Pa'La Downtown

Name: Pa'La Downtown
Address: 132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85004-2341
Telephone: (602) 368-3052
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

155 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 28 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 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
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
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Upstairs Lounge (Second floor)
Multiple dates available
Our second-floor lounge offers live Jazz on Thursday - Saturday from 6 to 10 pm.
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.
Upstairs Patio (Second floor)
Multiple dates available
First row to entertainment on Friday and Saturday, our upstairs patio is covered and enclosed. Misting systems or heaters, depending on the season of course.

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 155 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
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

155 Reviews

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Scott
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Eric
Phoenix
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Rod
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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logan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days 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 7 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 on 17 November 2024
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 on 17 November 2024
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 on 17 November 2024
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 on 16 November 2024
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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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 155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 28 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
Phoenix
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Upstairs Lounge (Second floor)

Downstairs Bar

Upstairs Patio (Second floor)

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