returning!

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  6. Aaron

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great live music on Friday night. Food was well prepared and tasty, we will be back

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  7. jasmine

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish everything was great. Food was excellent, service, and ambiance. They even moved us to a better table upon arrival which was unexpected.

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  8. Scott

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    KEEP THE GNOCCI ON THE MENU! The gnocci dish with the bone marrow was unbelievable. We’ve traveled the world and this was a dish that stopped our conversation in its tracks as all we could do was focus on those spectacular flavors swirling around our taste buds. Please for the love of all that’s holy keep it on the menu. Also the beef tartare was amazing! It had a very unique lightness and almost citrusy tone that complimented the beef. The bread was amazing, unique color of course, but it had the perfect texture and density for the tartare. Only downside of the evening was the shrimp we got was overcooked, but still delicious. We will be coming back with friends 100%, but keep that gnocci on the menu! P.S. Have to give the front of house staff some love. They were so on top of their game for a packed house. Friendly, kept our water full always, knew the menu inside out, and the little detail of folding my wife’s napkin while she was in the restroom was beautiful. The beauty is in the details.

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  9. Eric

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Our first experience last month was upstairs…and it was perfect. My wife and I (even though there was live music upstairs), could carry on a conversation, service was great, food very good. Last night was completely different. We could barely hear the hostess, could barely hear our server (even though she was very attentive), and because the crowd noise was so loud, we essentially had no conversation. We felt like we were eating alone, and sound level influenced how we felt about the food…we did not enjoy ourselves. Conveniently located near parking and the symphony hall a plus, but our next trip downtown will not include dinner here. We cannot countenance a dinner where we have to shout to be heard. Good for them that they are popular and busy.

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  10. Rod

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible. We went for the “Chef’s Choice” and it didn’t disappoint. Each dish was fantastic and so was the service. We’ll be back for the foie gras!

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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 162 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
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pa'La Downtown

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
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